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 06-01-2015 , and ending 05-31-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
TEACH FOR AMERICA INC
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
25 BROADWAY 12TH FLOOR
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10004
D Employer identification number

13-3541913
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 368,878,076
F Name and address of principal officer:
ELISA VILLANUEVA BEARD
25 BROADWAY 12TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10004
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.TEACHFORAMERICA.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1989
M State of legal domicile: CT
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: OUR MISSION IS TO ENLIST, DEVELOP, AND MOBILIZE AS MANY AS POSSIBLE OF OUR NATION'S MOST PROMISING FUTURE LEADERS TO GROW AND STRENGTHEN THE MOVEMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 22
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 20
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 7,062
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 42,174
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 108,644
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -5,260
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 263,854,521 271,486,327
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 32,144,856 28,530,983
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 4,697,648 3,366,969
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -257,220 -225,630
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 300,439,805 303,158,649
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 17,244,357 17,803,677
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) 243,204,521 209,848,692
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet27,830,505    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 115,093,830 100,509,180
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 375,542,708 328,161,549
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -75,102,903 -25,002,900
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 444,449,299 402,838,394
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 67,704,722 59,676,300
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 376,744,577 343,162,094
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: OUR MISSION IS TO ENLIST, DEVELOP, AND MOBILIZE AS MANY AS POSSIBLE OF OUR NATION'S MOST PROMISING FUTURE LEADERS TO GROW AND STRENGTHEN THE MOVEMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE.
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 $ 123,392,666 including grants of $ 2,021,435 ) (Revenue $   )
PLACEMENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER: BASED ON THE ARTICULATED HIRING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES WITH WHICH WE PARTNER, TEACH FOR AMERICA BRINGS TEACHING CANDIDATES TO URBAN AND RURAL REGIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. TEACH FOR AMERICA HAS REGIONAL OFFICES, WHICH ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WORKING WITH SCHOOL AND DISTRICT PARTNERS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR NEEDS, FACILITATING INTERVIEW/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CORPS MEMBERS AT SCHOOLS, MONITORING CLASSROOM PROGRESS THROUGHOUT THEIR TWO-YEAR COMMITMENT, PROVIDING ONE-ON-ONE COACHING AND OBSERVATION, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND HELPING CORPS MEMBERS BECOME PART OF THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. TEACH FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS TAUGHT ACROSS 52 REGIONS IN 2016.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 50,930,430 including grants of $ 4,907,366 ) (Revenue $ 27,449,981 )
TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION:TEACH FOR AMERICA ACTIVELY RECRUITS APPLICANTS FROM APPROXIMATELY 433 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY AND PROFESSIONALS, THEN SELECTS FROM THAT POOL A DIVERSE TEACHING CORPS OF TOP COLLEGE GRADUATES AND PROFESSIONALS TO TEACH IN THE NATION'S MOST UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS CONSISTS OF IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL RECRUITS, SCHEDULING AND ATTENDING ON AND OFF-CAMPUS RECRUITING EVENTS, CONDUCTING ONE ON ONE RECRUITMENT INTERVIEWS, MAINTAINING ONGOING CORRESPONDENCE, PROCESSING APPLICATIONS (APPROXIMATELY 37,000 APPLICANTS IN 2016) AND CONDUCTING A MULTI-STEP SELECTION INTERVIEW PROCESS, INCLUDING FINAL DAY-LONG INTERVIEW SESSIONS IN MULTIPLE SITES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. TEACH FOR AMERICA HAS A 14% ACCEPTANCE RATE IN THE 2015-2016 ADMISSIONS CYCLE AND APPROXIMATELY 3,400 NEW CORPS MEMBERS BEGAN THEIR TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS IN FALL 2016.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 48,049,320 including grants of $ 10,685,314 ) (Revenue $ 1,100,802 )
ALUMNI AFFAIRS:ESSENTIAL TO THE LONG TERM WORK OF ADDRESSING THE ISSUES OF EDUCATIONAL INEQUITY, TEACH FOR AMERICA SUPPORTS AND ENCOURAGES ITS ALUMNI TO CONTINUE TO WORK IN EDUCATION AND ACROSS SECTORS TO ADDRESS ISSUES NEGATIVELY IMPACTING LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES. TEACH FOR AMERICA SUPPORTS THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF ALUMNI IN THREE PROGRAMMATIC AREAS: CLASSROOM PRACTICE, SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP. NEARLY TWO THIRDS OF OUR 42,000 ALUMNI IN 2016 WERE EMPLOYED AS TEACHERS, AS SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, AS SUPERINTENDENTS OR IN OTHER ROLES DIRECTLY IMPACTING EDUCATION WHILE THE OTHER THIRD WORKED ACROSS MULTIPLE SECTORS. APPROXIMATELY 82% OF TEACH FOR AMERICA'S 42,000 ALUMNI IN 2016 WERE DOING MISSION ALIGNED WORK EITHER IN EDUCATION OR IN OTHER PROFESSIONS SERVING LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 37,451,175 including grants of $ 189,562 ) (Revenue $   )
PRE-SERVICE INSTITUTE:PRE-SERVICE INSTITUTE IS ONE OF TEACH FOR AMERICA'S LARGEST PROGRAMMATIC EXPENSES. TEACH FOR AMERICA CONDUCTS INTENSIVE SUMMER TRAINING INSTITUTES HELD ON UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AS PART OF TEACHER PREPARATION FOR INCOMING CORPS MEMBERS. IN SUMMER 2015, APPROXIMATELY 4,075 CORPS MEMBERS WERE TRAINED AT ONE OF SIX CAMPUSES: PHOENIX (AZ), HOUSTON (TX), PHILADELPHIA (PA), ATLANTA (GA), CLEVELAND (MS), AND TULSA (OK) OR AT ONE OF OUR REGIONAL INSTITUTES: MEMPHIS, MASSACHUSETTS, TWIN CITIES, DALLAS, CHICAGO, NASHVILLE, OKLAHOMA CITY, AND ST. LOUIS REGIONS. DURING PRE-SERVICE INSTITUTE, CORPS MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING SESSIONS, COLLABORATE WITH PEERS, AND TEACH STUDENTS WHO ENROLL IN PUBLIC SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS HOSTED BY PARTNER SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND PARTICIPATING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 37,451,175 including grants of $ 189,562 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet259,823,591
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
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
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
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............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........
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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Form 990 (2015)
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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
4,728
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
 
