TY 2015 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

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)

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

Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.gov/form990.

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: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

% ROBERT CUNDALL

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
70 LINCOLN CENTER PLAZA

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10023

D Employer identification number

13-1847137

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 226,005,085

F Name and address of principal officer:
DEBORA L SPAR
70 LINCOLN CENTER PLAZA
NEW YORK,NY10023

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.aboutlincolncenter.org

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1956

M State of legal domicile: NY

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO SUSTAIN, ENCOURAGE, AND PROMOTE THE PERFORMING ARTS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	83
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	82
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	1,962
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	377
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	5,970,192
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	410,346

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	102,589,558	80,212,102
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	80,879,903	81,297,896
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	16,400,267	5,864,089
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	588,474	1,008,556
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	200,458,202	168,382,643
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	3,717,767	4,552,213
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)	69,702,391	77,490,323
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	36,355	58,218
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 7,708,194
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	100,554,810	90,689,068
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	174,011,323	172,789,822
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	26,446,879	-4,407,179
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	751,857,386	767,999,574
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	324,792,025	382,551,577
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	427,065,361	385,447,997

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y 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 ..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO SUSTAIN, ENCOURAGE, AND PROMOTE THE PERFORMING ARTS AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC WITH RELATION THERETO. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

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 $ 72,941,857 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 59,752,942 )
	FACILITY SERVICES - LINCOLN CENTER PROVIDES FACILITY MAINTENANCE, PARKING, SECURITY AND CLEANING SERVICES FOR THE 6.5 MILLION ANNUAL VISITORS AND THE MORE THAN 5,000 PEOPLE WHO WORK AND STUDY ON THE 16-ACRE CAMPUS EACH YEAR. THE TRANSFORMED CAMPUS WELCOMES NOT ONLY CONCERT-GOERS BUT FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORS, STUDENTS AND VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 33,797,627 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 11,845,749 )
	PERFORMANCE PROGRAMMING - LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS THESE WORLD-CLASS FESTIVALS AND PERFORMANCE SERIES ANNUALLY: AMERICAN SONGBOOK, GREAT PERFORMERS, LINCOLN CENTER FESTIVAL, LINCOLN CENTER OUT OF DOORS, MIDSUMMER NIGHT SWING, MOSTLY MOZART FESTIVAL AND WHITE LIGHT FESTIVAL. FROM COUNTRY TO JAZZ, BLUEGRASS TO BROADWAY, ORCHESTRA CONCERTS TO OUTDOOR DANCING, THESE SERIES CELEBRATE COMPOSERS, ARTISTS, AND PERFORMERS OF MUSIC, THEATER, AND OPERA, AND OFFER INTERACTIVE AND FAMILY BASED PROGRAMMING. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 16,568,533 including grants of $ 4,337,213 ) (Revenue $ 1,492,494 )
	LINCOLN CENTER REDEVELOPMENT - LINCOLN CENTER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT EMBRACES LINCOLN CENTER'S GOAL OF FOSTERING THE PERFORMING ARTS TO IMPROVE THE CULTURAL LIFE OF COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD, AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE IN ERECTING, RECONSTRUCTING, RENOVATING, MODERNIZING AND RECONFIGURING BUILDINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR PUBLIC EXPOSITIONS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. IN 2016, LINCOLN CENTER BEGAN THE ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING STAGE OF A GUT RENOVATION OF DAVID GEFFEN HALL. INCLUDED IN TOTAL EXPENSES REPORTED ABOVE ARE $12,231,320 IN FINANCING COSTS.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 13,253,394 including grants of $ 215,000 ) (Revenue $ 4,446,840 )
4e	Total program service expenses136,561,411

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I Click to see attachment

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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III Click to see attachment

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

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 I Click to see attachment

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

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 II Click to see attachment

...

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

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

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 IV Click to see attachment

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

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 V Click to see attachment

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Yes

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.

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

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 VII Click to see attachment

.......

11b

Yes

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 VIII Click to see attachment

.......

11c

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 IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

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 X Click 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

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12a

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

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

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

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)

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

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

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

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

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............ Click to see attachment

25a

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 ................... Click to see attachment

25b

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 ................ Click to see attachment

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......... Click to see attachment

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 current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................ Click to see attachment

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment

28b

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... Click to see attachment

28c

Yes

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.. Click to see attachment

Yes

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

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........

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

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

Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

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

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

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 VI Click to see attachment

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

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

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

594

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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

1,962

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)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

Yes

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)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

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? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Yes

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

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

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

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

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

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

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

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

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

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

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.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

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

Yes

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? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................

Yes

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

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

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

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.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

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

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

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

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

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

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

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

AL , AK , AR , CA , CO , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MS , MO , NH , NJ , NY , NC , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , WA , WV , WI

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.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

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.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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ROBERT CUNDALL70 Lincoln Center Plaza New York,NY10023 (212) 875-5000

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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.
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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.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

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.

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.

