TY 2015 Form 990

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(1) ROBERT M RUSSELL MD...................................................................... ASN FOUNDATION PRESIDENT	0.20 .................	X	X		0	0
(2) LYNNETTE NEUFELD PHD...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.20 .................	X			0	0
(3) EDWARD SALZMAN MD...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.20 .................	X			0	0
(4) CONNIE BALES PHD RD...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.20 .................	X			0	0
(5) CINDY DAVIS PHD...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.20 .................	X			0	0
(6) PAUL COATES PHD...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.20 .................	X			0	0
(7) MICHAEL MCBURNEY PHD...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER, EX-OFFICIO	0.20 .................	X			0	0
(8) JOE MASON...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.20 .................	X			0	0
(9) SIMIN NIKBIN MEYDANI DVM PHD...................................................................... PAST PRESIDENT	0.20 .................	X	X		0	0
(10) KEVIN SCHALINSKE PHD...................................................................... RIS DIRECTOR	0.20 .................	X			0	0
(11) SUSAN PERCIVAL...................................................................... SECRETARY	0.20 .................	X	X		0	0
(12) BARBARA LYLE PHD...................................................................... TREASURER	0.20 .................	X	X		0	0
(13) PATRICK STOVER PHD...................................................................... PRESIDENT	0.20 .................	X	X		0	0
(14) MARIAN NEUHOUSER PHD...................................................................... VICE PRESIDENT	0.20 .................	X	X		0	0
(15) MARY ANN JOHNSON PHD...................................................................... VICE PRESIDENT, ELECT	0.20 .................	X	X		0	0
(16) JOHN COURTNEY PHD...................................................................... EXECUTIVE OFFICER	37.50 .................		X		467,878	58,898
(17) GWEN TWILLMAN...................................................................... VP OF EDUCATION	37.50 .................			X	163,373	35,559

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
FASEB 9650 ROCKVILLE PIKE BETHESDA,MD20814	HR SERVICES, PAYROLL, DUES PROCESSING, O	1,589,035
THE SHERIDAN PRESS PO BOX 414784 BOSTON,MA022414784	PUBLISH AND DISTRIBUTE JOURNALS	697,283
HIGHWIRE PRESS 425 BROADWAY STREET REDWOOD CITY,CA94063	ONLINE EDITING & COMPUTER SERVICES	242,833


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 3

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION INC

Employer identification number

31-1507752

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Total

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

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.

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

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

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

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

16a

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

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

17a

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

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

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part III

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

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	1,131,595	1,511,804	1,667,169	1,813,459	1,698,085	7,822,112
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......	4,584,014	4,773,709	5,093,227	5,449,500	5,234,159	25,134,609
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.	5,715,609	6,285,513	6,760,396	7,262,959	6,932,244	32,956,721
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...	103,250	207,450	245,872	501,082	300,738	1,358,392
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.						0
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..	103,250	207,450	245,872	501,082	300,738	1,358,392
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						31,598,329

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	5,715,609	6,285,513	6,760,396	7,262,959	6,932,244	32,956,721
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	383,605	372,646	710,631	713,668	690,318	2,870,868
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	383,605	372,646	710,631	713,668	690,318	2,870,868
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.	32,518	465	43,290	78,497	24,311	179,081
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..	137,506	128,059	52,299	101,799	91,444	511,107
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	6,269,238	6,786,683	7,566,616	8,156,923	7,738,317	36,517,777

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

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

86.530 %

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

87.440 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

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

7.860 %

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

7.260 %

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

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

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

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

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

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

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

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

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

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

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

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

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

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

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

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

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Name of the organization

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION INC

Employer identification number

31-1507752

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

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

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

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

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

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

Special Rules

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

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

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

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

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

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION INC

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION INC		Employer identification number 31-1507752

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 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION INC			Employer identification number 31-1507752
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

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

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

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

Name of the organization

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION INC

Employer identification number

31-1507752

Part I-A

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

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

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

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

Part I-B

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

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

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

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

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

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

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

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

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

Yes No

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

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

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

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Part II-A

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

A Check SchCMd Bullet

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

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

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(a) Filing organization's totals	(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................	279,938
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................	279,938
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................	7,801,298
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................	8,081,236
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.	554,062
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................	138,516
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................	0
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................	0
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................		Yes No

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

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount	513,651	553,951	581,428	554,062	2,203,092

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))					3,304,638

c	Total lobbying expenditures	494,081	172,474	321,738	279,938	1,268,231

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount	128,413	138,488	145,357	138,516	550,774

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))					826,161

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

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

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

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Part III-A

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

Yes

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

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

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

Part III-B

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Part IV

Supplemental Information

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

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2015

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION INC

Employer identification number

31-1507752

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

			(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts

1	Total number at end of year ....
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ....

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................