 
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
7,062
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
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
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
22
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
20
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
Yes
 
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
AL , AK , AR , CA , CO , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NV , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletJOSHUA GRIGGS EVP TALENTOPERATIONS & CFO25 BROADWAY 12TH FLOOR   NEW YORK,NY10004 (212) 279-2080
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Page 7
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) STEPHEN F MANDEL JR......................................................................
CHAIR
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) BEVERLY DANIEL TATUM PHD......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) PAUL FINNEGAN......................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) WENDY KOPP......................................................................
FOUNDER
 5.00
.................
  		X           97,163 0 0
(5) THOMAS H CASTRO......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) MAXINE CLARK......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) DAVID GERGEN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) RANDALL H HARBERT......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) KAYA HENDERSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) KEVIN HUFFMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) WALTER ISSACSON DIRECTOR......................................................................
(UNTIL 05/06/16)
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) JOEL KLEIN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) SUE LEHMANN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) MICHAEL LOMAX PHD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) KEN MEHLMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) RICHARD D PARSONS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) GREG PENNER......................................................................
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) NANCY PERETSMAN DIRECTOR........................................................................
(UNTIL 05/04/16)
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) VINCE ROIG........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) PAULA A SNEED........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) LAWRENCE SUMMERS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) GREGORY W WENDT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) MEG WHITMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) MATTHEW KRAMER CO-CEO........................................................................
(UNTIL 12/31/15)
 53.10
.......................   		X   X       392,529 0 36,457
(25) ELISA VILLANUEVA BEARD........................................................................
CEO
 80.70
.......................   		X   X       392,529 0 37,957
(26) JOSHUA GRIGGS........................................................................
EVP, TALENT, OPERATIONS & CFO
 63.70
.......................   		    X       260,097 0 27,298
(27) TRACY-ELIZABETH CLAY SVPLEGAL........................................................................
AFFAIRS/GENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY
 54.10
.......................   		    X       201,859 0 19,857
(28) SUSAN ASIYANBI........................................................................
EVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 83.90
.......................   		      X     315,975 0 5,908
(29) ELISSA KIM EVP RECRUITMENT........................................................................
& ADMISSIONS
 57.40
.......................   		      X     267,439 0 18,642
(30) WHITNEY PETERSMEYER........................................................................
SVP, NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 60.50
.......................   		      X     202,582 0 18,044
(31) MASSIE RITSCHEVPPUBLIC AFFAIRS........................................................................
NATIONAL SUPPORT (UNTIL 05/31/16)
 50.40
.......................   		      X     232,913 0 15,964
(32) ERIC SCROGGINS EVP........................................................................
CHIEF PROGRAM & STRATEGY OFFICER
 63.90
.......................   		        X   337,364 0 20,759
(33) PAUL KEYS........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 68.80
.......................   		        X   290,556 0 24,189
(34) KWAME GRIFFITH........................................................................
EVP, REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT
 59.40
.......................   		        X   259,179 0 18,375
(35) ANDREA PURSLEY EVP........................................................................
SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP (UNTIL 02/26/16)
 65.40
.......................   		        X   247,877 0 27,998
(36) SANDEEP CHELLANI SVP........................................................................
IT & CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
 45.50
.......................   		        X   230,904 0 9,001
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 3,728,966 0 280,449
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 MediumBullet401
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
JRM CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

