Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2015 , and ending 09-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
RUTH ECKERD HALL INC
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1111 MCMULLEN BOOTH ROAD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CLEARWATER, FL33759
D Employer identification number

59-1803628
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 24,936,300
F Name and address of principal officer:
ZEV BUFFMAN
1111 MCMULLEN BOOTH ROAD
CLEARWATER,FL33759
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.RUTHECKERDHALL.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1978
M State of legal domicile: FL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO MASTER, EXPERIENCE, DISCOVER AND EXPLORE QUALITY PERFORMING ARTS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 27
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 23
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 234
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 300
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 4,381,632 4,658,785
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 18,401,585 19,758,092
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 238,277 460,316
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -97,740 -112,022
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 22,923,754 24,765,171
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 44,320 49,000
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) 4,647,220 5,324,853
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,723,107    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 17,262,842 18,859,962
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 21,954,382 24,233,815
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 969,372 531,356
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 35,523,325 37,597,358
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 11,805,159 13,259,089
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 23,718,166 24,338,269
Part II
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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 ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: RUTH ECKERD HALL WAS ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF A PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND THEATER FACILITY ON PROPERTY DONATED TO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FL FOR THIS PURPOSE. THE FACILITY SERVES A WIDE FIVE-COUNTY AREA, COMFORTABLY SEATING 2,180. THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND THE THEATER, NAMED RUTH ECKERD HALL AT THE RICHARD B. BAUMGARDNER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, OPENED ITS DOORS IN OCTOBER 1983. THE CENTER, THROUGH YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING, SERVES THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITY OF THE TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA AREA BY OFFERING A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT ARE BOTH EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING. THE THEATER FEATURES BROADWAY SHOWS, ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCES, OPERA, DANCE, JAZZ, AND POPULAR MUSIC. THE CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS MARCIA P. HOFFMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS PERFORMANCES AND PARTICIPATORY CLASSES IN MUSIC, DANCE, AND THEATER. COMMUNITY GROUPS MAY RENT THE FACILITY AT REDUCED RATES.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 19,883,804 including grants of $ 49,000 ) (Revenue $ 18,918,081 )
PROGRAMMING: PROGRAMMING HAS INCLUDED NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED DANCE COMPANIES, MAJOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS, RENOWNED AND EMERGING CLASSICAL SOLOISTS, CHAMBER ENSEMBLES, BROADWAY TOUR COMPANIES, AND NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED POP, ROCK AND JAZZ ARTISTS. SINCE ITS 1983 OPENING, RUTH ECKERD HALL (REH) HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER IN THE UNITED STATES AND HAS CONSISTENTLY BROUGHT NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ARTISTS AND ARTISTIC COMPANIES TO THE TAMPA BAY AREA. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A CONTINUATION OF INFORMATION)
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 901,962 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 486,318 )
THE MARCIA P. HOFFMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ("THE SCHOOL") WAS ESTABLISHED ON THE RUTH ECKERD HALL (REH) CAMPUS IN 2003 AND IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF REH, INC. ITS STATED PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WHICH PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY TO AND EXPLORATION, DISCOVERY AND MASTERY OF THE ARTS. THE COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS SERVE THE NEEDS OF YOUTH, BOTH SCHOOL-BASED AND NON SCHOOL-BASED, THOSE OF CHALLENGED STUDENTS AND THE ELDERLY. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A CONTINUATION OF INFORMATION)
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet20,785,766
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
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
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
222
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
234
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
No
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
No
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
27
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
23
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletLORI GLOVER1111 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD   CLEARWATER,FL33759 (727) 791-7060
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) JOYCE COTTON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) JOSHUA MAGIDSON......................................................................
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) MARCUS GREENE......................................................................
CHAIR
 4.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) JANA L JONES......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) DAVID ABELSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) SUSAN BENJAMIN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) FRANK HIBBARD......................................................................
SECRETARY
 3.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(8) MICHAEL BOLLENBACK......................................................................
TREASURER
 3.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(9) SHIRLEY BOELHOWER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) ALAN S GASSMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) MARK NIXON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) MELISSA SEIXAS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) JOHN TIMBERLAKE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) BARRY ALPERT......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) GLENN BERGOFFEN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) RAY BOUCHARD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) KEN HAMILTON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) JOAN KLINE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) RANDY LOOS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) STEVE SIKA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) JOHN SIMMONS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) GLENN WATERS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) THOMAS WRIGHT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) JAMES CONLIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) ELIZABETH ENGLAND........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) CESAR LARA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) SCOTT MCLAREN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) ZEV BUFFMAN........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       252,472 0 7,114
(29) LORI A GLOVER........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       112,296 0 6,252
(30) ROBERT ROSSI........................................................................
CHIEF PROGRAMMING OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		      X     212,275 0 6,252
(31) SUSAN CROCKETT........................................................................
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   108,672 0 5,853
(32) ADAM NANCE........................................................................
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   104,673 0 6,217
(33) MEGAN BRENNAN........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT - MARKETING
 40.00
.......................   		        X   100,792 0 5,828
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 891,180 0 37,516
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet6
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
CREATIVE CONTRACTORS INC

