Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Wildlife Conservation Society
 
% ROBERT CALAMO
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2300 Southern Blvd
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Bronx, NY10460
D Employer identification number

13-1740011
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 400,203,824
F Name and address of principal officer:
Dr Cristian Samper PRES CEO
2300 Southern Blvd
Bronx,NY10460
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.WCS.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1895
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (WCS) SAVES WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES WORLDWIDE THROUGH SCIENCE, CONSERVATION ACTION, EDUCATION, AND INSPIRING PEOPLE TO VALUE NATURE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 38
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 37
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 2,738
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 812
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 2,766,929
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 1,533,580
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 205,728,684 169,864,829
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 69,392,748 64,929,823
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 4,793,158 6,711,184
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 11,699,490 14,464,228
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 291,614,080 255,970,064
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 13,529,753 13,257,575
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) 109,195,070 113,156,968
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 824,732 666,991
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet10,871,925    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 123,257,530 125,739,597
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 246,807,085 252,821,131
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 44,806,995 3,148,933
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,033,547,676 1,018,591,028
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 226,128,233 235,402,006
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 807,419,443 783,189,022
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (WCS) SAVES WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES WORLDWIDE THROUGH SCIENCE, CONSERVATION ACTION, EDUCATION, AND INSPIRING PEOPLE TO VALUE NATURE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 102,470,101 including grants of $ 13,257,575 ) (Revenue $ 23,035,876 )
GLOBAL CONSERVATION AND HEALTH PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED primarily BY RESTRICTED GIFTS, GRANTS AND CONTRACTS FROM PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, FEDERAL AGENCIES AND OTHER SOURCES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS continued on schedule o.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 80,299,670 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 23,396,556 )
BRONX ZOO AND NEW YORK AQUARIUM: TOTAL ATTENDANCE AT ALL FIVE WCS FACILITIES WAS 4,269,256. AT THE BRONX ZOO ATTENDANCE TOTALED 1,954,118 AND AT THE NEW YORK AQUARIUM ATTENDANCE TOTALED 547,098. ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED SCHEDULE O.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 24,507,984 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 13,591,726 )
CITY ZOOS: CENTRAL PARK/PROSPECT PARK AND QUEENS ZOOS; CENTRAL PARK ZOO (CPZ) ATTENDANCE 1,089,292; PROSPECT PARK ZOO (PPZ) ATTENDANCE 330,620; QUEENS ZOO ATTENDANCE 348,128. ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 4,905,665 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet207,277,755
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Form 990 (2015)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
351
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
2,738
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletAF , AR , BH , BL , CB , EC , FJ , GB , GT
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
38
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
37
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AR , CA , CO , CT , DE , DC , FL , GA , HI , ID , IL , KS , KY , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , MT , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , UT , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletROBERT CALAMO2300 SOUTHERN BLVD   Bronx,NY10460 (718) 741-8211
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) ANTONIA M GRUMBACH......................................................................
Chair & Trustee
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) JONATHAN D GREEN......................................................................
Vice Chair & Trustee
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) ALEJANDRO SANTO DOMINGO......................................................................
Vice Chair & Trustee
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) BRIAN J HEIDTKE......................................................................
Treasurer
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(5) Frederick W Beinecke......................................................................
SECRETARY
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(6) HON Bill De Blasio......................................................................
Ex Officio trustee
 0.5
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) Scott Stringer......................................................................
Ex Officio Trustee
 0.5
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) melissa mark-viverito......................................................................
Ex Officio Trustee
 0.5
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) mitchell SILVER......................................................................
Ex Officio Trustee
 0.5
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) tom finkelpearl......................................................................
Ex Officio Trustee
 0.5
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) Ruben Diaz Jr......................................................................
Ex Officio Trustee
 0.5
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) ERIC ADAMS......................................................................
Ex Officio Trustee
 0.5
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) THOMAS EDELMAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) ANDREW H TISCH......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) eleanor briggs......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) david b schiff......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) C DIANE CHRISTENSEN......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) JONaTHAN L COHEN........................................................................
Trustee UNTIL 10/27/2015
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) KATHERINE L DOLAN........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) CHRISTOPHER J ELLIMAN........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) THOMAS DAN FRIEDKIN........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) BRADLEY L GOLDBERG........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) PAUL A GOULD........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) WELLINGTON J DENAHAN........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) JUDITH H HAMILTON........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) JOHN N IRWIN III........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) ROSINA M BIERBAUM........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) AMBROSE K MONELL........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(29) ADEBAYO OGUNLESI........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(30) WARD WOODS........................................................................
CHAIR EMERITUS
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(31) OGDEN PHIPPS II........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(32) WALTER SEDGWICK........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(33) CAROLINE N SIDNAM........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(34) ROSELINDE TORRES........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(35) BARBARA HRBEK ZUCKER........................................................................
Trustee UNTIL 10/27/2015
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(36) AUDREY CHOI........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(37) GORDON E DYAL........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(38) HAMILTON JAMES........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(39) katherine sherrill........................................................................
trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(40) CRISTIAN SAMPER........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 40.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       941,732 0 397,080
(41) JOHN F CALVELLI........................................................................
EVP Public Affairs
 40.0
.......................0.1 		    X       386,517 0 207,597
(42) PATRICIA CALABRESE........................................................................
Executive Vice President
 40.0
.......................0.2 		    X       678,236 0 87,786
(43) JOHN G ROBINSON........................................................................
EVP CONSERVATION
 40.0
.......................0.3 		    X       401,613 0 126,323
(44) BERTINA CECCARELLI........................................................................
EVP Global Resources
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       362,427 0 86,591
(45) ROBERT A MOSKOVITZ........................................................................
SVP Business
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       245,760 0 73,550
(46) ROBERT CALAMO........................................................................
VP & Comptroller
 40.0
.......................0.5 		    X       265,636 0 97,403
(47) JAMES J BREHENY........................................................................
EVP Direct Zoos
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       326,758 0 123,864
(48) LAURA STOLZENTHALER........................................................................
SVP & CFO
 40.0
.......................0.2 		    X       245,682 0 35,371
(49) CHRISTOPHER J MCKENZIE........................................................................
SVP General Counsel
 40.0
.......................0.5 		    X       334,457 0 96,448
(50) ROBERT MENZI........................................................................
evp CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 40.0
.......................0.2 		    X       393,256 0 105,481
(51) Niko Radjenovic........................................................................
VP Business Services
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       184,808 0 38,221
(52) HERMAN SMITH........................................................................
VP Human Resources
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   258,453 0 79,903
(53) MARY DIXON........................................................................
sVP COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AF
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   221,797 0 50,976
(54) SERGIO FURMAN........................................................................
VP INDIVIDUAL GIVING
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   251,052 0 61,449
(55) BONNIE RAPHAEL........................................................................
Veterinary
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   242,625 0 86,867
(56) Susan Chin........................................................................
VP Planning and Design
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   214,605 0 45,312
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 5,955,414 0 1,800,222
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet107
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
TURNER CONSTRUCTION,
375 HUDSON STREET
NEW YORK,NY10014 		CONSTRUCTION 48,755,746
FGI CORPORATION,
1901 AMETHYST STREET
BRONX,NY10462 		CONSTRUCTION 3,405,399
di DOMENICO PARTNERS LLP,
3743 CRESCENT STREET
LONG ISLAND CITY,NY11101 		Construction 2,268,235
Viget Labs,
105 West Broad Street
FALLS CHURCH,VA22046 		Website design 1,218,900
Daniel J Edelman Inc,
250 Hudson Street 16th Fl
NEW YORK,NY10013 		Advertising 1,617,800
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet46
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 6,328,098
c Fundraising events..1c 874,897
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 103,758,283
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 58,903,551
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 3,466,090
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 169,864,829
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a GATE, EXHIBIT ADMISSIONS 713990 34,262,024 34,262,024    
b FEES AND CONTRACTS FROM GOVER 541700 20,341,806 20,341,806    
c EDUCATION REVENUES 611710 2,806,127 2,806,127    
d COLLECTION DEACCESSIONS 900099 43,844 43,844    
e MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 7,476,022 7,476,022    
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 64,929,823
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 3,184,112     3,184,112
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 24,461     24,461
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   128,965,804
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   125,438,732
c Gain or (loss)   3,527,072
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 3,527,072   2,343,334 1,183,738
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 874,897of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 1,889,250
b Less: direct expenses ...b 1,187,354
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 701,896   701,896
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 26,666,151
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 17,607,674
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 9,058,477   -85,006 9,143,483
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 611710 3,475,331     3,475,331
b SPONSORSHIPS 900099 695,462     695,462
c ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS 900099 508,601   508,601  
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 4,679,394
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 255,970,064 64,929,823 2,766,929 18,408,483
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 6,156,933 6,156,933
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 161,152 161,152
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 6,939,490 6,939,490
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 5,750,762 1,229,005 4,106,655 415,102
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 91,124,067 72,696,117 12,243,111 6,184,839
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 7,680,961 6,091,886 936,983 652,092
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,766,890 2,476,509 272,105 18,276
10 Payroll taxes ........... 5,834,288 4,508,093 922,398 403,797
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 911,151 114,352 796,799  
c Accounting ........... 508,763 100,763 408,000  
d Lobbying ........... 20,000   20,000  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 666,991 666,991
f Investment management fees ...... 3,790,044   3,790,044  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 39,515,856 36,753,886 2,184,176 577,794
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,366,099 11,353 1,270,030 84,716
13 Office expenses ....... 5,629,522 3,920,212 642,800 1,066,510
14 Information technology ...... 1,531,471 653,336 797,014 81,121
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 6,869,126 6,863,126   6,000
17 Travel ............ 12,646,747 11,817,175 522,994 306,578
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,004,238 809,869 80,601 113,768
20 Interest ........... 3,813,718   3,813,718  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 18,363,423 17,321,509 1,004,790 37,124
23 Insurance ... 3,263,257 3,113,815 148,958 484
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 FOOD AND FORAGE 2,253,411 2,253,411    
b REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 6,000,413 5,653,009 340,974 6,430
c CURRENCY EXCHANGE LOSS 3,015,929 3,015,929    
d SUPPLIES 13,159,523 12,838,158 232,503 88,862
e All other expenses 2,076,906 1,778,667 136,798 161,441
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 252,821,131 207,277,755 34,671,451 10,871,925
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 20,715,313 1 19,138,273
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 39,651,177 2 55,600,860
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 136,304,749 3 115,869,711
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 2,450,086 4 1,551,649
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 0
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
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 2,650,912 8 2,432,448
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 3,129,655 9 4,317,854
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 599,659,255
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 267,070,763 297,329,328 10c 332,588,492
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 40,289,684 11 37,719,957
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 448,135,669 12 419,235,569
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 42,891,103 15 30,136,215
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 1,033,547,676 16 1,018,591,028
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 38,616,784 17 36,042,957
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 0 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 136,683,014 20 136,232,382
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
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.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 17,000,000 24 17,000,000
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 33,828,435 25 46,126,667
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 226,128,233 26 235,402,006
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 335,605,098 27 311,002,035
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 201,220,319 28 201,591,961
29 Permanently restricted net assets 270,594,026 29 270,595,026
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 807,419,443 33 783,189,022
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,033,547,676 34 1,018,591,028
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Form 990 (2015)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
255,970,064
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
252,821,131
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
3,148,933
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
807,419,443
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-12,267,336
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-15,112,018
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
783,189,022
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


