Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
American College of Surgeons
 
% GAY L VINCENT CFO
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
633 N Saint Clair Street
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Chicago, IL60611
D Employer identification number

36-2192800
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 185,585,317
F Name and address of principal officer:
J David Richardson
633 N Saint Clair Street
Chicago,IL60611
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.facs.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: 1912
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The primary exempt purpose is to improve the quality of care of the surgical patient through education and research.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 23
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 21
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 414
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 100
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,215,242
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 20,003,029 19,755,949
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 52,887,927 57,367,771
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 35,843,667 12,674,461
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 6,474,577 6,305,630
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 115,209,200 96,103,811
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,758,842 2,157,294
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) 45,155,447 49,865,516
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet988,007    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 39,178,019 40,568,012
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 86,092,308 92,590,822
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 29,116,892 3,512,989
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 591,583,630 558,170,390
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 203,223,203 211,886,252
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 388,360,427 346,284,138
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE CARE OF THE SURGICAL PATIENT AND TO SAFEGUARDING STANDARDS OF CARE IN AN OPTIMAL AND ETHICAL PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT.
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: 0 ) (Expenses $ 33,238,831 including grants of $ 349,388 ) (Revenue $ 44,093,495 )
The mission of the ACS Division of Research and Optimal Patient Care (DROPC) is to improve the quality of surgical care by enabling all surgeons to apply the best scientific evidence available in all aspects of their daily practice with respect, compassion, and dignity for all patients. The DROPC promotes the practice of evidence-based surgery by developing new knowledge through basic and clinical research, the setting and verification of standards, development of best practices and guidelines, educational activities, and the collection and measurement of outcomes. The DROPC is comprised of three focus areas: 1. Cancer - The Commission on Cancer (COC) is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education, and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care. The COC accreditation program sets standards for quality, multidisciplinary cancer care delivered in more than 1,400 hospital settings in the United States and Puerto Rico. Other COC programs include the cancer physician liaison program, the national accreditation program for breast centers, and the national cancer database. 2. Trauma - The Committee on Trauma (COT) and the trauma programs staff oversee and support various didactic and experiential trauma courses, the national trauma registry, the national trauma data bank, the verification/consultation program for hospitals, the trauma system consultation program, and regional trauma organization of state/provincial activities. The COT is also active in pre-hospital trauma care, injury prevention and control, performance improvement and patient safety, rural trauma, disaster management, and outcomes studies. 3. Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) - The DROPC's continuous Quality Improvement (QI) programs provide the infrastructure for several QI programs, as well as for conducting health services research, clinical research, laboratory research, meta-analyses, clinical trials, outcome studies, research hypothesis generation, and the development of evidence-based practice guidelines. The major QI programs within CQI include the ACS National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) and the ACE Bariatric Surgical Center Network (ACS BSCN).
4b (Code: 0 ) (Expenses $ 13,300,429 including grants of $ 41,250 ) (Revenue $ 10,268,751 )
Educational Programs - The college's educational programs help meet the needs of surgeons, surgery residents, medical students and patients. The programs provide surgeons with opportunities for maintenance of certification, for lifelong learning, and for meeting the core competencies. In addition to providing continuing medical education activities, the division of education has developed patient educational materials relative to surgical care. Division efforts include staffing numerous education committees and the following programs: The ACS Clinical Congress is an annual educational conference for surgeons, including four days of lectures, panel sessions, postgraduate courses, presentations of scientific papers and research, video-based education sessions, and other educational activities. In October 2015, attendance at the clinical congress included over 10,000 physicians. The publication, Selected Readings in General Surgery (SRGS), provides a broad, topic-oriented analysis of the current surgical literature and is available in print, online and CD-ROM formats. SRGS reviews the entire specialty of surgery every two to three years for surgery residents and practicing surgeons, and has approximately 2,800 - 3,000 subscribers. The web-based program entitled Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) is a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). FLS is a comprehensive education module designed to teach and assess proficiency in the domains of physiology, fundamental knowledge, and technical skills required for basic laparoscopic surgery. The program was distributed to over 1,500 surgery residents, fellows, and practicing surgeons during the past fiscal year.
4c (Code: 0 ) (Expenses $ 6,227,243 including grants of $ 1,721,605 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
The College has a Member Services division. Through Member Services, the College continues to remain a major professional association, with over 80,000 members. The diverse membership represents all surgical specialists and member surgeons are provided with programs and services that help them adapt to a changing health care environment. The Division evaluates all applications for Fellowship based upon defined fellowship requirements for practicing surgeons, as well as admits Associate Fellow, Resident, Medical Student and Affiliate members. The Division also staffs several committees including the International Relations Committee, Scholarships Committee, and 13 Surgical Specialty Advisory Councils. The Division supports the 270 Board of Governors who advise and council the Board of Regents, and supports the activities of 105 domestic and international chapters.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 13,311,152 including grants of $ 45,051 ) (Revenue $ 3,005,525 )
Advocacy, Health Policy, Communication, Other
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 13,311,152 including grants of $ 45,051 ) (Revenue $ 3,005,525 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet66,077,655
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
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
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.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
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............
18
 
