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
The Art Institute of Chicago
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
111 South Michigan Avenue
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Chicago, IL60603
D Employer identification number

36-2167725
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 408,858,285
F Name and address of principal officer:
 
 
 
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.artic.edu and www.saic.edu
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: 1879
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: To found, build, maintain and operate museums, schools, and libraries of art and theatres.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 50
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 50
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 3,881
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 812
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 3,633,411
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) ......... 70,334,380 112,018,613
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 183,444,132 193,030,377
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 46,616,207 35,771,449
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 12,400,511 10,520,134
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 312,795,230 351,340,573
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 38,464,886 40,251,612
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 111,542,626 122,058,323
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 159,161 158,833
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet9,359,810    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 134,463,834 132,624,158
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 284,630,507 295,092,926
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 28,164,723 56,247,647
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,504,588,725 1,489,564,148
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 320,631,101 318,053,660
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,183,957,624 1,171,510,488
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 purposes for which The Art Institute of Chicago is formed are: to found, build, maintain and operate museums, schools, and libraries of art and theatres; to provide support facilities in connection therewith; to conduct appropriate activities conducive to the artistic development of the region; and to conduct and participate in activities of national and international significance; To form, conserve, research, publish, and exhibit a permanent collection of objects of art of all kinds, to present temporary exhibitions including loaned objects of art of all kinds, and to cultivate and extend the arts by appropriate means; To establish and conduct comprehensive programs of education, including preparation of visual artists, teachers of art, and designers; to provide education services in written, spoken and media formats; To provide lectures, instruction and entertainment, including dramatic, film and musical performances of all kinds, which complement and further the general purposes
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 156,243,893 including grants of $ 40,251,612 ) (Revenue $ 164,166,036 )
The School of the Art Institute is an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning which provides both graduate and undergraduate study. This curriculum provides for the preparation of visual artists, teachers of art, designers, and others in areas that include written, spoken, and media formats. In fiscal year 2016 average academic year full-time-equivalent enrollment of degree-seeking students was 3,072 including international students from 50 countries.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 102,363,700 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 32,700,145 )
The Museums mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret works of art of the highest quality from across the globe for the inspiration and education of its visitors. The Museum achieves this through building and stewarding its permanent collection, producing educational programming around the collection, and mounting temporary exhibitions using both its collection and loaned objects from other institutions. Among the exhibitions included in our fiscal year 2016 program were the following: Van Goghs Bedrooms; Gates of the Lord; Martin Puryear; and Making Place: The Architecture of David Adjaye. During fiscal year 2016, the museum served over 1.7 million visitors.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet258,607,593
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
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
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
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule EClick to see attachment
13
Yes
 
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
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
Yes
 
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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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
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..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
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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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
940
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
11
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
3,881
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
0
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
No
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
No
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
No
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
No
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
50
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
50
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AK , AL , CA , CO , DC , IL , KS , KY , MA , MD , MI , MS , ND , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , OR , SC , UT , VA , WA , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletAlison Sowden111 South Michigan Avenue   Chicago,IL60603 (312) 499-4263
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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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) James N Bay......................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(2) Anne Searle Bent......................................................................
Vice Chairman
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) Lisa Buonanno......................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(4) Toni Canada......................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(5) Lester Coney......................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(6) A Steven Crown......................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) William M Daley......................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) Shawn M Donnelley......................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) Rebecca Ford Terry......................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) Jay Franke......................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) Denise B Gardner......................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) Sarah Nava Garvey......................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) Matthew R Gibson......................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) James A Gordon......................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) Kenneth C Griffin......................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) Joseph Gromacki......................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) Ann E Grube......................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
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) Darrel Hackett........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) Caryn Harris........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(20) Stephanie Field Harris........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(21) John W Jordan II........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(22) Pamela Joyner........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(23) Rita Knox........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(24) Jay Krehbiel........................................................................
Treasurer
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(25) Paul Lambert........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(26) Eric Lefkofsky........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(27) Robert M Levy........................................................................
Chairman
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(28) John F Manley........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(29) Joe Mansueto........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(30) Eric T McKissack........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(31) Cary D McMillan........................................................................
Vice Chairman
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(32) Samuel Mencoff........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(33) Sylvia M Neil........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(34) Cynthia Perucca........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(35) Anne Pramaggiore........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(36) Thomas J Pritzker........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(37) Bob Rennie........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(38) J Christopher Reyes........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(39) Linda Johnson Rice........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(40) Andrew M Rosenfield........................................................................
Vice Chairman
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(41) Michael Sacks........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(42) Scott Santi........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(43) Sophia Shaw........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(44) Stephanie Sick........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(45) Prabhakant Sinha........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(46) Marilynn Thoma........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(47) David J Vitale........................................................................
Vice Chairman
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(48) Frederick H Waddell........................................................................
Vice Chairman
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(49) Reeve Waud........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(50) Laura Werner........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(51) James Rondeau........................................................................
Pres (frm 2/16)
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       200,356 0 42,466
(52) Douglas Druick see notes........................................................................
Pres (to 2/16)
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       655,880 0 -247,507
(53) Julia Getzels........................................................................
EVP & Gen Couns
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       426,237 0 110,749
(54) Alison Sowden........................................................................
EVP & CFO
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       353,034 0 42,663
(55) Walter Massey........................................................................
President, Sch
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       598,773 0 33,715
(56) David Thurm........................................................................
COO Museum
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     466,991 0 47,925
(57) Elissa Tenny........................................................................
Provost/SVP Acad Affairs
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     444,002 0 41,015
(58) Elizabeth Grainer........................................................................
VP of Aux Ops
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     198,637 0 249,497
(59) Lisa Wainwright........................................................................
Faculty Dean/VP Acad Admin
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     239,919 0 47,677
(60) Rose Milkowski........................................................................
VP for Enrollment Mgmt
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     204,462 0 21,315
(61) Brian Esker........................................................................
VP of Finance & Admin SAIC
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     221,598 0 69,919
(62) Tom Buechele........................................................................
VP for Campus Operations
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     187,944 0 86,815
(63) Martha Tedeschi........................................................................
Deputy Director, Art&Rsch
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     219,676 0 218,219
(64) Michael Nicolai........................................................................
VP for Human Resources
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     205,689 0 66,737
(65) Eve Jeffers........................................................................
VP for Museum Development
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     442,116 0 47,425
(66) Jeanne Ladd........................................................................
VP of Museum Finance
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     203,333 0 127,192
(67) Gordon Montgomery........................................................................
VP of Marketing
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   279,159 0 51,458
(68) Eugene Adams........................................................................
VP of IS/CIO
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   212,025 0 100,127
(69) Judith Kirshner........................................................................
Dpty Dir, Educ
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   213,305 0 83,591
(70) David Getsy........................................................................
Prof/Int Dean Grad
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   200,332 0 27,616
(71) Felice Dublon........................................................................
VP/Dean St Affairs
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   192,731 0 28,855
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 6,366,199   1,297,469
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 MediumBullet124
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
Securitas Security Services USA Inc