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
(A) Name and Title
(1) Katherine Farley...................................................................... Chair	20.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(2) Adrienne Arsht...................................................................... Vice Chair	3.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(3) David Alan Coulter...................................................................... Vice Chair THRU 6/6/2016	3.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(4) Richard K DeScherer...................................................................... Vice Chair	3.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(5) Joel S Ehrenkranz...................................................................... Vice Chair	3.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(6) Roy L Furman...................................................................... Vice Chair	3.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(7) John B Hess...................................................................... Vice Chair	3.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(8) Bruce Kovner...................................................................... Vice Chair	3.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(9) Philip L Milstein...................................................................... Vice Chair	3.0 ................. 2.0	X	X	0	0	0
(10) Laurie M Tisch...................................................................... Vice Chair	3.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(11) Ann Ziff...................................................................... Vice Chair	3.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(12) Blair W Effron...................................................................... Treasurer	2.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(13) Ronnie Ackman...................................................................... Director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X		0	0	0
(14) Robert J Appel...................................................................... Director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X		0	0	0
(15) Joseph Y Bae...................................................................... Director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X		0	0	0
(16) Christina Baker...................................................................... Director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X		0	0	0
(17) Keith T Banks...................................................................... Director	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
(A) Name and Title
(18) Renee Belfer........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(19) Frank A Bennack Jr........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(20) Richard S Braddock........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(21) Jeffrey C Campbell........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(22) Diane M Coffey........................................................................ Director THRU 10/15/2015	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(23) JUDITH-ANN CORRENTE........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(24) Daniel Crown........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(25) James G Dinan........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(26) Beth Dozoretz........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(27) Jay S Fishman........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(28) Harold Ford Jr........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(29) William E Ford........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(30) Bart Friedman........................................................................ Director	2.0 .......................1.0	X					0	0	0
(31) Bennett Goodman........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(32) Efraim Grinberg........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(33) Audrey Gruss........................................................................ Director THRU 6/6/2016	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(34) Mimi Haas........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(35) Ronald G HARRINGTON........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(36) William B Harrison Jr........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(37) Gerald L Hassell........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(38) Rita E Hauser........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(39) James H Herbert II........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(40) J Tomilson Hill........................................................................ Director THRU 6/6/2016	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(41) David A Hunt........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(42) Robert A Iger........................................................................ Director THRU 12/14/2015	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(43) Elliot Jaffe........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(44) Steven A Kandarian........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(45) Judith S Kaye........................................................................ Director DIED 06/07/2016	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(46) Sheryl J Kaye........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(47) Somesh Khanna........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(48) David H Koch........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(49) Peter S Kraus........................................................................ Director THRU 6/6/2016	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(50) Shelly Lazarus........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(51) Thomas H Lee........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(52) Betty Levin........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(53) Bryan Lourd........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(54) Michael Lynton........................................................................ Director THRU 12/14/2015	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(55) Peter W May........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(56) William R Miller........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(57) Eric Mindich........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(58) William C Morris........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(59) Anna Nikolayevsky........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(60) Indra K Nooyi........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(61) Daniel S Och........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(62) James O'Shaughnessy........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(63) Joseph R Perella........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(64) Ingeborg Rennert........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(65) Thomas A Renyi........................................................................ Director THRU 10/14/2015	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(66) Julian H Robertson JR........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(67) Jim Rosenthal........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(68) Stephen M Ross........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(69) David M Rubenstein........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(70) Oscar S Schafer........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(71) Ralph Schlosstein........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(72) Max R Shulman........................................................................ Director THRU 6/6/2016	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(73) Thomas Schumacher........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(74) Robert K Steel Bob........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(75) Gayfryd Steinberg........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(76) Steven R Swartz........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(77) Motomu Takahashi........................................................................ Director THRU 6/16/2016	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(78) Yasushi Takahashi........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(79) Tony Tamer........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(80) Chandrika K Tandon........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(81) Ann Tenenbaum........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(82) John A Thain........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(83) Alair A Townsend........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(84) Ann Unterberg........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(85) Barbara Manfrey Vogelstein........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(86) John E Waldron........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(87) George Walker........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(88) Christopher J Williams........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(89) John Wren........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(90) Clara Wu Tsai........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(91) Hon Bill deBlasio........................................................................ Ex Officio	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(92) Hon Melissa Mark-Viverito........................................................................ Ex Officio	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(93) Hon Tom Finkelpearl........................................................................ Ex Officio	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(94) Hon Mitchell Silver........................................................................ Ex Officio	1.0 .......................0.0	X					0	0	0
(95) Jed Bernstein........................................................................ President thru 4/14/2016	35.0 .......................0.0		X				1,001,812	0	73,851
(96) Liza Parker........................................................................ CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	35.0 .......................0.0		X				745,885	0	90,216
(97) Daniel Rubin........................................................................ Exec.VP Fin.& CFO THRU 4/15/16	35.0 .......................2.0		X				694,172	0	109,802
(98) Tamar C Podell........................................................................ Executive VP, Planning & Dev't	35.0 .......................0.0		X				640,272	0	96,647
(99) Lesley Friedman Rosenthal........................................................................ Exec. VP, General Counsel	35.0 .......................2.0		X				627,824	0	71,342
(100) David Link........................................................................ VP, Chief Digital Officer	35.0 .......................0.0		X				402,403	0	63,606
(101) Jane Moss........................................................................ Artistic Director	35.0 .......................0.0		X				398,418	0	108,540
(102) Peter Duffin........................................................................ Sen. VP, Brand & Marketing	35.0 .......................0.0		X				331,887	0	57,499
(103) Greg Sheps........................................................................ Sen. VP, Marketing Partner.	35.0 .......................0.0		X				286,019	0	59,382
(104) Russell Granet........................................................................ Exec VP, Lincoln Center Edu.	35.0 .......................0.0			X			307,066	0	73,964
(105) Nigel Redden........................................................................ Dir. Lincoln Center Festival	35.0 .......................0.0			X			268,614	0	141,631
(106) Ronald Austin........................................................................ Executive Dir. LCDP	0.0 .......................35.0				X		0	475,376	79,353
(107) Andrew C Wilk........................................................................ Exec. Producer, Media Dev't	35.0 .......................0.0				X		346,102	0	101,268
(108) Frank T Ferrante........................................................................ Stagehand	69.0 .......................0.0				X		287,236	0	104,841
(109) Brendan Tendrich........................................................................ STAGEHAND	69.0 .......................0.0				X		275,603	0	98,180
(110) Kara Medoff-Barnett........................................................................ Mngng dir, lc glbl thru 2/16	35.0 .......................0.0				X		311,918	0	60,955
(111) Elizabeth Vorce........................................................................ VP, PUB REL THRU 12/31/2014	0.0 .......................0.0					X	167,193	0	10,032