620 DREW STREET
CLEARWATER,FL33755 		CONSTRUCTION 827,343
A-1 CONTRACT STAFFING GROUP LLC

3829 COCONUT PALM DR
TAMPA,FL33619 		STAFFING SERVICES 583,044
LIVENATION WORLDWIDE INC

9348 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
BEVERLY HILLS,CA90210 		PROMOTIONS 563,667
J & R AFFILIATES

1761 W HILLSBORO BLVD SUITE 409
DEERFIELD BEACH,FL33442 		ARTIST 385,213
AEG LIVE LLC

145 W 45TH ST 9TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10036 		PROMOTIONS 371,201
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet25
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 1,948,948
c Fundraising events..1c 358,917
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,022,367
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 1,328,553
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 17,500
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 4,658,785
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a ADMISSIONS AND RENTALS 711190 15,982,365 15,982,365    
b TICKETING SERVICE FEE 711300 1,360,205 1,360,205    
c GROUNDS FEES 561000 661,811 661,811    
d FOOD, BEVERAGE, ETC. 721000 642,221     642,221
e TUITION AND REGISTRATION 611600 486,318 486,318    
f All other program service revenue. 625,172 625,172    
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 19,758,092
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 172,606     172,606
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   287,710
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   0
c Gain or (loss)   287,710
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 287,710 287,710    
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 358,917of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 58,289
b Less: direct expenses ...b 171,129
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -112,840   -112,840
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a BROADWAY PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS 711190 818 818    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 818
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 24,765,171 19,404,399 0 701,987
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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    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 49,000 49,000
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 602,527 342,648 259,879  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 3,843,048 2,922,727 402,979 517,342
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 97,481 39,968 54,589 2,924
9 Other employee benefits ....... 421,954 309,002 55,541 57,411
10 Payroll taxes ........... 359,843 269,513 50,455 39,875
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 46,756 20,810 25,773 173
c Accounting ........... 45,150 18,511 25,284 1,355
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 42,631   42,631  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 11,837,112 11,315,062 34,408 487,642
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,469,323 1,386,418   82,905
13 Office expenses ....... 791,234 664,303 71,280 55,651
14 Information technology ...... 178,860 59,460 106,237 13,163
15 Royalties .. 258,657 256,133 662 1,862
16 Occupancy ........... 894,210 717,860 95,272 81,078
17 Travel ............ 158,995 145,977 6,157 6,861
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,827 274   1,553
20 Interest ........... 228,466 182,773 34,270 11,423
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 1,277,457 1,028,506 191,619 57,332
23 Insurance ... 450,086 187,078 247,668 15,340
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 CATERING 247,096 222,728 0 24,368
b AUDITORIUM SERVICE EXPE 224,218 224,218 0 0
c OVATION EXPENSES 161,199 161,199 0 0
d SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 144,809 0 0 144,809
e All other expenses 401,876 261,598 20,238 120,040
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 24,233,815 20,785,766 1,724,942 1,723,107
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 2,808,588 1 4,932,195
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 250,000 2 250,000
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 1,460,544 3 1,248,830
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 530,940 4 448,373
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 38,706 8 25,461
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 712,279 9 437,214
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 37,038,050
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 15,091,199 22,103,058 10c 21,946,851
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 5,366,931 11 5,797,794
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 681,873 13 714,835
14 Intangible assets ............... 232,707 14 222,919
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,337,699 15 1,572,886
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 35,523,325 16 37,597,358
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 1,270,549 17 1,452,973
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 4,311,521 19 5,844,038
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 4,110,000 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 48,479 21 45,019
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 1,629,155 23 5,573,991
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 435,455 25 343,068
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 11,805,159 26 13,259,089
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 17,615,316 27 17,822,108
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 1,692,143 28 2,097,437
29 Permanently restricted net assets 4,410,707 29 4,418,724
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 23,718,166 33 24,338,269
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 35,523,325 34 37,597,358
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
24,765,171
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
24,233,815
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
531,356
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
23,718,166
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
57,596
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
31,151
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
24,338,269
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Additional Data


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

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

59-1803628
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 4,148,292 5,231,665 5,748,624 4,381,632 4,658,785 24,168,998
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 4,148,292 5,231,665 5,748,624 4,381,632 4,658,785 24,168,998
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).. 798,599
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 23,370,399
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 4,148,292 5,231,665 5,748,624 4,381,632 4,658,785 24,168,998
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 158,282 159,348 135,817 132,351 172,606 758,404
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 24,927,402
12
12
87,118,453
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
93.750 %
15
15
96.620 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
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
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
RUTH ECKERD HALL INC
 