4330 Park Terrace Dr
Westlake Village,CA91361 		Security Service 5,666,794
Able Engineering Services

866 Folsom St
San Francisco,CA94107 		Engineering Services 3,826,443
MA Mortenson Company

25 Northwest Point BLVD 100
Elk Grove Village,IL60007 		Construction Service 2,586,844
ABM Janitorial Midwest Inc

180 N LaSalle St 1700
Chicago,IL60601 		Janitorial Services 2,235,754
Food For Thought

7001 Ridgeway
Lincolnwood,IL60712 		Catering Services 2,033,830
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet71
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 13,645,947
c Fundraising events..1c 3,722,171
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 7,180,842
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 87,469,653
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 7,285,617
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 112,018,613
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Member Program Revenues 900099 1,723,184 1,723,184    
b Museum Admissions 900099 20,007,495 20,007,495    
c Other Restricted Prog Rev 900099 1,668,755 1,668,755    
d Proceeds from Sale of Art 900099 4,080,798 4,080,798    
e Tuition and Fees 611600 161,053,380 161,053,380    
f All other program service revenue. 4,496,765 4,496,765    
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 193,030,377
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 6,721,755     6,721,755
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 177,825     177,825
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   3,591,840
b Less: rental expenses   1,068,196
c Rental income or (loss)   2,523,644
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 2,523,644   138,111 2,385,533
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   75,707,838
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   46,658,144
c Gain or (loss)   29,049,694
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 29,049,694     29,049,694
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 3,722,171of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 746,653
b Less: direct expenses ...b 1,636,133
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -889,480   -889,480
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 16,160
b Less: direct expenses ...b 41,358
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet -25,198     -25,198
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 15,444,985
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 8,113,881
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 7,331,104 3,835,804 3,495,300  
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a Other Invest. Inc (Loss) 900099 1,402,239     1,402,239
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,402,239
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 351,340,573 196,866,181 3,633,411 38,822,368
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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 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 40,251,612 40,251,612
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 6,328,099 3,971,239 1,902,134 454,726
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 89,194,585 76,131,428 9,314,857 3,748,300
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 4,884,937 3,647,582 857,739 379,616
9 Other employee benefits ....... 15,314,458 12,517,439 2,082,630 714,389
10 Payroll taxes ........... 6,336,244 5,311,610 753,234 271,400
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 391,045   391,045  
c Accounting ........... 369,943   369,943  
d Lobbying ........... 14,847 14,847    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 158,833 158,833
f Investment management fees ...... 2,501,101   2,501,101  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 16,186,563 13,300,368 1,129,674 1,756,521
12 Advertising and promotion .... 2,970,106 2,815,546   154,560
13 Office expenses ....... 10,779,665 9,392,263 449,635 937,767
14 Information technology ...... 3,156,255 2,103,008 996,521 56,726
15 Royalties .. 155,940 155,940    
16 Occupancy ........... 22,114,549 21,311,810 702,170 100,569
17 Travel ............ 3,939,726 3,704,745 80,566 154,415
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 449,204 314,500 92,843 41,861
20 Interest ........... 10,190,767 6,676,734 3,514,033  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 15,710 15,710    
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 27,981,768 26,823,276 1,158,492  
23 Insurance ... 1,018,518 1,018,518    
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 Accessions/Books/Other Art 18,614,577 18,614,577    
b Other FF&E and Related Maint 4,659,860 4,237,947 410,037 11,876
c Exhibition Related Expenses 1,877,589 1,877,589    
d Other Program Costs 1,422,066 1,304,229 116,837 1,000
e All other expenses 3,814,359 3,095,076 302,032 417,251
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 295,092,926 258,607,593 27,125,523 9,359,810
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 ........   1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 17,014,990 2 8,222,174
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 51,275,171 3 71,228,009
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 4,722,661 4 5,549,738
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5 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
  6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 3,915,727 7 4,013,470
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 4,870,445 8 4,481,199
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 6,088,693 9 5,207,284
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 726,687,991
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 266,843,472 467,344,100 10c 459,844,519
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 546,595,234 11 540,607,052
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 400,770,806 12 385,580,790
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13 0
14 Intangible assets ...............   14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,990,898 15 4,829,913
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 1,504,588,725 16 1,489,564,148
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 40,948,024 17 35,112,387
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 20,389,928 19 20,100,131
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 176,139,601 20 162,038,817
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 54,000,000 24 54,000,000
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 29,153,548 25 46,802,325
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 320,631,101 26 318,053,660
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 176,898,403 27 155,717,157
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 640,541,298 28 590,045,113
29 Permanently restricted net assets 366,517,923 29 425,748,218
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 ........... 1,183,957,624 33 1,171,510,488
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,504,588,725 34 1,489,564,148
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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
351,340,573
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
295,092,926
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
56,247,647
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
1,183,957,624
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-51,830,051
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
-16,864,732
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
1,171,510,488
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2015)
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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
The Art Institute of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-2167725
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