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

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

13-1740011
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


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

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

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Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 159,029,948 124,667,120 165,318,984 205,728,684 169,864,829 824,609,565
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 159,029,948 124,667,120 165,318,984 205,728,684 169,864,829 824,609,565
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).. 52,009,178
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 772,600,387
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 159,029,948 124,667,120 165,318,984 205,728,684 169,864,829 824,609,565
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 8,963,773 1,949,560 2,413,680 1,530,911 3,208,573 18,066,497
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..     1,124,065   1,533,580 2,657,645
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 5,329,804 7,898,510 5,631,169 6,079,066 6,060,043 30,998,592
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 876,332,299
12
12
438,528,189
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
88.163 %
15
15
85.837 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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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).
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Department of the Treasury
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Schedule of Contributors
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Name of the organization
Wildlife Conservation Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1740011
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
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990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
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Name of organization
Wildlife Conservation Society
  		Employer identification number
13-1740011
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
Wildlife Conservation Society
  		Employer identification number

13-1740011
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
Wildlife Conservation Society
  		Employer identification number

13-1740011
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Wildlife Conservation Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1740011
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

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

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

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

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Cat. No. 50084S
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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 Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ............................................... 62,750  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................................... 298,143  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ....................................................................... 360,893  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ......................................................................................... 248,670,194  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................................... 249,031,087  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
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) .......................................................................... 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 224,469 270,413 278,802 360,893 1,134,577
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 56,117 67,603 35,321 62,750 221,791
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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)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE C, PART II-A, LINE 1 GRASSROOTS LOBBYING - WCS CONDUCTS SEVERAL CAMPAIGNS ON FEDERAL LEGISLATION REGARDING WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY priorities, AND HAS AN ACTIVE PRESENCE ON THE WCS WEBSITE THAT REQUESTS INDIVIDUALS TO SEND EMAILS TO FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS. IN ADDITION, THE WEBSITE WAS UTILIZED FOR GRASSROOTS OUTREACH ON THE CITY AND STATE LEVEL IN REGARDING FUNDING FOR ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS. DIRECT LOBBYING ON THE CITY, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL IS CONDUCTED IN REGARDS TO FUNDING FOR ZOOS AND GLOBAL CONSERVATION.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Wildlife Conservation Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1740011
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 483,758,767 467,744,838 415,590,603 376,903,294 402,183,408
b Contributions ... 1,000 22,309,755 20,325,957 20,100,000 615,919
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -20,185,183 13,451,106 50,795,787 36,393,449 -7,246,243
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		22,041,470 19,746,932 18,967,509 17,806,140 18,649,790
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 441,533,114 483,758,767 467,744,838 415,590,603 376,903,294
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet28.567 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet61.285 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet10.148 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   651,268 651,268
b Buildings   245,133,938 154,537,310 90,596,628
c Leasehold improvements   178,647,508 87,655,451 90,992,057
d Equipment ...   38,239,223 24,878,002 13,361,221
e Other ...   136,987,318   136,987,318
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 332,588,492
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) MULTI ASSET CLASS 		268,442,158 F

(B) EQUITY/EQUITY FUNDS 		104,284,470 F

(C) ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS 		36,539,347 F

(D) NATURAL RESOURCES 		3,493,278 F

(E) SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS 		6,476,316 F
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 419,235,569
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGA 43,070,880
ANNUITY LIABILITY 3,055,787
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 46,126,667
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 ....... 1 247,757,488
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -12,267,336
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 10,696,739
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -1,570,597
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 249,328,085
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 3,790,044
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 2,851,935
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 6,641,979
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 255,970,064
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 ........... 1 271,561,058
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 22,811,589
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 22,811,589
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 248,749,469
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 3,790,044
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 281,618
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 4,071,662
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 252,821,131