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	7,092,424	475,376	1,401,109

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

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 ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

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
SCS Structures Inc, 31 South Street Suite LL Mount Vernon,NY10550	Repairs & Maint.	1,876,190
Gemini Music Productions, 2 Iriquois Avenue Palisades,NY10964	Artist Fees	1,777,681
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corp, 519 8th avenue 6th floor New York,NY10023	Elevator Maint.	1,666,732
R-GA Media Group Inc, PO Box 7247-6590 Philadelphia,PA19170	Web Development	1,556,939
Restaurant Associates Caterers, 31 Penn Plaza New York,NY10023	Catering	1,007,498
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 109

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b	6,155,676
c	Fundraising events..		1c	12,702,449
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	1,461,167

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	59,892,810

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 3,497,780
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		80,212,102

		Business Code
2a	FACILITIES RENTAL	532000	32,471,125	26,500,780	5,970,345
b	FACILITIES SERVICES	561000	33,252,162	33,252,162
c	PRESENT PERFORMANCES	711300	11,845,749	11,845,749
d	EDUCATION & OUTREACH	611600	1,531,849	1,531,849
e	GLOBAL PERF. ARTS ASSISTANCE	561499	206,684	206,684
f	All other program service revenue.			1,990,327	1,990,327
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			81,297,896

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			483,647		-153	483,800
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds			0
5 Royalties...........			0
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)	0	0
d	Net rental income or (loss)......			0
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	28,601,232	32,501,890
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	26,640,276	29,082,404
c	Gain or (loss)	1,960,956	3,419,486
d	Net gain or (loss).....			5,380,442			5,380,442
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 12,702,449of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a		667,641
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		1,869,559
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-1,201,918			-1,201,918
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..			0
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a		142,062
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b		30,203
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			111,859	111,859
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	SUPPORTING SERVICES		561000	533,911	533,911
b	INFOSCAPE SERVICES		519130	277,416	277,416
c	CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP		453000	974,939	974,939
d	All other revenue ....			312,349	312,349
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			2,098,615
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			168,382,643	77,538,025	5,970,192	4,662,324

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	4,337,213	4,337,213
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	215,000	215,000
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	5,968,407	1,610,147	3,665,814	692,446
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	52,696,702	39,326,420	10,010,566	3,359,716
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	2,970,104	2,283,826	527,786	158,492
9	Other employee benefits .......	11,778,834	10,091,598	1,211,048	476,188
10	Payroll taxes ...........	4,076,276	3,098,708	714,716	262,852
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	223,218	93,059	126,559	3,600
c	Accounting ...........	340,367		340,367
d	Lobbying ...........	50,000		50,000
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	58,218			58,218
f	Investment management fees ......	1,184,564		1,184,564
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	4,139,949	795,365	2,955,653	388,931
12	Advertising and promotion ....	4,645,367	4,112,791	379,874	152,702
13	Office expenses .......	3,069,564	2,556,926	141,285	371,353
14	Information technology ......	1,906,446	259,919	1,599,845	46,682
15	Royalties ..	550,024	550,024
16	Occupancy ...........	7,882,276	7,778,276		104,000
17	Travel ............	1,051,498	692,674	242,434	116,390
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	732,995	451,677	255,895	25,423
20	Interest ...........	12,231,322	12,231,322
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	13,918,865	12,420,990	1,063,008	434,867
23	Insurance ...	1,747,014	1,640,677	106,337
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	ARTISTS AND PERFORMANCE	13,538,183	13,538,183
b	PRODUCTION EXPENSES	11,443,520	11,333,071	76,971	33,478
c	MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS	867,901	867,901
d	ELEVATOR SERVICE	681,407	681,407
e	All other expenses	10,484,588	5,594,237	3,867,495	1,022,856
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	172,789,822	136,561,411	28,520,217	7,708,194
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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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

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			87,848	1	81,474
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			40,624,166	2	64,245,988
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			99,561,196	3	104,166,392
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			12,951,014	4	16,472,412
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 ........			717,245	8	710,892
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			10,493,916	9	9,176,842
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	590,870,310
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	240,515,348	344,483,686	10c	350,354,962
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			85,401,797	11	61,489,929
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			156,405,978	12	160,298,603
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 ...........			1,130,540	15	1,002,080
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			751,857,386	16	767,999,574

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	18,739,932	17	20,356,842
18	Grants payable ...	0	18	0
19	Deferred revenue .........	9,195,050	19	13,814,961
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	252,168,852	20	251,893,196
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 ..	0	24	30,000,000
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	44,688,191	25	66,486,578
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	324,792,025	26	382,551,577

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	263,360,176	27	208,376,588
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	66,756,223	28	79,764,823
29	Permanently restricted net assets	96,948,962	29	97,306,586
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	427,065,361	33	385,447,997
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	751,857,386	34	767,999,574

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

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

168,382,643

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

172,789,822

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

-4,407,179

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

427,065,361

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

-37,210,185

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

385,447,997

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

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?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

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?

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.

Form 990 (2015)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

Employer identification number

13-1847137

Part I

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Total

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

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II

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

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....	67,862,543	63,142,626	75,015,788	102,589,558	80,212,102	388,822,617
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	67,862,543	63,142,626	75,015,788	102,589,558	80,212,102	388,822,617
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)..						20,100,795
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						368,721,822

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	67,862,543	63,142,626	75,015,788	102,589,558	80,212,102	388,822,617
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	517,116	1,092,153	644,718	331,233	483,647	3,068,867
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..			540,659	373,627	410,346	1,324,632
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..	1,835,442	1,737,207	1,883,312	1,409,512	2,210,475	9,075,948
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.						402,292,064

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

367,170,014

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

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

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

91.655 %

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

93.370 %

16a

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

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

17a

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part III

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

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
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)		(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.)..

