Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT
FOUNDATION INC
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
125 MAY STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
EDISON, NJ088373264
D Employer identification number

22-2803458
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 431,009,113
F Name and address of principal officer:
BRUCE W STROEVER
 
 
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.MTF.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: 1987
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION, INC. ("MTF- OR THE "FOUNDATION") IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING QUALITY ALLOGRAFT TISSUE FOR TRANSPLANTATION THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, RECOVERY, AND CARE FOR RECIPIENTS, DONORS AND THEIR FAMILIES. MTF CONTINUES TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY (1)MAXIMIZING THE AVAILABILITY OF HIGH QUALITY HUMAN TISSUE INCLUDING BONE AND DERMAL TISSUE; 2)SUPPORTING MEDICAL, SCIENTIFIC AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH WITH RESPECT TO TISSUE DONATION, RECOVERY AND TRANSPLANTATION; (3)EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH RESPECT TO THE IMPORTANCE AND BENEFITS OF TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION; AND (4)OTHERWISE PROMOTING TISSUE DONATION THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, RECOVERY AND CARE FOR DONORS, RECIPIENTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION, INC. WAS INCORP- ORATED ON JANUARY 30, 1987, AS A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NON-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION AND IS A 501(
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 13
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 12
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 1,259
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 50
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a -824,249
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -824,249
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 280,000 299,000
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 424,644,834 418,954,868
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,774,745 2,009,607
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 5,111,137 6,250,872
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 432,810,716 427,514,347
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,713,501 1,740,957
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 91,863,739 99,965,775
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 339,700,039 341,386,344
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 433,277,279 443,093,076
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -466,563 -15,578,729
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 268,525,493 259,164,742
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 175,484,594 187,448,024
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 93,040,899 71,716,718
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 2
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: MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION, INC. ("MTF- OR THE "FOUNDATION") IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING QUALITY ALLOGRAFT TISSUE FOR TRANSPLANTATION THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, RECOVERY, AND CARE FOR RECIPIENTS, DONORS AND THEIR FAMILIES. MTF CONTINUES TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY (1)MAXIMIZING THE AVAILABILITY OF HIGH QUALITY HUMAN TISSUE INCLUDING BONE AND DERMAL TISSUE; 2)SUPPORTING MEDICAL, SCIENTIFIC AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH WITH RESPECT TO TISSUE DONATION, RECOVERY AND TRANSPLANTATION; (3)EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH RESPECT TO THE IMPORTANCE AND BENEFITS OF TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION; AND (4)OTHERWISE PROMOTING TISSUE DONATION THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, RECOVERY AND CARE FOR DONORS, RECIPIENTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION, INC. WAS INCORP- ORATED ON JANUARY 30, 1987, AS A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NON-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION AND IS A 501(
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 $ 415,988,091 including grants of $ 1,671,657 ) (Revenue $ 418,954,868 )
MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION, INC. (MTF) PROVIDES ALLOGRAFT TISSUES TO THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY. MTF MARKED ITS 28TH ANNIVERSARY ON JANUARY 30, 2015. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1987, MTF, THE NATION'S LEADING TISSUE BANK, HAS RECEIVED DONATED TISSUE FROM OVER 100,000 DONORS AND HAS PROVIDED OVER 6.0 MILLION GRAFTS TO HELP IMPROVE LIVES. IN 2015, MTF RECOVERED TISSUE FROM OVER 4,300 DONORS FOR USE IN MUSCULOSKELETAL AND BONE ALLOGRAFT APPLICATIONS, OVER 2,300 DERMAL RECOVERIES FOR USE IN BURN, GENERAL, AND PLASTIC SURGERY APPLICATIONS, AND OVER 795 DONORS FOR ORGANS AND TISSUES FOR RESEARCH. OVERALL, MTF DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 473,000 UNITS OF ALLOGRAFT TISSUE DURING 2015. IN ADDITION, TO THIS SERVICE, MTF DONATES ALLOGRAFT TISSUES FOR RESEARCH, MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. MTF'S RESEARCH AND DEVELOP- MENT HAS CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF UNIQUE TISSUE FORMS FOR ORTHOPADEDIC AND GENERAL SURGICAL APPLICATIONS. MTF CONTINUES TO SEEK NEW APPLICATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE GIFT OF ALLOGRAFT TISSUES TO RESOLVE UNMET CLINICAL NEEDS AND CONTINUES TO PROVIDE SPECIAL TISSUE FOR RESEARCH PERFORMED BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES INSTITUTE OF REGENERATIVE MEDICINE WHICH IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING MEDICAL THERAPIES AND TREATMENTS FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS. IN 2015 MTF CONTINUED TO INVEST IN FIELD OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF PERFORATED AND SHAPED FORMS OF FLEX HD PLIABLE DERMIS, OFFERING COMPETITIVE CONVENIENCE AND EASE OF USE FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED WITH ITS EFFORTS TO EXPAND ENTRY INTO THE WOUND CARE MARKET WITH ADVANCED WOUND CARE TISSUES. AMNIOBAND, DEHYDRATED AMNION/CHORION MEMBRANE BASED ON PLACENTAL TISSUE RECOVERY WAS LAUNCHED IN 2015 FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETIC AND VENOUS ULCERS. REIMBURSEMENT WAS ALSO SECURED FOR AMNIOBAND AND COVERAGE WAS APPROVED BY SEVERAL MEDICARE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTORS DURING THE YEAR. IN THE ORTHOPEDIC SPORTS TISSUE MARKET, MTF LAUNCHED CAM, DEHYDRATED CARTILAGE PARTICLES FOR REPAIR OF FOCAL CARTILAGE DEFECTS DURING 2014, MTF LAUNCHED MTF WOUND CARE-A NEW MTF DIVISION DEDICATED TO RESEARCHING, DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING ALLOGRAFT-BASED, BIOLOGIC SOLUTIONS TO TREAT ACUTE AND CHRONIC WOUNDS. MTF WOUND CARE WILL INITIALLY OFFER TWO TISSUE FORMS: AMNIOBANDTM MEMBRANE, A HUMAN DERIVED ALLOGRAFT PLACENTAL MATRIX; AND ALLOPATCHTM PLIABLE, A HUMAN DERIVED ALLOGRAFT DERMAL MATRIX. SINCE 2013, MTF, WITH THE SUPPORT OF ITS RECOVERY PARTNERS, JOINED WITH THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS (ASPS) AND THE PLASTIC SURGERY FOUNDATION (PSF) IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL BREAST RECONSTRUCTION AWARENESS (BRA) DAY USA IN OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR. AS A SPONSOR, MTF, JOINED THE WORLD'S LARGEST ORGANIZATION OF BOARD-CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEONS IN A CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS' RIGHTS TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION WHEN CHOOSING BREAST RECONSTRUCTION OPTIONS. FOR INDIVIDUAL STORIES OF DONOR FAMILIES, PLEASE VISIT MTF'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.MTF.ORG/DONOR_FAMILY_STORIES.HTML AND ALSO ON ITS YOUTUBE CHANNEL AT WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/USER/THEMTF1. STORIES ABOUT DONOR RECIPIENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON MTF'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.MTF.ORG/RECIPIENT_STORIES.HTML.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 69,300 including grants of $ 69,300 ) (Revenue $   )
MTF PAYS INDEPENDENT RESEARCH EXPERTS TO REVIEW GRANT PROPOSALS SUBMITTED TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR VALIDITY OR MERIT OF THE PROPOSED RESEARCH PROJECT AND ALSO RELATIONSHIP TO MTF'S CORE MISSION OF ADVANCING MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT SCIENCE. DURING 2015, MTF RECEIVED 83 APPLICACTIONS FOR PEER REVIEW AND OTHER GRANTS, 9 PROJECTS WERE APPROVED FOR FUNDING.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 69,300 including grants of $ 69,300 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet416,057,391
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Form 990 (2015)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
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.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
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
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
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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Form 990 (2015)
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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
471
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
1,259
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCA
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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Form 990 (2015)
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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
13
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
12
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA , GA , NJ
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:
MediumBulletMICHAEL J KAWAS125 MAY STREET   EDISON,NJ088373264 (732) 661-0202
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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) WILLIAM W TOMFORD MD......................................................................
BOD, CHAIRMA
 2.00
.................
  		X           50,000 0 0
(2) MARK BOLANDER MD......................................................................
BOD
 1.00
.................
  		X           38,000 0 0
(3) DONALD HACKBARTH MD......................................................................
BOD, VICE CH
 1.00
.................
  		X           13,000 0 0
(4) GERALD FINERMAN MD......................................................................
BOD
 1.00
.................
  		X           12,000 0 0
(5) DAN M SPENGLER MD......................................................................
BOD
 1.00
.................
  		X           11,000 0 0
(6) ALAN MILANAZZO......................................................................
BOD
 1.00
.................
  		X           11,000 0 0
(7) JOSEPH A BUCKWALTER MD......................................................................
BOD
 1.00
.................
  		X           10,000 0 0
(8) HOWARD M NATHAN......................................................................
BOD
 1.00
.................
  		X           7,000 0 0
(9) CRAIG BOTTONI MD......................................................................
BOD
 1.00
.................
  		X           7,000 0 0
(10) ALLAN GROSS MD......................................................................
BOD
 1.00
.................
  		X           6,000 0 0
(11) VICTOR FRANKEL MDPHD......................................................................
DIRECTOR EME
 1.00
.................
  		X           3,000 0 0
(12) JOSEPH ZUCKERMAN MD......................................................................
BOD
 1.00
.................
  		X           3,000 0 0
(13) TRACY SCHMIDT......................................................................
BOD
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) BRUCE W STROEVER......................................................................
PRESIDENT/CE
 60.00
.................
  		    X       906,608 0 37,003
(15) MICHAEL J KAWAS......................................................................
TREASURER/CF
 60.00
.................
  		    X       558,446 0 45,054
(16) JENNIFER BIRMINGHAM......................................................................
GENERAL COUN
 50.00
.................
  		    X       47,500 0 2,195
(17) MARTHA ANDERSON......................................................................
EXECUTIVE VP
 60.00
.................
  		      X     455,983 0 37,253
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) JOSEPH YACCARINO........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VP
 60.00
.......................   		      X     440,690 0 42,940
(19) THOMAS C SHAFFER........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VP
 60.00
.......................   		      X     439,476 0 29,485
(20) MARK H SPILKER........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VP
 60.00
.......................   		      X     433,776 0 42,914
(21) KIMBERLY A ROUNDS........................................................................
VP MARKETING
 50.00
.......................   		        X   360,167 0 42,586
(22) DAVID C PAUL........................................................................
VP FINANCE
 50.00
.......................   		        X   350,791 0 37,226
(23) DONALD E LARSON........................................................................
VP CONTRACT
 50.00
.......................   		        X   342,735 0 36,482
(24) KATHERINE MARIE TYLER........................................................................
SURGICAL CON
 50.00
.......................   		        X   333,152 0 38,006
(25) MICHAEL SCHULER........................................................................
VP NEW BUS D
 50.00
.......................   		        X   331,419 0 34,564