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, PART X - FIN 48 FOOTNOTE WCS recognizes the benefit of tax positions when it is more-likely than-not that the position will be sustainable based on the merits of the position. There are certain transactions which could be deemed "Unrelated Business Incomewould result in a tax liability. Management reviews transactions to estimate the potential tax liabilities using a threshold of more likely than not of being sustained. It is management's estimation that there are no material tax liabilities that need to be recorded.
Schedule D, PART V - SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION Endowment funds are used to support WCS programs and projects as designated by the donors in furthering the overall mission of WCS.
schedule D, Part XI, Line 2D POSTRETIREMENT-RELATED change (12,541,701) RESTAURANT, MERCHANDISE 17,607,674 FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES INCOME 5,436,313 US SUBSIDIARIES INCOME 194,453 ----------- TOTAL 10,696,739 SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B CAPITAL GAIN FROM K-1 2,343,334 ORDINARY GAIN FROM K-1 508,601 ---------- TOTAL 2,851,935
schedule D, PART XII, line 2D RESTAURANT, MERCHANDISE EXP 17,607,674 FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES EXP 4,631,107 US SUBSIDIARIES EXP 572,808 ----------- TOTAL 22,811,589 SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 4B PARKING EXPENSE 281,618
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Wildlife Conservation Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1740011
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean 3 76 Program Services CONSERVATION PROGRAM 2,313,891
Central America and the Caribbean     Program Services GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS 297,703
East Asia and the Pacific 11 684 Program Services CONSERVATION PROGRAM 18,118,044
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS 796,837
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 2 Program Services CONSERVATION PROGRAM 298,456
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS 1,868,451
North America 1 23 Program Services CONSERVATION PROGRAM 38,236
North America     Program Services GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS 51,764
Russia and the Newly Independent States 1 20 Program Services CONSERVATION PROGRAM 858,403
Russia and the Newly Independent States     Program Services GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS 24,524
South America 9 130 Program Services CONSERVATION PROGRAM 11,021,118
South America     Program Services GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS 1,386,679
South Asia 5 225 Program Services CONSERVATION PROGRAM 2,207,398
South Asia     Program Services GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS 420,609
Sub-Saharan Africa 36 794 Program Services CONSERVATION PROGRAM 36,680,598
Sub-Saharan Africa     Program Services GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS 2,091,923
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   93,108,200
Middle East and North Africa     Grantmaking GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000
3a Sub-total ..... 67 1,954 171,582,834
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...     1,000
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 67 1,954 171,583,834
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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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)
Central America and the Caribbean Conservation 8,745 wire/check      
Central America and the Caribbean Conservation 25,557 wire/check      
Central America and the Caribbean Conservation 21,152 wire/check      
Central America and the Caribbean Conservation 17,935 wire/check      
Central America and the Caribbean Conservation 70,873 wire/check      
Central America and the Caribbean Conservation 32,500 wire/check      
Central America and the Caribbean Conservation 100,015 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific Conservation 22,334 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific Conservation 13,700 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific Conservation 11,898 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific Conservation 16,757 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific Conservation 8,384 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific Conservation 10,000 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific Conservation 23,507 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific Conservation 43,334 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific Conservation 7,000 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific Conservation 16,618 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific conservation 17,650 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific conservation 9,428 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific Conservation 36,850 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific Conservation 193,745 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific conservation 15,732 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific CONSERVATION 34,859 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific CONSERVATION 25,250 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific CONSERVATION 6,000 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific CONSERVATION 18,625 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific CONSERVATION 158,379 wire/check      
East Asia and the Pacific CONSERVATION 35,000 wire/check      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) CONSERVATION 8,750 wire/check      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) CONSERVATION 16,490 wire/check      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) CONSERVATION 55,560 wire/check      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) CONSERVATION 85,000 wire/check      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) conservation 30,000 wire/check      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) CONSERVATION 678,300 wire/check      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) CONSERVATION 200,000 wire/check      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) CONSERVATION 55,545 wire/check      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) CONSERVATION 15,000 wire/check      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Conservation 226,100 wire/check      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) CONSERVATION 71,430 wire/check      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) CONSERVATION 37,637 wire/check      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) CONSERVATION 372,263 wire/check      
South America conservation 5,997 wire/check      
South America conservation 14,464 wire/check      
South America conservation 36,788 wire/check      
South America conservation 66,159 wire/check      
South America conservation 39,791 wire/check      
South America conservation 20,679 wire/check      
South America conservation 30,345 wire/check      
South America conservation 13,268 wire/check      
South America conservation 20,060 wire/check      
South America conservation 220,000 wire/check      
South America conservation 16,223 wire/check      
South America conservation 42,582 wire/check      
South America conservation 20,288 wire/check      
South America conservation 18,209 wire/check      
South America conservation 83,884 wire/check      
South America conservation 18,740 wire/check      
South America conservation 12,640 wire/check      
South America conservation 51,000 wire/check      
South America conservation 28,012 wire/check      
South America conservation 5,368 wire/check      
South America conservation 18,588 wire/check      
South America conservation 22,542 wire/check      
South America conservation 15,287 wire/check      
South America conservation 25,000 wire/check      
South America conservation 20,000 wire/check      
South America conservation 409,156 wire/check      
South America conservation 61,625 wire/check      
North America conservation 41,764 wire/check      
North America conservation 10,000 wire/check      
South Asia conservation 22,141 wire/check      
South Asia Conservation 20,997 wire/check      
South Asia Conservation 122,000 wire/check      
South Asia conservation 233,285 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 30,369 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 16,500 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 8,162 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 26,821 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 7,500 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 196,752 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 20,459 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 5,983 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 10,000 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 445,712 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 56,209 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 44,557 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 86,293 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 71,932 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 15,000 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 6,040 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 13,482 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 21,886 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 250,000 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 8,753 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 20,000 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 32,075 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 25,051 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 127,199 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 11,000 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 44,500 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 6,000 wire/check      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 385,737 wire/check      
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
102
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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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)
Conservation Central America and the Caribbean 3 16,695 wire/check      
Conservation East Asia and the Pacific 14 26,958 wire/check      
Scholarships East Asia and the Pacific 5 30,928 wire/check      
Conservation Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 5 16,376 wire/check      
Conservation Middle East and North Africa 1 1,000 wire/check      
Conservation Russia and the Newly Independent States 8 23,745 wire/check      
Conservation South America 10 21,368 wire/check      
Scholarships South America 1 24,296 wire/check      
Conservation South Asia 6 10,455 wire/check      
Scholarships South Asia 1 8,787 wire/check      
Conservation Sub-Saharan Africa 21 60,027 wire/check      
Scholarships Sub-Saharan Africa 3 4,376 wire/check      
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
Part I Line 2 - Procedures for Monitoring the use of Grant Funds Grantees are required to submit financial and programmatic reports on the use of the funds based on the terms of the grant. In addition, site visits by WCS staff to review grantee progress supplements those reporting requirements. WCS uses the accrual method of accounting.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (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
Wildlife Conservation Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1740011
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
Schultz Williams MemberSHIP   No 5,249,636 98,515 5,151,121
The Event Shop GaLa   No 1,528,017 75,418 1,452,599
M R Strategic Services Strategic   No 6,603,640 263,812 6,339,828
PENTERA INC PLANNED GIV   No   37,885 -37,885
BLUE EARTH CONSULTANTS LLC STRATEGIC   No   26,496 -26,496
MAL WARWICK PLANNED GIV   No   22,500 -22,500
NGK Global Strategic   No   35,000 -35,000
Cherie Wasoff Strategic   No   35,750 -35,750
Resources Legacy Fund Strategic   No   56,490 -56,490
Martha McGuiness Strategic   No   15,125 -15,125
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 13,381,293 666,991 12,714,302
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
All States
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Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

Gala
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

Run for the wi
(event type) 		(c) Other events

2
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
1,528,017
687,971
548,159
2,764,147

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
295,342
543,679
35,876
874,897
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
1,232,675
144,292
512,283
1,889,250



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 249,937 2,693 30,397 283,027
7 Food and beverages . . . 148,575   68,108 216,683
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 317,529 243,777 126,338 687,644
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 1,187,354
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow 701,896
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
317,529
243,777
126,338
687,644


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCH G, PART I, LINE 2B, COL(III) SCHULTZ & WILLIAMS FUNDS WERE SENT DIRECTLY TO WCS - MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGNS. THE EVENT SHOP FUNDS WERE SENT DIRECTLY TO WCS - GALA. M & R STRATEGIC SERVICES FUNDS WERE SENT DIRECTLY TO WCS - STRATEGIC SOLICITATION. PENTERA INC FUNDS WERE SENT DIRECTLY TO WCS - DEVELOPED PLANNED GIVING INITIATIVES. BLUE EARTH CONSULTANTS LLC, FUNDS WERE SENT DIRECTLY TO WCS - STRATEGIC FUNDRAISING. MAL WARWICK FUNDS WERE SENT DIRECTLY TO WCS - DEVELOPED PLANNED GIVING INITIATIVES. NGK GLOBAL FUNDS WERE SENT DIRECTLY TO WCS - STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR EVENTS. CHERIE WASOFF FUND WERE SENT DIRECTLY TO WCS - STRATEGIC PLANNING. RESOURCES LEGACY FUND FUNDS WERE SENT DIRECTLY TO WCS - STRATEGIC PLANNING. MARTHA MCGUINESS FUNDS WERE SENT DIRECTLY TO WCS - STRATEGIC PLANNING EVENTS.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Wildlife Conservation Society
 