Employer identification number

59-1803628
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
RUTH ECKERD HALL INC
  		Employer identification number
59-1803628
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
RUTH ECKERD HALL INC
  		Employer identification number

59-1803628
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
RUTH ECKERD HALL INC
  		Employer identification number

59-1803628
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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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
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet 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
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
RUTH ECKERD HALL INC
 
Employer identification number

59-1803628
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

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

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

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

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................................... 25,000  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ....................................................................... 25,000  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ......................................................................................... 20,166,916  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................................... 20,191,916  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .......................................................................... 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. .......................................................................... 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ........................................................................... 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

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)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
RUTH ECKERD HALL INC
 
Employer identification number

59-1803628
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $ 305,035
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 5,746,636 5,544,790 5,149,563 4,915,511 4,604,787
b Contributions ... 428,260 299,745 235,944    
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 315,322 12,776 279,876 234,052 310,724
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		167,975 110,675 120,593    
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 6,322,243 5,746,636 5,544,790 5,149,563 4,915,511
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet25.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet70.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet5.000 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   37,500 37,500
b Buildings   2,087,360 324,665 1,762,695
c Leasehold improvements   30,474,786 12,300,940 18,173,846
d Equipment ...   3,083,619 2,465,594 618,025
e Other ...   1,354,785   1,354,785
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 21,946,851
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
LIABILITY UNDER INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT 343,068
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 343,068
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 24,498,288
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -34,791
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 44,000
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 9,209
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 24,489,079
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 276,092
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 276,092
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 24,765,171
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 23,052,961
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 44,000
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 150,251
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 194,251
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 22,858,710
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 1,375,105
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 1,375,105
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 24,233,815

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
PART III, LINE 4: REH COMMISSIONED ARTIST CHRISTOPHER STILL TO CREATE A COMMEMORATIVE PAINTING FOR REH'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY. THE MASTERPIECE IS CALLED "AN EVENING TO REMEMBER AND IS HANGING IN THE WEST LOBBY OF THE HALL. THE PAINTING IS A VIEW OF THE INTERIOR OF THE THEATRE WITH MANY OF THE MAJOR SUPPORTERS THAT BUILT RUTH ECKERD HALL REPRESENTED IN THE PAINTING AS WELL AS RUTH ECKERD HALL'S ORIGINAL LOGO. IT PROVIDES A SIGNIFICANT VISUAL ENHANCEMENT TO THE FACILITY FOR THOSE ENTERING THE WEST LOBBY.
PART IV, LINE 2B: THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS ASSETS IN ESCROW FOR CERTAIN CHARITABLE TRUST AGREEMENTS THAT ARE PAYABLE TO THE CONTRIBUTOR UNDER CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION OTHERWISE RETAINS UNRESTRICTED TITLE TO THE FUNDS FROM THE TRUST. THOSE FUNDS ARE NOT PAYABLE TO ANY OTHER PARTY.
PART V, LINE 4: ENDOWMENT ASSETS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED BY DONORS TO PROVIDE A PREDICTABLE STREAM OF FUNDING TO OPERATING THE PROGRAMMING ACTIVITIES OF RUTH ECKERD HALL, INC.
PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN GRANTED TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION APPLIES ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION TOPIC 740, INCOME TAXES ("ASC 740"). ASC 740 PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT STANDARD FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. FOR THOSE BENEFITS TO BE RECOGNIZED, A TAX POSITION MUST BE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. THERE IS NO MATERIAL IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL POSITION OR CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AS A RESULT OF THE APPLICATION OF THIS STANDARD. THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY IS TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH TAX POSITIONS UNDER THIS STANDARD AS A COMPONENT OF INCOME TAX EXPENSE, AND NONE WERE RECOGNIZED SINCE THERE WAS NO MATERIAL IMPACT OF OVERALL APPLICATION OF THIS STANDARD. THE ORGANIZATION'S INFORMATION RETURNS ARE OPEN TO IRS EXAMINATION FOR THE 2012 TAX YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT TAX YEARS.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) 426,343. SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST REVENUES -171,129. OTHER REVENUE RECLASSED FROM EXPENSES 20,878.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST REVENUES 171,129. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE INCLUDED IN EXPENSES -20,878.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: BUILDING DEPRECIATION 1,016,554. DEBT RENEWAL 105,798. INTEREST EXPENSE 228,466. AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLES ASSETS 24,287.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
RUTH ECKERD HALL INC
 
Employer identification number

59-1803628
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

REH ANNUAL GALA
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

NUEVO ARTS DINNER
(event type) 		(c) Other events

4
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
372,042
19,500
25,664
417,206

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
343,017
15,900
 
358,917
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
29,025
3,600
25,664
58,289



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 140,368 9,152 21,609 171,129
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 171,129
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -112,840
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
140,368
9,152
21,609
171,129