No
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...................
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............ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................Click to see attachment
28a
Yes
 
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
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 VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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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
396
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
414
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletUK , CA
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
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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Form 990 (2015)
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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
23
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
21
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
IL
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:
MediumBulletGAY L VINCENT CFO633 N SAINT CLAIR STREET   Chicago,IL60611 (312) 202-5000
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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) Andrew L Warshaw......................................................................
President (Thru 9/30/2015)
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) J David Richardson......................................................................
President (BEG. 10/4/2015)
 38.0
.................
2.0 		X   X       101,000 0 0
(3) Mark C Weissler......................................................................
Chair (Thru 9/30/2015)
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
(4) Valerie W Rusch......................................................................
Chair
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
(5) Michael J Zinner......................................................................
Vice Chair
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
(6) John LD Atkinson......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) Margaret Dunn......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) James C Denneny III......................................................................
Director (BEG. 10/4/2015)
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) Timothy J Eberlein......................................................................
Director (BEG. 10/4/2015)
 39.0
.................
1.0 		X           110,103 0 0
(10) James K Elsey......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) Gerald M Fried......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) Henri R Ford......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) James W Gigantelli......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) BJ Hancock......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) Enrique Hernandez......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) Lenworth M Jacobs Jr......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) L Scott Levin......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
1.0 		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Mark A Malangoni........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) Raymond F Morgan........................................................................
Director (Thru 9/30/2015)
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) Leigh A Neumayer........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) Linda G Phillips........................................................................
Director (BEG. 10/4/2015)
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) Marshall Z Schwartz........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) Anton N Sidawy........................................................................
Director (BEG. 10/4/2015)
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) Howard M Snyder III........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) Beth H Sutton........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) Steven D Wexner........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) Julie A Freischlag........................................................................
Director (10/14 - 9/15)
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) Ronald V Maier........................................................................
FIRST VP (BEG. 10/4/2015)
 1.0
.......................1.0 		    X       0 0 0
(29) Walter J Pories........................................................................
Second VP (BEG. 10/4/2015)
 1.0
.......................1.0 		    X       0 0 0
(30) Edward E Cornwell III........................................................................
Secretary
 1.0
.......................1.0 		    X       0 0 0
(31) William G Cioffi Jr........................................................................
Treasurer
 1.0
.......................2.0 		    X       0 0 0
(32) David B Hoyt........................................................................
Executive Director
 38.0
.......................2.0 		    X       998,709 0 268,762
(33) Gay Vincent........................................................................
Chief Financial Officer
 38.0
.......................2.0 		    X       407,211 0 202,788
(34) Jay L Grosfeld........................................................................
First VP (Thru 9/30/2015)
 1.0
.......................1.0 		    X       0 0 0
(35) Kenneth L Mattox........................................................................
Second VP (Thru 9/30/2015)
 1.0
.......................1.0 		    X       0 0 0
(36) Ajit K Sachdeva........................................................................
Director of Education
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     597,568 0 261,129
(37) Clifford Ko........................................................................
Director of Research
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     663,114 0 40,513
(38) Lynn Kahn........................................................................
Director of Communications
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     282,415 0 116,580
(39) Christian Shalgian........................................................................
Director of Advocacy & HP
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     283,639 0 49,891
(40) Patricia L Turner........................................................................
Director of Member Services
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     490,842 0 87,104
(41) Patrick Bailey........................................................................
Medical Director
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   510,410 0 55,030
(42) Lewis Flint........................................................................
Editor of Selected Readings
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   431,283 0 84,605
(43) Michelle McGovern........................................................................
Director of HR