1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 5,171,743   425,708
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 MediumBullet212
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
DEPUY SYNTHES SALES

1302 WRIGHTS LANE EAST
WEST CHESTER,PA19380 		TISSUE PROMO 63,305,543
BLACKSTONE MEDICAL INC

1401 ELM ST 5TH FLOOR
DALLAS,TX75202 		TISSUE PROMO 54,025,182
CONMED LINVATEC

1250 TERMINUS DRIVE
LITHIA SPRINGS,GA30122 		TISSUE PROMO 29,622,021
MENTOR CORPORATION

201 MENTOR DRIVE
SANTA BARBARA,CA93111 		TISSUE PROMO 12,110,607
GIFT OF LIFE MICHIGAN

3861 RESEARCH PARK DRIVE
ANN ARBOR,MI48108 		RECOVERY PTR 4,999,838
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet190
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 299,000
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 299,000
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a TISSUE PROCESSING & DISTRIB.   407,400,904 407,400,904    
b DONOR TRIAGE SCREENING   6,922,275 6,922,275    
c DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS PAYMENTS   6,305,868 6,305,868    
d OTHER REVENUE   616,059 616,059    
e FAMILY SVCS   380,279 380,279    
f All other program service revenue. -2,670,517 -2,670,517    
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 418,954,868
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 1,980,627     1,980,627
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 28,980  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss) 28,980  
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 28,980     28,980
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 2,670,517
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 3,494,766
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet -824,249   -824,249  
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a OTHER MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE   3,258,486     3,258,486
b FREIGHT & FEES REVENUE   1,723,216     1,723,216
c GAIN ON INSURANCE RECOVERY   1,700,000     1,700,000
d All other revenue .... 393,419     393,419
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 7,075,121
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 427,514,347 418,954,868 -824,249 9,084,728
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Page 10
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 1,666,487 1,666,487
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 69,300 69,300
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 5,170 5,170
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,453,478 2,233,285 1,220,193  
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 76,536,150 63,621,933 12,914,217  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 3,429,681 3,305,184 124,497  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 11,363,288 9,474,709 1,888,579  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 5,183,178 4,321,734 861,444  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 6,288,607 5,903,115 385,492  
c Accounting ........... 382,353   382,353  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 1,481,027 1,386,241 94,786  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,240,109 1,216,051 24,058  
13 Office expenses ....... 1,194,704 334,398 860,306  
14 Information technology ...... 477,693 26,990 450,703  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 11,593,050 9,241,979 2,351,071  
17 Travel ............ 2,533,770 2,073,891 459,879  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 2,680,323 2,021,500 658,823  
20 Interest ........... 163,922 145,579 18,343  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 6,544,825 5,743,084 801,741  
23 Insurance ... 1,132,256 973,400 158,856  
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 STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION 186,217,847 186,217,847    
b PROCESSING COSTS 89,228,239 89,228,239    
c RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 11,550,930 11,550,930    
d RECOVERY EXPENSES 8,312,960 8,312,960    
e All other expenses 10,363,729 6,983,385 3,380,344  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 443,093,076 416,057,391 27,035,685 0
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 ........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 53,303,651 2 56,250,616
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 51,701,578 4 49,877,383
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 ........ 113,869,735 8 107,834,134
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 1,665,463 9 2,223,890
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 99,346,312
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 74,401,313 25,189,326 10c 24,944,999
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 5,154,000 12 800,113
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 17,641,740 15 17,233,607
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 268,525,493 16 259,164,742
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 48,708,081 17 52,861,603
18 Grants payable ... 1,833,280 18 2,446,004
19 Deferred revenue ......... 111,103,957 19 121,446,005
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 .. 9,343,750 23 5,468,750
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 4,495,526 25 5,225,662
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 175,484,594 26 187,448,024
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 93,040,899 27 71,716,718
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 93,040,899 33 71,716,718
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 268,525,493 34 259,164,742
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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
427,514,347
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
443,093,076
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-15,578,729
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
93,040,899
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
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
-5,745,452
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
71,716,718
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
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