Employer identification number
13-1740011
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) American Rivers
1101 14th St
Washington,DC20005 		23-7305963 501(C)3 48,116       Conservation
(2) California Invasive Plant Council
1442 Walnut Street
Berkeley,CA94709 		68-0289333 501(C)3 31,916       Conservation
(3) Cornell University
341 Pine Tree Road
Ithaca,NY14850 		15-0532082 501(C)3 17,932       Conservation
(4) Grand Canyon Trust
2601 N Fort Valley RD
Flagstaff,AZ86001 		86-0512633 501(C)3 10,800       Conservation
(5) L-A-D Foundation
705 Olive St No 724
St Louis,MO63101 		43-6036974 501(C)3 19,427       Conservation
(6) Trout Unlimited
1300 17th St N NO 500
Arlington,VA22209 		38-1612715 501(c)3 199,954       Conservation
(7) Trust For Conservation Innovation
150 Post Street
San Francisco,CA94108 		91-2166435 501(C)3 46,667       Conservation
(8) Wildlife Conservation Global
1615 Riverside Ave
Jacksonville,FL32204 		26-0035224 501(C)3 192,000       Conservation
(9) World Wildlife Fund
1250 24th ST NW
Washington,DC20037 		52-1693387 501(C)3 2,072,458       Conservation
(10) Amazon Conservation Association
1822 R Street
Washington,DC20009 		52-0781390 501(c)3 49,529       CONSERVATION
(11) Forest Trends Association
1203 19th Street
Washington,DC20036 		52-2135531 501(c)3 221,918       conservation
(12) National Wildlife Federation Action Fund
1990 K Street
Washington,DC20006 		74-2556532 501(C)4 46,198       CONSERVATION
(13) Rutgers State University of NJ
3 Rutgers Plaza
New Brunswick,NJ08901 		38-3772192 501(c)3 27,093       CONSERVATION
(14) Nature Conservancy
4245 North Fairfax
Arlington,VA22203 		53-0242652 501(c)3 645,546       CONSERVATION
(15) The Ocean Foundation
1320 19th Street NW
Washington,DC20036 		71-0863908 501(c)3 55,019       CONSERVATION
(16) Regents of the University of California Davis
One Shields Ave
Davis,CA95616 		94-6036494 501(c)3 40,649       CONSERVATION
(17) African Wildlife Foundation
1822 R St
Washington,DC20009 		52-2211305 501(C)3 80,247       Conservation
(18) American Forest Foundation
2000 M St
Washington,DC20036 		52-1235124 501(C)3 199,540       Conservation
(19) Ducks Unlimited
One Waterfowl Way
Memphis,TN38120 		13-5643799 501(C)3 339,920       Conservation
(20) Foundations of Success inc
4109 Maryland Avenue
Bethesda,MD20816 		20-5561272 501(C)3 58,550       Conservation
(21) Mt Adams Resource Stewards
PO Box 152
Glenwood,WA20006 		51-0503978 501(C)3 158,533       Conservation
(22) Noodsack Salmon
PO Box 32594
Bellingham,WA98228 		94-3140165 501(C)3 49,687       Conservation
(23) PCI-Media Impact
777 United Nations Plaza
New York,NY10017 		13-3280193 501(C)3 45,000       Conservation
(24) Pinchot Institute For Conservation
1616 P ST NW
Washington,DC20036 		52-1935342 501(C)3 141,869       Conservation
(25) Project Aware Foundation
30151
Rancho Sta Margarita,CA92688 		33-0540475 501(C)3 23,985       Conservation
(26) Rainforest Trust
7078 Airlie Road
Warrenton,VA20187 		13-3500609 501(C)3 48,000       Conservation
(27) Rhode Island Natural History Survey
PO Box 1858
Kingston,RI02881 		05-0478525 501(C)3 146,960       Conservation
(28) Society For Conservation Biology
1017 O Street
Washington,DC20001 		33-0147824 501(C)3 15,872       Conservation
(29) Jane Goodall Institute
1595 Spring Hill Road
Vienna,VA22182 		94-2474731 501(C)3 96,300       Conservation
(30) Segal Family Foundation
776 Mountain Blvd
Watchung,NJ07069 		56-2446941 501(C)3 45,600       Conservation
(31) Woods Hole Research Center
149 Woods Hole
Falmouth,MA02540 		04-3005094 501(C)3 15,174       Conservation
(32) Tualatin Riverkeepers
11675 SW Hazelbrook
Tualatin,OR97062 		94-3184499 501(C)3 179,068       Conservation
(33) Turtle Survival Alliance
1989 Colonial Parkway
Fort Worth,TX76110 		20-0785702 501(C)3 12,000       Conservation
(34) University of Alaska
505 S Chandlar Dr
Fairbanks,AK99775 		92-6000147 501(C)3 43,223       Conservation
(35) University of Colorado - Boulder
3100 Marine St
Boulder,CO80309 		84-6000555 501(C)3 34,303       Conservation
(36) Village Enterprise
3100 Marine St
Boulder,CO80309 		22-2852248 501(C)3 41,100       Conservation
(37) Watsonville Wetlands Watch
PO Box 1239
Freedom,CA95019 		77-0519882 501(C)3 130,258       Conservation
(38) Wildlife Conservation Network
209 Mississippi
San Francisco,CA94107 		30-0108469 501(C)3 254,633       Conservation
(39) Woods Hole Oceanographic
569 Woods Hole
Woods Hole,MA02543 		04-2105850 501(C)3 206,586       Conservation
(40) World Resource Institute
10 G Street
Washington,DC20002 		52-1257057 501(C)3 61,816       Conservation
2
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39
3
Enter total number of other 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) Conservation 12 88,376      
(2) Scholarships 6 72,776      
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
part I, line 2 FUNDS GRANTED TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ARE MONITORED THROUGH FINANCIAL REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES. FUNDS ARE RELEASED BASED ON EXPENDITURE REPORTS SUBMITTED WHICH ARE REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE DIVISiON'S GRANTS DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY. REPORTS ARE REVIEWED AND CHECKED OVER FOR ACCURACY AND BUDGETARY COMPLIANCE BEFORE REIMBURSEMENTS ARE ISSUED. IN THE CASES WHERE THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN ADVANCED FUNDS FOR THE GRANT, EXPENSES REPORTS ARE REQUIRED ON A QUARTERLY BASIS AND ARE REVIEWED BEFORE FURTHER ADVANCES CAN BE ISSUED. The WCS Global Scholarship Program provides support for young conservation professionals. Scholars are nominated by WCS global conservation staff and are selected based on their exceptional abilities and potential to become leaders of the conservation movement in their home countries. The WCS Research Fellowship Program (RFP) is one of the oldest and most prestigious small grants programs in the field of wildlife conservation. Grants are designed to build capacity for the next generation of global conservation leaders by supporting individual field research projects that have a clear application to the conservation of threatened wildlife and wild places.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Wildlife Conservation Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1740011
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
Yes
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1CRISTIAN SAMPERPRESIDENT & CEO (i)

(ii)		 603,792
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		337,940
-------------
0 		368,393
-------------
0 		28,687
-------------
0 		1,338,812
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2JOHN F CALVELLIEVP Public Affairs (i)

(ii)		 366,365
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		20,152
-------------
0 		183,171
-------------
0 		24,426
-------------
0 		594,114
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3PATRICIA CALABRESEExecutive Vice President (i)

(ii)		 272,289
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		405,947
-------------
0 		73,859
-------------
0 		13,927
-------------
0 		766,022
-------------
0 		367,836
-------------
0
4JOHN G ROBINSONEVP CONSERVATION (i)

(ii)		 394,755
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		6,858
-------------
0 		99,556
-------------
0 		26,767
-------------
0 		527,936
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5BERTINA CECCARELLIEVP Global Resources (i)

(ii)		 361,545
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		882
-------------
0 		60,174
-------------
0 		26,417
-------------
0 		449,018
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6ROBERT A MOSKOVITZSVP Business (i)

(ii)		 240,393
-------------
0 		2,167
-------------
0 		3,200
-------------
0 		60,284
-------------
0 		13,266
-------------
0 		319,310
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7ROBERT CALAMOVP & Comptroller (i)

(ii)		 262,072
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		3,564
-------------
0 		70,427
-------------
0 		26,976
-------------
0 		363,039
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8JAMES J BREHENYEVP Direct Zoos (i)

(ii)		 305,526
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		21,232
-------------
0 		90,122
-------------
0 		33,742
-------------
0 		450,622
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9LAURA STOLZENTHALERSVP & CFO (i)

(ii)		 245,326
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		356
-------------
0 		35,024
-------------
0 		347
-------------
0 		281,053
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10CHRISTOPHER J MCKENZIESVP General Counsel (i)

(ii)		 327,914
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		6,543
-------------
0 		69,472
-------------
0 		26,976
-------------
0 		430,905
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11HERMAN SMITHVP Human Resources (i)

(ii)		 256,776
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		1,677
-------------
0 		67,956
-------------
0 		11,947
-------------
0 		338,356
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12MARY DIXONsVP COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AF (i)

(ii)		 220,410
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		1,387
-------------
0 		41,579
-------------
0 		9,397
-------------
0 		272,773
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13SERGIO FURMANVP INDIVIDUAL GIVING (i)

(ii)		 250,680
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		372
-------------
0 		36,531
-------------
0 		24,918
-------------
0 		312,501
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14ROBERT MENZIevp CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 331,638
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		61,618
-------------
0 		94,046
-------------
0 		11,435
-------------
0 		498,737
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15Niko RadjenovicVP Business Services (i)

(ii)		 183,514
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		1,294
-------------
0 		18,321
-------------
0 		19,900
-------------
0 		223,029
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16BONNIE RAPHAELVeterinary (i)

(ii)		 238,778
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		3,847
-------------
0 		61,948
-------------
0 		24,919
-------------
0 		329,492
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17Susan ChinVP Planning and Design (i)