242 WEST 34TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10018 		CONSTRUCTION MGMT 8,490,238
TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

375 HUDSON STREET 6TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10014 		CONSTRUCTION MGMT 2,055,639
WORKDAY INC

6230 STONERIDGE MALL RD
PLEASANTON,CA94588 		IT & PAYROLL CONSULTING 925,971
COMPUTER DESIGN & INTEGRATION LLC

696 ROUTE 46 WEST
TETERBORO,NJ07608 		SOFTWARE CONSULTING 822,993
PHASE2 TECHNOLOGY LLC

1330 BRADDOCK PLACE 7TH FLOOR
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314 		MARKETING CONSULTING 483,272
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet18
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 143,226
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 11,727,776
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 60,200,950
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 199,414,375
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 23,465,108
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 271,486,327
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a SERVICE FEES REVENUE 611710 27,449,981 27,449,981    
b 25TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMI 900099 730,425 730,425    
c PUBLICATION REVENUE 900099 209,393 209,393    
d REG/CERTIFICATION FEES 611710 141,184 141,184    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 28,530,983
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 3,601,245     3,601,245
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 1,863     1,863
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   400,125
b Less: rental expenses   400,125
c Rental income or (loss)   0
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   64,148,237
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   64,382,513
c Gain or (loss)   -234,276
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet -234,276     -234,276
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 11,727,776of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 390,415
b Less: direct expenses ...b 936,789
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -546,374   -546,374
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 19,800
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 19,800 19,800    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a IT SERVICES 900099 108,644   108,644  
b EMPLOYEE SETTLEMENT 900099 74,000     74,000
c PURCHASING CARD REBATE 900099 45,262     45,262
d All other revenue .... 71,175     71,175
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 299,081
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 303,158,649 28,550,783 108,644 3,012,895
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Page 10
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 7,461,902 7,461,902
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 10,341,775 10,341,775
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 .... 2,700,002 2,063,471 363,351 273,180
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 182,862,245 139,752,071 24,608,562 18,501,612
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 5,440,954 4,158,237 732,213 550,504
9 Other employee benefits ....... 5,809,308 4,439,751 781,784 587,773
10 Payroll taxes ........... 13,036,183 9,962,874 1,754,336 1,318,973
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 292,628 202,124 43,707 46,797
c Accounting ........... 200,752 138,664 29,984 32,104
d Lobbying ........... 588,148   588,148  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 844   844  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 9,295,282 7,402,082 610,166 1,283,034
12 Advertising and promotion .... 965,412 696,394 55,961 213,057
13 Office expenses ....... 6,265,782 5,119,872 679,275 466,635
14 Information technology ...... 16,839,659 11,984,232 3,386,395 1,469,032
15 Royalties .. 29,860 20,625 4,460 4,775
16 Occupancy ........... 17,215,670 14,951,427 1,303,709 960,534
17 Travel ............ 31,165,761 28,715,031 1,240,146 1,210,584
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 301,479 262,804 19,254 19,421
20 Interest ........... 209,901 157,843 29,739 22,319
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 14,416,281 9,611,032 4,121,991 683,258
23 Insurance ... 529,602 422,863 60,977 45,762
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 INDIRECT SPECIAL EVENT 796,210 727,835 5,148 63,227
b BAD DEBT EXPENSE 703,124 631,633 54,559 16,932
c MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 469,376 419,617 19,234 30,525
d SUBSCRIPTIONS & DUES 223,409 179,432 13,510 30,467
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 328,161,549 259,823,591 40,507,453 27,830,505
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 38,196,146 1 28,059,529
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 45,051,730 2 37,923,547
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 56,489,028 3 58,503,264
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 448,642 4 612,041
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 7,849,752 9 7,218,743
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 82,758,456
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 53,542,004 40,767,910 10c 29,216,452
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 228,331,685 11 231,046,359
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 6,354,727 12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 8,146,631 13 6,037,952
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 12,813,048 15 4,220,507
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 444,449,299 16 402,838,394
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 49,436,254 17 39,972,591
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 10,082,204 19 9,937,786
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21 14,000
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 8,186,264 25 9,751,923
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 67,704,722 26 59,676,300
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 149,850,688 27 119,026,174
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 109,732,015 28 106,974,046
29 Permanently restricted net assets 117,161,874 29 117,161,874
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 ........... 376,744,577 33 343,162,094
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 444,449,299 34 402,838,394
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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
303,158,649
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
328,161,549
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-25,002,900
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
376,744,577
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-7,125,227
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
-1,454,356
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
343,162,094
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