Yes No

Part II

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

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

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

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

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

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

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

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

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

(ii)

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

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

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

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

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

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Part III

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

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

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

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

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

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

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

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	893,477	868,761	825,746	2,921,899	3,109,394
b	Contributions ...	142,334	25,000	32,500	30,000	20,000
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	-36,322	14,528	43,251	244,946	-171,689
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	-6,135	-14,812	32,736	2,371,099	-35,806
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	1,005,624	893,477	868,761	825,746	2,921,899

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

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

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

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

Yes

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

3a(i)

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

3a(ii)

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

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land ...
b	Buildings
c	Leasehold improvements	75,677	75,677	0
d	Equipment ...	1,259,179	742,509	516,670
e	Other ...
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				516,670

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b)Book value	(c)Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
LINE OF CREDIT - UBS	1,062,538
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	1,062,538
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	8,890,051
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	677,878
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	440,785
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	1,118,663
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	7,771,388
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	62,792
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	-119,696
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	-56,904
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	7,714,484

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	9,210,571
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	677,878
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	514,246
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	1,192,124
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	8,018,447
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	62,792
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	62,792
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	8,081,239

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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PART V, LINE 4:	ALL ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADMINISTERING AWARDS TO SCIENTISTS IN THE FIELDS OF BOTH NUTRITION AND CLINICAL NUTRITION WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED A CERTAIN LEVEL OF COMMITTMENT AND EXCELLENCE IN THEIR WORK. THE FOLLOWING ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF THE VARIOUS AWARD PURPOSES IN RECOGNITION OF: 1) OUTSTANDING FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH IN NUTRITION 2) PUBLICATION IN THE JOURNAL OF NUTRITION OF OUTSTANDING EXPERIMENTAL, APPLIED OR FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH IN NUTRITION 3) AN OUTSTANDING CAREER IN MEDICAL NUTRITION EDUCATION, FOR A SINGLE OUTSTANDING PIECE OF RESEARCH EARLY IN THEIR CAREER 4) AN INVESTIGATOR CONDUCTING CLINICAL, TRANSLATIONAL, IN VITRO AND/OR EX VIVO RESEARCH, WHOSE SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE ADVANCED THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE POTENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF CULINARY HERBS AND SPICES 5) AN INVESTIGATOR FOR OUTSTANDING RESEARCH ON THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS FOR HUMAN HEALTH 6) FOR MERITORIOUS RESEARCH IN NUTRITION USING EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS AS MODELS BY AN INVESTIGATOR WHO RECEIVED THE DOCTORAL DEGREE IN THE 10 YEARS PRECEDING THE MONTH THE AWARD IS PRESENTED 7) IN RECOGNITION OF RECENT INVESTIGATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SIGNIFICANCE TO THE BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF HUMAN NUTRITION 8) RECOGNITION OF SCIENTIFIC AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE SCIENCE OF NUTRITION, 9) OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO TEACHING NUTRITION 10) AN INVESTIGATOR WHOSE SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WHOLE GRAIN, OR A CLINICAL INVESTIGATOR WHO IS PERCEIVED CURRENTLY AS A MAJOR CREATIVE FORCE, ACTIVELY GENERATING NEW CONCEPTS IN NUTRITION AND PERSONALLY SEEING TO THE EXECUTION OF STUDIES TESTING THE VALIDITY OF THESE CONCEPTS.
PART X, LINE 2:	THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. INCOME TAXES ARE PAYABLE ONLY ON BUSINESS ACTIVITY INCOME UNRELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE. THERE WAS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX EXPENSE FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE THE ORGANIZATION TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ANALYZED TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. GENERALLY, THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS REMAIN OPEN FOR THREE YEARS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE EXAMINATION.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	AFFILIATE REVENUE REPORTED ON SEPARATE 990
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	REALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	AFFILIATE EXPENSES REPORTED ON SEPARATE 990

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

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.

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Name of the organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION INC

Employer identification number

31-1507752

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

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

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

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	1	PROGRAM SERVICES - PUBLICATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS EXPENDITURES	INSTITUTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION SALES IN EUROPE, US AND CANADA	11,287
















3a	Sub-total .....	1	1			11,287
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...	0	0			0
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	1	1			11,287

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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)

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 .......
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................

