TY 2015 Form 990

(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)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(1) THOMAS S GRILK...................................................................... EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/GOVERNOR	40.0 ................. 0.0	X	X				294,545	43,829
(2) JOANN FLAMINIO...................................................................... PRESIDENT/GOVERNOR	15.0 ................. 0.0	X	X				0	0
(3) DR JOHN V COYLE...................................................................... VP/GOVERNOR	5.0 ................. 0.0	X	X				0	0
(4) KEN LYNCH...................................................................... GOVERNOR (UNTIL OCTOBER 2015)	5.0 ................. 0.0	X					0	0
(5) GLORIA G RATTI...................................................................... VP/GOVERNOR/SECRETARY	20.0 ................. 0.0	X	X				41,740	0
(6) THOMAS W WHELTON...................................................................... VP/GOVERNOR	5.0 ................. 0.0	X	X				0	0
(7) DR MICHAEL O'LEARY...................................................................... VP/GOVERNOR	5.0 ................. 0.0	X	X				0	0
(8) JEFFEREY R CAMERON...................................................................... GOVERNOR	5.0 ................. 0.0	X					0	0
(9) KEVIN BRILL...................................................................... GOVERNOR/CLERK	5.0 ................. 0.0	X	X				0	0
(10) PETER R BROWN...................................................................... GOVERNOR	5.0 ................. 0.0	X					0	0
(11) WAYNE LEVY...................................................................... GOVERNOR	5.0 ................. 0.0	X					0	0
(12) WILLIAM McCARRON...................................................................... GOVERNOR (BEGAN OCTOBER 2015)	5.0 ................. 0.0	X					0	0
(13) GINA CARUSO...................................................................... TREASURER	40.0 ................. 0.0		X				135,548	18,001
(14) JOHN FLEMING...................................................................... DIR. OF MKTING. & COMM.	40.0 ................. 0.0			X			202,279	39,927
(15) MICHAEL PIERONI...................................................................... DIR. OF ATHLETIC PERF.	40.0 ................. 0.0				X		112,268	25,063
(16) Barbara Sicuso...................................................................... DIR. OF RUNNER SVCS.	40.0 ................. 0.0				X		121,965	25,647
(17) GUY MORSE...................................................................... FORMER EXEC. DIRECTOR	40.0 ................. 0.0					X	344,474	17,777

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
INTERSTATE RENTAL SERVICE INC, 384 AMORY STREET PO BOX 300729 BOSTON,MA02130	TECH RACE PRODUCTION	2,067,204
DMSE SPORTS, 77 BEAR HILL ROAD NORTH ANDOVER,MA01845	RACE MANAGEMENT	849,700
SPORTS MEDIA ADVISORS LLC, PO BOX 3222 LOUISVILLE,KY40201	TV BROADCAST PROD	278,633
CAVALIER COACH CORP, 905 MASSACHUSETTS AVE BOSTON,MA02118	RUNNER TRANSPORT	404,877
NETWORK APPLICATION ARCHITECTS, 8 MALM ROAD NORTH READING,MA01864	COMP. & TECH. M/MENT	308,588
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 10

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

04-6111707

Part I

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Total

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

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II

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

Section A. Public Support

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

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

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

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

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

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

16a

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

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

17a

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part III

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

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	5,271,557	5,644,444	6,840,503	6,457,246	7,337,468	31,551,218
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......	7,225,315	7,540,936	11,276,018	9,545,883	10,496,051	46,084,203
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...						0
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...						0
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..						0
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.	12,496,872	13,185,380	18,116,521	16,003,129	17,833,519	77,635,421
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...	4,429,000	4,671,000	4,846,500	5,008,000	5,321,500	24,276,000
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.	49,988	39,415	127,569	66,357	25,343	308,672
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..	4,478,988	4,710,415	4,974,069	5,074,357	5,346,843	24,584,672
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						53,050,749

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	12,496,872	13,185,380	18,116,521	16,003,129	17,833,519	77,635,421
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	4,310	7,152	88,403	262,405	232,641	594,911
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.						0
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	4,310	7,152	88,403	262,405	232,641	594,911
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.						0
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..						0
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	12,501,182	13,192,532	18,204,924	16,265,534	18,066,160	78,230,332

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

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

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

67.814 %

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

65.307 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

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

0.760 %

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

1.507 %

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

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

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10a

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

10a

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

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

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

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

11a

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

11b

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

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

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

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

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

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

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

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

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

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

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

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2015

Name of the organization

THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

04-6111707

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

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

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

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

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

General Rule

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

Special Rules

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

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

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

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

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

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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

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Name of organization THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION		Employer identification number 04-6111707

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

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

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Name of organization THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION			Employer identification number 04-6111707
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