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

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

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

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

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

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

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

19a

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

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

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10a

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

10a

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

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

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

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

11a

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

11b

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

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

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

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

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

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

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

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

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
OTHER REVENUE	PART II, SECTION B, LINE 10 OTHER INCOME INCLUDES TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE AND GROSS SALES OF INVENTORY FROM PART VIII, THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

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

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

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

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Name of the organization

LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

Employer identification number

13-1847137

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

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

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

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

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

General Rule

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

Special Rules

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

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

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

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

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

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Name of organization LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC		Employer identification number 13-1847137

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
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Name of organization LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC			Employer identification number 13-1847137
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

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

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

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

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

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2015

Open to Public
Inspection

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

Name of the organization

LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

Employer identification number

13-1847137

Part I-A

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

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

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

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

Part I-B

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

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

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

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

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

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

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

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

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

Yes No

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

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

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

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Part II-A

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

A Check SchCMd Bullet

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

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

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	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) ..........................................................................
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? ..............................................................................................................	Yes No

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

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

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

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

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

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

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

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

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

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

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

140,558

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

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

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

140,558

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

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

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

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

Part III-A

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

Yes

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

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

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

Part III-B

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Part IV

Supplemental Information

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

Return Reference	Explanation
Lobbying activity	FROM TIME TO TIME, LINCOLN CENTER MEETS WITH NEW YORK CITY OFFICIALS ON MATTERS OF CULTURAL POLICY AND ARTS FUNDING. SPECIFICALLY, LINCOLN CENTER SEEKS CONTINUED AND ADDITIONAL CITY SUPPORT FOR ITS ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, PARTICULARLY THOSE THAT BENEFIT THE GENERAL PUBLIC OR SPECIFIC UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. LINCOLN CENTER ALSO MEETS WITH CITY OFFICIALS ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THOSE PORTIONS OF ITS PREMISES THAT ARE EITHER OWNED BY THE CITY OR REGULATED/PERMITTED BY IT. IN FY16 Lincoln Center DID NOT ENGAGE IN LOBBYING AT THE STATE OR FEDERAL LEVEL.

Return Reference

Explanation

Lobbying activity

FROM TIME TO TIME, LINCOLN CENTER MEETS WITH NEW YORK CITY OFFICIALS ON MATTERS OF CULTURAL POLICY AND ARTS FUNDING. SPECIFICALLY, LINCOLN CENTER SEEKS CONTINUED AND ADDITIONAL CITY SUPPORT FOR ITS ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, PARTICULARLY THOSE THAT BENEFIT THE GENERAL PUBLIC OR SPECIFIC UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. LINCOLN CENTER ALSO MEETS WITH CITY OFFICIALS ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THOSE PORTIONS OF ITS PREMISES THAT ARE EITHER OWNED BY THE CITY OR REGULATED/PERMITTED BY IT. IN FY16 Lincoln Center DID NOT ENGAGE IN LOBBYING AT THE STATE OR FEDERAL LEVEL.

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2015

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

Employer identification number

13-1847137

Part I

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

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

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

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

Part II

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

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

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

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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


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

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

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

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

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

Part III

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

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

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

(i)

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

(ii)

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

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

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

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

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

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Part III

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

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

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

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

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

Yes No

Part IV

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

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

Yes No


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

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

Yes No

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

Part V

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

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

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	251,650,997	250,993,121	210,492,813	190,573,126	200,293,128
b	Contributions ...	453,075	665,154	13,520,468	1,509,858	444,837
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	-10,732,273	9,680,060	36,143,714	27,077,361	-1,546,316
d	Grants or scholarships ...	215,000	206,243	170,000	200,100	78,900
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	11,332,293	9,481,095	8,993,874	8,467,432	8,539,623
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	229,824,506	251,650,997	250,993,121	210,492,813	190,573,126

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

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

43.070 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

42.340 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

14.590 %

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

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

Yes

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

3a(i)

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

3a(ii)

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

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

Part VI

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

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

1a	Land ...	15,513,280		15,513,280
b	Buildings	517,848,749	229,512,977	288,335,772
c	Leasehold improvements	27,293,307	4,387,518	22,905,789
d	Equipment ...	14,299,474	6,614,853	7,684,621
e	Other ...	15,915,500	0	15,915,500
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				350,354,962

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Part VII

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

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b)Book value	(c)Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
(3)Other (A) FIXED INCOME	15,423,415	F
(B) INTERNATIONAL EQUITY	45,641,363	F
(C) LARGE CAP EQUITY FUND	8,229,892	F
(D) ABSOLUTE RETURN	49,050,381	F
(E) HEDGE EQUITY	37,013,878	F
(F) PRIVATE EQUITY	4,939,674	F
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	160,298,603

Part VIII

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

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

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

Part IX

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

(a) Description				(b) Book value

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

Part X

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

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes	0
FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAPS	66,486,578
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	66,486,578
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	131,115,912
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-37,210,185
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	1,097,815
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-36,112,370
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	167,228,282
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	1,184,564
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	-30,203
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	1,154,361
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	168,382,643

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	172,733,276
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	1,097,815
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	30,203
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	1,128,018
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	171,605,258
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	1,184,564
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	1,184,564
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	172,789,822

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
ENDOWMENT FUNDS	PART V, LINE 4 LINCOLN CENTER'S ENDOWMENT IS INTENDED TO FUND THE SUSTAINMENT, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND PROMOTION OF THE PERFORMING ARTS.
UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS	PART X, LINE 2 LINCOLN CENTER 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.
RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE PER AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO FORM 990	PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD $-30,203
RECONCILIATION OF EXPENSE PER AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO FORM 990	PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD $30,203

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. Right pointing arrow large image

Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image

See separate instructions. Right pointing arrow large image

Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization
LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

Employer identification number

13-1847137

Part I

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

For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and

other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used

to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

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

Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)

(a) Region		(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	Investments		54,577,416
	Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	Investments		10,000,000
	East Asia and the Pacific	Investments		2,985,075
	North America	Investments		3,000,000
	Central America and the Caribbean	Program Services	PERFORMING ARTS	5,200
	East Asia and the Pacific	Program Services	PERFORMING ARTS	51,182
	Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	Program Services	PERFORMING ARTS	115,496
	North America	Program Services	PERFORMING ARTS	20,503
	Russia and the Newly Independent States	Program Services	PERFORMING ARTS	9,610
	South Asia	Program Services	PERFORMING ARTS	7,879







3a	Sub-total .....			70,772,361
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)			70,772,361

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W 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)

2	Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................