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   373,736 0 50,723
(44) Frank Opelka........................................................................
Medical Director
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   459,445 0 68,867
(45) Howard Tanzman........................................................................
Director of IT
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   253,378 0 143,644
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 5,962,853 0 1,429,636
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 MediumBullet81
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
Quintiles Inc,
PO Box 601070
CHARLOTTE,NC28260 		Technical Consulting 4,254,064
Freeman,
PO Box 660613
DALLAS,TX75266 		Event Planning 2,019,858
Resilience Software Inc,
409-318 HOMER STREET SUITE 409
VANCOUVER, CANADA V6B2V2,0  
CA 		SOFTWARE CONSULTING 1,227,681
CMGRP Inc,
PO Box 7247-6593
PHILADELPHIA,PA19170 		Public Relations 941,083
Cambridge Associates LLC,
PO Box 83232
CHICAGO,IL60691 		Invest Management 750,879
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet42
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 1,320,165
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 17,594,470
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 841,314
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 2,898
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 19,755,949
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a RESEARCH & OPTIMAL PATIENT CARE 611600 44,093,495 44,093,495    
b EDUCATION 611600 10,220,834 10,195,484 25,350  
c ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES 561000 1,937,349 1,937,349    
d INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS 900099 1,068,176 1,068,176    
e ACS PUBLICATIONS 511190 47,917   47,917  
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 57,367,771
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 5,494,770   -1,707 5,496,477
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 1,144,819     1,144,819
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   15,299,562
b Less: rental expenses   11,585,783
c Rental income or (loss) 0 3,713,779
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 3,713,779   746,712 2,967,067
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   85,075,414
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   77,895,723
c Gain or (loss)   7,179,691
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 7,179,691     7,179,691
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MURPHY AUDITORIUM 532000 479,287     479,287
b COMMISSIONS 900099 349,631     349,631
c 20F CONFERENCE FACILITY 532000 342,967   342,967  
d All other revenue .... 275,147   54,003 221,144
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,447,032
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 96,103,811 57,294,504 1,215,242 17,838,116
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 126,552 126,552
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 1,819,492 1,819,492
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 211,250 211,250
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 4,750,265 3,297,530 1,384,740 67,995
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 32,345,695 22,177,036 9,721,754 446,905
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 4,727,090 3,241,014 1,420,764 65,312
9 Other employee benefits ....... 5,737,258 3,933,611 1,724,378 79,269
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,305,208 1,580,510 692,848 31,850
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 316,976 187,100 129,646 230
c Accounting ........... 191,257   191,257  
d Lobbying ........... 26,375   26,375  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 1,946,994   1,946,994  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 8,329,120 8,063,131 229,777 36,212
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,240,698 1,170,700 34,784 35,214
13 Office expenses ....... 6,496,358 5,436,847 945,696 113,815
14 Information technology ...... 6,616,457 5,228,935 1,384,440 3,082
15 Royalties .. 156,830 156,196 634  
16 Occupancy ........... 1,978,582 488,728 1,489,854  
17 Travel ............ 4,601,927 3,862,853 684,618 54,456
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 5,242,598 4,818,517 370,414 53,667
20 Interest ........... 334,214   334,214  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 2,422,393   2,422,393  
23 Insurance ... 434,157 64,340 369,817  
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 DUES AND FEES 199,460 182,489 16,971  
b MEDICAL SUPPLIES 15,423 15,423    
c BAD DEBT 15,401 15,401    
d INCOME TAX 2,792   2,792  
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 92,590,822 66,077,655 25,525,160 988,007
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 2,737,874 1 2,051,911
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 0 2 0
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 1,115,540 3 1,408,036
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 17,032,152 4 31,290,403
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 3,379,096 9 11,033,520
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 188,215,934
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 67,626,944 123,646,565 10c 120,588,990
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 286,656,830 11 214,433,121
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 151,829,807 12 172,453,855
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 5,185,766 15 4,910,554
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 591,583,630 16 558,170,390
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 30,735,366 17 46,396,020
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 22,655,969 19 23,069,076
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 25,307,000 20 24,707,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 98,065,980 23 92,265,980
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
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 26,458,888 25 25,448,176
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 203,223,203 26 211,886,252
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 354,724,035 27 315,201,598
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 27,223,793 28 24,494,252
29 Permanently restricted net assets 6,412,599 29 6,588,288
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 ........... 388,360,427 33 346,284,138
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 591,583,630 34 558,170,390
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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
96,103,811
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
92,590,822
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
3,512,989
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
388,360,427
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-33,467,181
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
-12,122,097
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
346,284,138
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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
American College of Surgeons
 