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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

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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).

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PART I, LINE 2:	FUNDS ARE GIVEN FOR SPONSORSHIP OF EVENTS HELD OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. FUNDS ARE DIRECTED TO THE EVENT WHICH IS ATTENDED BY AN ASN REPRESENTATIVE, WHO ENSURES THE SOCIETY RECEIVES RECOGNITION OF THE SPONSORSHIP.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION INC

Employer identification number
31-1507752

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)

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

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of non-cash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of non-cash assistance

(1) 2015 GEN MILLS BIHNI AWARD	1	5,000
(2) 2015 HONORARIUM	1	15,750
(3) AGENCY REPORT AN	1	21,285
(4) HONORARIA	1	6,500
(5) EMERGING LEADER POSTER	1	5,100
(6) PREDOCTORAL- PFIZER, INC.	1	5,000
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2:

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION ANNUALLY RECOGNIZES INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN NUTRITION RESEARCH AND PUBLIC SERVICE. NOMINATIONS MAY BE MADE BY ANYONE, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE RESPECTIVE NOMINATING COMMITTEES AND NONMEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. NOMINATIONS FOR EACH AWARD WILL BE RETAINED FOR TWO YEARS. CANDIDATES MAY BE RE-NOMINATED. CANDIDATES FOR AWARDS NEED NOT BE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. HOWEVER, THE AWARDS ARE USUALLY GIVEN TO PROFESSIONALLY ACTIVE NUTRITION SCIENTISTS. AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS RECEIVED ONE ASN AWARD IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ANOTHER AWARD UNLESS IT IS FOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS NOT COVERED BY THE FIRST AWARD. AWARD JURIES, COMPOSED OF ASN MEMBERS, ARE APPOINTED EACH YEAR BY THE PRESIDENT. THEIR NAMES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. THE JURIES SELECT THE AWARD WINNERS FOR THAT YEAR. IF A JURY BELIEVES THAT NO NOMINATED CANDIDATE MERITS AN AWARD, NO AWARD WILL BE GIVEN THAT YEAR. AN AWARD IS USUALLY GIVEN TO ONE PERSON, BUT A JURY MAY RECOMMEND THAT THE AWARD BE GIVEN TO TWO OR MORE INDIVIDUALS WHO COLLABORATED IN RECENT RESEARCH.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

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

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Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

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

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

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

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

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

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

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

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

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

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

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

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

Any related organization?

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

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization?

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

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

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Yes

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

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

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

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Part II

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

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

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1JOHN COURTNEY PHDEXECUTIVE OFFICER	(i) (ii)	467,878 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	42,300 ------------- 0	16,598 ------------- 0	526,776 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2GWEN TWILLMANVP OF EDUCATION	(i) (ii)	163,373 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	16,966 ------------- 0	18,593 ------------- 0	198,932 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3KAREN KINGVP OF PUBLICATIONS	(i) (ii)	188,329 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	18,363 ------------- 0	8,855 ------------- 0	215,547 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4MARY PAT CORNETTVP FOR MEETING & INTERNATIONAL AFFAI	(i) (ii)	152,566 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	15,000 ------------- 0	14,301 ------------- 0	181,867 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

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

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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION INC