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

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

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....            
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.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Part I: Additional Information Part I, Line 2 - The Art Institute of Chicago is exempt under two categories listed in Part I, box 2 which describes a school, Section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) and box 7 which describes an organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public, Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). The Art Institute of Chicago has selected box 2, because per instructions only one applicable box should be checked.Schedule A, Part IIDetail for Schedule A, Part IILine 1 - column: (a) 56,738,216; (b) 46,154,437; (c) 76,297,506; (d) 64,644,760; (e) 106,285,789; (f) 350,120,708Line 2 - column: (a) 5,537,103; (b) 5,575,830; (c) 5,613,886; (d) 5,689,620; (e) 5,732,824; (f) 28,149,263Line 4 - column: (a) 62,275,319; (b) 51,730,267; (c) 81,911,392; (d) 70,334,380; (e) 112,018,613; (f) 378,269,971Line 5 - column: (f) 27,206,334Line 6 - column: (f) 351,063,637Line 7 - column: (a) 62,275,319; (b) 51,730,267; (c) 81,911,392; (d) 70,334,380; (e) 112,018,613; (f) 378,269,971Line 8 - column: (a) 10,658,164; (b) 10,073,071; (c) 9,602,085; (d) 9,794,570; (e) 10,339,909; (f) 50,467,799Line 10 - column: (a) 820,392; (b) 902,527; (c) 754,785; (d) 693,874; (e) 762,813;(f) 3,934,391 Line 11 - column: (f) 432,672,161Line 12 - column: (f) 933,999,178Line 14: 81.14%Line 15: 82.60%Line 16a: X
Support Schedule: Other Income Explanation Other income consists of revenues from fundraising events and gaming activities not included elsewhere.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


Additional Data


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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Name of the organization
The Art Institute of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-2167725
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
The Art Institute of Chicago
  		Employer identification number
36-2167725
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
The Art Institute of Chicago
  		Employer identification number

36-2167725
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
The Art Institute of Chicago
  		Employer identification number

36-2167725
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Software ID: 15000324
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
The Art Institute of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-2167725
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

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

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

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

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................    
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? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
No
 
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
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
Yes
 
14,847
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
14,847
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? ........................
 
No
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description Line 1g has been answered "yes" because two members of School administration participated in a private colleges meeting between members of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and a U.S. Senator with the intention to seek continued support of private colleges. There were no expenditures made in relation to this meeting. The amount in line 1i represents the Art Institute of Chicago's portion of funds utilized by Museums in the Park for lobbying activities ($13,814) and a good faith estimate of the percentage of membership dues paid to the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities ($840) and Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce ($193) that supported lobbying. Museums in the Park works with the Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Schools, the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois and other entities to build greater awareness of the intrinsic value of museums.
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2015


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Software ID: 15000324
Software Version: 2015v3.0