Employer identification number

36-2192800
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


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

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

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.  
12
12
 
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
 
15
15
 
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.") . 19,553,833 19,515,073 19,980,083 20,003,029 19,755,949 98,807,967
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...... 38,922,255 45,151,403 49,950,097 52,822,294 57,294,504 244,140,553
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...           0
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...           0
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 58,476,088 64,666,476 69,930,180 72,825,323 77,050,453 342,948,520
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 15,854,733 17,413,300 16,573,117 17,031,177 16,671,776 83,544,103
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.     615,425 555,910 922,694 2,094,029
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 15,854,733 17,413,300 17,188,542 17,587,087 17,594,470 85,638,132
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 257,310,388
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... 58,476,088 64,666,476 69,930,180 72,825,323 77,050,453 342,948,520
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 14,439,939 14,360,808 15,326,012 13,623,868 15,019,276 72,769,903
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.           0
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 14,439,939 14,360,808 15,326,012 13,623,868 15,019,276 72,769,903
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.           0
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. 1,728,901 603,134 1,035,875 989,645 1,050,062 5,407,617
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 74,644,928 79,630,418 86,292,067 87,438,836 93,119,791 421,126,040
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
61.101 %
16
16
60.365 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
17.280 %
18
18
17.820 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
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Department of the Treasury
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Schedule of Contributors
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Name of the organization
American College of Surgeons
 
Employer identification number

36-2192800
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
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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.
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......... Arrow Bullet $  
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Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
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Name of organization
American College of Surgeons
  		Employer identification number
36-2192800
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
American College of Surgeons
  		Employer identification number

36-2192800
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
American College of Surgeons
  		Employer identification number

36-2192800
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
American College of Surgeons
 
Employer identification number

36-2192800
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

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

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

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

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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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
 
20,000
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
 
6,375
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
26,375
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
DESCRIPTION OF LOBBYING FOR NON ELECTING PUBLIC CHARITIES SCHEDULE C, PART II-B PAID STAFF OR MANAGEMENT LINE 1B The American College of Surgeons has a staff in Washington, D.C. which, as a part of their duties for the College, establishes contacts and maintains liaisons with members of Congress and their staff, government agencies, and other health regulated organizations in order to exchange information pertinent to surgery. To do this they: (1) Communicate College views on legislation and regulations to staffs and members of Congress through personal visits, telephone conversations, and letters. (2) Organize and participate in coalitions of organizations with related legislative interest. (3) Arrange and facilitate meetings for College officials and members with elected legislators and staff. (4) Arrange for College officials to present testimony at Congressional hearings and draft and produce testimony and official written responses to legislative proposals.
MAILING TO MEMBERS, LEGISLATORS, OR THE PUBLIC Line 1d The college communicates views on legislation and regulations to staffs and members of Congress through letters.
DIRECT CONTACT WITH LEGISLATORS, THEIR STAFFS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, OR A Legislative Body Line 1g As discussed in Line 1b above, the Washington staff maintains liaisons with members of Congress, their staff, and government agencies to exchange information pertinent to surgery. The major issues under discussion related to Medicare Fee Schedule, Funding for Trauma System Development, Heath Care Quality, and Medical Liability Reform.
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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
American College of Surgeons
 