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


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

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

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
RUTH ECKERD HALL INC
 
Employer identification number
59-1803628
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) ROBERT AND LESLIE FREEDMAN PRIVATE LESSONS SCHOLARSHIP FUND: THIS AWARD IS MIXED TALENT/NEEDS BASED, AND IS INTENDED FOR PERSONS IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA WHO WISH TO STUDY AT THE MARCIA P. HOFFMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS IN THE AREA OF PRIVATE INSTRUCTION. AWARD RECIPIENTS ARE INSTRUCTOR-NOMINATED WITH MANAGER AND COMMITTEE SELECTIONS TO ALLOCATE FUNDS. THE GOAL IS TO STRENGTHEN AND LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR STUDENTS IN MARGINALIZED SITUATIONS. THE AWARD WILL BE USED FOR TUITION FOR PRIVATE LESSON INSTRUCTION AT THE MARCIA P. HOFFMAN SCHOOL. 16 18,000      
(2) OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDS:RUTH ECKERD HALL ALSO SPONSORS THE FRED TRAVALENA SCHOLARSHIP, THE JOHNNY MAESTRO VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP, THE LANDON KORABEK SCHOLARSHIP, AND THE BARBARA ENGLEHART ART INSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIP. THESE AWARDS ARE MIXED TALENT / NEEDS-BASED, AND ARE INTENDED FOR PERSONS IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA WITH VARYING DEMOGRAPHICS, WHO WISH TO STUDY AT THE MARCIA P. HOFFMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS IN THE AREA OF PRIVATE INSTRUCTION. THE AWARD WILL BE USED FOR TUITION FOR PRIVATE LESSON INSTRUCTION AT THE MARCIA P. HOFFMAN SCHOOL. 5 5,000      
(3) DARE TO DREAM SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:THIS AWARD IS TALENT-BASED, AND IS INTENDED FOR MARCIA P. HOFFMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS STUDENTS. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED, WITH ADJUDICATED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL (LIVE) COMPETITIONS REQUIRED. STUDENTS ARE AWARDED THE FUNDS DIRECTLY, AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO USE THEM FOR TUITION OR ADVANCED TRAINING BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL AND THE MARCIA P. HOFFMAN SCHOOL OR ARTS SUPPLIES, TEXTS, INSTRUMENTS. 16 26,000      
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE VERBAL TERMS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP EXPECTS THAT THE STUDENTS WILL USE THE FUNDS FROM THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO FURTHER THEIR ARTS STUDIES. ON OCCASION, THE HOFFMAN SCHOOL HAS HAD FOLLOW UP WITH THE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS TO TRACK THEIR PROGRESS. FURTHERMORE, RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED BY THE REGISTRAR AND BUSINESS ANALYST, WHICH ARE UPDATED DAILY BY THE REGISTRAR AND MONTHLY BY THE BUSINESS ANALYST. MONTHLY REPORTS ARE GENERATED TO MONITOR CONTRIBUTIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO EACH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. A YEAR-END REPORT IS COMPOSED TO REFLECT FISCAL YEAR ACTIVITY AND TO REVIEW REMAINING FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUBSEQUENT YEAR(S).
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
RUTH ECKERD HALL INC
 
Employer identification number

59-1803628
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
Yes
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1ZEV BUFFMANPRESIDENT & CEO (i)

(ii)		 252,472
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		7,114
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0 		259,586
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0 		0
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0
2ROBERT ROSSICHIEF PROGRAMMING OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 205,775
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0 		6,500
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		6,252
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0 		218,527
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0 		0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 6 10% OF RUTH ECKERD HALL'S NET SURPLUS WAS DISTRIBUTED IN THE FORM OF A DISCRETIONARY BONUS TO QUALIFYING EMPLOYEES.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet 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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
RUTH ECKERD HALL INC
 