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
The Art Institute of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-2167725
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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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 .... 962,156,186   870,433,675 804,735,325 842,590,142
b Contributions ... 85,880,530 39,741,238 30,936,999 6,403,600 13,042,836
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -15,202,998 32,661,422 149,438,324 104,193,471 -7,062,856
d Grants or scholarships ... 3,803,429 3,465,407 3,248,116 3,098,618 2,977,788
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		55,602,314 108,323,033 40,800,273 39,156,633 38,205,259
f Administrative expenses .... 2,501,101 2,560,693 2,657,950 2,643,470 2,651,750
g End of year balance ...... 970,926,874 962,156,186 1,004,102,659 870,433,675 804,735,325
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet32.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet44.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet24.000 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
Yes
 
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 ...   35,057,096 35,057,096
b Buildings   58,517,837 26,849,909 31,667,928
c Leasehold improvements   605,363,985 218,086,568 387,277,417
d Equipment ...   26,551,199 20,709,121 5,842,078
e Other ...   1,197,874 1,197,874  
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 459,844,519
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 385,580,790
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  
Pension Liability 42,968,560
Refundable Advances 3,833,765
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 46,802,325
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 ....... 1 292,449,581
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -51,830,051
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 1,447,030
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -16,864,732
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -67,247,753
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 359,697,334
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 2,501,101
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -10,857,862
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c -8,356,761
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 351,340,573
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 ........... 1 304,896,717
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 1,447,030
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 10,857,862
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 12,304,892
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 292,591,825
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 2,501,101
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 2,501,101
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 295,092,926

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part III, Line 1a: If organization elected under SFAS 116 to not report are, historical treasures, o From Page 8 of the Institute's Audited Financial Statements: "Art Objects and Library Collections - The value of the art objects in the permanent collection, and the holdings of the libraries, are excluded from the Statements of Financial Position. Additions to the permanent collection are made either by gifts, bequests, or through purchases using Institute's acquisition funds. Institute's acquisition funds may be classified as permanently restricted, for which only the income earned on principal balances may be used for acquisitions; temporarily restricted, for which both the principal and earned income may be used for acquisitions; or unrestricted, representing funds designated by the Board to be used for acquisitions.The withdrawal of works of art from the collection of the Institute is performed in accordance with a formal policy adopted in 1975 and last revised in fiscal year 2013. The objects are generally offered for sale at a public auction, and the proceeds from such dispositions are classified as temporarily restricted for the purchase of works of art. All works of art and certain library collections are held for public exhibition, education, or research; they are protected, kept unencumbered, cared for, and preserved; and are subject to strict organizational policies governing their use. The value of the Institute's permanent collection is not subject to reasonable estimation. Therefore, they are not included in the Statements of Financial Position."
Part III, Line 4: Description of organization's collections and how it furthers its purpose. The Institute's permanent collection consists of art objects as well as the holdings of the libraries. All works of art and certain library collections are held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of the Institute's exempt purpose.
Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. The Institute establishes endowment funds for the purpose of investing assets in a manner that preserves the real value of the endowment principal and provides spendable funds that can be used to fulfill the purposes for which the endowments were established. The Institute's Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees determines the method to be used to appropriate endowment funds for expenditure. The Institute's spendable endowment payout formula is a controlled growth distribution formula. Depending upon market conditions and the needs and available resources of the Institute, appropriations for expenditure from individual endowments may be temporarily suspended to facilitate preservation of the endowment or in excess of the spending policy as deemed prudent by the Executive Committee.
Part X : FIN48 Footnote From Page 11 of the Institute's Audited Financial Statements: "The Institute is a not-for-profit corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3); the Institute is similarly exempt from state income taxes. Despite the general exemption from income taxation, the Institute is subject to federal and state income tax at corporate rates on its unrelated business income.Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 740, Income Taxes, prescribes a comprehensive model for how an institution should recognize, measure, present, and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the institution has taken or expects to take on a tax return. For federal purposes, the Institute has reported federal net operating losses (NOLs) of approximately $7.2 million for tax periods through June 30, 2015. The Institute does not have the ability to estimate the NOL through June 30, 2016, as the NOL calculation is reliant upon third-party information, which is not yet available. These NOLs will expire, if not utilized, between the years 2027 and 2033. The Institute has not recorded a tax benefit for these NOLs for the years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, because it is unlikely that the Institute will be able to realize the benefit." The financial statements did not report uncertain tax positions.
Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Cost of Goods Sold $8113881 Rental Expenses $1068195 Special Events $1636133 Raffles $41358 Other Misc Adjustment $-1705
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schools

Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990,
Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047 2015Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Art Institute of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-2167725
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
 
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Yes
 
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Yes
 
 
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff? . . . . . . . . .
4a
Yes
 
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
basis? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4b
Yes
 
c
Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4c
Yes
 
d
Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? . . . . . . . . . . . .
4d
Yes
 
If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
5
Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:
a
Students' rights or privileges? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5a
 
No
b
Admissions policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5b
 
No
c
Employment of faculty or administrative staff? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5c
 
No
d
Scholarships or other financial assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5d
 
No
e
Educational policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5e
 
No
f
Use of facilities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5f
 
No
g
Athletic programs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5g
 
No
h
Other extracurricular activities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5h
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? . . . . . . . . . .
6a
Yes
 