Employer identification number

36-2192800
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 219,900,240 231,379,060 205,200,808 186,839,017 197,189,875
b Contributions ... 195,049 44,875 375,942 105,454 741,507
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -10,838,836 -2,510,900 35,726,522 27,202,020 -2,342,805
d Grants or scholarships ... 1,670,832 1,405,361 1,535,935 1,341,635 1,841,417
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		7,658,707 7,607,434 8,388,277 7,604,048 6,908,143
f Administrative expenses .... 0 0 0 0 0
g End of year balance ...... 199,926,914 219,900,240 231,379,060 205,200,808 186,839,017
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet92.420 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet3.300 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet4.280 %
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 ...   40,905,745 40,905,745
b Buildings   127,427,137 52,762,022 74,665,115
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   18,864,331 14,864,922 3,999,409
e Other ...   1,018,721 0 1,018,721
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 120,588,990
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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) U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY 		13,398,559 F

(B) INTERNATIONAL EQUITY 		10,122,772 F

(C) EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY 		6,861,611 F

(D) ENERGY EQUITY 		11,616,470 F

(E) GLOBAL REIT 		8,294,840 F

(F) ALT. INV. - PRIVATE 		18,552,219 F

(G) ALT. INV. - ABSOLUTE RETURN 		44,307,070 F

(H) ALT. INV. - LONG SHORT 		35,135,976 F

(I) ALT. INV. - COMMODITIES 		8,738,292 F

(J) ALT. INV. - MLP 		15,426,046 F
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 172,453,855
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
FUNDS HELD FOR OTHERS 18,451,331
DUE TO AFFILIATES 6,399,507
OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES 597,338
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 25,448,176
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  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
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  
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  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Schedule D, Part V The FY2016 audit note #11 categorized $8,583,003 as investment losses, when in fact it represents the 5% annual spending amount that was transferred into operating and spent to support the ACS mission, and therefore was moved to Line e other expenditures. INTENDED USES OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The endowment funds are intended to provide and ensure that education, research, scholarships, building facilities and the college as a whole have enough funding to last during hard economic times, while providing the operations of the college an annual 5% spending rate.
FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 The College and the Foundation are tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and ACSPA is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. Except for taxes relating to unrelated business income, these entities are exempt from federal and state income taxes. ACSPA-Surgeons PAC is a political organization exempt from federal taxes under Section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code. ACSEO and SAM are limited liability companies which operate under certain sections of federal and state income tax law. The College does not believe that there are any unrecognized tax benefits or tax liabilities that should be recorded as of June 30, 2016 and 2015. Forms 990 and 990T filed by the College, ACSPA, and the Foundation are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service up to three years from the extended due date of each return. The IRS is currently auditing the tax returns of the college for the fiscal years 2010, 2011 and 2012. The potential financial impact on the college is not anticipated to be significant to the consolidated financial statements of the college. Forms 990 and 990T filed by the College, ACSPA, and the Foundation are no longer subject to examination for the tax years 2010 and prior.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American College of Surgeons
 
Employer identification number

36-2192800
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   55,729,886
North America     Investments   746,192
North America     Grantmaking   45,000
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Grantmaking   51,500
South America     Grantmaking   20,000
East Asia and the Pacific     Grantmaking   30,000
South Asia     Grantmaking   10,750
Sub-Saharan Africa     Grantmaking   44,000
Middle East and North Africa     Grantmaking   10,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....     56,687,328
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     56,687,328
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Carlos Pellegrini Traveling Fellowship East Asia and the Pacific 1 10,000 Wire      
International Guest Scholar East Asia and the Pacific 1 10,000 Wire      
International ACS NSQIP Scholarship East Asia and the Pacific 1 10,000 Wire      
Excellence in Research Award Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 2 1,500 Check      
International Guest Scholar Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 5 50,000 Wire      
International Surgical Education Middle East and North Africa 1 10,000 Wire      
Faculty Research Fellowship North America 1 40,000 Check      
Oweida Scholar North America 1 5,000 Check      
International Guest Scholar South America 2 20,000 Wire      
Excellence in Research Award South Asia 1 750 Wire      
International Guest Scholar South Asia 1 10,000 Wire      
International Guest Scholar Sub-Saharan Africa 3 30,000 Check & Wire      
Community Surgeon Travel Award Sub-Saharan Africa 1 4,000 Wire      
International Surgical Education Sub-Saharan Africa 1 10,000 Wire      
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS OUTSIDE U.S. SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2 The American College of Surgeons offers various awards and scholarships each year. Each award has a requirements brochure and samples can be found on HTTP://www.facs.org/memberservices/research.html. The College has a selection committee who is responsible for deciding who receives these awards. Awardees provide a budget for larger awards, and are required to submit annual and final narrative and financial reports. Smaller awards require a narrative and simple financial report upon completion of the project. The member services division employs an international liaison and scholarships administrator to monitor and oversee this program.
FOREIGN FORMS Schedule F, Part IV American College of Surgeons invests in domestic and foreign limited partnerships and other corporations that may own interest in a foreign corporation, passive foreign investment company, or foreign partnership. Nevertheless, ACSs investment activities may not reach the thresholds required for filing Forms 926, 5471, 8621, or 8865. To the extent such a form was completed, it has been filed with the Organizations Form 990-T.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
American College of Surgeons
 