Employer identification number

59-1803628
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 (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
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?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
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.
Cat. No. 50056A
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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?
Yes No
(1) TIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY
  		JANA JONES, VICE CHAIR, ALSO SERVES AS AN OFFICER FOR THIS ENTITY 331,993 RUTH ECKERD HALL PURCHASES PRINT ADVERTISING FOR EVENTS PRESENTED BY RUTH ECKERD HALL (IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE) FROM TIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY. THIS ADVERTISING APPEARS IN THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER WHICH IS PUBLISHED BY TIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY. JANA JONES IS AN OFFICER OF TIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY, AND IS ALSO A VOTING BOARD MEMBER OF RUTH ECKERD HALL. TERMS FOR THE ADVERTISING CONTRACTS ARE COMMENSURATE WITH ARM'S-LENGTH VALUES TYPICAL FOR SIMILAR ARRANGEMENTS IN THE INDUSTRY. TIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY IS OWNED 100% BY THE POYNTER INSTITUTE, A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.   No
(2) BOUCHARD INSURANCE
  		JOHN RAYMOND BOUCHARD, A DIRECTOR, IS ALSO AN OWNER OF BOUCHARD INSURANCE 369,685 RUTH ECKERD HALL PURCHASES INSURANCE PRODUCTS FROM BOUCHARD INSURANCE. JOHN RAYMOND BOUCHARD IS AN OWNER OF BOUCHARD INSURANCE AND HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN INSURANCE PRODUCTS FOR RUTH ECKERD HALL. MR. BOUCHARD WILL REMOVE HIMSELF FROM ALL MATTERS DEALING WITH INSURANCE AT RUTH ECKERD HALL.   No
(3) DUKE ENERGY
  		MELISSA SEIXAS, A DIRECTOR, ALSO SERVES AS A DIRECTOR FOR DUKE ENERGY 329,495 RUTH ECKERD HALL PURCHASES ITS ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICES FROM DUKE ENERGY. DUKE ENERGY IS THE SOLE PROVIDER OF THIS UTILITY IN THE REGION AND SUPPLIES THE BASIC ELECTRIC NEEDS TO THE HALL. MELISSA SEIXAS IS THE DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS AT DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION AND IS ALSO A VOTING BOARD MEMBER OF RUTH ECKERD HALL. TERMS FOR THE ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICES ARE COMMENSURATE WITH ARM'S-LENGTH VALUES TYPICAL FOR SIMILAR ARRANGEMENTS IN THE INDUSTRY.   No
(4) RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES INC
  		BARRY ALPERT, A DIRECTOR, ALSO SERVES AS AN OFFICER FOR THIS ENTITY 42,631 RUTH ECKERD HALL HOLDS INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS WITH RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC. BARRY ALPERT SERVES AS MANAGING DIRECTOR AND SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT AT RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC. AND IS ALSO A VOTING BOARD MEMBER OF RUTH ECKERD HALL. TERMS FOR THE INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS ARE COMMENSURATE WITH ARM'S-LENGTH VALUES TYPICAL FOR SIMILAR ARRANGEMENTS IN THE INDUSTRY.   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
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SCHEDULE O
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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (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
RUTH ECKERD HALL INC
 