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II. . . . . . . . .
7
Yes
 
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Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also provide
any other additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule E, Line 6 - Explanation of Aid or Assistance from Governmental Agency Part I, Line 6a - The Institute receives federal financial aid funding from the Department of Education under the following programs:Federal Pell Grant ProgramFederal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants ProgramFederal Work Study Program
Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized The nondiscriminatory policy is publicized in a variety of materials, including the student bulletin, the course schedule issued each semester, initial marketing material, and the student handbook.
Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained  
Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race  
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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
The Art Institute of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-2167725
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 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES EXHIBITIONS 594,661
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES EXHIBITIONS 31,881
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES EXHIBITIONS 79,231
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES EXHIBITIONS 130,054
RUSSIA AND THE NEWLY INDEPEND 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES EXHIBITIONS 2,150
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES EXHIBITIONS 1,539
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES EXHIBITIONS 645
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH 1,934
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH 26,372
RUSSIA AND THE NEWLY INDEPEND 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH 1,036
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH 2,536
EUROPE 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH 87,113
EUROPE 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES STUDY TRIPS 244,888
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES STUDY TRIPS 48,238
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES STUDY TRIPS 10,270
EUROPE 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES RECRUITING 19,968
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES RECRUITING 18,399
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES RECRUITING 16,948
EAST ASIA AND THE PACFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES RECRUITING 96,772
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES RECRUITING 12,638
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES RECRUITING 2,145
EUROPE 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES CONF, LECTURES, OTHER EDUCAT 208,497
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES CONF, LECTURES, OTHER EDUCAT 119,628
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES CONF, LECTURES, OTHER EDUCAT 60,456
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES CONF, LECTURES, OTHER EDUCAT 548
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES CONF, LECTURES, OTHER EDUCAT 1,946
EUROPE 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES MEMBER TRAVEL 8,792
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES MEMBER TRAVEL 12,129
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES MEMBER TRAVEL 4,208
EUROPE 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS 2,898
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS 612
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS 2,820
CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN 0 0 PASSIVE INVESTMENTS N/A 291,879,917
EUROPE 0 0 PASSIVE INVESTMENTS N/A 466,791
3a Sub-total .....     1,300,915
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...     292,897,745
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     294,198,660
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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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
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Art Institute of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-2167725
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
SD&A Teleservs
5757 W Century
 
Los Angeles, CA90045 		Telemarketing   No 191,803 158,833 32,970
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 191,803 158,833 32,970
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
IL, AL, AK, CA, CO, DC, FL, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MS, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, UT, VA, WI, WA
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

SAIC 150th Gala
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

Photography SNAP Gala
(event type) 		(c) Other events

11
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
1,141,732
920,568
2,406,524
4,468,824

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
1,039,542
709,738
1,972,891
3,722,171
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
102,190
210,830
433,633
746,653



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .   250,000 88,659 338,659
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 7,076 2,891 29,243 39,210
7 Food and beverages . . . 84,719 57,260 408,177 550,156
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 174,372 68,408 465,328 708,108
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 1,636,133
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -889,480
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
16,160
16,160
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
174,372
68,408
465,328
708,108


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
100.000 %


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
41,358

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
-25,198

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities: IL
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
67.000 %
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
33.000 %
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Alison Sowden
Address right arrow
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago,IL60603
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
See Part IV
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
STM01 Part I, Line 2b(i)1(v):AIC pays fundraising consultant fees at a stated rate per contact and other administrative costs such as postage, printing, and office overhead. $98,476 was paid for professional services fees and $60,357 was paid for administrative costs.Part III, Line 16:No employee is compensated as gaming manager. Individuals listed as gaming manager on line 16 are responsible for the record-keeping of events that have a gaming component.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
The Art Institute of Chicago
 
Employer identification number
36-2167725
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
0
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2015
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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) Student Scholarships and Stipends 3373 40,136,732   N/A N/A
(2) Faculty Enrichment Grants 16 114,880   N/A N/A
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Scholarships and stipends are available to undergraduate students and graduate students through the admissions process. Once awarded, depending on the type of aid, payment is credited to either the student account or directly to the student. All payments are monitored and approved by the Financial Services department before payment is applied or paid to the student. All students receiving scholarships and stipends have been selected on a non-discriminatory basis.Faculty enrichment grant opportunities are available to full-time and part-time faculty teaching in a degree program. Selections are based on the merit of the proposal and reviewed by members of a selection committee. Payments are monitored by the Dean's office and all payments are approved by the Vice Provost and School Finance department before payment is made.
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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
The Art Institute of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-2167725
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
No
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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
1Alison SowdenEVP & CFO (i)

(ii)		 333,454
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		19,580
-------------
  		23,850
-------------
  		18,813
-------------
  		395,697
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
2Brian EskerVP of Finance & Admin SAIC (i)

(ii)		 203,116
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		18,482
-------------
  		59,000
-------------
  		10,919
-------------
  		291,517
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
3David GetsyProf/Int Dean Grad (i)

(ii)		 190,800
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		9,532
-------------
  		18,156
-------------
  		9,460
-------------
  		227,948
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
4David ThurmCOO Museum (i)