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

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

13-3541913
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


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

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

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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.) .... 276,189,772 192,639,730 294,928,420 263,854,521 271,486,327 1,299,098,770
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 3 276,189,772 192,639,730 294,928,420 263,854,521 271,486,327 1,299,098,770
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).. 95,154,250
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 1,203,944,520
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.. 276,189,772 192,639,730 294,928,420 263,854,521 271,486,327 1,299,098,770
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 2,493,238 3,428,722 4,172,646 3,849,156 4,003,233 17,946,995
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 30,551   10,450     41,001
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 99,089 121,898 161,843 153,572 190,437 726,839
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 1,317,813,605
12
12
123,362,716
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
91.360 %
15
15
90.780 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: PURCHASING CARD REBATE - 2012 AMOUNT: $ 44,983. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 2,403. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 81,110. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 45,262. MISCELLANEOUS - 2011 AMOUNT: $ 1,833. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 16,220. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 61,880. OTHER EVENTS REVENUE - 2011 AMOUNT: $ 43,324. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 52,633. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 85,913. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 53,018. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 30,890. HONORARIUM - 2011 AMOUNT: $ 1,000. COMMISSIONS - 2011 AMOUNT: $ 47,487. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 8,062. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 11,647. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 19,444. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 30,000. REGISTRATION FEES - 2011 AMOUNT: $ 5,445. EMPLOYEE SETTLEMENT - 2015 AMOUNT: $ 74,000. RECOVERY OF LIABILITY - 2015 AMOUNT: $ 10,285.
PART II, SHORT YEAR EXPLANATION: IN OCTOBER 1, 2012, TEACH FOR AMERICA REVISED ITS FISCAL YEAR FROM SEPTEMBER 30 TO MAY 31. AS A RESULT, THE DATA REPORTED IN THE 2012 FORM 990 IS FOR A SHORT YEAR, FOR THE 8 MONTH PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2012 THROUGH MAY 31, 2013. THE 2013 FORM 990, AS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE A, CONTAINS 12 MONTHS OF FINANCIAL DATA.
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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
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Schedule of Contributors
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Name of the organization
TEACH FOR AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number

13-3541913
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).
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Name of organization
TEACH FOR AMERICA INC
  		Employer identification number
13-3541913
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)
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Name of organization
TEACH FOR AMERICA INC
  		Employer identification number

13-3541913
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
TEACH FOR AMERICA INC
  		Employer identification number

13-3541913
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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
TEACH FOR AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number

13-3541913
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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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) ...........................................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

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? ...........................................................................................................
Yes
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
Yes
 
17,545
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
819,296
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
836,841
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II-B, LINE 1: ON A STATE LEVEL, LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS, PAID STAFF OR MANAGEMENT HAD DIRECT CONTACT WITH STATE LEGISLATORS, THEIR STAFF AND MEMBERS OF STATE EXECUTIVE BRANCH AGENCIES IN SUPPORT OF STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR TEACH FOR AMERICA'S IN-STATE OPERATIONS THROUGH REGULAR STATE BUDGET PROCESSES. IN ADDITION, REGIONAL STAFF ALSO WORKED FOR THE PASSAGE OF VARIOUS PIECES OF LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD IMPACT TEACH FOR AMERICA'S ABILITY TO OPERATE IN A GIVEN COMMUNITY INCLUDING THE PASSAGE OF ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION LEGISLATION AND LEGISLATION PERMITTING TEACH FOR AMERICA TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE AS AN ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY TO TEACH LICENSURE. TEACH FOR AMERICA HAS USED CONSULTANTS AT THE STATE LEVEL TO PROVIDE LOBBYING SERVICES, SUCH AS BILL AND REGULATION TRACKING ON MATTERS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TEACHER CERTIFICATION AND STATE FUNDING. AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, TEACH FOR AMERICA STAFF INTERFACED WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, THEIR PERSONAL AND COMMITTEE STAFF, AND KEY MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENT'S ADMINISTRATION AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS THAT WOULD SUPPORT TEACH FOR AMERICA AND THE CONSTITUENCIES WE SERVE.
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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
TEACH FOR AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number