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

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

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

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

04-6111707

Part I

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

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

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

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

Part II

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

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

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

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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


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

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

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

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

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

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

Part III

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

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

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

(i)

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

(ii)

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

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

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

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

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

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

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

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

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

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

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

Yes No

Part IV

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

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

Yes No


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

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

Yes No

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

Part V

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

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

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

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

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

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

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

Yes

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

3a(i)

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

3a(ii)

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

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

Part VI

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

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

1a	Land ...	408,536		408,536
b	Buildings	788,596	0	788,596
c	Leasehold improvements	321,058	209,731	111,327
d	Equipment ...	1,168,977	834,089	334,888
e	Other ...	686,855	577,464	109,391
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				1,752,738

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Part VII

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

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b)Book value	(c)Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

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

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

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

Part IX

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

(a) Description				(b) Book value

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

Part X

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

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
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	18,405,603
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	56,159
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	257,547
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	313,706
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	18,091,897
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	-17,774
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	-17,774
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	18,074,123

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	16,544,162
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	257,547
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	17,774
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	275,321
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	16,268,841
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	16,268,841

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
SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2:	THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DID NOT REPORT A LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48. SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B RENTAL EXPENSES ($17,774) SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D RENTAL EXPENSES $17,774

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

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

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Name of the organization
THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

04-6111707

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

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

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

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)		(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?		(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)
			Yes	No
	LAGARDERE UNLIMITED	SPONSORSHIP MANAGEMENT		No	28,500









Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					28,500

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

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

Cat. No. 50083H

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 (event type)	(b) Event #2 (event type)	(c) Other events (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .
2	Less: Contributions . . . .
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .
7	Food and beverages . . .
8	Entertainment . . . .
9	Other direct expenses . . .
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

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

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

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

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

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

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

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

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

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

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

13a

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

13b

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

Name

Address

15a

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

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

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

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

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

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

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

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B	FUNDRAISING EXPENDITURES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE CREATION OF LONG-TERM SPONSORSHIP RELATIONSHIPS.

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

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

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number
04-6111707

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

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

Yes No

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

Part II

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

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

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

(1) TOWN OF HOPKINTON 18 MAIN STREET HOPKINTON,MA01748	04-6001186	GOVERNMENT	118,000	SUPPORT
(2) TOWN OF ASHLAND 101 MAIN STREET ASHLAND,MA01721	04-6001074	GOVERNMENT	61,500	SUPPORT
(3) TOWN OF FRAMINGHAM 150 CONCORD STREET MEMORIAL BUILDING FRAMINGHAM,MA01701	04-6001151	GOVERNMENT	61,500	SUPPORT
(4) TOWN OF NATICK 13 E CENTRAL STREET NATICK,MA01710	04-6001237	GOVERNMENT	61,500	SUPPORT
(5) TOWN OF WELLESLEY 525 WASHINGTON STREET WELLESLEY,MA03481	04-6001343	GOVERNMENT	61,500	SUPPORT
(6) CITY OF NEWTON 1000 COMMONWEALTH AVE NEWTON,MA02459	04-6001380	GOVERNMENT	118,000	SUPPORT
(7) TOWN OF BROOKLINE 333 WASHINGTON STREET BROOKLINE,MA02445	04-6001102	GOVERNMENT	69,000	SUPPORT
(8) CITY OF BOSTON ONE CITY HALL PLAZA BOSTON,MA02201	04-6001380	GOVERNMENT	52,000	SUPPORT
(9) BOSTON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ONE CITY HALL PLAZA BOSTON,MA02201	04-6001380	GOVERNMENT	68,000	SUPPORT
(10) BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ONE CITY HALL PLAZA BOSTON,MA02201	04-6001380	GOVERNMENT	280,000	SUPPORT
(11) COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE EXEC DEPT BOSTON,MA02133	04-6002284	GOVERNMENT	325,000	SUPPORT
(12) HOPKINTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 89 HAYDEN ROWE ST HOPKINTON,MA01748	04-6002284	GOVERNMENT	25,000	SUPPORT
(13) THE SPORTS MUSEUM OF NEW ENGLAND 100 LEGENDS WAY BOSTON,MA02114	04-2637109	501(C)(3)	8,000	SUPPORT
(14) FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC GARDEN 69 BEACON STREET BOSTON,MA02108	23-7451432	501(C)(3)	10,000	SUPPORT
(15) EMERALD NECKLACE CONSERVANCY 125 FENWAY BOSTON,MA02115	04-3414988	501(C)(3)	8,515	SUPPORT
(16) Massachusetts General Hospital 100 Cambridge St 1310 BOSTON,MA02114	04-1564655	501(C)(3)	100,000	SUPPORT
(17) Boston 4 Celebrations Foundation Inc 222 Berkeley Street BOSTON,MA02116	04-3311403	501(C)(3)	10,000	SUPPORT
(18) The Dimock Center Development Office 55 Dimock Street Roxbury,MA02119	04-3487835	501(C)(3)	50,000	SUPPORT
(19) John F Kennedy Library Foundation Columbia Point Boston,MA02125	04-6113130	501(C)(3)	15,000	SUPPORT