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

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

22-2803458
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      

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Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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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
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 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.") . 99,556 215,586 422,194 280,000 299,000 1,316,336
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...... 392,360,791 397,945,712 423,148,073 424,644,834 418,954,868 2,057,054,278
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513... 4,420,468 5,317,239 5,408,082 5,802,521 7,075,121 28,023,431
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. 396,880,815 403,478,537 428,978,349 430,727,355 426,328,989 2,086,394,045
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 2,086,394,045
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... 396,880,815 403,478,537 428,978,349 430,727,355 426,328,989 2,086,394,045
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 1,762,794 2,398,377 2,234,564 2,340,045 1,980,627 10,716,407
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 1,762,794 2,398,377 2,234,564 2,340,045 1,980,627 10,716,407
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 398,643,609 405,876,914 431,212,913 433,067,400 428,309,616 2,097,110,452
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
99.490 %
16
16
99.500 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
1.000 %
18
18
0 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
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
 
 
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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
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SCHEDULE A, PART III, SECTION A PUBLIC SUPPORT, LINE 3 AND SECTION B TOTAL SUPPORT, LINES 11 AND 12 HAVE BEEN MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE FACT THAT ALL REVENUES SHOWN, EXCEPT UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME/LOSS, ARE RELATED TO THE FOUNDATION'S CORE MISSION AND ARE DERIVED FROM SUCH ACTIVITIES. THUS, PRIOR YEARS' DATA LOCATION HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE CURRENT YEAR'S PRESENTATION. SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 3 CONTAINS VARIOUS OTHER REVENUE ITEMS SUMMARIZED ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 11D: VAT REFUNDS 339,349 SERVICE FEES 54,070 ------- 393,419 =======
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Schedule of Contributors
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Name of the organization
MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

22-2803458
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.
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Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
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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,
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Name of organization
MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT
FOUNDATION INC 		Employer identification number
22-2803458
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT
FOUNDATION INC 		Employer identification number

22-2803458
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT
FOUNDATION INC 		Employer identification number

22-2803458
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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Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Name of the organization
MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

22-2803458
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 ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   8,767,468 8,767,468
b Buildings        
c Leasehold improvements   35,794,715 29,895,167 5,899,548
d Equipment ...   35,746,126 30,846,297 4,899,829
e Other ...   19,038,003 13,659,849 5,378,154
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 24,944,999
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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) AFFILIATE RECEIVABLE 11,647,370
(2) GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS 4,125,000
(3) OTHER RECEIVABLES 744,661
(4) DEFERRED R&D COSTS 510,600
(5) SECURITY DEPOSITS 147,226
(6) DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS 37,000
(7) INTEREST RECEIVABLE 21,750
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 17,233,607
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  
OTHER 2,709,466
OTHER DEFERRED REVENUE 2,402,239
DUE TO AFFILIATES 113,957
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 5,225,662
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 ....... 1 427,702,347
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 188,000
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 188,000
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 427,514,347
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  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 427,514,347
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 ........... 1 449,026,528
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 7,016,785
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 7,016,785
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 442,009,743
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 1,083,333
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 1,083,333
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 443,093,076

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS ASC 740-10 REQUIRES THAT A TAX POSITION BE RECOGNIZED OR DEROCOGNIZED BASED UPON A "MORE LIKELY, THAN NOT" THRESHOLD. THIS APPLIES TO POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED THE PROVISIONS OF ASC 740-10 IN FISCAL 2009. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT MEET THE CRITERIA UNDER ASC 740-10.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D UNREALIZED GAIN ON FX EXCHANGE - CURRENCY 188,000
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D ACCRUED GRANTS 702,608 UNREALIZED LOSS ON FX EXCHANGE - TRADE RECEIVABLES 1,028,517 NET LOSS ON INVESTMENT IN BBC 5,285,660
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERNCE 1,083,333
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