13-3541913
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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 .... 179,896,330 162,329,225 199,348,112 160,800,743 117,494,011
b Contributions ...     3,000,000 27,502,093 32,338,964
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -3,278,440 17,567,105 19,567,057 11,045,276 10,967,768
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		    59,585,944    
f Administrative expenses .... 844        
g End of year balance ...... 176,617,046 179,896,330 162,329,225 199,348,112 160,800,743
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet1.860 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet66.330 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet31.810 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...      
b Buildings   81,916 5,120 76,796
c Leasehold improvements   17,911,455 5,514,149 12,397,306
d Equipment ...   64,765,085 48,022,735 16,742,350
e Other ...        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 29,216,452
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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  
DEFERRED RENT PAYABLE 7,961,530
OTHER LIABILITIES 1,557,733
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION 232,660
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 9,751,923
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 ....... 1 296,324,059
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -7,125,227
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 400,125
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -6,725,102
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 303,049,161
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 844
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 108,644
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 109,488
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 303,158,649
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 ........... 1 329,906,542
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,854,481
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 1,854,481
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 328,052,061
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 844
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 108,644
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 109,488
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 328,161,549

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 IV, LINE 2B: TEACH FOR AMERICA HELD A SECURITY DEPOSIT FROM A SUBLEASE TENANT FROM IN ITS DC OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,000. THIS AMOUNT IS RECORDED AS A LIABILITY ON TEACH FOR AMERICA'S BALANCE SHEET.
PART V, LINE 4: TEACH FOR AMERICA'S ENDOWMENT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS SOURCE OF FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE INSTITUTION'S PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL MISSION. THE ENDOWMENT'S PRINCIPAL IS INTENDED TO BE LEFT UNTOUCHED, WHILE ITS EARNINGS ARE USED TO FUND VARIOUS ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS (AND GRANTS).
PART X, LINE 2: TFA IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3), THOUGH IT IS SUBJECT TO TAX ON INCOME UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, UNLESS THAT INCOME IS OTHERWISE EXCLUDED BY THE CODE. TFA HAS PROCESSES PRESENTLY IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED INCOME; TO DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT WAS NEXUS; AND TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS. TFA HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FORMS 990 AND RELATED STATE RETURNS FILED BY TFA ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE RESPECTIVE TAXING AUTHORITIES UP TO THREE YEARS FROM THE EXTENDED DUE DATE OF EACH RETURN. TFA BELIEVES THAT ITS INFORMATIONAL TAX FILINGS FOR YEARS ENDED PRIOR TO 2013 ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RENTAL EXPENSES REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 6B 400,125.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RECLASS IT SERVICES TO PART VIII, LINE 11 108,644.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RECLASS LOSS ON DISPOSAL 1,197,493. WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE REVENUES 256,863. RENTAL EXPENSES REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 6B 400,125.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RECLASS IT SERVICES TO PART VIII, LINE 11 108,644.
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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
TEACH FOR AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number

13-3541913
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.
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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

NY ANNUAL BENEFIT DINNER
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

CHICAGO BENEFIT DINNER
(event type) 		(c) Other events

19
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
2,948,127
2,320,934
6,849,130
12,118,191

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
2,948,127
2,279,975
6,499,674
11,727,776
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
 
40,959
349,456
390,415



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .     94,331 94,331
7 Food and beverages . . .   69,610 438,505 508,115
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 0 23,203 311,140 334,343
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 936,789
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -546,374
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 . . .
0
23,203
311,140
334,343


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.
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Name of the organization
TEACH FOR AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number
13-3541913
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) LEADERSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY FOUNDATION
1805 7TH STREET NW 8TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		46-2093041 501(C)3 7,461,902       CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE LEADERSHIP OF TFA ALUMNI.
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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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) CORPS MEMBERS TRANSITIONAL GRANTS 2826 5,730,251      
(2) 25TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMIT, REGISTRATION AND STIPEND 5652 1,736,802      
(3) CORPS MEMBERS COURSEWORK GRANTS 867 1,111,211      
(4) AMGEN AWARDS AND PLACEMENT FUNDING AWARDS 303 1,072,255      
(5) CORPS MEMBERS FELLOWSHIPS 59 647,740      
(6) CORPS MEMBERS STIPEND 12 3,615      
(7) OTHER CM AWARDS 37 39,901     TCAI - 02/15/17 03:44PM WORKSHEET SCHEDULE I
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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PART I, LINE 2: TEACH FOR AMERICA PROVIDES GRANTS AND/OR FINANCIAL AID TO CORPS MEMBERS WHO ARE ATTENDING THE CURRENT YEAR'S INSTITUTE. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A LISTING OF THE INDIVIDUALS THAT BENEFIT FROM THE GRANT, WITH ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION (E.G. FULL NAME, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND ADDRESS). GRANTS ARE ISSUED BASED ON THE FINANCIAL NEED OF THE RECIPIENT AND MAY BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE. IN THE SERVICE OF OUR ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION, WE PROVIDED FINANCIAL AID STIPENDS TO TFA CORPS MEMBERS AND ALUMNI THAT ATTENDED THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMIT EVENT HELD IN FEBRUARY 2016. FINANCIAL AID WAS ISSUED IN A VARIETY OF FORMS INCLUDING WAIVED REGISTRATION FEES, HOTEL ROOMS OR 'LIVE CHECKS'. THIS AID WAS RESTRICTED TO TEACH FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS AND ALUMNI WHO ATTENDED THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMIT FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND WAS DESIGNED TO OFFSET THE COST OF HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS, TRANSPORTATION OR FOOD WHILE AT THE CONFERENCE. TFA REGIONS DESIGNED THEIR OWN PROCESSES FOR DETERMINING WHO WAS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL AID PACKAGES. DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS, EACH FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENT WAS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC W9 AND RECIPIENTS THAT RECEIVED MORE THAN $600 IN FUNDING FROM TEACH FOR AMERICA DURING A CALENDAR YEAR RECEIVED A FORM 1099-MISC.
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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.
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Name of the organization
TEACH FOR AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number