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)

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

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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 arrow

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

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Name of the organization
LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

Employer identification number

13-1847137

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.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

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

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?

YesNo

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
	SDA Teleservices	tele- marketing		No	70,050	58,218	11,832









Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					70,050	58,218	11,832

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.

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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

Cat. No. 50083H

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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.

		(a) Event #1 SPRING GALA (event type)	(b) Event #2 FALL GALA (event type)	(c) Other events 36 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	2,950,577	3,484,450	6,935,063	13,370,090
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	2,814,377	3,375,850	6,512,222	12,702,449
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	136,200	108,600	422,841	667,641

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .	128,205		92,654	220,859
7	Food and beverages . . .	127,110	132,367	358,330	617,807
8	Entertainment . . . .	8,048	6,700	124,661	139,409
9	Other direct expenses . . .	49,042	101,186	741,256	891,484
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .				1,869,559
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .				-1,201,918

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.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .	49,042	101,186	741,256	891,484

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

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

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

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

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

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

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

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

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
PART I, LINE 2B	ADDRESS OF SD&A TELESERVICES 5757 WEST CENTURY BLVD, SUITE 3000 LOS ANGELES, CA 90045

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

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

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization
LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

Employer identification number
13-1847137

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

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

Yes No

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

Part II

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

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

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

(1) Lincoln Center Development Project Inc
33 W 60th St 8th Floor
New York,NY10023

13-4172481

501(c)(3)

4,337,213

To Provide funding for redevelopment

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

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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

Cat. No. 50055P

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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) MARTIN E. SEGAL AWARD	15	90,000
(2) Avery Fisher Artist Program	5	125,000
(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

GRANT MONITORING

PART I, LINE 2 ON A MONTHLY BASIS, LINCOLN CENTER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, INC. SENDS LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC. A DRAW REQUEST. THE DRAW REQUEST IS A REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST TO FUND INVOICES PAID BY LINCOLN CENTER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, INC. THE DRAW REQUEST CLASSIFIES, BY PROJECT, ITEMS PAID BY LINCOLN CENTER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, INC. AND IS SUPPORTED BY INVOICES INCLUDED IN EACH DRAW. THE AVERY FISHER ARTIST PROGRAM AWARDS GRANTS TO OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTALISTS TO SUPPORT THEIR CAREERS IN THE PERFORMING ARTS. THE GRANTS ARE BASED ON EXCELLENCE ALONE AND THE MUSICIANS MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS OR PERMANENT U.S. RESIDENTS. UP TO FIVE GRANTS OF $25,000 AND ONE GRANT OF $75,000 MAY BE GIVEN OUT EACH YEAR. THE MARTIN E. SEGAL AWARD HONORS YOUNG ARTISTS OF OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT WHO ARE CONNECTED TO OUR RESIDENT ORGANIZATIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THE AWARD IS TO HIGHLIGHT AND REWARD THE WORK OF UP-AND-COMING ARTISTS FROM THE LINCOLN CENTER COMMUNITY.

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

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Name of the organization

LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

Employer identification number

13-1847137

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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

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

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

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

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

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

Yes

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

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

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

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

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

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

Any related organization?

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

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

The organization?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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Part II

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

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

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1Jed BernsteinPresident thru 4/14/2016	(i) (ii)	899,040 ------------- 0	100,000 ------------- 0	2,772 ------------- 0	62,126 ------------- 0	11,725 ------------- 0	1,075,663 ------------- 0	100,000 ------------- 0
2Liza ParkerCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	(i) (ii)	486,073 ------------- 0	41,000 ------------- 0	218,812 ------------- 0	56,078 ------------- 0	34,138 ------------- 0	836,101 ------------- 0	164,000 ------------- 0
3Daniel RubinExec.VP Fin.& CFO THRU 4/15/16	(i) (ii)	437,320 ------------- 0	42,400 ------------- 0	214,452 ------------- 0	79,214 ------------- 0	30,588 ------------- 0	803,974 ------------- 0	169,600 ------------- 0
4Tamar C PodellExecutive VP, Planning & Dev't	(i) (ii)	428,170 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	212,102 ------------- 0	65,149 ------------- 0	31,498 ------------- 0	736,919 ------------- 0	166,400 ------------- 0
5Lesley Friedman RosenthalExec. VP, General Counsel	(i) (ii)	412,850 ------------- 0	40,000 ------------- 0	174,974 ------------- 0	41,003 ------------- 0	30,339 ------------- 0	699,166 ------------- 0	160,000 ------------- 0
6David LinkVP, Chief Digital Officer	(i) (ii)	351,773 ------------- 0	25,000 ------------- 0	25,630 ------------- 0	35,018 ------------- 0	28,588 ------------- 0	466,009 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7Jane MossArtistic Director	(i) (ii)	364,540 ------------- 0	------------- 0	33,878 ------------- 0	96,815 ------------- 0	11,725 ------------- 0	506,958 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8Peter DuffinSen. VP, Brand & Marketing	(i) (ii)	323,134 ------------- 0	------------- 0	8,753 ------------- 0	44,958 ------------- 0	12,541 ------------- 0	389,386 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9Russell GranetExec VP, Lincoln Center Edu.	(i) (ii)	306,100 ------------- 0	------------- 0	966 ------------- 0	41,376 ------------- 0	32,588 ------------- 0	381,030 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10Greg ShepsSen. VP, Marketing Partner.	(i) (ii)	210,389 ------------- 0	75,000 ------------- 0	630 ------------- 0	30,794 ------------- 0	28,588 ------------- 0	345,401 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11Nigel ReddenDir. Lincoln Center Festival	(i) (ii)	261,375 ------------- 0	------------- 0	7,239 ------------- 0	110,492 ------------- 0	31,139 ------------- 0	410,245 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
12Ronald AustinExecutive Dir. LCDP	(i) (ii)	0 ------------- 354,983	0 ------------- 120,000	0 ------------- 393	0 ------------- 48,214	0 ------------- 31,139	0 ------------- 554,729	0 ------------- 0
13Andrew C WilkExec. Producer, Media Dev't	(i) (ii)	290,975 ------------- 0	------------- 0	55,127 ------------- 0	72,680 ------------- 0	28,588 ------------- 0	447,370 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
14Frank T FerranteStagehand	(i) (ii)	273,501 ------------- 0	------------- 0	13,735 ------------- 0	63,192 ------------- 0	41,649 ------------- 0	392,077 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
15Brendan TendrichSTAGEHAND	(i) (ii)	265,870 ------------- 0	------------- 0	9,733 ------------- 0	59,177 ------------- 0	39,003 ------------- 0	373,783 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
16Elizabeth VorceVP, PUB REL THRU 12/31/2014	(i) (ii)	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	167,193 ------------- 0	10,032 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	177,225 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
17Kara Medoff-BarnettMngng dir, lc glbl thru 2/16	(i) (ii)	309,600 ------------- 0	------------- 0	2,318 ------------- 0	32,367 ------------- 0	28,588 ------------- 0	372,873 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

