TY 2015 Form 990EZ

Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-1150

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
Chicago Chapter - Construction
Specifications Institute

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)5349 N Winthrop 1
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Chicago, IL60640

D Employer identification number

91-1999352

E Telephone number

(312) 832-0600

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? To be a professional association of persons involved in the construction industry and to provide a medium at the local level for the advancement of the objectives of the Construction Specifications Institute.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 To host a trade show in March. The trade shows provide both educational seminars and a forum for products/manufacturers to share their technology. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 To provide local gatherings/meetings to educate and unite local members of the organization (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 To provide literature to educate and unite members of our organization and industry. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c)Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Melissa Gibson Vice President	2.00	0
Stuart Berger Secretary	2.00	0
Elias Saltz President	5.00	0
Jeremy T Olsen President Elect	2.00	0
Deborah Burkhart Treasurer	3.00	0
Melissa Fiore Vice President	2.00	0

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I

40b

Yes

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

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ... bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $1350
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $840
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $591
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $897
Other Expenses.1	Meeting expenses $31208
Other Expenses.2	Administrative $25578
Other Expenses.3	Education committee $14136
Other Expenses.4	Trade show expenses $12335
Other Expenses.5	Newsletter/website expenses $6806
Other Expenses.6	Certification comm. expenses $3168
Other Expenses.7	Bank & Credit Card Charges $1865
Other Expenses.8	Contribution $1200
Other Expenses.9	Telephone, fax, internet $582
Other Expenses.10	Secretary of State $15

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $1350

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $840

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $591

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $897

Other Expenses.1

Meeting expenses $31208

Other Expenses.2

Administrative $25578

Other Expenses.3

Education committee $14136

Other Expenses.4

Trade show expenses $12335

Other Expenses.5

Newsletter/website expenses $6806

Other Expenses.6

Certification comm. expenses $3168

Other Expenses.7

Bank & Credit Card Charges $1865

Other Expenses.8

Contribution $1200

Other Expenses.9

Telephone, fax, internet $582

Other Expenses.10

Secretary of State $15

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2	75,911
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	40,555
4	Investment income ...........................	4	94
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	15,553
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	10,736
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	4,817
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	121,377

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	20,031
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	130,515
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	150,546

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

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	775
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	100,571
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	101,346

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










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