22-2803458
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
EUROPE   1 PROGRAM SERVICES TISSUE DISTRIBUTION 5,189,725
NORTH AMERICA   1 PROGRAM SERVICES TISSUE DISTRIBUTION 2,560,691
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC   1 PROGRAM SERVICES TISSUE DISTRIBUTION 4,832,904
CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN   1 PROGRAM SERVICES TISSUE DISTRIBUTION 38,728
MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA   1 PROGRAM SERVICES TISSUE DISTRIBUTION 429,720
SOUTH AMERICA   1 PROGRAM SERVICES TISSUE DISTRIBUTION 3,806,122
SOUTH ASIA   1 PROGRAM SERVICES TISSUE DISTRIBUTION 18,807
NORTH AMERICA   1 PROGRAM SERVICES GRANTS 5,170
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....   8 16,881,867
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)   8 16,881,867
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
  SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH 5,170 CHECK      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 ALL RECIPIENTS OF MTF GRANT AWARDS WILL RECEIVE 90% OF THEIR SUPPORT MADE IN PAYMENTS DURING THE GRANT PERIOD WHICH MAY BE AS LONG AS SEVERAL YEARS. THE FINAL 10% PAYMENT WILL BE MADE UPON RECEIPT OF A FINAL RESEARCH REPORT. A DETAILED BUDGET SHOWING USE OF ALL FUNDS AWARDED IS ALSO REQUIRED AS PART OF THE REPORT MADE TO MTF PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF THE FINAL 10% OF FUNDING. TWO 6-MONTH, NO COST EXTENSIONS OF THE GRANT MAY BE REQUESTED FORMALLY. IF THE GRANT IS NOT COMPLETED BY THE AGREED COMPLETION DATE, THE GRANTEE WILL LOSE THE REMAINING 10% OF THE GRANTED FUNDS. UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 3 EUROPE 5,189,725 0 NORTH AMERICA 2,560,691 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 4,832,904 0 CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN 38,728 0 MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA 429,720 0 SOUTH AMERICA 3,806,122 0 SOUTH ASIA 18,807 0 NORTH AMERICA 5,170 0
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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
MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
22-2803458
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) ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
ALBANY,NY12203 		14-1338307 3 7,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(2) BOSTON UNIV MED CTR ORTHO LAB
72 EAST CONCORD ST E-243
BOSTON,MA02118 		04-2103547 3 90,000       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(3) CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
10900 EUCLID AVE SCH OF MED
CLEVELAND,OH44106 		34-1018992 3 8,500       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(4) CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
10900 EUCLID AVE GLENNAN BLDG
CLEVELAND,OH44106 		34-1018992 3 10,000       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(5) COLOMBIA UNIV MED CTRSHONY
3959 BROADWAY BHN816
NEW YORK,NY10032 		13-5598093 3 76,632       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(6) AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY
937 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA,GA30912 		58-6002053 3 10,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(7) HENRY FORD HOSPITAL
2799 WEST GRAND BLVD
DETROIT,MI48202 		38-1357020 3 8,500       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(8) LOMA LINDA UNIV MED CNTR
11406 LOMA LINDA DR RM 218
LOMA LINDA,CA92354 		95-3522679 3 8,500       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(9) LOUISIANNA STATE UNIVERSITY
2020 GRAVIER ST RM 330
NEW ORLEANS,LA70112 		72-6000848 3 8,500       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(10) MAYO CLINIC
200 FIRST STREET SW
ROCHESTER,MN55905 		41-6011702 3 10,000       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(11) MAYO CLINIC
200 FIRST STREET SW
ROCHESTER,MN55905 		41-6011702 3 7,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(12) MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
9200 WEST WISCONSIN AVE BOX 26099
MILWAUKEE,WI532260099 		39-0806261 3 7,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(13) MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SO CAROLINA
171 ASHLEY AVENUE CSB 708
CHARLESTON,SC294252239 		57-6000722 3 8,500       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(14) MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CTR
1275 YORK AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10021 		13-1924236 3 7,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(15) NJ INST OF TECHNOLOGY BIOMED ENGR
323 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
NEWARK,NJ07102 		22-6000910 3 100,000       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(16) OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
2050 KENNY RD STE 3100
COLUMBUS,OH43221 		31-6025986 3 8,500       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(17) OSCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
1201 S CLEARVIEW PKWY STE 104
JEFFERSON,LA70121 		72-0502505 3 8,500       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(18) RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
145 BEVIER RD NJCBM RM 101
PISCATAWAY,NJ08854 		22-6001086 3 9,934       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(19) RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FDTN
140 BERGEN ST ACC D1765
NEWARK,NJ07103 		23-7318742 3 7,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(20) STANFORD UNIVERSITY
DEPT OF RADIOLOGY
725 WELCH ROAD
STANFORD,CA943055614 		94-1156365 3 100,000       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(21) STANFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
450 BROADWAY STREET MC 6342
REDWOOD CITY,CA94063 		94-1156365 3 8,500       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(22) THE CLEVELAND CLINIC
9500 EUCLID AVENUE A-41
CLEVELAND,OH44195 		34-0714585 3 10,000       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(23) THE CLEVELAND CLINIC
9500 EUCLID AVENUE A-60
CLEVELAND,OH44195 		34-0714585 3 100,000       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(24) THE QUEENS MEDICAL CTR
1329 LUSITANA ST STE 501
HONOLULU,HI96813 		99-0073524 3 7,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(25) THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
1400 HOLCOMBE BLVD RM FC-11-3099
HOUSTON,TX77230 		74-6001118 3 7,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(26) TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
1 JARRETT WHITE ROAD
HONOLULU,HI96869 		52-1317896 GOV 8,500       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(27) TULANE UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
1430 TULANE AVENUE SL32
NEW ORLEANS,LA70112 		72-0423889 3 7,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(28) UMDMJ-RWJ MEDICAL SCHOOL
51 FRENCH ST
NEW BRUNSWICK,NJ08903 		22-1775306 GOV 8,500       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(29) UNIV OF ARKANSAS-MEDICAL SCIENCES
4301 W MARKHAM ST 531
LITTLE ROCK,AR72205 		71-6056774 3 8,500       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(30) UNIV OF CA DAVIS MEDICAL CTR
4860 Y STREET SUITE 3800
SACRAMENTO,CA95817 		94-6036494 3 7,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(31) UNIV OF CT HEALTH CTR
263 FARMINGTON AVE
FARMINGTON,CT06030 		52-1725543 3 99,978       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(32) UNIV OF CT HEALTH CTR
263 FARMINGTON AVENUE
FARMINGTON,CT06030 		52-1725543 3 8,500       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(33) UNIV OF IOWA ORTHO-BIOMECH LAB
2181-H WESTLAWN BLDG S
IOWA CITY,IA522421100 		42-6004813 3 9,046       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(34) UNIV OF MISSOURI
1100 VIRGINIA AVE DC95300
COLUMBIA,MO65212 		43-6003859 3 8,500       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(35) UNIV OF NC AT CHAPEL HILL
101 MANNING DR BOX 7055
CHAPEL HILL,NC27599 		56-6001393 3 8,500       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(36) UNIV OF TX HEALTH SCIENCE CTR
7703 FLOYD CURL DRIVE
SAN ANTONIO,TX78229 		74-1586031 3 7,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(37) UNIV OF TX SOUTH WESTERN MED CTR
1801 INWOOD ROAD
DALLAS,TX753908883 		75-6002868 3 17,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(38) UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE RM 85724-5194
TUCSON,AZ857245194 		74-2652689 3 7,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(39) UNIVERSITY OF CA - LOS ANGELES
11000 KINROSS AVE STE 211
LOS ANGELES,CA900951406 		95-6006143 3 100,000       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(40) UNIVERSITY OF CA LOS ANGELES
10833 LE CONTE AVENUE
LOS ANGELES,CA900951668 		95-3701255 3 10,000       CAREER DVLPMT
(41) UNIVERSITY OF CA LOS ANGELES
10833 LE CONTE AVENUE BOX 956902
LOS ANGELES,CA90095 		95-6006143 3 10,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(42) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRAN
500 PARNASSUS AVENUE MU320 WEST
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94143 		94-6036493 3 7,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(43) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRAN
500 PARNASSUS AVE BX 0728 MU320W
SAN FRANCISCO,CA941430728 		94-6036493 3 20,000       CAREER DEVELOPMENT
(44) UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI FDTN
PO BOX 249
UNIVERSITY,MS38677 		23-7310293 3 7,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(45) UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MED CTR
668 SOUTH 41ST ST ORTHO 1080
OMAHA,NE681981080 		47-0049123 3 10,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(46) UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 665
ROCHESTER,NY14642 		16-0743209 3 89,929       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(47) UNIVERSITY OF SO CALIFORNIA
1520 SAN PABLO ST SUITE 2000
LOS ANGELES,CA90033 		95-1642394 3 7,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(48) UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HEALTH SYS
400 RAY C HUNT DR STE 330
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22903 		54-1124769 3 8,500       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(49) UNIVERSITY ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOC
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 665
ROCHESTER,NY14642 		16-1598826 3 7,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(50) VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR
MED CTR EAST SOUTH TOWER STE 4200
NASHVILLE,TN372328774 		62-0476822 3 8,500       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(51) VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR
DEPT OF ORTHOPAEDICS
MED CTR EAST SOUTH TOWER STE 4200
NASHVILLE,TN372328774 		62-0476822 3 10,000       CAREER DEVELOPMENT
(52) WAKE FOREST UNIV HEALTH SCIENCES
MEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD
WINTSTONSALEM,NC271571094 		22-3849199 3 10,000       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(53) WAKE FOREST UNIV HEALTH SCIENCES
MEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD
WINTSTONSALEM,NC271571094 		22-3849199 3 8,500       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(54) YALE UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
POBOX 208062
NEW HAVEN,CT065208062 		06-0646973 3 10,000       DERMAL RESEARCH
(55) NYU HOSPITAL FOR JOINT DISEASES
301 EAST 17TH ST
NEW YORK,NY10003 		13-3971298 3 7,000       RESIDENT EDUCATION
(56) THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
351 ENGINEERING TERRACE MC 8904
1210 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-3971298 3 90,000       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(57) RENSSELAER
110 8TH ST JEC 7044
TROY,NY12180 		14-1340095 3 90,000       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(58) UNIV OF MASS MEDICAL SCHOOL
DEPT OF ORTHO AND PHYS REHAB
55 LAKE AVE NORTH
WORCESTER,MA01655 		04-3167352 3 90,000       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(59) THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CA
UCLA ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL
675 CHARLES E YOUNG DR SOUTH
RM 2741
LOS ANGELES,CA90095 		95-6006143 3 90,000       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(60) NYU LANGONE MEDICAL
DEPT OF ORTHO SURGERY & CELL BIOLGY
550 FIRST AVE
MED SCI BLDG FL 6
NEW YORK,NY10016 		13-5562308 3 90,000       CAREER DVLPMT
(61) NYU HOSPITAL FOR JOINT DISEASES
301 EAST 17TH ST
NEW YORK,NY10003 		13-3971298 3 20,000       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(62) UCLA
ROOM 22-46 UCLA- REHAB CENTER
1000 VETERAN CENTER
DEPT OF ORTHO SURGERY
LOS ANGELES,CA90095 		95-6006143 3 9,968       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(63) UNIV OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
1520 SAN PABLO ST
STE 2000
LOS ANGELES,CA90033 		52-1725543 3 10,000       SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
2
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63
3
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2015