Employer identification number
36-2192800
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) Southwestern Surgical Congress
14005 Nicklaus Dr
Overland Park,KS66223 		73-0588502 501(c)(3) 10,000       General Support International Guest Scholarships to competent young surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada who have demonstrated strong interests in teaching and research. The scholarships, in the amount of $8,000 each, provide the Scholars with an opportunity to visit clinical, teaching, and research activities in North America and to attend and participate fully in the educational opportunities and activities of the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress.
(2) Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Fdn
35312 Eagle Way
Chicago,IL60678 		04-3580038 501(c)(3) 100,000       General Support scholarships to subsidize attendance and participation in the Executive Leadership Program in Health Policy and Management at Brandeis University. The awards are to be used toward the cost of tuition, travel, housing, and subsistence during the period of the course.
(3) University of Chicago
5801 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago,IL60637 		36-2177139 501(c)(3) 10,000       General Support to acquire new skills and training in the non-biological sciences important to medical care systems. The program offers 2 years graduate-level study and research as part of a university-based, post-residency training program-in priority areas designated by participating institutions.
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
3
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) ANZ Fellowship 1 10,000      
(2) Germany Fellowship 1 10,000      
(3) Japan Traveling Fellowship 1 10,000      
(4) Clowes Award 3 176,250      
(5) ACS / Triological Society Award 5 200,000      
(6) Excellence in Research Award 14 10,500      
(7) Faculty Research Fellowship 8 330,000      
(8) Resident Reseach Scholarship 12 317,150      
(9) Community Surgeon Travel Award 1 4,000      
(10) International ACS NSQIP Scholarship 1 10,000      
(11) Health Policy Scholar 17 74,400      
(12) Claude Organ Travelling Fellowship 1 5,000      
(13) RAS-ACS Essay Contest 1 500      
(14) ACS Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching 1 1,500      
(15) Chassin Award for Professionalism in Gen Surgery 1 1,500      
(16) Clinical Scholar-in-Residence 3 533,719      
(17) Jacobson Promising Investigator Award 1 30,000      
(18) ACS-Emerson Clinical Scholar 1 123,159      
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS INSIDE U.S. Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The American College of Surgeons offers various awards and scholarships each year. Each award has a requirements brochure and samples can be found on http://www.facs.org/memberservices/research.html. The College has a selection committee who is responsible for deciding who receives these awards. Awardees provide a budget for larger awards, and are required to submit annual and final narrative and financial reports. Smaller awards require a narrative and simple financial report upon completion of the project. The member services division employs an international liaison and scholarships administrator to monitor and oversee this program.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American College of Surgeons
 
Employer identification number

36-2192800
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
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
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1David B HoytExecutive Director (i)

(ii)		 998,390
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0 		319
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0 		0
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0 		254,620
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0 		14,142
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0 		1,267,471
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0 		0
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0
2Gay VincentChief Financial Officer (i)

(ii)		 406,493
-------------
0 		718
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		182,322
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0 		20,466
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0 		609,999
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0 		0
-------------
0
3Ajit K SachdevaDirector of Education (i)