(ii)		 213,539
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		1,066
-------------
0 		33,915
-------------
0 		11,397
-------------
0 		259,917
-------------
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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A - FRINGE OR EXPENSE EXPLANATION WCS compensation for officers and key employees has three main components: (1) cash compensation in the form of base salary and, for specific positions, taxable cash allowances for certain business expenses in lieu of reimbursement (e.g., automobile allowance) and, in certain circumstances, taxable tuition allowance, incentive compensation and discretionary performance bonuses; (2) non-cash taxable and non-taxable benefits (e.g., group life, tax preparation, health and life insurance); 3) in certain circumstances, deferred compensation. The following provides required responses to Part I lines 1a, 4b, 6a as well as other Supplemental information on base compensation (Column Bi): As required by Form 990, base compensation includes employees' regular, sick and vacation pay for the calendar year ending December 31, 2015 as reported on the employees' W-2 Box 5. Base compensation excludes pre-tax deductions for health insurance premiums and flexible spending account contributions; these pre-tax deductions are reported as part of Column D as required by Form 990 instructions. Supplemental information on other reportable income (Column Biii) including disclosure required for Part I, Line 1a on housing use: The totals in Column Biii include the following components of taxable income reported on the employee's W-2 for 2015: For President and CEO Cristian Samper the fair market value of housing, totaling $156,000. DR. samper also received $142,883 in reimbursements for children's tuition expense pursuant to his employment agreement. any payments for compensation under multi-year supplemental non-qualified compensation plans which vested are reported in column Biii. These payments were reported as taxable income on the employee's w-2 for 2015. For Patricia Calabrese the payment was $404,165 of which $367,836 was reported as deferred compensation in previous years. Column Biii also includes the value of taxable group life premiums, and any tuition reimbursement and taxable allowances for automobile and cell phone use, and in the case of the President and CEO, a tax preparation fee which is a non-cash taxabLe benefit, provided to certain officers and key employees. Automobile and cell phone allowance, if provided, are made in lieu of reimbursement for those business expenses. The largest component of other reportable income (column Biii) for Dr. Samper was the rental value of housing $156,000. As a condition of employment and for the convenience of WCS, the President and CEO is required to reside in a WCS-owned apartment at which fundraising and other meetings are held for WCS's purpose and benefit. The apartment is centrally located to facilitate travel to all of WCS's New York City locations. WCS treats the rental value of the apartment as a taxable benefit. There is no other reportable income for 2015 for Dr. Samper. Supplemental information on retirement and other deferred compensation (Column C), including disclosure required for Part I, line 4b on non-qualified retirement plans; Column C has two components: the estimated present value of accrued qualified pension benefit earned in calendar 2015, and the estimated accrued value of the supplemental non-qualified retirement plans currently in force but not yet vested. These non-qualified plans are described as follows: WCS has established supplemental non-qualified retirement plans to provide retirement benefits to executives which would otherwise be lost due to statutory limitations and for the purpose of retaining talent. For retention purposes, these plans are payable on various pre-determined vesting dates set for each participant, typically five to ten years from the establishment of the plans. Payment is subject to the achievement of certain service requirements provided that the individual is employed by WCS through the vesting date or in certain other limited circumstances. seven individuals participated in these plans during the reporting period, and the estimated accruals not yet vested are a component of deferred compensation reported in Column C for five of the individuals: (note that these accruals are reported again below in the disclosure for Part I, line 4.) Cristian Samper, President and CEO $268,052; Robert Menzi, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer $36,316; John F. Calvelli, Executive Vice President for Public affairs $119,531; James J. Breheny, Executive Vice President and General Director Zoos and Aquarium and Director, Bronx Zoo $26,893; Christopher J. McKenzie, Senior Vice President and General Counsel $16,948. Supplemental information on non-taxable benefits (Column D) and disclosure required for Part I, line 1a: Column D includes the value of qualified health, dental and long-term disability insurance provided to WCS employees and pre-tax employee contributions to health insurance premiums and flexible spending plans. For James Breheny, Executive Vice President and General Director Zoos and Aquarium and Director, Bronx Zoo, Column D includes $24,000 for the imputed rental value of housing. As a condition of employment and for the convenience of WCS, Mr. Breheny is required to live in WCS housing on zoo grounds and WCS treats the value of such housing as a non-taxable benefit.
Part I, Line 4 - Severance, Nonqualified, and Equity-Based Payments Severance Non-qualified Equity-Based Cristian Samper 0 268,052 0 Robert Menzi 0 36,316 0 John F. Calvelli 0 119,531 0 James J. Breheny 0 26,893 0 Christopher J. McKenzie 0 16,948 0
Part I, Line 6a Disclosure required for Part I, line 6a regarding contingent compensation (Column Bii); This column reports $2,167 incentive payment to Robert Moskovitz, Senior Vice President for Business Services, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. As a condition of his employment, Mr. Moskovitz receives a portion of his compensation as a variable incentive payment determined by a formula based on net income results of certain auxiliary services departments in his division during the fiscal year. The reported $2,167 payment was made for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015 and was reported as taxable income on Mr. Moskovitz's 2015 W-2.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Wildlife Conservation Society
 