Schedule I (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) STIPENDS FOR GRANT REVIEW 71 69,300      
(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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SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 GRANTEE QUALIFICATIONS: GRANTS ARE AWARDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: 1)ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH GRANT: AWARDED THROUGH THE OREF (ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION). THIS AWARD IS FOR RESEARCH RELATING TO ALLOGRAFT SCIENCE. THE PURPOSE IS TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, AUGMENT, DEVELOP, AND ENCOURAGE INVESTIGATIVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE CAUSES, CURE, AND PREVENTION OF ORTHOPAEDIC RELATED INJURIES AND CONDITIONS, AND TO ENCOURAGE RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY IN THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM THROUGH THE AWARDING OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL GRANTS. ORGANIZATIONS FROM ANY ACCREDITED INSTITUTION MAY QUALIFY FOR THIS GRANT. 100,000 EACH. 2)PEER-REVIEW GRANTS: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH GRANTS ARE AWARDED FOR THE CONTINUED RESEARCH TO DESIGN AND SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF ALLOGRAFT SCIENCE TO BOTH MEMBER (50%) AND NON-MEMBER ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS (50%). THERE ARE TWO LEVELS OF THIS TYPE OF GRANT: A)JUNIOR INVESTIGATOR AWARDS FOR NEW PRINCIPAL RESEARCHERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 100,000 EACH FOR ONE YEAR, NON-RENEWABLE AND B)ESTABLISHED INVESTIGATOR AWARDS FOR EXPERIENCED PRINCIPAL RESEARCHERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 100,000 EACH PER YEAR FOR UP TO THREE YEARS. IN ADDITION, PEER REVIEW GRANTS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY INDEPENDENT GRANT REVIEWERS. FOR 2015, TOTAL GRANT REVIEW EXPENSE WAS 69,300. 3)DIRECT MEMBER ALLOCATIONS: ALL ACADEMIC MEMBERS ARE AWARDED GRANTS FOR THEIR ANNUAL PARTICIPATION IN THE FOUNDATION'S DIRECTORSHIP AND/OR TRUSTEESHIP. THESE FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT RESIDENT EDUCATION, CLINICAL OR BASIC SCIENCE AT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBER'S INSTITUTION. ONLY MTF ACADEMIC MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS MAY QUALIFY. UP TO 10,000 EACH. 4)ACADEMIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT: THIS AWARD IS INTENDED TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUTSTANDING ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICIANS AND ENABLE THEM TO EXPAND THEIR POTENTIAL TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELD OF ORTHOPAEDICS. ONLY APPLICANTS FROM FOUNDATION MEMBER INSTITUTIONS ARE ELIGIBLE. UP TO 300,000 EACH. 5)HERNDON RESIDENCY AWARD: THE AWARD IS AWARDED FOR ORTHOPAEDIC RESIDENT RESEARCH PROJECTS THROUGH THE OREF (ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION). ORGANIZATIONS FROM ANY ACCREDITED INSTITUTION MAY QUALIFY FOR THIS GRANT. TWO AWARDS AT 20,000 EACH. 6)GRANT REVIEWER STIPENDS: GRANT REVIEWER STIPENDS ARE PAID TO INDEPENDENT REVIEWERS FOR REVIEWING THE PEER REVIEW GRANT PROPOSALS. 7)MTF BOD DIRECTED RESEARCH: PROJECTS DIRECTLY DISCUSSED, AUTHORIZED AND INITIATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ORGANIZATIONS FROM ANY ACCREDITED INSTITUTION MAY QUALIFY FOR THIS TYPE OF GRANT. INDIVIDUAL AMOUNTS VARY BASED ON THE BUDGET NECESSARY TO CONCLUDE THE RESEARCH INITIATIVE. ALL RECIPIENTS OF MTF GRANT AWARDS WILL RECEIVE 90% OF THEIR SUPPORT MADE IN PAYMENTS DURING THE GRANT PERIOD WHICH MAY BE AS LONG AS SEVERAL YEARS. THE FINAL 10% PAYMENT WILL BE MADE UPON RECEIPT OF A FINAL RESEARCH REPORT. A DETAILED BUDGET SHOWING USE OF ALL FUNDS AWARDED IS ALSO REQUIRED AS PART OF THE REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF THE FINAL 10% OF FUNDING. TWO 6-MONTH, NO COST EXTENSIONS OF THE GRANT MAY BE REQUESTED FORMALLY. IF THE GRANT IS NOT COMPLETED BY THE AGREED COMPLETION DATE, THE GRANTEE WILL LOSE THE REMAINING 10% OF THE GRANTED FUNDS. UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

22-2803458
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
1BRUCE W STROEVERPRESIDENT/CEO (i)

(ii)		 643,319
-------------
  		223,750
-------------
  		39,539
-------------
  		15,900
-------------
  		21,103
-------------
  		943,611
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2MICHAEL J KAWASTREASURER/CFO (i)

(ii)		 425,089
-------------
  		129,700
-------------
  		3,657
-------------
  		15,900
-------------
  		29,154
-------------
  		603,500
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
3MARTHA ANDERSONEXECUTIVE VP (i)

(ii)		 346,044
-------------
  		105,500
-------------
  		4,439
-------------
  		15,508
-------------
  		21,745
-------------
  		493,236
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
4JOSEPH YACCARINOEXECUTIVE VP OPS (i)

(ii)		 331,114
-------------
  		104,850
-------------
  		4,726
-------------
  		15,900
-------------
  		27,040
-------------
  		483,630
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
5THOMAS C SHAFFEREXECUTIVE VP (i)

(ii)		 337,476
-------------
  		102,000
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		15,900
-------------
  		13,585
-------------
  		468,961
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
6MARK H SPILKEREXECUTIVE VP, R&D (i)

(ii)		 329,542
-------------
  		100,500
-------------
  		3,734
-------------
  		15,900
-------------
  		27,014
-------------
  		476,690
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
7KIMBERLY A ROUNDSVP MARKETING (i)

(ii)		 277,523
-------------
  		82,050
-------------
  		594
-------------
  		15,900
-------------
  		26,686
-------------
  		402,753
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
8DAVID C PAULVP FINANCE (i)

(ii)		 272,296
-------------
  		77,200
-------------
  		1,295
-------------
  		15,900
-------------
  		21,326
-------------
  		388,017
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
9DONALD E LARSONVP CONTRACT ADMIN. (i)

(ii)		 275,085
-------------
  		67,650
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		9,744
-------------
  		26,738
-------------
  		379,217
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
10KATHERINE MARIE TYLERSURGICAL CONSULTANT (i)

(ii)		 61,505
-------------
  		261,071
-------------
  		10,576
-------------
  		9,497
-------------
  		28,509
-------------
  		371,158
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
11MICHAEL SCHULERVP NEW BUS DVLPMT (i)

(ii)		 240,069
-------------
  		88,000
-------------
  		3,350
-------------
  		15,900
-------------
  		18,664
-------------
  		365,983
-------------
  		 
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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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Department of the Treasury
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Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