Employer identification number

31-1507752

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	ARTICLE VI. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS SECTION 1. NOMINATING COMMITTEE. A NOMINATING COMMITTEE SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE VOTING MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOCIETY. THE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER, WITH THE PRESIDENT AS CHAIR, SHALL PROPOSE FIVE PAIRS OF NAMES SELECTED FROM THE MEMBERSHIP. EACH OF THE PAIRS PROPOSED SHALL BE FROM A DIFFERENT AREA OF NUTRITIONAL INTEREST. PERIODIC IDENTIFICATION, DEFINITION AND REVIEW OF THE DESIGNATED AREAS OF INTEREST ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE. AFTER THE PRESIDENT HAS ASCERTAINED THAT EACH NOMINEE IS WILLING TO SERVE IF ELECTED, THE FIVE PAIRS OF NAMES SHALL BE INCLUDED ON THE BALLOT SENT TO THE MEMBERSHIP. THE CANDIDATE RECEIVING THE LARGEST NUMBER OF VOTES SHALL SERVE AS CHAIR. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SHALL SERVE FOR ONE YEAR. NO MEMBER OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SHALL SERVE FOR MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS. SECTION 2. NOMINATIONS. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SHALL MAKE NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT ANNUALLY AND FOR SECRETARY AND TREASURER-ELECT WHEN APPLICABLE. THE CHAIR OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE, HAVING ASCERTAINED THAT EACH NOMINEE IS WILLING TO SERVE IF ELECTED, SHALL TRANSMIT THE COMMITTEE'S LIST OF NOMINEES TO THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE LATTER SHALL PREPARE A BALLOT LISTING THE NOMINEES AND ALSO PROVIDING SPACE FOR WRITE-IN NOMINATIONS. THE BALLOT SHALL BE SENT TO EACH REGULAR, ASSOCIATE, AND EMERITUS MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY, TOGETHER WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND A DEADLINE FOR ITS RETURN. SECTION 3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. THE PRESIDENT SHALL APPOINT TELLERS WHO, PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING, SHALL COUNT THE BALLOTS THAT HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER NO LATER THAN TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING. THE TELLERS SHALL PRESENT THE RESULTS IN WRITING TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIETY. A MAJORITY OF THE VOTES CAST SHALL BE REQUIRED TO ELECT. IN THE EVENT THAT NO ONE CANDIDATE RECEIVES A MAJORITY OF THE VOTES CAST, A SECOND BALLOT SHALL BE TAKEN BETWEEN TWO CANDIDATES WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOTES ON THE FIRST BALLOT. THE SECOND VOTING THUS REQUIRED SHALL BE TAKEN AT THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING BY THE QUALIFIED MEMBERS PRESENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	THE CONTROLLER OF ASN CONDUCTS AN EXTENSIVE REVIEW OF EACH YEAR'S FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS SIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND SENT TO THE IRS. EACH PAGE OF THE FORM 990/990-T IS REVIEWED FOR MATHEMATICAL ACCURACY AND ACCURACY OF CONTENT. A COPY OF THE 990 AND 990-T ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	ASN MONITORS POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS WITH AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE BY OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. IN ADDITION, ASN REQUIRES THE FILING OF COI DISCLOSURES OR ATTESTATIONS OF ZERO CONFLICT FOR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BY SPEAKERS OR OTHER KEY PARTICIPANTS. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD (OR PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS) DETERMINES CONFLICTS AND RESTRICTIONS AS APPROPRIATE. FOR EXAMPLE, BOARD MEMBERS WITH A DETERMINED CONFLICT ON A CERTAIN ISSUE ARE RESTRICTED FROM VOTING ON OR PARTICIPATING IN DISCUSSIONS OF RELATED MATTERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S ANNUAL COMPENSATION IS GOVERNED BY AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EO AND THE ASN EXECUTIVE BOARD. THE CONTRACT SPELLS OUT THE PROCESS OF THE ANNUAL REVIEW, APPROVAL, ANNUAL INCREASE AND CRITERIA FOR RECEIVING BONUSES. AS PER THE AGREEMENT, THE ANNUAL BASE SALARY PAID TO THE EO WILL BE IN THE TOP 25% OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE-BASED INCREASE AND BONUS IN SALARY SHALL BE PAID TO THE EO BASED UPON SUCCESS IN ACHIEVING IDENTIFIED PERFORMANCE GOALS AS MUTUALLY AGREED UPON BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER. ALL OTHER REVIEW PROCESSES FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES ARE GOVERNED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES PROVIDER AND ARE PERFORMED ANNUALLY. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE PROVIDED TO ASN BY THEIR HR SERVICE PROVIDER AT FASEB. BY DEFINITION THERE ARE NO KEY EMPLOYEES OF ASN OTHER THAN THE EO JOHN COURTNEY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION PROVIDES COPIES OF ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS UPON REQUEST OR BY INSPECTION AT THEIR OFFICE ADDRESS OF 9211 CORPORATE BLVD.,SUITE 300, BETHESDA, MD 20850.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E	EDITORIAL OFFICE SUPPORT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 107,903. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 107,903. DUES PROCESSING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 48,335. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 55,640. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,599. TOTAL EXPENSES 105,574. ADDRESSING, MAILING & SHIPPING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 94,082. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,672. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 101,754. RIGHTSLINK - REPRINTS & ROYALTIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 101,152. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 101,152. BANK FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 59,738. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 40,025. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,125. TOTAL EXPENSES 100,888. SYMPOSIUM SPEAKERS SUPPORT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 86,191. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,268. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 87,459. EDITORIAL PEER REVIEW: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 76,335. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 76,335. SUBSCRIPTION REPRESENTATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 63,826. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 63,826. HONORARIA & STIPENDS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 59,890. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 200. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 60,090. SUBSCRIPTION FULFILLMENT - FASEB: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 53,094. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 53,094. STAFF DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 23,561. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 25,219. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 45. TOTAL EXPENSES 48,825. SUPPLEMENTS/EB SYMPOSIA EDITING, COMPOSITION & PRINTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 47,620. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 47,620. EQUIP. LEASES & MAINTENANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 12,956. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 28,670. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 41,626. MEDIA TRACKING & TRAINING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 14,643. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 614. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,257. SUSTAINING MEMBER SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 10,808. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,808. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,725. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,515. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,240. OTHER EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,002. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,808. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,810. GRANTS & CONTRIBUTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,674. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,674. STORAGE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,866. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 939. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,805. BOARD & OFFICERS' EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 178. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 178. LESS: M&G AWARDS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES -4,674. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES -4,674. OVERHEAD ALLOCATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 927,731. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES -1,022,762. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 64,338. TOTAL EXPENSES -30,693.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C:	PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.