Employer identification number
13-1740011
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer		 (i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A TCRNY SERIES 2013A
  		91-1882413 649717SB2 03-12-2013 92,906,479 REFUNDING OF SERIES 2004 X     X   X
B TCRNY SERIES 2014A
  		91-1882413 649717SP1 02-13-2014 47,539,846 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 0 0    
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 58,715,000 0    
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 92,906,479 47,539,846    
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds ............. 0 0    
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 2,816,541 6,647,041    
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ............... 0 0    
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 1,201,075 725,700    
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 0 0    
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 0    
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 12,957,114 18,758,482    
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 68,879,677 167,105    
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 7,052,072 21,241,518    
13 Year of substantial completion .............
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? ....   X   X        
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? ..... X     X        
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? ..........   X   X        
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? ..................                
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X        
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X   X        
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............. X     X        
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?   X            
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X        
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 %    
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet 0.500 %      
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 0.500 %      
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X        
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X        
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............   X   X        
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X   X          
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X        
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? ....... X   X          
b Exception to rebate? ........   X   X        
c No rebate due? .........   X   X        
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? .....   X   X        
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X        
b Name of provider .......... 0
  		0
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X        
b Name of provider .......... 0
  		0
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? X     X        
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X          
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X          
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule K Additional information PART 1 A (F) - THE PROCEEDS OF THE SERIES 2013A BONDS WERE OR WILL BE USED TO (A) FINANCE OR REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF THE CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF FACILITIES OF WCS LOCATED AT THE BRONX ZOO (B) PAY CAPITALIZED INTEREST ON A PORTION OF THE SERIES 2013A BONDS, (C) REFUND AND DEFEASE ALL OF THE SERIES 2004 BONDS (ISSUED MARCH 11, 2004), AND (D) PAY CERTAIN COSTS AND EXPENSES INCIDENTAL TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE SERIES 2013A BONDS AND RELATED PURPOSES. THE PROCEEDS OF THE SERIES 2014A BONDS WERE OR WILL BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATIONS AND EXPANSION OF FACILITIES AND THE ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT. PART II (13) - THE BOND FINANCED PROJECT FOR BOTH BONDS (2013A AND 2014A) ARE EXPECTED TO REACH SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION IN 2018. PART II (17) - FINAL ALLOCATION HAS NOT BEEN MADE. LINE 11 COLUMN A - $68,558,338 OF THE OTHER SPENT PROCEEDS WERE USED TO REFUND THE 3/11/2004 BONDS. LINE 11 COLUMN B - $167,105 WAS SPENT ON AN ISSUER FEE. PART III LINE 3A - SERVICE CONTRACTS ARE INCIDENTAL TO OPERATIONS WHICH DOES NOT RISE TO THE LEVEL OF PRIVATE BUSINESS USE. PART IV LINE 6 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION DELAYS, GROSS PROCEEDS WERE INVESTED BEYOND THE AVAILABLE TEMPORARY PERIOD.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Wildlife Conservation Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1740011
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 59 3,466,090 MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Wildlife Conservation Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1740011
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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT CONTINUED 1. WCS continued its 96 elephants campaign to stop the killing, stop the trafficking, and stop the demand. The campaign, named after the number of elephants gunned down each day by poachers in Africa, is designed to bring together the world citizens, partners, thought leaders and change law makers to leverage collective influence to protect key elephant populations and reduce ivory trafficking and demand. In FY 2016, the wcs 96 elephant campaign had 207 partners across 45 states, 96 elephants has helped in banning ivory sales in Washington and Hawaii as well as supporting a federal ban and a proposed ban in Massachusetts State. 2. WCS worked with local authorities and a logging company in dismantling abandoned logging roads that were being used by poachers to access prime Amur (Siberian) tiger habitat in the Russian Far East. The roads were made impassable through a combination of bridge removals, trenches, and bulldozing bottlenecks such as where a road runs between a river and cliff. Tigers often use such roads as travel corridors and therefore are easy victims to poachers who drive the same roads in vehicles armed with spotlights and high-powered rifles. 3. A team of conservationists from WCS, the Government of Mozambiques National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC) and other partners, completed a five-day effort to fit tracking collars on 20 elephants in the Niassa Reserve, the most important protected area in the country. A total of 17 females and 3 males were collared. The focus was on females in order to track the movements of family groups. The elephants are now being tracked by conservationists in an effort to protect wildlife from poaching. Elephant collaring is a very useful tool in establishing and managing Intensive Protection Zones special areas being established to conserve key elephant sub-populations that represent a critical reproductive nucleus for the survival and recovery of the Reserves elephants. 4. WCS scientists, with the support from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have embarked on an ambitious plane-based survey to gauge the influence of humans and their livestock on the largest remaining forests in Central America. Dubbed the Central American Megaflyover, the project is gathering detailed images of the largest five remaining forest blocks in Mesoamerica in flights across six countries (Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama). The findings will inform, guide, and inspire conservation action on the ground to protect these natural treasures. 5. WCS and the Royal Government of Cambodias Fisheries Administration were able to release 21 captive-raised southern river terrapins back into their native habitat in southwest Cambodia. In 2001, WCS in partnership with the Fisheries Administration instated a community-based protection system in Sre Ambel, hiring former nest collectors to search for and protect nests, instead of harvesting the eggs. Since then, 39 nests with a total of 564 eggs have been protected and have resulted in 382 hatchlings. 6. Scientists from WCSs Cambodia program have issued a report showing a dramatic comeback of wildlife, including waterbirds, monkeys and otters, in Prek Toal a globally important wetland. WCS has provided financial and technical support to the Ministry of Environment to manage Prek Toal for more than a decade. Wildlife surveys have shown that species like lesser and greater adjutant storks, spot-billed pelicans, and Asian openbills have increased along with silver langur and two otter species. Prek Toal is considered to be the premier wetland site on Tonle Sap Great Lake, and was designated a RAMSAR site an international treaty on the protection of globally important wetlands. 7. WCS staff along with the Turtle Survival Alliance assisted in identifying two suspects who were arrested in Thailand in connection with the sale of critically endangered Burmese star tortoises on Facebook. Seven tortoises were confiscated from the home of one of the suspects. upon his arrest in Khon Khaen Province, in northeast Thailand, Three of the confiscated tortoises were determined to be among others stolen in October from a wildlife sanctuary in central Myanmar, where our WCS team and the Turtle Survival Alliance have been working with the Myanmar Forest Department to reintroduce the species back into the wild. 8. The Indonesian authorities and WCSs Wildlife Crimes Unit (WCU) were able to announce the arrest of a major tiger skin trader and an intermediary in Jakarta on December 11. The WCU identified the trader through online research as selling wallets made from tiger skins. Along with 13 of the wallets in the traders possession, were a large number of protected wildlife items including four complete tiger skins, tiger feet, tails, and bones. Sumatran tiger poaching and trading is prohibited under Indonesian law. 9. WCSs groundbreaking Bolivian scientific expedition, Identidad Madidi, confirmed the 1,000th bird species in Madidi National Park, one of the worlds most biodiverse protected areas and a mecca of bird life. The 1,000th bird recorded the dusky tailed flatbill (Ramphotrigon fuscicauda) was a surprise to the team; its song was detected by an ornithologist while analyzing audio recordings in his office in Cochabamba. The bird was recorded at the sixth site of our two-year expedition into the park. In addition to the new bird species, there were three frogs, one lizard and three catfish species new to science, with ten plant species under investigation. 10. A study of complex coral reef ecosystems in the western Indian Ocean found that one species of fish, the orange lined triggerfish may play a significant role in maintaining a reefs ability to thrive and grow. WCS discovered that the triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) a small but brilliantly colored predatory fish was consistently found among corals and algae that build reef systems. Ongoing surveys will track recovery and identify how conservation can help corals cope with a changing climate. 11. WCS organized the Amazon Waters International (AWI) Conference in Lima. More than a dozen institutions signed an unprecedented commitment to promote the integrity of the Amazon Basin. The basin is home to the largest continuous rainforest and most extensive freshwater ecosystem in the world. The commitment includes working toward international agreements in which the interests of each country are respected and the integrity of the environmental system is protected. The declaration emphasized that the Amazon Basin contributes significantly to the biodiversity, climate regulation, and water balance of the planet. 12. A grant program managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society is exploring new methods for helping wildlife in the United States to adapt to rapidly shifting environmental conditions brought about by climate change. WCS is calling for project proposals for grants provided through the Climate Adaptation Fund, a program started in 2011. This years round of grant making will extend the range of potential grants to include applications for wildlife and ecosystem adaptation projects located in and around urban centers. The Climate Adaptation Fund fills a specific niche in the realm of conservation support structures by earmarking resources specifically for projects that develop and implement land and water management designed to enable wildlife and ecosystems to adapt to climate change.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B - SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT CONTINUED 1. Two rare Malayan tiger cubs born at the Bronx Zoo made their public debut at Tiger Mountain. Because the cubs mother was not providing suitable maternal care in the days following their birth, animal department staff hand-raised the cubs until they were weaned. Initially, the cubs required 24-hour care and were bottle-fed a milk formula every three hours. Once fully weaned they were introduced to sights, sounds, and smells of adult tigers and allowed to properly acclimate to the off-exhibit holding areas at Tiger Mountain. They are now on exhibit for our guests and exploring the expansive outdoor exhibit space. With an estimated 250 Malayan tigers remaining in the wild and fewer than 70 in accredited North American zoos, these cubs give us an excellent opportunity to introduce our visitors to the threats Malayan tigers face in the wild and what the Bronx Zoo and WCS are doing to help save tigers where they live. 2. A baby North American porcupine was born at WCSs Bronx Zoo and is on exhibit with its family in the newly renovated Childrens Zoo. The young male porcupine was born to mother, Alice, and father, Patrick. This is the pairs third offspring. 3. A black-footed penguin chick (Spheniscus demersus) hatched at the New York Aquarium. The New York Aquariums black-footed penguin exhibit is home to 22 birds including the chick. Native to southern Africa, they are a signature species for the aquarium and live in their outdoor exhibit all year, thriving in all temperatures. 4. An Asian small-clawed otter pup (Aonyx cinereus) made its public debut in JungleWorld exhibit at the Bronx Zoo, and a colony of Rodrigues fruit bats (Pteropus rodricensis) now share an exhibit with the Matschies tree kangaroos. 5. The colony of little penguins (Eudyptula minor) that debuted in 2015 as a new species at our Bronx Zoo has successfully produced a chick that is now on exhibit with the rest of the colony. This is the first time this species has bred at the Bronx Zoo. 6. The Madagascar! exhibit at the Bronx Zoo has welcomed three new lemur babies. Two ring tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) and one brown collared lemur (Eulemur collaris). Both species live in a naturalistic habitat depicting the Malagasy Spiny Forest along with critically endangered radiated tortoises and several bird species including vasa parrots, red fodies, grey-headed lovebirds, and ground doves. 7. The Bronx Zoo is home to a white-naped crane chick (Grus vipio) that hatched this spring on the Northern Ponds adjacent to the Himalayan Highlands exhibit. The chick can be seen with its parents. WCS breeds white-naped cranes and other species as part of the Species Survival Plan, a cooperative breeding program designed to enhance the genetic viability of animal populations in zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. 