22-2803458
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 ( TISSUE FORMS ) X 7,395    
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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SCHEDULE M, PAGE 2, PART II PART I, LINE 33 - EXPLANATION FOR NOT REPORTING REVENUE FORM 990 SCHEDULE M - ALLOGRAFT TISSUE DONATION FORM 990 THE MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION, INC. ("MTF- OR THE "FOUNDATION") RECOVERS, PROCESSES AND/OR DISTRIBUTES DONATED HUMAN TISSUES FOR TRANSPLANT, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PURPOSES. THESE TISSUES INCLUDE MUSCULOSKELETAL TISSUES (E.G., BONE, TENDON, LIGAMENT, AND CARTILAGE) AND DERMAL TISSUES, AND NON-TRANSPLANTABLE ORGANS (E.G., LIVERS, HEARTS, LUNGS) WHICH ARE USED SOLELY FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES. ALL ORGANS AND TISSUES ARE DONATED ACCORDING TO ESTABLISHED STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE NATIONAL ORGAN TRANSPLANT ACT AND UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT. NO REMUNERATION IS PROVIDED TO THE DONOR OR HIS/HER FAMILY FOR THE DONATION. TISSUES ARE RECOVERED EITHER DIRECTLY BY THE FOUNDATION OR BY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS (E.G., ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATIONS, EYE AND TISSUE BANKS) THAT THE FOUNDATION HAS FORMAL WRITTEN AGREEMENTS. COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECOVERY PROCESS ARE REIMBURSED BY THE FOUNDATION TO THE AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. NO VALUE IS ASSIGNED TO THE DONATED TISSUES OR ORGANS. THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RECOVERY, PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION ARE CAPITALIZED WHEN INCURRED. THIS VALUE IS THE BASIS OF INVENTORY AVAILABLE FOR TRANSPLANTATION AND/OR RESEARCH. THE FOUNDATION THEN CHARGES A SERVICE FEE TO REIMBURSE FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECOVERY, PREPARATION, STORAGE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE TISSUES.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