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

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION, INC. (ASN) WAS ESTABLISHED TO DEVELOP AND EXTEND KNOWLEDGE OF NUTRITION; TO FACILITATE CONTACT AMONG INVESTIGATORS IN NUTRITION AND RELATED FIELDS OF INTEREST; TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN NUTRITION RESEARCH; AND TO SUPPORT THE DISSEMINATION, UTILIZATION AND APPLICATION OF NUTRITION SCIENCES.
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3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	14
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	14
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	35
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	2,543
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	120,174
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	23,311

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	1,813,459	1,698,085
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	5,449,500	5,234,159
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	390,367	52,529
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	782,485	729,711
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	8,435,811	7,714,484
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	159,148	100,295
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	3,206,032	3,236,651
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 311,867
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	5,011,106	4,744,293
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	8,376,286	8,081,239
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	59,525	-366,755
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	10,585,427	10,188,211
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	3,495,381	3,806,788
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	7,090,046	6,381,423

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,536,743 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 2,365,874 )
	JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION- THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE AJCN IS THE PUBLICATION OF BASIC AND CLINICAL STUDIES RELEVANT TO HUMAN NUTRITION. THE AJCN PUBLISHES PEER-REVIEWED, ORIGINAL RESEARCH CONTRIBUTED BY SCIENTISTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, EDITORIALS, SPECIAL ARTICLES, MEETING REPORTS, BOOK REVIEWS, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR AND A CALENDAR OF EVENTS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,596,365 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 1,757,729 )
	JOURNAL OF NUTRITION - THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY TO ENHANCE THE DISSEMINATION OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF NUTRITION TO APPROXIMATELY 5,000 SUBSCRIBERS.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,821,696 including grants of $ 97,980 ) (Revenue $ 1,433,326 )
	COUNCIL DESIGNATED FUNDS/AWARDS - AN AGGREGATION OF RESEARCH PROJECTS, SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS, SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS TO YOUNG SCIENTISTS TO ASSIST IN THEIR TRAINING AND EXPAND THE KNOWLEDGE OF ALL SCIENTISTS.EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY MEETING - TO DEVELOP AND EXTEND KNOWLEDGE OF RESEARCH INFORMATION IN THE FIELDS OF NUTRITION AND CLINICAL NUTRITION TO APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MEMBERS AND 5,300 NON-MEMBERS EACH YEAR AT THE SCIENTIFIC ANNUAL MEETINGS FOR A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 15,400 ATTENDEES EACH YEAR.EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - ASN WAS ESTABLISHED TO DEVELOP AND EXTEND KNOWLEDGE OF NUTRITION TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN NUTRITION RESEARCH.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 407,537 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	PUBLIC AFFAIRS - THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN LIAISON WITH KEY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, THEIR STAFF AND COORDINATES AND INCREASE ASN'S PARTICIPATION IN ADVOCACY COALITIONS AND REPRESENT ASN WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES SUCH AS NIH, FDA, EPA, ETC.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 589,440 including grants of $ 2,315 ) (Revenue $ )
	SOCIETY ADVANCEMENT- MEMBERSHIP HELPS NUTRITION SCIENTISTS DEVELOP PROFESSIONALLY, DISCOVER NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND INCREASE THEIR IMPACT IN THE FIELDS OF NUTRITION AND CLINICAL NUTRITION. THIS PROGRAM REACHES OUT TO POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS BOTH INDIVIDUALLY AND CORPORATELY. THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION CURRENTLY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 4,500 SCIENTISTS AND PRACTITIONERS.NUTRITION NOTES - A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER THAT BRINGS INFORMATION ON EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE SOCIETY TO THE ATTENTION OF ITS APPROXIMATELY 4,500 MEMBERS AND OTHER NUTRITION SCIENTISTS.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 254,920 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 286,392 )
	ADVANCES IN NUTRITION - A BIMONTHLY PUBLICATION THAT MEETS THE GROWING DEMAND FOR A PRESTIGIOUS, HIGH-PROFILE PUBLICATION THAT GATHERS, SYNTHESIZES, AND EXPLAINS THE CURRENT STATE OF KNOWLEDGE IN ALL FACETS OF THE FIELD.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 135,966 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 375 )
	OTHER JOURNALS:COMENDUM BOOKAJCNOPEN ACCESS