8. Scientists working for the WCS New York Aquarium's New York Seascape program, in partnership with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), successfully deployed a hi-tech acoustic monitoring buoy in New York waters that will enable them to listen for whale sounds. The buoy is located between two major shipping lanes entering New York Harbor, 22 miles south of Fire Island's west end. The technology will allow the scientists to better study and protect these ocean giants that can be found in the busy waters of NYC. 9. Scientists and veterinarians working for WCSs New York Aquarium have discovered in the near shore waters of Long Islands Great South Bay a nursery ground for the sand tiger shark, a fearsome-looking but non-aggressive fish. The discovery was made by researchers who have collected a wealth of information on sharks in local waters over the past four years through the use of acoustic tags, devices that enable scientists to remotely track marine animals as they swim through their environment. These data have helped the scientists confirm the existence of the nursery in Great South Bay, one of the rich estuaries found along Long Islands southern shore. Only a handful of sand tiger shark nursery grounds have been identified, one of which is in the waters of Massachusetts. Data gathered from the sharks movements are helping scientists learn more about the migratory behavior of sand tiger sharks and their habitat needs. 10. Two Bronx Zoo herpetologists rescued an Indian cobra (Naja naja) which was a stow away on a container ship destined for the APM Terminals at the Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Terminal in New Jersey. The Bronx Zoo is occasionally called upon by local and federal agencies to assist in situations with exotic wildlife due to the expertise of its staff. 11. WCSs Bronx Zoo and Fordham University announced the results of the first known published study of bats in New York City. The study identified species and activity levels by acoustically monitoring bat echolocations calls at four sites in the Bronx, including the Bronx Zoo. Bat activity was recorded passively using acoustic-recording devices placed on the rooftops of buildings, and actively by conducting surveys using a handheld ultrasonic recording unit. The recorders record the calls that the bats produce in flight in order to navigate and locate their prey. The recorded calls are then processed through a software program that identifies the calls by species. Along with identifying five species of bats taking up residence in the Bronx (Big Brown Bats, Silver-haired Bats, Tri-colored Bats, Eastern Red Bats, and Hoary Bats), the study provided evidence of winter bat activity in NYC and documents the migratory movement of Eastern Red Bats and Silver-haired Bats through the Bronx Borough. Since little is known about bat behavior in winter, the research results may prove valuable in determining bat migration routes and overwintering strategies. The study has been expanded to include acoustic bat surveying at three other WCS parks Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo and Prospect Park Zoo.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C - THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT CONTINUED 1. A miniature zebu calf (Bos Taurus indicus) was born at the Prospect Park Zoo. The zebu is one of the oldest breeds of cattle, believed to have originated in southern India around 6,000 years ago. Although a diminutive breed, adult mini zebus can weigh up to 500 pounds and measure three to four feet in length. Unlike larger breeds of cattle, mini zebus are slow to mature, reaching maturity in two to three years. 2. A Roosevelt elk calf (Cervus canadensis roosevelti) born at Queens Zoo joined the rest of the herd in the zoos woodland habitat. The calf brings the total number of elk in the herd to six. Roosevelt elk weigh approximately 25 pounds at birth. Adult bulls can weigh up to 1,100 pounds and females up to 700 pounds making them the largest of all elk subspecies. Ranging from Northern California to southern British Columbia, Roosevelt elk are one of the largest terrestrial animals in North America. They have distinct coats with a dark brown head and pale brown torso. 3. Three Juliana pigs (Sus domesticus) debuted at the Prospect Park Zoo. The young trio, two males and one female, are siblings. Their arrival is a first for the Prospect Park Zoo which has not previously exhibited pigs. Juliana pigs are surprising in stature. They are the smallest breed of miniature pig, weighing less than 65 pounds as adults a fraction of what a standard-sized breed would weigh. With their colorful spots, Juliana pigs are also known as miniature painted pigs. Juliana pigs are known for their wonderful temperaments, curiosity and intelligence. At Prospect Park Zoo, the new pigs are on exhibit alongside goats, sheep, chickens, and other domestic animals in the barn area. 4. Three burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia) made their debut at the Queens Zoo. The trio of owls are all females. They share their exhibit with thick-billed parrots and roadrunners. Unlike most owls, burrowing owls are awake and active during the day. 5. Two red panda cubs (Ailurus fulgens styani), one male and one female, were born at the Prospect Park Zoo. The red pandas at the Prospect Park Zoo are a subspecies from the eastern portion of the Himalayas. The subspecies of red panda at the Bronx Zoo and Central Park Zoo (Ailurus fulgens fulgens) is found in the western part of their Himalayan range. Red pandas are listed as Vulnerable by the International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to habitat loss caused by deforestation for timber, fuel and agricultural use. Their population is declining. WCS works in China and Myanmar to save red pandas and other Asian wildlife. 6. The Queens Zoo is now home to a new female Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus), the only bear species endemic to South America. The new bear, Nicole, is almost three years old. She shares a habitat with Bouba, a male Andean bear that arrived at the zoo from France in 2013. The Queens Zoo brought these two bears together as part of the Species Survival Plan (SSP), a cooperative breeding program designed to enhance the genetic viability and demographic stability of animal populations in zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). 7. A Hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas) was born at Prospect Park Zoo and made his public debut. Kaia, a 12-year-old female, gave birth to the male infant on October 22. Bole, a 23-year-old male, is the father. This is Kaias second birth at the zoo. The Prospect Park Zoo breeds Hamadryas baboons as part of the Species Survival Plan (SSP), a cooperative breeding program administered by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) designed to enhance the genetic viability and demographic stability of animal populations in accredited zoos. The two baboons born at the zoo last year have been sent to another AZA-accredited zoo as recommended by the SSP where they will eventually start their own breeding troop. Hamadryas baboons are native to northeastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. 8. Two fennec foxes (Vulpes zerda) have made their public debut at the Prospect Park Zoo. The two young male foxes came from the Bronx Zoo and are the first fennecs to be exhibited at the Prospect Park Zoo. Like many other fox species, fennec foxes are nocturnal. They are the worlds smallest species of fox, with adults typically weighing less than four pounds and having a body length that ranges from 9 to 16 inches.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D - OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT 1. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reducing the amount of illegal wildlife products moving across international borders. With the signing of this MoU, WCS and WCO agree to exchange information, collaborate on policy decisions, and cooperate in multiple ways in efforts to stop illegal wildlife trade. WCS and WCO affirmed that the issue should be addressed through commensurate and coordinated national, regional and international measures. 2. WCS and Harvard University, with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, launched the Planetary Health Alliance, an expansion of the HEAL (Health & Ecosystems: Analysis of Linkages) initiative developed by WCS in 2009 to improve our understanding of the linkages between environmental change and human health across the globe. By understanding those linkages and the health benefits that natural systems are providing to humanity, conservation and public health policy can be better informed. The Alliance will be grown into a consortium of universities, non-governmental organizations, governmental entities, and other partners, working together to build a community of stakeholders to foster applied research, training, and policy action. 3. WCS achieved a great victory in leading the Vote Bison Coalition in the effort to pass the National Bison Legacy Act, officially making bison the National Mammal of the U.S. Thanks in large part to the combined work of several WCS departments, both houses of Congress passed the bill in April after which President Obama signed it. The official designation is a recognition and validation of 100 years of legacy-building work to bring this iconic American animal back from the brink of extinction.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES AFGHANISTAN, ARGENTINA, BELIZE, BELGIUM, BOLIVIA, CAMBODIA, CONGO (REPUBLIC OF CONGO), CHINA, CHILE, CAMEROON, COLOMBIA, DEMOCRACTIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, ECUADOR, FIJI, GABON, GUATEMALA, INDONESIA, KENYA, LAOS, MADAGASCAR, MOZAMBIQUE, MONGOLIA, MYANMAR, NIGERIA, NICARAGUA, PARAGUAY, PERU, PAKISTAN, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, RUSSIA, RWANDA, SUDAN, THAILAND, TANZANIA, UGANDA, UNITED KINGDOM, VIETNAM.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6 - CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS WCS IS A NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WITH NO STOCKHOLDERS. THE ELECTED TRUSTEES OF WCS CONSTITUTE THE MEMBERS OF WCS, WITH FULL VOTING RIGHTS AND SUCH OTHER POWERS AND AUTHORITY RESERVED TO "MEMBERS" UNDER THE NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7A - ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS SEE RESPONSE ABOVE REGARDING LINE 6
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7B - DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS SEE RESPONSE ABOVE REGARDING LINE 6.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 10B - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING CHAPTERS WCS HAS NO CHAPTERS. WCS HAS BRANCH OFFICES IN A NUMBER OF LOCATIONS. WCS HAS AFFILIATES. WCS HAS ADOPTED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO ITS BRANCH OFFICES AND AFFILIATES.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B - ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 WCS'S 990 IS PREPARED BY THE COMPTROLLER AND THE COMPTROLLER'S STAFF IN CONSULTATION WITH OTHER WCS OFFICERS AND STAFF AND WCS'S OUTSIDE AUDITORS. THE DRAFT IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND BY WCS'S OUTSIDE AUDITORS. BEFORE FILING, THE DRAFT 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY POSTING ON A SECURE WEBSITE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL THE TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C - ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY WCS'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS ADOPTED A WRITTEN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY APPLICABLE TO TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AND ANOTHER WRITTEN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY APPLICABLE TO EMPLOYEES. UNDER THESE POLICIES, TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS AND POSSIBLE CONFLICTS WHENEVER THEY BECOME AWARE OF THEM. IN ADDITION, THE INDIVIDUAL WITH A CONFLICT MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE CONSIDERATION OR ACTION ON THE RELEVANT MATTER. ANNUALLY TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS AND CERTAIN MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND RETURN A STATEMENT AFFIRMING THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE POLICY AND THEIR COMMITMENT TO ABIDE BY IT, AND ALSO TO IDENTIFY KNOWN CONFLICTS AND POSSIBLE CONFLICTS. UNDER THE APPLICABLE POLICY ANY CONFLICT OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT IS TO BE DEALT WITH ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. IN THE CASE OF EMPLOYEES, BY MANAGEMENT UNDER SUPERVISION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND IN THE CASE OF TRUSTEES, BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A - COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL UNDER THE WCS BYLAWS, THE HUMAN RESOURCES AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF ALL CORPORATE OFFICERS. THAT COMMITTEE DECIDES THE FORM AND AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND SENIOR MANAGERS USING THE METHODS LISTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART I LINE 3. THE COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF PERSONS WITHOUT A CONFLICT WITH RESPECT TO ITS COMPENSATION DECISIONS. THE COMMITTEE RELIES ON APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO THE REaSONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION AND DOCUMENTS THE BASIS FOR EACH DECISION AT THE TIME THE DECISION IS MADE.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B - COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS YES, SEE ABOVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 - GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION OUR AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, IRS 990, AND IRS 990T ARE POSTED AND AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AND ARE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST. THE IRS 990 IS ALSO POSTED ON GUIDESTAR.
FORM 990, PART VII - RELATED ORGANIZATIONS INDIVIDUALS LISTED IN PART VII, COLUMN (A), DEVOTED THE FOLLOWING ESTIMATED HOURS PER WEEK TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. FOR ALL OTHER INDIVIDUALS LISTED IN PART VII, COLUMN (A), ZERO HOURS PER WEEK WERE DEVOTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. JOHN F. CALVELLI - 0.1 HRS/WK JOHN G. ROBINSON - 0.3 HRS/WK PATRICIA CALABRESE - 0.2 HRS/WK CHRISTOPHER J. MCKENZIE - 0.5 HRS/WK ROBERT CALAMO - 0.5 HRS/WK ROBERT G. MENZI - 0.2 HRS/WK LAURA STOLZENTHALER - 0.2 HRS/WK
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9-OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION Capital GAIN on K-1's (2,343,334) Ordinary gAIN from K-1 (508,601) Postretirement-related change (12,541,701) Parking expense 281,618 ___________ Total Part XI line 9 (15,112,018)
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:CONSULTANTS TOTAL FEES:24280979
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:GRAPHIC DESIGN & PHOTO SERVICE TOTAL FEES:159803
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:OTHER FEES AND SERVICES TOTAL FEES:15075074
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Wildlife Conservation Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1740011
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) Makira Carbon Company LLC
2300 Southern Blvd
Bronx,NY10460
24-4470986 		conservation DE 1,078,024 581,602 WCS
 