22-2803458
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION, INC. ("MTF- OR THE "FOUNDATION") IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING QUALITY ALLOGRAFT TISSUE FOR TRANSPLANTATION THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, RECOVERY, AND CARE FOR RECIPIENTS, DONORS AND THEIR FAMILIES. MTF CONTINUES TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY (1)MAXIMIZING THE AVAILABILITY OF HIGH QUALITY HUMAN TISSUE INCLUDING BONE AND DERMAL TISSUE; 2)SUPPORTING MEDICAL, SCIENTIFIC AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH WITH RESPECT TO TISSUE DONATION, RECOVERY AND TRANSPLANTATION; (3)EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH RESPECT TO THE IMPORTANCE AND BENEFITS OF TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION; AND (4)OTHERWISE PROMOTING TISSUE DONATION THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, RECOVERY AND CARE FOR DONORS, RECIPIENTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION, INC. WAS INCORP- ORATED ON JANUARY 30, 1987, AS A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NON-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION AND IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL, CARDIOVASCULAR, SKIN AND OCULAR TISSUE FOR TRANSPLANTATION. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH MTF'S MISSION AND THESE ACTIVITIES, THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A DONOR RECOVERY NETWORK, SUPPORTS DONOR AWARENESS PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC, DONATES BONE AND OTHER TISSUE FOR RESEARCH, PROVIDES RESEARCH GRANTS, AND OTHERWISE SUPPORTS BONE, SKIN AND CARDIOVASCULAR TISSUE TRANSPLANTATION, RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION'S MEMBERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF 501(C)(3) NON-PROIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF FORTY- SEVEN ACADEMIC MEMBERS(ORTHOPAEDIC TEACHING INSTITUTIONS), TWENTY-SEVEN RECOVERY ORGANIZATIONS (ORGAN, EYE AND TISSUE PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATIONS) THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. BIOCON,INC., A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, SERVES AS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A NATIONWIDE DONOR RECOVERY NETWORK THAT IS BASED ON ITS AFFILIATION WITH ITS RECOVERY AND REFERRING MEMBERS. THIS NATIONAL NETWORK ALLOWS THE PUBLIC TO QUICKLY ACCESS NEEDED ALLOGRAFT TISSUE. BONE AND OTHER ALLOGRAFT TISSUE RECOVERED THROUGH THIS NETWORK IS SUBJECT TO STANDARDIZED SCREENING CRITERIA FOR DONATION ESTABLISHED BY THE FOUNDATION'S MEDICAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND DONATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES (DESCRIBED BELOW). THE FOUNDATION ALSO MAINTAINS A QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM WITH RESPECT TO ALLOGRAFT TISSUES RECOVERED THROUGH THE NETWORK. THIS QUALITY PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE POLICIES ADOPTED BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TISSUE BANKS AND THE REGULATIONS PUBLISHED BY THE FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES RECOVERY ORGANIZATION MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL COMMUNITY THEY SERVE WITH FUNDING FOR HOSPITAL DEVELOP- MENT AND DONOR AWARENESS SERVICES. THESE SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE PROVIDING TRAINING TO RECOVERY ORGANIZATION MEMBERS, EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUMS TO BOTH RECOVERY ORGANIZATION MEMBERS AND HOSPITAL STAFF, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR USE IN SEMINARS TO HOSPITAL PROFESSIONALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. AS INDICATED IN ARTICLE III OF THE FOUNDATION'S BYLAWS, A MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION CAN BE AN ACADEMIC MEDICAL INSTITU- TION WITH AN ACCREDITED RESIDENCY TRAINNG PROGRAM; A FEDERALLY CHARTERED OPO; OR AN EYE/TISSUE BANK. ALL MEMBERS AGREE TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION EITHER THROUGH A SERVICES AND SUPPLY AGREEMENT OR SERVICES AND RECOVERY AGREEMENT. SOME MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR RESEARCH FUNDING (SEE SCHED. I, PT. IV FOR GRANT PROGRAM OVERVIEW) FROM THE FOUNDATION UPON RECOMMENDATION AND/OR APPROVAL OF EITHER THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR THE MEDICAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES. ALTHOUGH ALL OF THE FOUNDATION'S MEMBERS ARE NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, THE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS TRANSPLANTATION TISSUE NETWORK AND PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATIONS (TYPICALLY THROUGH THEIR HOSPITALS AND PHYSICIANS) IN NEED OF ALLOGRAFT TISSUE. THE FOUNDATION FUNDS ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECOVERY OF DONOR TISSUES. IT SUPPORTS THESE COSTS WITH FEES INTENDED TO COVER ITS EX- PENSES (INCLUDING FUNDING FOR RESEARCH) FROM THE USER OF THE TISSUE. THE FOUNDATION WILL MAKE SUCH TISSUE AVAILABLE AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO CHARGE FOR VARIOUS CAUSES INCLUDING TRANSPLANTATION AND FOR PURPOSES OF RESEARCH BY 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. ALL FUNDS REALIZED BY THE FOUND- ATION ARE USED TO COVER THE COSTS OF ITS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING OVERHEAD) WITH ANY SURPLUS APPLIED TOWARDS SUBSIDIZING THE COSTS OF THOSE IN NEED OF TISSUE WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD IT, TO FUND EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, TO MAINTAIN THE APPROPRIATE INFRASTRUCTURE AND/OR TO BUILD UP RESERVES NEEDED TO MAINTAIN AND EXPAND THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS. WHILE THE FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES ARE MONITORED BY ITS MEMBERS, THE FOUNDATION HAS A FOURTEEN PERSON BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDING ONE NON- VOTING EMERITUS MEMBER. THIS BOARD IS COMPRISED PRIMARILY OF WORLD RENOWN EXPERTS FROM THE NON-PROFIT HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY HAVING VARIOUS SCIENTIFIC, TRANSPLANT, AND MEDICAL SPECIALTIES. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY TO MANAGE THE FOUNDATION. OF THE BOARD'S 13 VOTING MEMBERS, THERE ARE TWO MEMBERS EACH FROM THE MEDICAL BOARD AND THE DONATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES. SERVING IN TANDEM WITH OTHER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE FOUNDATION HAS A MEDICAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES (THE "MEDICAL BOARD") AND A DONATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES ("DONATION BOARD"). THE MEDICAL BOARD IS COMPRISED OF RESPECTIVE PHYSICIANS FROM ORTHOPAEDIC AND PLASTIC SURGERY DEPARTMENTS OF THE ACADEMIC INSTITUTION MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION, PLUS ADDITIONAL PERSONS WHO HAVE SPECIFIC EXPERTISE PERTAINING TO TRANSPLANTATION ETHICS AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE INDUSTRY. WHILE THE SPECIFIC POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MEDICAL BOARD ARE DETAILED IN ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2 OF THE FOUNDATION'S BYLAWS, IN GENERAL IT PROVIDES THAT THE MEDICAL BOARD SHALL ADVISE THE FOUNDATION WITH RESPECT TO OPTIMIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF RESEARCH GRANTS, THE CHOICE OF AREAS MERITING RESEARCH FUNDING, AND ESTABLISHING THE STANDARD POLICIES AND PROTOCOLS RELATING TO THE SCREENING, RECOVERY, TRANSPORT, TESTING, PROCESSING, STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF TRANSPLANTABLE BONE AND TISSUE. THE DONATION BOARD IS COMPRISED OF INDIVIDUALS KNOWLEDGE- ABLE IN THE FIELD OF TISSUE DONATION AND RECOVERY AND ARE LEADERS OF THE FOUNDATION'S RECOVERY ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP. WHILE THE SPECIFIC POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DONATION BOARD ARE DETAILED IN ARTICLE VI, SECTION 2 OF THE FOUNDATION'S BYLAWS, IN GENERAL, THE DONATION BOARD PROVIDES THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION WITH RECOMMENDATIONS WITH REGARD TO TISSUE DONATION PRACTICES SUCH AS SCREENING, RECOVERY, AND TESTING CRITERIA. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH PROJECTS BY DISTRIBUTING FUNDS AND MAKING AVAILABLE, AT NO CHARGE, A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF DONATED TISSUE FOR RESEARCH. THE FOUNDATION FUNDS MANY TYPES OF PROJECTS RELATED TO ADVANCING TRANSPLANT SCIENCE. ACCORDINGLY, GRANTS ARE PROVIDED FOR PROJECTS IN TISSUE DONATION AND APPLICATION. IN SUM, ALL OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION HAVE BEEN AND WILL BE DIRECTED AT MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR ALLOGRAFT TISSUE AND/OR IMPROVING THE MANNER IN WHICH TRANSPLANT TISSUE IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE FOUNDATION RECOVERS, PROCESSES AND DISTRIBUTES SKIN FOR USE IN VARIOUS APPLICATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS RESEARCH TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SKIN TISSUE APPLICATION. IN 2015,THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED RESEARCH GRANTS TO ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS TO PERFORM THIS TYPE OF RESEARCH. THE FOUNDATION OFFERS EDUCATIONAL SERVICE TO SURGEONS AND NURSES BY WAY OF CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) AND CONTACT HOUR PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EDUCATION THROUGH A SPEAKER PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH ORTHOPAEDIC TEACHING HOSPITALS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. SURGEONS UTILIZE THE FOUNDATION'S ALLOGRAFT FORMS DURING PROCEDURAL TRAINING OR CADAVERIC SPECIMENS DURING CME COURSES. FINALLY, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS GRANTS TO ITS RECOVERY PARTNERS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL INVOLVED IN THE DONATION PROCESS.
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 DONOR FAMILY SERVICES VOLUNTEER ROLES - CLERICAL: PACKET DEVELOPMENT, PHOTOCOPYING, ASSISTING WITH MAILINGS, ORGANIZING MATERIALS, FILING, PREPARATION AND MAILING OF SYMPATHY, BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY, AND THINKING OF YOU CARDS, PACKAGING, PREPARATION AND MAILING OF SHAWLS,ETC. DATA ENTRY: SURVEY DATA ENTRY SPECIAL PROJECTS: REVIEW OF MATERIALS, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH, PUBLIC RELATIONS, WEB DESIGN AND INFORMATION,NEWSLETTER DESIGN AND INFORMATION, ETC. SPEAKER'S BUREAU: PARTICIPATION WITH MTF STAFF TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONALS, MEDIA INTERVIEWS, HEALTH FAIRS, ETC. DONOR FAMILY COUNCIL: PARTICIPATION ON COUNCIL WITH OTHER DONOR FAMILIES THROUGH TELEPHONE CALLS, EMAIL, AND OTHER WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING: DONOR FAMILY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION, INCLUDING: FOLLOW-UP BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES REVIEW PROCESS REVIEW LETTER AND BROCHURES REVIEW SURVEYS REVIEW BEREAVEMENT MATERIALS ETHICAL ISSUES
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A RESEARCH, MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. MTF'S RESEARCH AND DEVELOP- MENT HAS CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF UNIQUE TISSUE FORMS FOR ORTHOPADEDIC AND GENERAL SURGICAL APPLICATIONS. MTF CONTINUES TO SEEK NEW APPLICATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE GIFT OF ALLOGRAFT TISSUES TO RESOLVE UNMET CLINICAL NEEDS AND CONTINUES TO PROVIDE SPECIAL TISSUE FOR RESEARCH PERFORMED BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES INSTITUTE OF REGENERATIVE MEDICINE WHICH IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING MEDICAL THERAPIES AND TREATMENTS FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS. IN 2015 MTF CONTINUED TO INVEST IN FIELD OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF PERFORATED AND SHAPED FORMS OF FLEX HD PLIABLE DERMIS, OFFERING COMPETITIVE CONVENIENCE AND EASE OF USE FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED WITH ITS EFFORTS TO EXPAND ENTRY INTO THE WOUND CARE MARKET WITH ADVANCED WOUND CARE TISSUES. AMNIOBAND, DEHYDRATED AMNION/CHORION MEMBRANE BASED ON PLACENTAL TISSUE RECOVERY WAS LAUNCHED IN 2015 FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETIC AND VENOUS ULCERS. REIMBURSEMENT WAS ALSO SECURED FOR AMNIOBAND AND COVERAGE WAS APPROVED BY SEVERAL MEDICARE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTORS DURING THE YEAR. IN THE ORTHOPEDIC SPORTS TISSUE MARKET, MTF LAUNCHED CAM, DEHYDRATED CARTILAGE PARTICLES FOR REPAIR OF FOCAL CARTILAGE DEFECTS DURING 2014, MTF LAUNCHED MTF WOUND CARE-A NEW MTF DIVISION DEDICATED TO RESEARCHING, DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING ALLOGRAFT-BASED, BIOLOGIC SOLUTIONS TO TREAT ACUTE AND CHRONIC WOUNDS. MTF WOUND CARE WILL INITIALLY OFFER TWO TISSUE FORMS: AMNIOBANDTM MEMBRANE, A HUMAN DERIVED ALLOGRAFT PLACENTAL MATRIX; AND ALLOPATCHTM PLIABLE, A HUMAN DERIVED ALLOGRAFT DERMAL MATRIX. SINCE 2013, MTF, WITH THE SUPPORT OF ITS RECOVERY PARTNERS, JOINED WITH THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS (ASPS) AND THE PLASTIC SURGERY FOUNDATION (PSF) IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL BREAST RECONSTRUCTION AWARENESS (BRA) DAY USA IN OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR. AS A SPONSOR, MTF, JOINED THE WORLD'S LARGEST ORGANIZATION OF BOARD-CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEONS IN A CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS' RIGHTS TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION WHEN CHOOSING BREAST RECONSTRUCTION OPTIONS. FOR INDIVIDUAL STORIES OF DONOR FAMILIES, PLEASE VISIT MTF'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.MTF.ORG/DONOR_FAMILY_STORIES.HTML AND ALSO ON ITS YOUTUBE CHANNEL AT WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/USER/THEMTF1. STORIES ABOUT DONOR RECIPIENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON MTF'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.MTF.ORG/RECIPIENT_STORIES.HTML.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D MTF PAYS INDEPENDENT RESEARCH EXPERTS TO REVIEW GRANT PROPOSALS SUBMITTED TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR VALIDITY OR MERIT OF THE PROPOSED RESEARCH PROJECT AND ALSO RELATIONSHIP TO MTF'S CORE MISSION OF ADVANCING MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT SCIENCE. DURING 2015, MTF RECEIVED 83 APPLICACTIONS FOR PEER REVIEW AND OTHER GRANTS, 9 PROJECTS WERE APPROVED FOR FUNDING.
FORM 990, PAGE 5, PART V, LINE 3B MTF IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE FORM 990-T BECAUSE MTF'S GROSS INCOME FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES IS LESS THAN 1,000. MTF MAY FILE A FORM 990-T TO ESTABLISH NET OPERATING LOSS AND OTHER CARRY-FORWARDS TO FUTURE YEARS.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B CANADA
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 MTF IS ORGANIZED WITH TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP WHICH ARE (1) NON- CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP AND (2) CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP. THE NON-CORPORATE MEMBERS INCLUDE ACADEMIC MEMBERS, RECOVERY MEMBERS AND RESEARCH MEMBERS. THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF MTF IS BIOCON, INC.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER MAY APPOINT ALL DIRECTORS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: THE CURRENT CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIR OF MTF'S "MEDICAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES" WILL BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD. ALSO, THE CURRENT CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIR OF MTF'S "DONATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES" WILL BE APPOINTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B ANY CHANGES THAT ARE A MATERIAL CHANGE TO THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OF THE FOUNDATION (EX.BY-LAWS OR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION) MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION'S MEDICAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE DONATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES. FINAL APPROVAL OF THESE CHANGES MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WERE PROVIDED WITH A PAPER COPY OF FORM 990. THE 990 WAS REVIEWED AT AN OPEN MEETING OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. SUBSEQUENT TO MODIFICATIONS, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING, THE FORM 990 IS THEN CIRCULATED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL BEFORE FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C MTF SENDS A COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY TO BOARD MEMBERS REQUESTING DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO VOLUNTARILY DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REVIEW: EACH YEAR, MTF REVIEWS AND ASSESSES THE REASONABLENESS OF TOTAL COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM, INCLUDING THE CEO. THE ANALYSIS INCORPORATES COMPENSATION SURVEY DATA, FORM 990'S OF COMPANIES OF RELATED INDUSTRIES AND SIMILAR SIZE. A BLEND OF BOTH FOR-PROFIT AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES IS USED. EVERY THIRD YEAR, MTF RETAINS THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO ASCERTAIN AND DETERMINE THAT MTF IS PAYING AND PROVIDING A REASONABLE TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE TO THEIR EXECUTIVES AND TO PROVIDE AN OPINION LETTER OF THEIR FINDINGS. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEW MTF'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHED A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN 1995. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMMITTEE WAS TO INITIALLY REVIEW AND RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE AND STAFF COMPENSATION AND CHANGES TO BENEFITS. IN 2000, THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMITTEE WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE APPROVAL OF SUCH COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS AND REPORTING SUCH APPROVALS TO THE BOARD. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TYPICALLY MEETS SEMI-ANNUALLY TO REVIEW MERIT AND BONUS RECOMMENDATIONS. A COPY OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S CHARTER, AGENDAS, MEETING MATERIALS, AND MEETING MINUTES ARE MAINTAINED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B YES. THE PROCESS IS THE SAME AS DESCRIBED ABOVE IN LINE 15A.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 UPON REQUEST, MTF WILL PROVIDE PUBLIC DOCUMENTS THROUGH EMAIL, MAILINGS, OR OFFICE VISITS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 UNREALIZED GAIN/OSS FX CURRENC 188,000 NET LOSS ON INVESTMENT IN BBC -5,285,660 ACCRUED GRANTS -702,608 UNRREALIZED GAIN LOSS TRADE RECEIVABLES -1,028,517 BOOK/TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE 1,083,333 TOTAL -5,745,452
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Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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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
MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