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

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Explanation

PART I, LINE 1A:

THE PRESIDENT RECEIVED A GROSSED-UP TAXABLE PAYMENT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2015.

PART I, LINE 4A - B:

AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN COLUMN (B)(III) REFLECT PAYMENTS OF ACTUARIALLY CALCULATED SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS INTENDED TO COMPENSATE FOR IRS LIMITATIONS IN DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS, IN THIS CASE A NONQUALIFIED SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN. TAXABLE PAYMENTS WERE MADE AS FOLLOWS: DANIEL RUBIN $41,973; LIZA PARKER $52,867; JANE MOSS $30,999; TAMAR PODELL $43,757; LESLEY FRIEDMAN ROSENTHAL $13,971; ELIZABETH VORCE $54; KARA MEDOFF-BARNETT $1,926; David Link $25,000; PETER DUFFIN $8,099; Nigel Redden $1,700. ELIZABETH VORCE, FORMER OFFICER - MS. VORCE'S COMPENSATION INCLUDES A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $160,000. AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN COLUMN (B) (III) REFLECT TAXABLE PAYMENTS UNDER A 457(F) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (RETENTION PAYMENTS DURING PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION): DANIEL RUBIN $169,600; LIZA PARKER $164,000; TAMAR PODELL $166,400; LESLEY FRIEDMAN ROSENTHAL $160,000. PART II: AS PER THE PRESIDENT'S CONTRACT, CALENDAR YEAR 2015 REPORTABLE COMPENSATION REPORTED IN COLUMN (B) (II) INCLUDES A TAXABLE PAYMENT OF $100,000, AN AMOUNT PRIOR REPORTED AS NONTAXABLE DEFERRED BONUS COMPENSATION. PART III, COLUMN C: THE CHANGE IN PENSION VALUE CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO THREE MAIN AREAS, (1) THE EMPLOYEES AGE BY ONE YEAR, (2) THE EMPLOYEE EARNS AN ADDITIONAL YEAR ON BENEFIT ACCRUAL AND (3) THE CHANGES IN THE YIELD CURVE.

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Schedule K
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
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2015

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Name of the organization
LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

Employer identification number
13-1847137

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
(a) Issuer name		(b) Issuer EIN	(c) CUSIP #	(d) Date issued	(e) Issue price	(f) Description of purpose	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
A	THE TRUST FOR CULTURAL RESOURCES OF NYC 2008A	91-1882413		06-10-2015	151,250,000	REFUND 2008 ISSUE		X		X		X
B	THE TRUST FOR CULTURAL RESOURCES OF NYC 2008C	91-1882413	649717PN9	11-13-2008	100,000,000	CONSTRUCTION OF CULTURAL FACILITY		X		X		X

Part II

Proceeds

	A		B		C		D
	1 Amount of bonds retired ..................	0		0
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............	0		0
3 Total proceeds of issue ..................	151,250,000		100,000,000
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............	0		0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............	0		0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............	0		0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ...............	0		636,805
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............	0		40,000
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............	0		0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds .............	0		99,323,195
11 Other spent proceeds .............	151,250,000		0
12 Other unspent proceeds .............	0		0
13 Year of substantial completion .............	2011		2011
	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? ..................	X		X

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

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

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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?
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 ....	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 .........
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............
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 ..........	BNYM & MORG STANLEY		0
c Term of hedge .........	2850 %
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......		X
e Was the hedge terminated? ........		X

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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, PART I, BOND ISSUES:	(A) ISSUER NAME: THE TRUST FOR CULTURAL RESOURCES OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: REFUND 2008 ISSUE (A) ISSUER NAME: THE TRUST FOR CULTURAL RESOURCES OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: CONSTRUCTION OF CULTURAL FACILITY
SCHEDULE K, PARTS I & IV	SCHEDULE K, PART I: THE REFUND BOND ISSUE DATED 6/10/15 IS SUBJECT TO A BANK DIRECT PURCHASE BY BANK OF AMERICA CAPITAL CORPORATION. SCHEDULE K, PART IV, LINE 2C REBATE COMPUTATION FOR BOTH BONDS WERE PERFORMED IN AUGUST 2013.