(ii)		 596,919
-------------
0 		649
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		246,987
-------------
0 		14,142
-------------
0 		858,697
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Clifford KoDirector of Research (i)

(ii)		 637,807
-------------
0 		25,307
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		40,513
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		703,627
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5Lynn KahnDirector of Communications (i)

(ii)		 282,202
-------------
0 		213
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		102,965
-------------
0 		13,615
-------------
0 		398,995
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6Christian ShalgianDirector of Advocacy & HP (i)

(ii)		 282,937
-------------
0 		702
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		29,425
-------------
0 		20,466
-------------
0 		333,530
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Patricia L TurnerDirector of Member Services (i)

(ii)		 490,629
-------------
0 		213
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		86,009
-------------
0 		1,095
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0 		577,946
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Patrick BaileyMedical Director (i)

(ii)		 510,205
-------------
0 		205
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		34,564
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0 		20,466
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0 		565,440
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0 		0
-------------
0
9Lewis FlintEditor of Selected Readings (i)

(ii)		 430,976
-------------
0 		307
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		64,139
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0 		20,466
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0 		515,888
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0 		0
-------------
0
10Michelle McGovernDirector of HR (i)

(ii)		 323,527
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0 		50,209
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0 		0
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0 		37,108
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0 		13,615
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0 		424,459
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0 		0
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0
11Frank OpelkaMedical Director (i)

(ii)		 459,222
-------------
0 		223
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0 		0
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0 		54,725
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0 		14,142
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0 		528,312
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0 		0
-------------
0
12Howard TanzmanDirector of IT (i)

(ii)		 252,753
-------------
0 		625
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0 		0
-------------
0 		124,881
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0 		18,763
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0 		397,022
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0 		0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Per IRS regulations, travel for companions is a taxable benefit. Therefore, if the executive director or CFO approves as an exception reimbursement of these expenses, it will be included as taxable compensation to the employee. In 2016, there were no recipients of companion travel.
Non-fixed Payments Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 The board approved bonus payments to the following individuals: Clifford Ko and Michelle McGovern that were non-fixed payments. These payments were not part of the individuals' initial compensation contracts with American College of Surgeons. The bonus payments represent achievement of performance objectives that were not contingent on ACS's financial performance. The payments are included on the individuals' IRS Form W-2.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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Name of the organization
American College of Surgeons
 
Employer identification number

36-2192800
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) J David Richardson BOARD MEMBER 101,000 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR   No
(2) Timothy J Eberlein BOARD MEMBER 110,000 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons Part IV, Line 1 J. David Richardson and Timothy J. Eberlein, board members of American College of Surgeons, provided independent contractor services to the organization. The independent contractor services with the board members were conducted at arms length and fair market value.
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SCHEDULE O
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
American College of Surgeons
 