22-2803458
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)BIOCON INC
125 MAY STREET

EDISON,NJ08837
22-3619257 		HOLDING CO DC 501C3 11B NA
 
 
No
(2)DEUTSCHES INSTITUT FUR ZELL-UND
GEWEBEERSATZ GMBH
INNOVATIONS PARK WUHLHEIDE
KOPENICKER STRASE 325 42 D-12555
BERLIN,GERMANY  
GM
TISSUE DIS GM     BIOCON INC
 
 
No
(3)MAY STREET MEDICAL LLC
125 MAY STREET

EDISON,NJ08837
22-3751785 		RENTAL DE 501C3 11B BIOCON INC
 
 
No
(4)OLYPHANT LLC
125 MAY STREET

EDISON,NJ08837
22-3619257 		RENTAL DE 501C3 11B BIOCON INC
 
 
No
(5)JESSUPPRTB LLC
125 MAY STRRET

EDISON,NJ08837
22-3619257 		RENTAL PA 501C3 11B BIOCON INC
 
 
No




For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) DEUTSCHES INSTITUT FUR ZELL-UND
GEWEBEERSATZ GMBH
C/O BIOCON INC 125 MAY STREET
EDISON,NJ08837
 TISSUE DIS   N/A
           No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
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
(1) DIZG GMBH

 A 125,210 ACCTG BOOKS/RECORDS
(2) DIZG GMBH

 G 252,000 ACCTG BOOKS/RECORDS
(3) DIZG GMBH

 S 311,581 ACCTG BOOKS/RECORDS
(4) MAY STREET MEDICAL LLC

 L 359,538 ACCTG BOOKS/RECORDS
(5) MAY STREET MEDICAL LLC

 K 3,030,507 ACCTG BOOKS/RECORDS
(6) OLYPHANT LLC

 A 364,243 ACCTG BOOKS/RECORDS
(7) OLYPHANT LLC

 K 471,499 ACCTG BOOKS/RECORDS
(8) OLYPHANT LLC

 L 141,159 ACCTG BOOKS/RECORDS
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 4
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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE R MAY STREET MEDICAL, LLC IS A SINGLE-MEMBER LLC WHOSE SOLE MEMBER IS BIOCON, INC. OLYPHANT, L.L.C. IS A SINGLE-MEMBER LLC WHOSE SOLE MEMBER IS BIOCON, INC. JESSUP/PRTB, LLC IS A SINGLE MEMBER LLC WHOSE SOLE MEMBER IN BIOCON, INC. SCHEDULE R, PART IV, LINE 1: DIZG, GMBH HAS RECENTLY BEEN DETERMINED TO HAVE SOME TAX-EXEMPT ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS SOME TAXABLE ACTIVITIES IN GERMANY. THUS, DIZG IS SHOWN AS BOTH AN EXEMPT AND TAXABLE ORGANIZATION ON SCHEDULE R. DIZG IS A BROTHER/SISTER ENTITY RELATIVE TO MTF AND IS WHOLLY OWNED BY BIOCON, INC. SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 2(2) AND 2(3): DURING 2015, DIZG REPAID MTF OUTSTANDING ADVANCES TOTALING 311,581. MTF ALSO SOLD TISSUE TO DIZG IN THE AMOUNT OF 252,000. GIVEN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES NO FORM 926 WAS DEEMED NECESSARY.
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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