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
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Name of the organization

LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

Employer identification number

13-1847137

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i)Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No










Total ............... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

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

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) OCH-ZIFF CAPITAL MGMT	SEE PART V	101,958	INVESTMENT MGMT FEES		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

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Explanation

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS

PART IV, COLUMN (B) DANIEL OCH, CHAIRMAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OCH-ZIFF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC, IS A MEMBER OF LINCOLN CENTER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LINCOLN CENTER PAID $101,958 TO THIS FIRM FOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES IN FISCAL YEAR 2016. THIS RELATIONSHIP PREDATES MR. OCH'S MEMBERSHIP ON THE BOARD AND THE ONGOING RELATIONSHIP IS SUBJECT TO PERIODIC REVIEW BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE.

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

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Name of the organization

LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

Employer identification number

13-1847137

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	36	3,497,780	FAIR 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 ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

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

Yes

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

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

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.

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

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Part II

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS	PART I, COLUMN (B) THE AMOUNT IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS.

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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

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Name of the organization

LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

Employer identification number

13-1847137

Return Reference	Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION	FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 & PART III, LINE 1 TO SUSTAIN, ENCOURAGE, AND PROMOTE THE PERFORMING ARTS AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC WITH RELATION THERETO. IN ADDITION TO MAINTAINING A PERFORMING ARTS COMPLEX AND SOME OF THE PERFORMANCE FACILITIES AT THE LINCOLN CENTER SITE IN NEW YORK CITY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND PRESENTS CONCERTS AND OTHER PERFORMANCES THAT SUPPLEMENT THE PRESENTATIONS OF LINCOLN CENTER CONSTITUENT ORGANIZATIONS. THESE CONSTITUENT ORGANIZATIONS, ALL OF WHICH ARE PUBLIC CHARITIES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, CONSIST OF THE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER, THE FILM SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER, JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER, THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL, LINCOLN CENTER THEATER, THE METROPOLITAN OPERA, NEW YORK CITY BALLET, NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC, THE NEW YORK LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, AND SCHOOL OF AMERICAN BALLET.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS	FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER IS A CORNERSTONE OF PERFORMING ARTS BROADCASTING, PRESENTING THE WORLD'S GREATEST ARTISTS AND PERFORMANCES IN MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATER FROM LINCOLN CENTER'S RENOWNED STAGES. NOW IN ITS 42ND SEASON ON PBS, THE PIONEERING SERIES HAS BEEN SEEN BY HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF VIEWERS SINCE ITS DEBUT AND CELEBRATED BY 16 EMMY AWARDS AND OTHER HONORS FOR ITS BROADCASTING EXCELLENCE. EPISODES AND ADDITIONAL CONTENT ARE ALSO ACCESSIBLE ONLINE.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES	FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - LINCOLN CENTER EDUCATION'S MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND LIFELONG LEARNERS BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ARTS ONSTAGE, IN THE CLASSROOM, DIGITALLY, AND IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, INCLUDING THE MEET THE ARTIST SCHOOL SERIES AND LINCOLN CENTER LOCAL, REACH HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, TEENS, AND SENIORS LOCALLY AND AROUND THE WORLD EACH YEAR. THE MEET THE ARTIST SCHOOL SERIES PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCES SPECIALLY CREATED FOR STUDENTS; THE SERIES CONNECTS AUDIENCES WITH ARTISTS WHILE INTRODUCING THEM TO THE WORLD'S LEADING PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION. LINCOLN CENTER LOCAL PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO PRESENT ARTISTS IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY THROUGH PROGRAMS LIKE BORO-LINE, WHICH HOSTS LIVE SHOWS AND WORKSHOPS, AND LC LOCAL, A SERIES OF TALKS AND SCREENINGS. ACCESSIBILITY AT LINCOLN CENTER IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ACCESS AND FULL PARTICIPATION IN THE WORLD OF LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS TO PATRONS, ARTISTS, AND EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES. LINCOLN CENTER CONTINUES TO SET STANDARDS FOR ARTS ACCESSIBILITY THROUGH ONGOING IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS FACILITIES AND PROGRAMMING. EXPENSES $10,024,581. INCL GRANTS OF $215,000. REVENUE $1,531,849 GUEST AND PATRON SERVICES - IN THE COMMUNITY, LCPA EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE WITH A HOST OF INITIATIVES TO MAKE THE ARTS MORE ACCESSIBLE. THESE INCLUDE THE RUBENSTEIN ATRIUM, A COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE OFFERING WEEKLY PERFORMANCES, DISCOUNT TICKETS, A CAFE, AND CAMPUS TOURS. LINCOLN CENTER ALSO HOUSES AN OUTSTANDING PUBLIC ART COLLECTION OF MODERN MASTERWORKS. ITS CELEBRATED VERA LIST ART PROJECT COMMISSIONS PRIMARILY LIMITED-EDITION PRINTS AS WELL AS POSTERS FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC. A SELECTION OF PRINTS IS ON VIEW IN THE ART GALLERY IN DAVID GEFFEN HALL'S LOWER LOBBY. EXPENSES $1,579,695. INCL GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $609,692 NEW VENTURE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS - LINCOLN CENTER CONTINUES TO EXPERIMENT WITH NEW WAYS TO INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS AND EXPOSURE TO HIGH QUALITY ARTS CONTENT, INCLUDING THROUGH ITS RELATIONSHIPS WITH WNET (PUBLIC TELEVISION), AND ARTS CONSULTING (FOSTERING CULTURAL EXCHANGE). LINCOLN CENTER KIDS IS A NEW PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INVITE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENGAGE REGULARLY IN WORLD-CLASS PERFORMING ARTS AT LINCOLN CENTER. IT STRIVES TO BE A CHILD'S PASSPORT TO THE ARTS BY PROVIDING FUN-FILLED ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS AND FURTHER THE MISSION OF GREAT ART FOR ALL. IN 2016, LC KIDS GREW FROM 700 FAMILIES TO OVER 5,000. ADDITIONALLY, IN 2016 LINCOLN CENTER HOSTED THE SECOND ANNUAL GLOBAL EXCHANGE WHERE THOUGHT AND INDUSTRY LEADERS FROM 35 COUNTRIES GATHERED TO DISCUSS HOW THE ARTS CAN BE USED AS A TOOL FOR CHANGE IN TODAY'S WORLD. EXPENSES $1,649,118. INCL GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $2,305,299 TOTAL OTHER: EXPENSES $13,253,394. INCL GRANTS OF $215,000. REVENUE $4,446,840.