(2) Tierra de Guanacos LLC
2300 Southern Blvd
Bronx,NY10460
 conservation DE     TIERRAS LL
 
(3) Tierra de Truchas LLC
2300 Southern Blvd
Bronx,NY10460
 conservation DE     Tierras LL
 
(4) TIERRAS LLC
2300 Southern Blvd
Bronx,NY10460
 CONSERVATION DE     WCS
 
(5) Conservation Livelihoods Int'l LLC
2300 Southern Blvd
Bronx,NY10460
 LIVeliHOODS DE     WCS
 
(6) SEIMA CARBON COMPANY LLC
2300 SOUTHERN BLVD
BRONX,NY10460
47-4909194 		CONSERVATION DE     WCS
 
Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)wCs Wildlife Conserv Soc Canada
720 SPADINA AVENUE
  TORONTOM5S 2T9
CA
85-4255882 		Conservation CA     WCS
 
Yes
 
(2)ZoolOGICAL KinGdom Inc
2300 Southern Blvd

BronX,NY10460
13-7220020 		Inactive NY 501(C)(3) 11 WCS
 
Yes
 
(3)Wild Lands Conservation Society
2300 Southern Blvd

BRonx,NY10460
20-1262383 		Inactive DE 501(C)(3) 7 WCS
 
Yes
 
(4)WCS Associacao Conservacao da Vida silve
Rua Jardim Botanico 674 BR
  RIPO DE JANIERO22461
BR
Conservation BR     WCS
 
Yes
 
(5)WCS Europe
2XL OUTHER CIRCLE LONDON UK
  LONDONNW14RY
UK
Conservation UK     WCS
 
Yes
 
(6)Wildlife Conservation Soc Singapore
1 Raffles Place Singapore
  SINGAPORE48919
SN
Conservation SN     WCS
 
Yes
 
(7)Professional Housing Corporation
2300 Southern Blvd

BRONX,NY10460
13-3546032 		REAL ESTATE DE 501(C)(2)   WCS
 
Yes
 
(8)WCS INDIA
No 1669 31st Cross 16th Main
Bangalore,Karnataka560070
IN
CONSERVATION IN     WCS
 
Yes
 
(9)WCS ANO
24 OVCHINNIKOVA STR FLAT 14
VLADIVOSTOK,PRIMORSKY REGION690048
RS
CONSERVATION RS     WCS
 
Yes
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) 182 Flight Corp

2300 Southern Blvd
Bronx,NY10460
13-4120289 		aircraft DE wcs
  		c 127,653 -81,118 100.000 % Yes  
(2) Wildlife Conserv & Science (MalaysiA)

7 Jalan Ridgeway
SarawaK   93450
MY
99-9999999 		conservATION MY WCS
  		C 552,393 -135,683 83.330 % Yes  
(3) Tierra de Guanacos LLC Uno LIMITADA

2300 Southern Blvd
BRONX,NY10460
 conservATION CI Truch & Gu
  		C     100.000 % Yes  
(4) Tierra de Guanacos LLC Dos Limitada

2300 Southern Blvd
Bronx,NY10460
 conservATION CI Truch & GU
  		C     100.000 % Yes  
(5) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (1)

 
 
N/A NY WCS
  		TRUST       Yes  
(6) POOLED INCOME FUNDS (8)

 
 
N/A NY WCS
  		TRUST       Yes  
(7) BATAGUR CO LTD

ST 21 SANGKAT TONIE
CHAMKAMORN PHNOM PENH,CAMBODIA  
CB
CONSERVATION CB WCS
  		C     49.000 % Yes  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) WCS Wildlife Conserv Soc Canada

 B 282,214 FMV
(2) WCS Associacao Conservacao da Vida Silve

 B 551,676 FMV
(3) Wildlife Conservation & Science (MALAYSIA)

 B 395,000 FMV
(4) WCS EUROPE

 B 121,334 FMV
(5) WCS INDIA

 B 450,000 FMV

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

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




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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
ScHEDULE R- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THE RELATED ENTITIES DESCRIBED HERE HAVE ALL BEEN ORGANIZED BY WCS IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT ITS TAX EXEMPT, CHARITABLE, CONSERVATION MISSION. ALL OF THEM ARE OPERATED ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS IN FUrTHERANCE OF WCS'S PURPOSES. THE FOLLOWING BRIEFLY DESCRIBES THE ENTITIES LISTED IN SCHEDULE R: MAKIRA CARBON COMPANY LLC, SEIMA CARBON COMPANY LLC, CONSERVATION LIVELIHOODS INTERNATIONAL LLC AND TIERRAS LLC ARE ALL SINGLE MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES FORMED IN DELAWARE, OF WHICH THE SOLE MEMBER IS WCS, AND WHICH HAVE OFFICERS WHO ARE EMPLOYEES OF WCS. MAKIRA AND SEIMA WERE FORMED TO CARRY ON WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN MADAGASCAR AND CAMBODIA, RESPECTIVELY, THROUGH MEASURES DEALING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE. CONSERVATION LIVELIHOODS WAS FORMED TO PROMOTE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE USE IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISES THAT FOSTER SUCH ENDS AND ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. TIERRA DE GUANACOS LLC AND TIERRAS DE TRUCHAS LLC ARE DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES, THE SOLE MEMBER OF WHICH IS TIERRAS LLC. THE MISSION OF ALL THREE OF THESE COMPANIES IS TO CARRY ON WILDLIFE AND LAND CONSERVATION IN CHILE, INCLUDING THROUGH TIERRA DE GUANACOS LLC UNO LIMITADA AND TIERRA DE GUANACOS LLC DOS LIMITADA. EACH OF THE LATTER IS A CHILEAN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY THAT HOLDS PROPERTY FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PURPOSES IN CHILE, AND EACH HAS ITS MEMBERS TIERRA DE GUANACOS LLC AND TIERRAS DE TRUCHAS LLC. PROFESSIONAL HOUSING CORPORATION IS A NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION FORMED IN DELAWARE WITH A SINGLE MEMBER, WCS, AND TAX EXEMPT AS A TITLE HOLDING COMPANY UNDER SECTION 501(C)(2). IT HOLDS TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY FOR, AND HAS DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS WHO ARE EMPLOYEES OF WCS. 182 FLIGHT CORP. IS A NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION FORMED IN DELAWARE, WITH A SINGLE MEMBER, WCS. IN CONNECTION WITH WCS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, 182 FLIGHT CORP HOLDS AIRCRAFTs, AND HAS DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS WHO ARE EMPLOYEES OF WCS. WILD LANDS CONSERVATION SOCIETY IS A NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION FORMED IN DELAWARE, WITH A SINGLE MEMBER, WCS, AND IS A PUBLIC CHARITY. ZOOLOGICAL KINGDOM INC. IS A NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION FORMED IN NEW YORK BY WCS AND IS A PUBLIC CHARITY. WCS WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY CANADA IS A NOT FOR PROFIT TAX EXEMPT CORPORATION FORMED IN CANADA, WITH A SINGLE MEMBER, WCS. IT CARRIES ON WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN CANADA AND HAS DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS WHO ARE EMPLOYEES OF WCS. WCS - ASSOCIACAO CONSERVACAO DA VIDA SILVESTRE IS A CIVIL ASSOCIATION, NOT FOR PROFIT AND TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF RIO DE JANIERO, BRAZIL. IT CARRIES ON WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN BRAZIL AND HAS WCS AS A MEMBER AND WCS EMPLOYEES ON ITS GOVERNING BODY. WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE (MALAYSIA) BHD IS A MALAYSIA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE, WITH MEMBERS AND DIRECTORS WHO ARE EMPLOYEES OF WCS, FORMED TO PROTECT WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES IN MALAYSIA. WCS EUROPE IS A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE UNDER THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES, THE SOLE MEMBER OF WHICH IS WCS, FORMED TO PROTECT AND CONSERVE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND ITS FLORA AND FAUNA THROUGH THE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. WCS EUROPE IS A TAX EXEMPT CHARITY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY SINGAPORE LIMITED IS A PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUaRANTEE UNDER SINGAPORE LAW, THE GUARANTORS OF WHICH ARE WCS AND EMPLOYEES OF WCS, FORMED TO PROTECT AND CONSERVE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, IN PARTICULAR TO (I) PRESERVE WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES AND (II) PROTECT AND CONSERVE, CARE FOR EXHIBIT, ANIMALS AND PLANTS IN ZOOLOGICAL PARKS, GARDENS OR OTHER COLLECTIONS. WCS SINGAPORE IS A TAX EXEMPT CHARITY IN SINGAPORE. WCS SINGAPORE WAS DISSOLVED ON 11/30/2015. WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY-INDIA IS A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE UNDER INDIAN LAW FORMED FOR THE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, ITS FLORA AND FAUNA AND IN PARTICULAR THE PRESERVATION OF WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES, THE CONDUCT AND SUPPORT OF SCIENTIFIC, CONSERVATION AND VETERINARY RESEARCH REGARDING WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES, THE MANAGEMENT AND CARE OF WILDLIFE AND THE EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. AUTONOMOUS NON-COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (WCS ANO) IS A NON-MEMBERSHIP, UNITARY, AUTONOMOUS, NON-COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION ORGANIZED AND TAX-EXEMPT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SAVING WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES IN RUSSIA THROUGH SCIENCE, CONSERVATION ACTION, EDUCATION, AND INSPIRING PEOPLE TO VALUE NATURE. BATAGUR CO, LTD. IS A PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY ORGANIZED UNDER CAMBODIAN LAW TO HOLD LAND FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES. SCHEDULE R PART IV AS OF JUNE 30, 2016, WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY HELD MORE THAN A 50% BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN 1 CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST DOMICILED IN NEW YORK AND 8 POOLED INCOME FUNDS DOMICILED IN NEW YORK.
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