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 1,387,863 including grants of $ 2,315 ) (Revenue $ 286,767 )
4e	Total program service expenses7,342,667

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)		(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
(A) Name and Title
(18) KAREN KING........................................................................ VP OF PUBLICATIONS	37.50 .......................	X	188,329	0	27,218
(19) PAULA EICHENBRENNER........................................................................ VP OF SOCIETY ADVANCEMENT	37.50 .......................	X	102,518	0	14,032
(20) MARY PAT CORNETT........................................................................ VP FOR MEETING & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS	37.50 .......................	X	152,566	0	29,301

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	1,074,664	0	165,008

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b	804,490
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	893,595

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		1,698,085

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2a	SUBS. & SINGLE ISSUE SALES	511190	2,536,575	2,536,575
b	MEETING REVENUE	900099	1,367,517	1,367,517
c	SALE OF REPRINTS & PAGE CHARGES	511190	828,537	828,537
d	OPEN ACCESS FEES	511190	267,420	267,420
e	SUPPLEMENT PUBLICATION	511190	175,160	175,160
f	All other program service revenue.			58,950	58,950
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			5,234,159

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			172,225			172,225
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........			518,093	518,093
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		11,550,361
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		11,670,057
c	Gain or (loss)		-119,696
d	Net gain or (loss).....			-119,696			-119,696
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..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	ADVERTISING		541800	187,801	67,627	120,174
b	PAY PER VIEW SALES		515100	23,460	23,460
c	MISCELLANEOUS		900099	357	357
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			211,618
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			7,714,484	5,843,696	120,174	52,529

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	100,295	100,295
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	526,398	447,438	52,640	26,320
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	2,110,164	1,819,291	161,756	129,117
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	204,762	177,545	12,887	14,330
9	Other employee benefits .......	226,093	196,326	13,190	16,577
10	Payroll taxes ...........	169,234	145,533	13,689	10,012
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	64,550		64,550
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	62,792		62,792
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	348,897	166,222	156,410	26,265
12	Advertising and promotion ....	158,628	149,995	8,633
13	Office expenses .......	33,212	3,877	29,335
14	Information technology ......	74,006	8,493	65,513
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	294,458		294,458
17	Travel ............	203,285	140,138	52,694	10,453
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	1,245,992	1,208,998	36,116	878
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	169,267		169,267
23	Insurance ...	69,128	9	69,119
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	REDACTORY AND COMPOSITI	477,788	477,160	628
b	ASSOCIATE EDITOR/EB SUP	188,300	188,300
c	PRINTING & BINDING	175,248	161,702	13,546
d	ON-LINE PUBLISHING	167,191	167,191
e	All other expenses	1,011,551	1,784,154	-850,518	77,915
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	8,081,239	7,342,667	426,705	311,867
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			94,925	1	314,346
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			20,715	2	231,066
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			330,906	3	171,991
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			1,633,025	4	2,178,290
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ........				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			83,954	9	119,952
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	1,334,856
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	818,186	680,937	10c	516,670
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			7,740,965	11	6,655,896
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			10,585,427	16	10,188,211

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	1,434,728	17	1,441,817
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	1,403,403	19	1,302,433
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	657,250	25	1,062,538
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	3,495,381	26	3,806,788

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	5,960,433	27	5,149,048
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	484,613	28	387,375
29	Permanently restricted net assets	645,000	29	845,000
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	7,090,046	33	6,381,423
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	10,585,427	34	10,188,211

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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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) .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No