13-3541913
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
 
 
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
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1MATTHEW KRAMER CO-CEO(UNTIL 12/31/15) (i)

(ii)		 392,529
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		20,500
-------------
0 		15,957
-------------
0 		428,986
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2ELISA VILLANUEVA BEARDCEO (i)

(ii)		 392,529
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		22,000
-------------
0 		15,957
-------------
0 		430,486
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3JOSHUA GRIGGSEVP, TALENT, OPERATIONS & CFO (i)

(ii)		 260,097
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		12,128
-------------
0 		15,170
-------------
0 		287,395
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4TRACY-ELIZABETH CLAY SVPLEGALAFFAIRS/GENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY (i)

(ii)		 201,859
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,949
-------------
0 		10,908
-------------
0 		221,716
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5SUSAN ASIYANBIEVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 315,975
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		5,908
-------------
0 		321,883
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6ELISSA KIM EVP RECRUITMENT& ADMISSIONS (i)

(ii)		 267,439
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		12,880
-------------
0 		5,762
-------------
0 		286,081
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7WHITNEY PETERSMEYERSVP, NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (i)

(ii)		 202,582
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,800
-------------
0 		15,244
-------------
0 		220,626
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8MASSIE RITSCHEVPPUBLIC AFFAIRSNATIONAL SUPPORT (UNTIL 05/31/16) (i)

(ii)		 232,913
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		15,964
-------------
0 		248,877
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9ERIC SCROGGINS EVPCHIEF PROGRAM & STRATEGY OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 337,364
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		14,886
-------------
0 		5,873
-------------
0 		358,123
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10PAUL KEYSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 290,556
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		13,834
-------------
0 		10,355
-------------
0 		314,745
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11KWAME GRIFFITHEVP, REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT (i)

(ii)		 259,179
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		12,557
-------------
0 		5,818
-------------
0 		277,554
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12ANDREA PURSLEY EVPSYSTEMS LEADERSHIP (UNTIL 02/26/16) (i)

(ii)		 247,877
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		12,189
-------------
0 		15,809
-------------
0 		275,875
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13SANDEEP CHELLANI SVPIT & CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 230,904
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,663
-------------
0 		338
-------------
0 		239,905
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
TEACH FOR AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number

13-3541913
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 82 19,959,551 FAIR MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ... X 19 52,593 SALES PRICE
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( EQUIPMENT ) X 1 3,414,057 FAIR MARKET VALUE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( TRAVEL TICKETS ) X 1 24,800 SALES PRICE
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( GAME TICKETS ) X 1 12,003 SALES PRICE
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( SUPPLIES ) X 9 2,104 SALES PRICE
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
1
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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TEACH FOR AMERICA INC
 