Employer identification number

36-2192800
Return Reference Explanation
Other Program Services Form 990, Part III, Line 4d The College has a Member Services division. Through Member Services, the College continues to remain a major professional association, with over 80,000 members. The diverse membership represents all surgical specialists and member surgeons are provided with programs and services that help them adapt to a changing health care environment. The Division evaluates all applications for Fellowship based upon defined fellowship requirements for practicing surgeons, as well as admits Associate Fellow, Resident, Medical Student and Affiliate members. The Division also staffs several committees including the International Relations Committee, Scholarships Committee, and 13 Surgical Specialty Advisory Councils. The Division supports the 270 Board of Governors who advise and council the Board of Regents, and supports the activities of 105 domestic and international chapters. Expenses: $13,420,288. Grants: $ 45,052. Revenue: $ 3,005,525. Material Differences in voting Rights Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a According to Article V, Section 2, subparagraph (a) of the Bylaws, it states, "During the intervals between meetings of the Board of Regents, the Executive Committee shall exercise the powers of the Board of Regents in the management and direction of the business and the conduct of the affairs of the college, except that it shall not have power to elect fellows; amend the bylaws; or regulate fees, dues, or assessments. It shall keep a record of its proceedings and shall, after each meeting, report the same to the regents for approval at the next succeeding meeting of the Board of Regents."
Form 990 Review Process Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b After the 990 forms were completed by the ACS Accounting Department and reviewed by outside tax professionals, copies of the 990 forms were sent to the ACS Finance Committee for review (ACS Board of Regents delegated this responsibility to the ACS Finance Committee). The ACS Finance Committee was given ample time to review the documents and address any concerns to the Chief Financial Officer. Once the ACS Finance Committee's concerns were addressed, the ACS Accounting department revised the 990 forms (if necessary), emailed a copy to the full Board of Regents, and filed them with the IRS.
Conflict of Interest Policy Monitoring & Enforcement Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c The College has conflicts of interest policies for employees, consultants and board members. All employees, consultants and board members are required to sign a disclosure statement each year, which are collected and disseminated by the Chief Financial Officer's office. There is also an ACS Conflicts of Interest Committee that meets periodically as the need arises to discuss issues that relate to conflicts of interest. The committee accounts for the receipt of disclosure statements and follows up on any issues. This information is then reported to the ACS Finance Committee of the Board of Regents. If the ACS Finance Committee feels there are conflicts that are questionable in nature, they are reported to the ACS Board of Regents Chair and Treasurer for action. The Board of Regents Executive Committee shall take action on any presumed or potential violation of this policy by a member of leadership to ensure that a conflict of interest does not arise or does not continue. In addition to any legal penalties, such action may include, but shall not be limited to, oral admonishment, written reprimand, resignation, and restitution. A member who disagrees with the findings or recommendations of the Finance Committee or the action of the Board of Regents Executive Committee may appeal the decision to the Board of Regents.
Process for Determining Compensation Form 990, Part VI, Lines 15a and 15b The College has policies and procedures concerning compensation increases, performance evaluations, and job evaluations. In addition, merit increases are included as a budget parameter for review by the finance committee as is the addition of any new employee or human resource benefit proposal. The College has an executive compensation committee as a subcommittee to the finance committee. The committee is comprised of the Board of Regents Chair, Board of Regents Treasurer, Board of Governors Secretary, and a member of the finance committee. The executive compensation committee's purpose is as follows: to establish procedures to create a "rebuttable presumption of reasonableness" in connection with IRS intermediate sanctions regulations. Responsibilities are to ensure that compensation for each "disqualified person" is reasonable. Human Resources provides comparability data to the committee in the form of surveys, other similar organizations, geographical comparisons, and actual written offers from similar institutions for the services of a disqualified person. The committee documents the basis for all compensation determinations. Human Resources provides comparability data to the committee in the form of surveys, other similar organizations, geographical comparisons, and actual written offers from similar institutions for the services of a disqualified person. The committee documents the basis for all compensation determinations.
Documents Made Available to Public Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 The Bylaws are available on our website.
Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Pension Adjustment: -12,574,659. Change in Funds Held for Others: 800,313. Book/Tax Difference of Investment in P-ship -347,751. ------------ Total: -12,122,097. ============
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American College of Surgeons
 
Employer identification number

36-2192800
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) Surgeons Asset Management
633 N Saint Clair Street
Chicago,IL60611
20-3761195 		Invst Advisor IL     ACS
 
(2) ACS East Ontario LLC
633 N Saint Clair Street
Chicago,IL60611
36-2192800 		Re Investment IL -127,448 2,723,674 ACS
 








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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)American College of Surgeons Prof Assoc
633 N Saint Clair Street

Chicago,IL60611
30-0079883 		Ed in Surgery IL 501(c)(6)   ACS
 
Yes
 
(2)ACSPA Surgeons PAC
633 N Saint Clair Street

Chicago,IL60611
14-1849039 		Political Act IL 527   ACSPA
 
Yes
 
(3)American College of Surgeons Foundation
633 N Saint Clair Street

Chicago,IL60611
30-0305504 		Granting IL 501(c)((3) 7 ACS
 
Yes
 








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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












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












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

 c 16,671,776 Cost
(2) American College of Surgeons Foundation

 C 922,694 Cost
(3) American College of Surgeons Prof Assoc

 M 1,659,712 Cost
(4) American College of Surgeons Prof Assoc

 O 469,085 Cost
(5) American College of Surgeons Foundation

 o 681,843 Cost
(6) American College of Surgeons Prof Assoc

 Q 580,594 Cost
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

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




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






























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