(ii)		 425,095
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		41,896
-------------
  		23,850
-------------
  		24,075
-------------
  		514,916
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
5Douglas Druick see notesPres (to 2/16) (i)

(ii)		 516,338
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		139,542
-------------
  		-269,000
-------------
  		21,493
-------------
  		408,373
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
6Elissa TennyProvost/SVP Acad Affairs (i)

(ii)		 300,695
-------------
  		120,000
-------------
  		23,307
-------------
  		23,850
-------------
  		17,165
-------------
  		485,017
-------------
  		85,712
-------------
 
7Elizabeth GrainerVP of Aux Ops (i)

(ii)		 197,437
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		1,200
-------------
  		239,000
-------------
  		10,497
-------------
  		448,134
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
8Eugene AdamsVP of IS/CIO (i)

(ii)		 210,014
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		2,011
-------------
  		73,000
-------------
  		27,127
-------------
  		312,152
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
9Eve JeffersVP for Museum Development (i)

(ii)		 414,509
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		27,607
-------------
  		23,850
-------------
  		23,575
-------------
  		489,541
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
10Felice DublonVP/Dean St Affairs (i)

(ii)		 182,737
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		9,994
-------------
  		17,463
-------------
  		11,392
-------------
  		221,586
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
11Gordon MontgomeryVP of Marketing (i)

(ii)		 265,832
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		13,327
-------------
  		23,850
-------------
  		27,608
-------------
  		330,617
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
12James RondeauPres (frm 2/16) (i)

(ii)		 200,083
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		273
-------------
  		35,000
-------------
  		7,466
-------------
  		242,822
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
13Jeanne LaddVP of Museum Finance (i)

(ii)		 182,508
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		20,825
-------------
  		107,000
-------------
  		20,192
-------------
  		330,525
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
14Judith KirshnerDpty Dir, Educ (i)

(ii)		 202,346
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		10,959
-------------
  		82,604
-------------
  		987
-------------
  		296,896
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
15Julia GetzelsEVP & Gen Couns (i)

(ii)		 361,907
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		64,330
-------------
  		84,000
-------------
  		26,749
-------------
  		536,986
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
16Lisa WainwrightFaculty Dean/VP Acad Admin (i)

(ii)		 238,899
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		1,020
-------------
  		22,324
-------------
  		25,353
-------------
  		287,596
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
17Martha TedeschiDeputy Director, Art&Rsch (i)

(ii)		 217,659
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		2,017
-------------
  		193,000
-------------
  		25,219
-------------
  		437,895
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
18Michael NicolaiVP for Human Resources (i)

(ii)		 185,709
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		19,980
-------------
  		40,000
-------------
  		26,737
-------------
  		272,426
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
19Rose MilkowskiVP for Enrollment Mgmt (i)

(ii)		 204,180
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		282
-------------
  		18,604
-------------
  		2,711
-------------
  		225,777
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
20Tom BuecheleVP for Campus Operations (i)

(ii)		 186,644
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		1,300
-------------
  		63,000
-------------
  		23,815
-------------
  		274,759
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
21Walter MasseyPresident, Sch (i)

(ii)		 555,121
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		43,652
-------------
  		33,703
-------------
  		12
-------------
  		632,488
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. First class travel is allowed under limited circumstances as set forth in the travel policy. The Presidents of the Museum and the School are allowed to have their partners accompany them on business trips if their presence is necessary for a specific, bona fide purpose of the Institute. The President of the School's employment contract allows for reimbursement for up to $5,000 annually for fees and membership dues for athletic, social, or other clubs used for personal, non-business purposes. The annual amounts reimbursed are reported as taxable compensation.The Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs received payment for tuition assistance. The tuition assistance was grossed-up for applicable taxes. The tuition assistance and gross-up were both addressed in the individual employment contract.
Part III, Additional Information Part II, Line 2- The negative amount shown in Column C represents a decrease in the actuarial valuation of defined benefit pension plan benefits. The prior year calculation was based on assumptions derived from actuarial estimates. The current year calculation uses known factors for retirement date, method of payment, and other elections. The current known factors have resulted in a decrease in the previously calculated benefit.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
The Art Institute of Chicago
 