Employer identification number

13-3541913
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE BY-LAWS WERE AMENDED IN JANUARY 2016 WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES MADE: ELIMINATED IN ITS ENTIRETY THE ORIGINAL SECTION 3.11 WHICH CREATED THE POSITION OF LEAD DIRECTOR. CREATED A NEW SECTION 3.11 CREATING THE POSITION OF FOUNDER IN RECOGNITION OF THE EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE OF THE FOUNDER OF THE ORGANIZATION. ESTABLISHES THAT THE FOUNDER SHALL HAVE ALL OF THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A DIRECTOR AND WILL BE AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. AMENDED SECTION 3.12 TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO INCLUDE NO MORE THAN SEVEN MEMBERS, TO REMOVE THE LEAD DIRECTOR AS A COMMITTEE MEMBER, AND TO ADD THE FOUNDER AND THE VICE CHAIR AS COMMITTEE MEMBERS. ADDED SECTION 4.5 CREATING THE OFFICER POSITION OF VICE CHAIR. THE VICE CHAIR SHALL CARRY OUT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS DELEGATED BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND WILL ACT AS THE CHAIRPERSON IN ANY INSTANCE IN WHICH THE CHAIR IS UNABLE TO PERFORM HIS/HER DUTIES UNLESS THE BOARD APPOINTS ANOTHER TO ACT IN THE STEAD OF THE CHAIR. AMENDED SECTION 4.6 TO MODIFY THE DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR A SOLE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND TO ELIMINATE REFERENCES TO CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 TEACH FOR AMERICA'S FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT TAX PREPARER. MANAGEMENT PERFORMED AN IN-DEPTH REVIEW. A COPY OF THE 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE FULL BOARD RECEIVES A COPY OF THE 990 FORM VIA EMAIL BEFORE THE 990 FORM IS OFFICIALLY FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC. REQUIRES EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR KEY EMPLOYEE ANNUALLY (1) TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; (2) TO DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP THAT REASONABLY COULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST; AND (3) TO ACKNOWLEDGE BY HIS OR HER SIGNATURE THAT HE OR SHE IS ACTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LETTER AND SPIRIT OF SUCH POLICY. WHEN A COVERED PERSON BECOMES AWARE OF A PROPOSED COVERED TRANSACTION, HE OR SHE SHALL HAVE A DUTY TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: (A) IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF SUCH COVERED TRANSACTION TO THE CHAIR (IN THE CASE OF OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE CHAIR) OR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION (THE "BOARD") OR APPLICABLE COMMITTEE THEREOF (IN THE CASE OF DIRECTORS AND THE CHAIR); (B) REFRAIN FROM USING HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE TO ENCOURAGE THE ORGANIZATION TO ENTER INTO THE COVERED TRANSACTION; AND (C) PHYSICALLY EXCUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE COVERED TRANSACTION WITH OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION, EXCEPT TO RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE ADMINISTERED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR ANY APPLICABLE COMMITTEE THEREOF, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE BOARD CHAIR, AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURES AND RECEIVING DISCLOSURES OF PROPOSED COVERED TRANSACTIONS, REVIEWING PROPOSED COVERED TRANSACTIONS AND DETERMINING IF AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE BOARD DOCUMENTS THEIR REVIEW OF EACH DECLARATION IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING AT WHICH THE COVERED TRANSACTION IS COVERED. DOCUMENTATION ALSO INCLUDES THE BASIS FOR THE FINAL DETERMINATION AND RESOLUTION FOR EACH COVERED TRANSACTION. IF THE FINAL DETERMINATION WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY ACTION OF A BOARD COMMITTEE OR THE BOARD CHAIR, A REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS CONDUCTED REGARDING ANY COVERED TRANSACTION APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC. USES INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS TO ENSURE THAT THE SALARY SET FOR THE CEO IS APPROPRIATE. INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS ARE ALSO USED TO ENSURE THAT THE SALARIES FOR THE LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS AND OTHER KEY OFFICERS ARE APPROPRIATE AND IN LINE WITH THOSE OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. ALL CEO AND LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBER SALARIES ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED TO THE BOARD IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION INCLUDES CURRENT SALARIES, MERCER BENCHMARKED COMPENSATION DATA, SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR, AND ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR CEO SALARY INCREASES. THE BOARD MEMBERS DISCUSS AND FINALIZE THE CEO AND LEADERSHIP TEAM COMPENSATION FOR THE COMING YEAR. ALL DISCUSSIONS, DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ARE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING. COMPENSATION STRUCTURES AND INDIVIDUAL STAFF MEMBER SALARIES ARE REVIEWED AND ADJUSTED ANNUALLY AT TEACH FOR AMERICA. REGARDING OUR COMPENSATION STRUCTURES, EACH YEAR, THE COMPENSATION TEAM RECOMMENDS BASELINE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CEOS, BASED ON MARKET RESEARCH. ONCE APPROVED, ANY FINANCIAL IMPACT IS INCLUDED IN THE OVERALL BUDGET RECOMMENDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD. THESE