Employer identification number

59-1803628
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: IN A RECENT ECONOMIC AND FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS, RUTH ECKERD HALL'S ACTIVITIES WERE FOUND TO DELIVER AN ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT OF $86.8M IN FY15, WHICH CREATED 753 FTE JOBS AND ABOUT $3.4M IN LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT REVENUE. $25.6M OF THIS IMPACT COMES FROM OUT-OF-STATE VISITORS, WHICH IS NEW REVENUE FOR FLORIDA. ON AVERAGE, EACH VISITOR SPENDS $180 ABOVE THE COST FOR A TICKET. AUDIENCES AND ARTISTS USE OVER 43,000 HOTEL ROOMS PER YEAR. RUTH ECKERD HALL HAS DEMONSTRATED EXCELLENCE IN ARTISTRY AND LEADERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A 38 YEAR HISTORY OF ACHIEVEMENTS: -PRESENTED OVER 5,000 PERFORMANCES SINCE INCEPTION (WITH 485 PERFORMANCES DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR). -PRESENTED TO MORE THAN 7.3 MILLION PEOPLE SINCE INCEPTION (INCLUDING OVER 1.5 MILLION YOUNG PEOPLE) WITH APPROXIMATELY 318,000 PATRONS DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR (INCLUDING 5,404 YOUNG PATRONS ATTENDING DURING SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR). -HOSTED APPROXIMATELY 44 WEDDINGS AND OTHER PRIVATE BOOKINGS DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR (WITH APPROXIMATE ATTENDANCE OF 61,000) -DESIGNATED A MAJOR FLORIDA CULTURAL INSTITUTION IN 1991 -TWICE NOMINATED ONE OF THE TOP SIX CONCERT HALLS IN THE UNITED STATES BY A NATION-WIDE INDUSTRY POLL OF TECHNICIANS, ARTISTS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT. -VOTED #1 HIGHEST GROSSING THEATER IN THE WORLD BY BILLBOARD MAGAZINE (2500 SEATS OR LESS) FOR THE LAST DECADE. -VOTED #8 HIGHEST GROSSING THEATRE OF THE DECADE BY BILLBOARD MAGAZINE (5200 SEATS OR LESS). -$1M KRESGE CHALLENGE GRANT CRITERIA MET WITH OVER 750 DONORS, 2002 -THE MARCIA P. HOFFMAN PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE, OPENS, 2003 -RENOVATION/EXPANSION OF MAIN STAGE FACILITIES, 2004 -NAMED "NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR" BY THE CLEARWATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN 2014 AND BY THE TAMPA BAY BUSINESS JOURNAL, 2013. -REH BEGINS PROGRAMMING THE HISTORIC CAPITOL THEATRE IN DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER, FL IN 2009 (SEE BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS REGARDING THE CAPITOL THEATRE. -ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY TRADE MAGAZINE "VENUES TODAY" RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THAT RUTH ECKERD HALL WAS RANKED #1 IN THE WORLD OF THEATRE VENUES (2,001 TO 5,000 SEATING CAPACITY) DURING THE PERIOD OF MARCH 14 TO APRIL 15, 2015. -INDUSTRY TRADE PUBLICATION "POLLSTAR" RANKED RUTH ECKERD HALL #10 IN THE WORLD OF THEATER VENUES AND #6 IN THE UNITED STATES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1 - MARCH 31, 2016. IN THE PREVIOUS PERIOD, FROM JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2015, "POLLSTAR" RANKED RUTH ECKERD HALL #25 OUT OF 200 THEATRES WORLDWIDE AND #3 IN FLORIDA WITHIN THAT RANKING. ALL RANKINGS ARE BASED ON CONCERT EVENT GROSSES DURING MENTIONED TIME PERIOD. -TAMPA BAY BUSINESS JOURNAL HAS RANKED RUTH ECKERD HALL #37 ON THEIR NONPROFITS LIST (6/10/16), #5 ON CULTURAL NONPROFITS LIST (12/2/16), #25 ON EVENT VENUES LIST (8/26/16), BASED ON REVENUE. -MAJOR COMMISSIONS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE: --35 PLAYS COMMISSIONED/PREMIERED BY ETC; PUBLISHED SCRIPTS: THE SNOW QUEEN(2000), VOTE?(2004), BATTLEDRUM(2008) --SUITE FOR RUTH, JAZZ WORK COMMISSIONED FROM DAVE KOZ AND DAVID BENOIT (2003) WITH CHOREOGRAPHY COMMISSIONED FROM DONALD BYRD (2008) FOR SPECTRUM DANCE THEATER --MUSIC BY ELLEN TAAFFE ZWILICH (2003) PERFORMED BY ITZHAK PERLMAN --PAINTING TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS BY CHRISTOPHER STILL (2009) --MEGAWATT, DANCEWORK FOR PILOBOLUS DANCE THEATER BY JONATHAN WOLKEN -SUSTAINED COMMUNITY PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS: PINELLAS YOUTH SYMPHONY, CITY OF CLEARWATER - CLEARWATER CHORUS, PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL BOARD, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE, CLEARWATER JAZZ HOLIDAY FOUNDATION, THE AGING WELL CENTER (THE ARC), JOHN HOPKINS ALL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, HOMELESS EMERGENCY PROJECT (HEP), PINELLAS OPERA LEAGUE, CLEARWATER ARTS ALLIANCE, AND ARTS FOR A COMPLETE EDUCATION (ACE). -DESIGNATED BY NATIONAL CENTER FOR CREATIVE AGING AS 1 OF 4 ORGANIZATIONS IN US TO LEAD REGIONAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVE, 2008 -ROBERT ROSSI, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/ENTERTAINMENT, PRESIDENT OF FLORIDA PRESENTERS CONSORTIUM FOR 6 CONSECUTIVE YEARS (2001-2007) AND NAMED PROMOTER OF THE YEAR BY THE CREATIVE LOAFING PUBLICATION IN 2004, WAS ALSO AWARDED THE 2010 INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION MOMENTUM AWARD FROM THE CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP. IN 2015, HE WAS NOMINATED FOR EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR FOR (IEBA) INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT BUYERS ASSOCIATION AWARDS. -NUMEROUS REH SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS PROGRESSED INTO SUCCESSFUL PROFESSIONAL CAREERS ON BROADWAY AND NATIONAL TOURING COMPANIES, INCLUDING RENT, BROOKLYN THE MUSICAL, IN THE HEIGHTS, HAIR, RAGTIME, THE LION KING, THE COLOR PURPLE, AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE, AN INTERNATIONAL TOUR AS LEAD GUITARIST WITH THE GAVIN DEGRAW BAND, AND A RECURRING CHARACTER ON ABC TV'S "GCB". -SCHOLARSHIP WINNER KAREN OLIVO WON TONY AWARD FOR HER PERFORMANCE OF ANITA IN WEST SIDE STORY. -CAPITOL THEATRE IN DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER, FL: IN SEPTEMBER 2012, RUTH ECKERD HALL ENTERED INTO AN OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CLEARWATER TO MANAGE THE CAPITOL THEATRE IN DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER. THE CITY FUNDED A MAJOR RENOVATION OF THE HISTORIC VENUE, AND THE THEATER OPENED ON DECEMBER 18, 2013. THE THEATER SEATS 750 PEOPLE AND INCLUDES SIX LOGE BOXES, A LARGE LOBBY, AN OUTDOOR BALCONY, A VIP ROOM, AND A ROOFTOP TERRACE. THE CAPITOL THEATRE IS A VITAL PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS, WITH MORE THAN SEVENTY PERFORMANCES BOOKED IN FISCAL YEAR 2015. THE OPERATING AGREEMENT REQUIRES RUTH ECKERD HALL TO DEPOSIT $3,000,000 OVER THE FIRST TWELVE YEARS OF OPERATIONS INTO A RESERVE FUND TO BE USED TO COVER THE COSTS OF MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AS WELL AS ANY OPERATING DEFICITS THAT MAY OCCUR. ANY FUNDS REMAINING IN THE RESERVE FUND WHICH ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MEET RUTH ECKERD HALL'S OBLIGATIONS UPON TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT SHALL BE THE PROPERTY OF THE HALL. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 WE DEPOSITED $700,000 INTO THE RESERVE FUND. -THE CAPITOL THEATRE OPERATED AND PROGRAMMED BY RUTH ECKERD HALL WON MANY AWARDS IN 2014, INCLUDING MOST IMPROVED PROPERTY AT THE 7TH ANNUAL CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP MOMENTUM AWARDS, THE NONPROFIT IMPACT AWARD BY TAMPA BAY BUSINESSES FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS (TBBCA) AND THE ROY F. KENZIE AWARD IN OUTSTANDING REHABILITATION, RENOVATION AND REUSE PROJECT BY THE FLORIDA REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (FRA). -THE CAPITOL THEATRE WAS NAMED BEST NEW CONCERT SPACE BY TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE AND BEST VENUE MAKEOVER BY CREATIVE LOAFING, 2014. -THE CAPITOL THEATRE WAS RANKED #5 IN THE WORLD (THEATRE VENUES 2,000 OR LESS SEATING CAPACITY) IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY TRADE MAGAZINE "VENUES TODAY" DURING THE PERIOD OF MARCH 14 TO APRIL 15, 2015 AND THE #42 CLUB VENUE IN THE WORLD BY INDUSTRY TRADE PUBLICATION "POLLSTAR" (JANUARY 1 - MARCH 21, 2016), THE ONLY FLORIDA CLUB IN THE TOP 50. IN THE JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2015 PERIOD, "POLLSTAR" RANKED THE CAPITOL THEATRE #68 OF 200 CLUBS WORLDWIDE AND #2 IN FLORIDA WITHIN THAT RANKING. ALL RANKINGS WERE BASED ON CONCERT AND EVENT GROSSES DURING THE MENTIONED TIME PERIOD. -THE TAMPA BAY BUSINESS JOURNAL RANKED THE CAPITOL THEATRE #87 ON THEIR NONPROFIT LIST (12/2/16), #20 ON THE CULTURAL NONPROFITS LIST (12/2/16), AND #48 ON EVENT VENUES LIST (8/26/16), BASED ON REVENUE. -RUTH ECKERD HALL ON THE ROAD: --RUTH ECKERD HALL ON THE ROAD BOOKS AND PRODUCES A NUMBER OF OFF-SITE EVENTS INCLUDING FRIENDS OF MUSIC MEMBER APPRECIATION CONCERTS, THE TAMPA BAY RAYS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, THE CLEARWATER JAZZ HOLIDAY, THE ANNUAL CONCERT AT THE VALSPAR PGA GOLF TOURNAMENT AT INNISBROOK IN PALM HARBOR, AND BLAST FRIDAY. --INDUSTRY TRADE PUBLICATION "POLLSTAR" NAMED RUTH ECKERD HALL ON THE ROAD #34 IN WORLD OF CONCERT PROMOTERS, WITHIN THAT RANKING #19 IN THE UNITED STATES (JANUARY 1 - MARCH 31, 2016) BASED ON CONCERT AND EVENT GROSSES. IN THE JANUART 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2015 PERIOD, "POLLSTAR" RANKED RUTH ECKERD HALL ON THE ROAD #65 OUT OF 100 CONCERT PROMOTERS WORLDWIDE. --RUTH ECKERD HALL ON THE ROAD ALSO BOOKS EVENTS IN OTHER PARTNER VENUES INCLUDING THE PALLADIUM, TAMPA THEATRE, COACHMAN PARK, AND THE AMALIE ARENA.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A -CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: --ZEV BUFFMAN WAS NAMED CEO FOR RUTH ECKERD HALL IN 2012. ZEV BUFFMAN HAS PRODUCED MORE THAN 40 BROADWAY SHOWS AND 100 NATIONAL TOURS. IN 2011, HE RECEIVED THE COVETED RAVEN AWARD FROM THE MYSTERY WRITERS OF AMERICA. MR. BUFFMAN HAS HAD 29 TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS AND WON THE NEW YORK DRAMA CRITICS' AWARD FOR 'BEST MUSICAL'. HE WAS RECIPIENT OF 'MAN OF THE YEAR' IN MIAMI, OKLAHOMA CITY, NEW ORLEANS, MIAMI BEACH, ORLANDO, TAMPA, ST. PETERSBURG, AND PALM BEACH. HE ALSO WON 'PRODUCER OF THE YEAR' IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AND FLORIDA (SIX TIMES). HE WAS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN SAVING NUMEROUS NATIONAL LANDMARK SHOWPLACES INCLUDING THE WORLD