Employer identification number
36-2167725
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer		 (i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A IL Finance Authority
  		86-1091967 45200FVM8 03-26-2009 139,158,000 Constr./Renov. Museum Facil.   X   X   X
B IL Finance Authority
  		86-1091967 45200F3N7 06-09-2010 113,537,854 See Part VI   X   X   X
C IL Finance Authority
  		86-1091967 45203HMP4 10-18-2012 66,292,422 See Part VI   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 80,000,000 60,595,000 24,955,000  
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............        
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 139,158,000 113,537,854 66,292,422  
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............     3,545,024  
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ...............        
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............   5,986    
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 139,158,000      
11 Other spent proceeds .............   113,531,868 66,292,422  
12 Other unspent proceeds .............        
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2009
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? ....   X X     X    
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....   X X   X      
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X   X      
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X   X      
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X        
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X   X        
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X        
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X        
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 %    
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 %    
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 0 % 0 %    
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X        
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X        
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X   X          
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X    
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X   X X      
b Exception to rebate? ........ X     X   X    
c No rebate due? .........   X X     X    
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? .....                
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X   X    
b Name of provider .......... NA
  		NA
  		NA
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X   X    
b Name of provider .......... NA
  		NA
  		NA
  		 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X X      
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X   X      
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X      
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Part VI Part I, Line B, Column(f)-Description of Purpose-Refund 10/15/1992 Bonds, Refund 2/23/1995 Bonds, Refund 3/27/1996 Bonds, and Advance Refund Portion of 2/9/2000 Series 2000A Bonds. Part I, Line C, Column(f)-Description of Purpose-Advance Refund Portions of 3/18/1998 Series 1998A Bonds, 2/9/2000 Series 2000A Bonds, 7/9/2003 Series 2003A Bonds, and 5/20/2010 Series 2010B Bonds.Part II, Lines 9 and 11, Column B - These amounts differ slightly from what was shown on the 8038 Form that was filed for the bonds. Part IV, Line 2c, Column B- Based on the rebate computation completed on 7/24/2015, no rebate is due.Part IV, Line 3, Column A- A portion of the Series 2009 Bonds were originally variable rate as shown on the 8038 Form; however, this variable rate portion has been refunded, so the remaining bonds are fixed rate.Part IV, Line 6, Column B - This question is being answered without regard to yield-restricted advance refunding escrow financed with proceeds of the bonds.Part IV, Line 6, Column C - Such amounts were appropriately yield-restricted.
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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
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Art Institute of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-2167725
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) Peter Haratonik Family, Elissa Tenny 15,076 Faculty Pay   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Art Institute of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-2167725
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art .... X 476   See Part II
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests .. X 1   See Part II
4 Books and publications .. X 10,769 FMV
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 121 6,854,161 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Dept'l Supplies ) X 18 40,670 FMV
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Special Events ) X 241 380,017 FMV
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
38
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 32, Hire and Use of Third Parties The Institute utilizes its investment custodian Northern Trust to receive and sell stock gifts made to the organization.
Part I, Line 33, Revenues Not Reported The Institute does not capitalize its collection items nor report contributions of collection items as revenue as permitted under generally accepted accouting principles.
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
The Art Institute of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-2167725
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et A business relationship exists between Officer Walter E. Massey and Trustee Cary D. McMillan. Business relationships exist between the following Trustees: Thomas J. Pritzker and Matthew Gibson; Thomas J. Pritzker and Cary D. McMillan; Kenneth C. Griffin and James A. Gordon; A. Steven Crown and Robert M. Levy; Jay Frederick Krehbiel and D. Vitale; Reeve Waud and Cary McMillan; S. Garvey and E. McKissack. A family relationship exists between Caryn Harris and Stephanie Field Harris.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The 990 is prepared internally by the Institute's Accounting Office and reviewed in detail by the CFO and an independent professional accounting firm. The Institute's management confers with legal and bond counsel as needed to complete the tax filing.A full version of the Form 990 is presented to and reviewed by the Institute's Audit Committee for comment, with the single exception that the Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors, is redacted to omit the names and addresses of the individual contributors to preserve donor anonymity. An unmodified version of the complete 990 is reviewed by the Audit Committee Chair. Any questions or concerns identified by the Audit Committee are addressed and all appropriate changes are incorporated into the Form 990. After all input has been addressed, the final public disclosure version of the 990 is distributed to all voting members of the Institute's board of Trustees prior to filing with the IRS. After the final version of the Form 990 has been distributed, management and staff file the final Form 990 as required.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Under the Institute's Conflict of Interest Policy, all members of the Board of Trustees, Board of Governors, and Standing and Advisory Committees, and all officers and assistant officers of the Institute (collectively known as Related Parties) must act in the best interests of the Institute, without regard to their business, family, or personal activities and concerns. If a Related Party believes he or she has an actual or potential financial conflict of interest, the Related Party shall immediately disclose such conflict to the Chairman of the Board and to the Institutes General Counsel. The Related Party may not vote on, approve, or recommend any action or matter in which he or she has an actual or potential conflict of interest. The Related Party shall not be counted for purposes of determining whether there is a quorum. Financial interests or other activities that would constitute a conflict of interest if undertaken by a Related Party also constitute a conflict of interest if undertaken by an immediate family member of the Related Party and must be disclosed by the Related Party. The policy is distributed annually to all Related Parties. All voting Trustees, members of the Board of Governors, members of standing committees, Officers, and Vice Presidents are required to attest annually to their familiarity with this policy and to provide any information the Institute deems relevant concerning any possible conflicts of interest. The annual conflict of interest replies are logged and monitored by the Institutes General Counsel's office.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The Institute's Executive Committee, composed entirely of independent Trustees, approves compensation for the President and Director of the Museum and for the President of the School. The Institute's Compensation and Benefits Committee, also composed entirely of independent Trustees, approves compensation for other employed officers and for certain key employees. The two committees use the following process in considering compensation. The Institute's outside compensation expert prepares a written compensation analysis report for each person whose compensation is to be presented to either the Executive Committee or the Compensation and Benefits Committee. That report includes information such as a valuation of the proposed total remuneration, comparison data on total remuneration provided by similar institutions for similar services, an analysis of how the proposed remuneration compares to competitive practice, and conclusions on the competitive reasonableness of the proposed compensation. The report is provided to the Committee in advance of the meeting. The Committee may also receive other written materials relevant to compensation, such as performance evaluations.At the meeting, the compensation expert and/or the Institute's Vice President for Human Resources reviews the compensation analysis report with the Committee. The Committee also receives input from officers and Trustees on the performance of the persons being reviewed. Committee deliberations and decisions on compensation are documented in contemporaneous meeting minutes. In the case of the President and Director of the Museum and the President, the Provost, and the Dean of Faculty of the School, the decisions may be reflected in employment contracts as well.For key employees whose compensation is not reviewed and approved by the Compensation and Benefits Committee, their compensation is generally based on independent salary surveys typically conducted at the time of hire and maintained by the Institute's Human Resources Department and is decided by the employee's supervisor based on factors such as experience and performance.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The Institute's governing documents are available to the public via written request to the Institute and in addition, in part through applicable governmental agencies. The Institute's financial statements are available to the public via the Institute's own website, via the Illinois Attorney General's website and upon written request. The conflict of interest policy is available to the public upon written request to the Institute.
Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases Pension Related Changes other than Net Periodic Pension Cost = -$16864732
Form 990, Part V, Line 7g The Institute is not required to file Form 8899. The Institute receives contributions of intellectual property from time to time, however, the type of property contributed does not meet the definition of "qualified intellectual property" for Form 8899 filing purposes.
Form 990, Part VII Officers Compensation The negative amount shown in Column F represents a decrease in the actuarial valuation of defined benefit pension plan benefits. The prior year calculation was based on assumptions derived from actuarial estimates. The current year calculation uses known factors for retirement date, method of payment, and other elections. The current known factors have resulted in a decrease in the previously calculated benefit.
Form 990, Part VII, Line 1a, Column B The amount of hours per week devoted to position has been noted as 1 hour for all Trustees. The amount of actual hours per week devoted by each Trustee varies depending on the position held and the committees the Trustee devotes time to.
Schedule B, Special Rules, Box 1 The Art Institute of Chicago is exempt under two categories listed in Schedule A Part I, box 2 which describes a school, section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) and box 7 which describes an organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public, Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi).The Art Institute of Chicago has selected box 2, because per instructions only one applicable box should be checked. Because the Institute is also exempt under Schedule A Part I box 7, Schedule B Parts I and II have been completed under the Special Rules Box 1 as the Institute has met the 33 1/3% support test of the regulations under sections 509(a)(1)/170(b)(1)(A)(vi).
Schedule L, Part IV, Business Transactions Involving Interested Person A family member of Key Employee Elissa Tenny was compensated $15,076 as a faculty member in fiscal year 2016.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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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
The Art Institute of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-2167725
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) AICCB LLC
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago,IL60603
20-5052348 		Investments DE 521,550 2,700,000 The Art Institute of Chicago
 