COMPENSATION STRUCTURES ARE THEN USED TO SET STAFF MEMBER SALARIES IN THE NEXT YEAR IN LINE WITH OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF PAYING COMPETITIVELY RELATIVE TO THE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BUT NOT AT THE TOP OF THE MARKET, ADHERING TO INTERNAL EQUITY, RECOGNIZING CHANGES IN SCALE AND MARKET OF ROLES, AND ENSURING WE ARE PAYING FAIRLY AND COMPETITIVELY OVER THE COURSE OF STAFF MEMBER CAREERS IN THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH ANNUAL EVALUATION OF A STAFF MEMBER'S CHANGING CONTRIBUTION TO THE ORGANIZATION. STAFF SALARIES ARE CALIBRATED ANNUALLY BY THE LEADERSHIP TEAM AND APPROVED BY THE CO-CEOS, ENSURING FAIRNESS AND EQUITY ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION AND ALIGNMENT WITH OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. THE COMPENSATION SETTING PROCESS, AS OUTLINED ABOVE, WAS LAST PERFORMED DURING THE PERIOD BEGINNING IN APRIL 2016 AND CONCLUDING IN MAY 2016.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 TEACH FOR AMERICA MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC BY RETAINING A COPY AT ITS PLACE OF BUSINESS. THE FORM 990 IS LIKEWISE PUBLISHED ON THE INTERNET AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG AND AT WWW.TEACHFORAMERICA.ORG. TEACH FOR AMERICA ALSO PUBLISHES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON ITS WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND LEGAL ATTACHMENTS, FORM 1023 AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IF REQUESTED.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A: COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS COMPENSATION FOR WENDY KOPP, MATTHEW KRAMER, AND ELISA VILLANUEVA BEARD IS REPORTED FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015. WENDY KOPP, CHAIR OF BOARD THROUGH DECEMBER 4, 2015, RECEIVED COMPENSATION FOR FUNDRAISING, SPOKESPERSON, AND STRATEGIC CONTRIBUTIONS. MATTHEW KRAMER AND ELISA VILLANUEVA BEARD WERE CO-CEO'S UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2015, AT WHICH POINT MS. VILLANUEVA BEARD BECAME THE SOLE CEO.
FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2A: FEES FOR SERVICE REVENUE TEACH FOR AMERICA HAS CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO RECRUIT, SELECT, TRAIN, AND PLACE CORPS MEMBERS TO TEACH WITHIN THEIR SCHOOL DISTRICTS. TEACH FOR AMERICA RECOGNIZES REVENUE RELATED TO THESE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS AS EARNED, THAT IS, WHEN THE CORPS MEMBER IS PLACED.
FORM 990, PART X, LINES 27-29: EXPLANATION OF NET ASSETS NET ASSETS OF A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ARE EQUIVALENT TO THE NET WORTH OF THE ORGANIZATION. HOWEVER NET ASSETS ARE CLASSIFIED IN THREE CATEGORIES: UNRESTRICTED, TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED AND PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED. UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF AN ORGANIZATION AND HAVE NOT BEEN RESTRICTED BY OUTSIDE DONORS. TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS ARE RESTRICTED BY DONORS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES AND/OR FUTURE TIME PERIODS. ONCE THESE RESTRICTIONS ARE MET, THE FUNDS ARE RELEASED AS UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS. PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS ARE TO BE MAINTAINED IN PERPETUITY; THEIR INCOME MAY BE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS OR SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES BASED ON DONOR INTENT. UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS HAVE DIFFERENT DEGREES OF LIQUIDITY AVAILABLE FOR DAILY OPERATIONS ARE NOT A REPRESENTATION OF AVAILABLE CASH FOR OPERATIONS. FOR FY16, OUR NET ASSETS FALL INTO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: - APPROXIMATELY 17% IS "RECEIVABLES OR PROMISES FROM INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, STATE GOVERNMENTS AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO MAKE PAYMENTS IN THE FUTURE. MOST OF THESE PAYMENTS ARE TO BE USED TO FUND FUTURE ACTIVITIES, AND ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FUNDS; - APPROXIMATELY 34% IS THE BODY OF THE ENDOWMENT AND THUS CANNOT BE SPENT ON PROGRAMMING. IN FY16, OUR ENDOWMENT INCURRED NET LOSSES OF APPROXIMATELY $3.2 MILLION; - APPROXIMATELY 9% IS FIXED ASSETS, WHICH INCLUDES ITEMS SUCH AS DEPRECIATING SOFTWARE, FURNITURE, TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER CAPITAL INVESTMENTS FROM PRIOR YEARS; - APPROXIMATELY 8% IS CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS. TEACH FOR AMERICA AIMS TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OPERATING RESERVE OF AROUND 25% OF ANNUAL EXPENSES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND 35% AT FISCAL YEAR-END. THIS IS EQUIVALENT TO 3-4MONTHS OF EXPENSES, COMPARED TO THE RANGE OF 3-6 MONTHS RECOMMENDED BY BOTH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR NON-PROFITS AND THE NON-PROFITS ASSISTANCE FUND.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: LOSS ON DISPOSAL -1,197,493. WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE REVENUES -256,863.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY HAS A COMMITTEE CHARGED WITH OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE COMMITTEE'S PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT, PERFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, HAS NOT CHANGED FOR THE REPORTING YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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