FAMOUS CHICAGO THEATRE AND THE SAENGER THEATRE IN NEW ORLEANS' FRENCH QUARTER. --ZEV BUFFMAN LED THE EFFORTS TO RENOVATE THE CAPITOL THEATRE, THE "CROWN JEWEL" OF DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER. IN MARCH 2015, ZEV OVERSAW THE COMPLETION OF A $1.5 MILLION RENOVATION OF THE MURRAY THEATRE, LOCATED AT RUTH ECKERD HALL, WHICH OFFERS AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE, HIGH-QUALITY EXPERIENCES TO AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES INCLUDING THEATRE, PLAY, CONCERTS, ORIGINAL PRODUCTION, FOREIGN AND CLASSIC FILMS, CLASSES, AND MORE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE SCHOOL IS COMPRISED OF 3 MULTI-PURPOSE CLASSROOMS, 4 MUSIC PRACTICE ROOMS, 2 DANCE STUDIOS WITH SPRUNG FLOORS, A MULTI-PURPOSE ART STUDIO, AND A 182-SEAT THEATER, AS WELL AS OFFICE SPACE FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY. THE YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING ON SITE OFFERS EXPLORATORY AND PREPARATORY CLASSES IN ALL PERFORMING ARTS DISCIPLINES. THE SCHOOL ALSO PROVIDES ARTS EDUCATION EXPERIENCES OFF-SITE IN THE COMMUNITY. A SUMMER CAMP SERIES INCLUDES A VISUAL ARTS COMPONENT IN EACH OF ITS CLASSES. ALSO ON SITE IS THE SCHOOLTIME SERIES WHICH PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY ARTS PERFORMANCES FOR SCHOOLS. ALTOGETHER, PROGRAMMING THROUGH THE SCHOOL REACHED OVER 35,000+ YOUTHS AND ADULTS DURING THE 2016 FISCAL YEAR. THE GRAMMY(R) MUSEUM'S ACCLAIMED "MUSIC REVOLUTION PROJECT," AN EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE DEVELOPED IN 2012, IS IN ITS FIFTH YEAR AT THE SCHOOL. THE PROJECT OFFERS TALENTED YOUTH IN THE AREA THE CHANCE TO ENGAGE IN MUSICAL WORKSHOPS, SONGWRITING COURSES, MENTORING SESSIONS, THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECORD THE MATERIAL WRITTEN, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM BEFORE A LIVE AUDIENCE. OVER 20 STUDENTS ANNUALLY RECEIVE FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND THE FOUR-WEEK PROGRAM WHERE THEY PARTICIPATE IN AN INTENSIVE CURRICULUM INCLUDING INSTRUCTION, REHEARSALS, AND MENTORING WITH GRAMMY(R) AWARD-WINNING ARTISTS, DIRECTORS, AND COMPOSERS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL SPACES AS WELL AS A PRIVATE RECORDING STUDIO ON-SITE. THE WORKSHOPS CONCLUDE WITH A PERFORMANCE ON THE RUTH ECKERD HALL MAIN STAGE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 A FULL VERSION OF FORM 990 AS FILED WITH THE IRS IS MADE AVAILABLE TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND/OR DESIGNATED COMMITTEES RESPONSIBLE FOR PERFORMING A REVIEW PROCESS PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C WRITTEN STATEMENTS UNDER POLICY ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY OF EACH OFFICER & DIRECTOR. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE DETERMINED BY THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN. THE PERSONS HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN DELIBERATIONS/DECISIONS IN THE TRANSACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND CHIEF PROGRAMMING OFFICER/EXECUTIVE VP OF ENTERTAINMENT'S COMPENSATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS COMMITTEE AND THEN FORMALLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 727-791-7060, OR BY EMAILING THE REQUEST TO MAILDELIVERY@RUTHECKERDHALL.NET. PLEASE REFERENCE THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT IN ANY REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G EQUIPMENT/PRODUCTION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 517,558. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 37,109. TOTAL EXPENSES 554,667. CONSULTANT FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 17,572. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 20,325. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 30,367. TOTAL EXPENSES 68,264. ARTIST FEES & TEACHERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 9,171,782. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 401,500. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,573,282. PAYROLL/COBRA PROCESSING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 11,158. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 13,637. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 24,795. SECURITY/POLICE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 202,150. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 446. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 5,858. TOTAL EXPENSES 208,454. STAGEHANDS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 865,729. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 12,808. TOTAL EXPENSES 878,537. CO PRO EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 529,113. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 529,113.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS: 31,151.
PART XI, LINE 2C THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND RATIFIES THEM. THIS PROCESS, ALONG WITH SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT, HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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