BOARD RELATIONSHIPS	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 THOMAS H. LEE AND ANN TENENBAUM HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. INDRA K. NOOYI AND CHANDRIKA K. TANDON HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. CHANGE TO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 4 THE BYLAWS WERE AMENDED TO EXPAND THE PERMITTED NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990 REVIEW	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE LINCOLN CENTER 2015 FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY ITS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM WITH DATA PROVIDED BY ITS FINANCE DEPARTMENT. THE RETURN IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL BEFORE IT IS PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE LINCOLN CENTER AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING ON BEHALF OF THE LINCOLN CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS REVIEWED AND UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE LINCOLN CENTER 2015 FORM 990. A COPY OF THE RETURN WAS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST REVIEW:	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C MEMBERS OF LINCOLN CENTER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT MAY, FROM TIME TO TIME, BE ASSOCIATED, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WITH COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS WITH LINCOLN CENTER. FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT, LINCOLN CENTER REQUIRES ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN, OR EMPLOYMENT OR CONSULTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH, ENTITIES DOING BUSINESS WITH LINCOLN CENTER. WHEN SUCH RELATIONSHIPS EXIST, MEASURES ARE TAKEN TO APPROPRIATELY MANAGE THE ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF LINCOLN CENTER, AND TO UNDERTAKE PERIODIC REVIEW OF CONTINUING SUCH RELATIONSHIPS. LINCOLN CENTER HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT REQUIRES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CAN PARTICIPATE IN ANY DECISION IN WHICH HE OR SHE (OR RELATED PARTY) HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST. EACH DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND INDICATE WHETHER LINCOLN CENTER DOES BUSINESS WITH AN ENTITY IN WHICH THE DIRECTOR HAS A RELATED PARTY RELATIONSHIP OR MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST. WHEN SUCH A RELATIONSHIP EXISTS, MEASURES ARE TAKEN TO MITIGATE ANY ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT, INCLUDING REQUIRING THAT SUCH TRANSACTIONS BE CONDUCTED AT ARM'S LENGTH, FOR GOOD AND SUFFICIENT CONSIDERATION, BASED ON TERMS THAT ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF LINCOLN CENTER, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAWS. NO SUCH ASSOCIATIONS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE SIGNIFICANT. THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT MUST FURTHER LINCOLN CENTER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSES, AND DOES NOT RESULT IN PRIVATE INUREMENT, AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION OR IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT UNDER LAWS APPLICABLE TO ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
COMPENSATION REVIEW	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT BELOW THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER LEVEL IS DETERMINED ANNUALLY BY THE PRESIDENT IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, AND REVIEWED WITH THE PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. PERIODICALLY, THE ORGANIZATION RETAINS AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE COMPARABILITY DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THIS WAS LAST PERFORMED IN OCTOBER 2016. THE 990 TAX RETURNS OF SUCH ORGANIZATIONS ARE ALSO CONSIDERED. NEITHER THE PRESIDENT NOR THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER IS INVOLVED IN THEIR OWN COMPENSATION DETERMINATION PROCESS. COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT IS SET PURSUANT TO WRITTEN MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENTS. NEW COMPENSATION LEVELS AND OTHER TERMS ARE DETERMINED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DECISION TO EXTEND OR RENEW HIS OR HER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. IN CONJUNCTION WITH SUCH DECISIONS, THE ORGANIZATION, THROUGH ITS CHAIR OF THE BOARD, FROM TIME TO TIME, ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE COMPARABILITY DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THIS WAS LAST PERFORMED IN OCTOBER 2016. THE 990 TAX RETURNS OF SUCH ORGANIZATIONS ARE ALSO CONSIDERED. INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SIT AS A PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (THE "AUTHORIZED BODY") AT SUCH INTERVALS AND ITS DELIBERATIONS, DECISIONS AND APPROVAL REGARDING COMPENSATION ARE RECORDED IN CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES TAKEN BY THE CHAIRMAN. NEITHER THE PRESIDENT NOR ANY MEMBER OF MANAGEMENT IS PRESENT AT SUCH MEETINGS, WHICH ARE HELD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. ALL PARTICIPATING MEMBERS OF THE PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ARE INDEPENDENT UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. LINCOLN CENTER COMPLIES WITH THE "REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION" PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING THAT COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4958.
DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 LINCOLN CENTER MAKES ITS ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND 990 AVAILABLE VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

Employer identification number

13-1847137

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(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	Yes	No
(1)Lincoln Center Development Project Inc 33 W 60th St 8th Floor New York,NY10023 13-4172481	CONSTRUCTION	NY	501(c)(3)	7	LCPA	Yes

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

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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	(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?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	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	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(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	Yes	No

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

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

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

Yes

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

Yes

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

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) Lincoln Center Development Project Inc	B	4,337,213	FMV
(2) Lincoln Center Development Project Inc	L	2,872,563	FMV

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(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?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

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1	Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
2	Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
3	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
4	Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .	Yes	No
5	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
6	Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No