(2) AICGS LLC
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago,IL60603
36-2167725 		Investments DE 641,298 3,075,000 The Art Institute of Chicago
 
(3) AICHP LLC
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago,IL60603
36-2167725 		Investments DE 3,922 942,252 The Art Institute of Chicago
 
(4) AIC AA LLC
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago,IL60603
36-2167725 		Investments DE 757,864 3,149,530 The Art Institute of Chicago
 
(5) AIC AX LLC
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago,IL60603
36-2167725 		Investments DE 450,243 1,440,313 The Art Institute of Chicago
 
(6) AIC BLK LLC
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago,IL60603
36-2167725 		Investments DE 1,057,393 5,791,164 The Art Institute of Chicago
 
(7) AIC MS SS LLC
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago,IL60603
36-2167725 		Investments DE   2,171,911 The Art Institute of Chicago
 
(8) AIC GS MEZZ LLC
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago,IL60603
36-2167725 		Investments DE 165,248 862,000 The Art Institute of Chicago
 
(9) AIC Ventures LLC
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago,IL60603
90-0708171 		Consulting IL     The Art Institute of Chicago
 
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












For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












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

Held by Third Parties 7
Chicago,IL60603
 Fundraising IL Art Inst of Chicago
  		Trust       Yes  
(2) Charitable Remainder

Trust 1
Chicago,IL60603
 Fundraising IL Art Inst of Chicago
  		Trust       Yes  
(3) AIC - PP Inc

190 Elgin Avenue
George Town   KY1-9005
CJ
98-0574645 		Investments CJ Art Inst of Chicago
  		C corp 800,515 1 100.000 % Yes  








Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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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
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) AIC - PP Inc

 s 800,515 FMV





Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

Additional Data


Software ID: 15000324
Software Version: 2015v3.0