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

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

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

Cat. No. 50055P

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)
(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
SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2:	THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO COVER EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MARATHON. THE AMOUNT PROVIDED TO EACH COMMUNITY IS DETERMINED BY COMPARING HISTORICAL COSTS AND CURRENT ANTICIPATED IMPACT OF THE MARATHON. THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MAY ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON ITS MISSION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.

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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
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

04-6111707

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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

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

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

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

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

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

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

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

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Any related organization?

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

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

The organization?

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

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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Part II

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

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

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1THOMAS S GRILKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/GOVERNOR	(i) (ii)	261,306 ------------- 0	30,000 ------------- 0	3,239 ------------- 0	17,464 ------------- 0	26,365 ------------- 0	338,374 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2GINA CARUSOTREASURER	(i) (ii)	120,352 ------------- 0	15,000 ------------- 0	196 ------------- 0	8,388 ------------- 0	9,613 ------------- 0	153,549 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3JOHN FLEMINGDIR. OF MKTING. & COMM.	(i) (ii)	172,056 ------------- 0	30,000 ------------- 0	223 ------------- 0	13,118 ------------- 0	26,809 ------------- 0	242,206 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4GUY MORSEFORMER EXEC. DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	344,474 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	17,777 ------------- 0	362,251 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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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

SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7:

BONUSES ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND APPROVED AND AWARDED BY THE BOARD BASED ON INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE. SCHEDULE J, PART II PER THE TERMS OF A SEPARATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN GUY MORSE AND THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DATED AUGUST 15 2012. GUY MORSE RETIRED EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2012. ON JUNE 2, 2015, THE BAA PROCESSED THE TRANSFER OF A VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE POLICY HELD BY THE BAA ON BEHALF OF GUY MORSE, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $344,474. THIS AMOUNT IS REPORTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III).

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

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

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

04-6111707

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .
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 ( FOOD AND CATERING )	X	2	67,819	FMV
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that

it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used

for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................

30a

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

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

Yes

32a

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

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

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

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

Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)

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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
SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B)	THE AMOUNTS LISTED IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENT TOTAL NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED, NOT INDIVIDUAL ITEMS.

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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.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

04-6111707

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 & PART III, LINE 1:	THE PROMOTION OF THE COMMON GOOD AND HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO IMPROVE ITS PHYSICAL CONDITION BY THE PROMOTION AND REGULATION OF AMATEUR SPORTS COMPETITION, WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON (1) THE SPONSORSHIP OF LONG DISTANCE RUNNING EVENTS (ESPECIALLY THE ANNUAL BAA MARATHON) AND OF TRACK AND FIELD TEAMS AND MEETS AND SIMILAR ATHLETIC EXERCISES, (2) THE PROVISION OF EXERCISE AND FITNESS PROGRAMS FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND (3) THE TRAINING OF HIGH PERFORMANCE TRACK AND FIELD AND LONG DISTANCE RUNNING ATHLETES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINES 6 & 7:	THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION HAS ONE CLASS OF VOTING MEMBERS CONSISTING OF 156 MEMBERS. THE MEMBERS ARE ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO AMEND AND REVOKE THE BYLAWS. THE MEMBERS' PRIMARY DUTY IS TO ANNUALLY ELECT THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF GOVERNORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 11B:	THE FORM IS PREPARED BY THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION'S OUTSIDE TAX ADVISORS. A COMPLETE DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE (MADE UP OF THE TREASURER AND THREE BOARD OF GOVERNORS) AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD. THE FORM 990 IS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF GOVERNORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 12A, B, & C:	THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOLLOWS IS: IN CASES OF A CONFLICT OR THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT BY A MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF GOVERNORS, THEY WILL DISCLOSE SUCH CONFLICT PRIOR TO TAKING ANY ACTION THAT MIGHT BE INFLUENCED OR APPEAR TO BE INFLUENCED BY IT. ONCE THAT DISCLOSURE HAS BEEN MADE KNOWN, THE REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS OR WHETHER THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SUCH CONFLICT. THE BOARD SHALL NOT ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH (1) GOVERNORS, (2) DIRECTORS OF RELATED ORGANIZATIONS OR (3) ORGANIZATIONS WITH WHICH A GOVERNOR HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST UNLESS (A) THAT INTEREST IS DISCLOSED OR KNOWN TO THE BOARD (B) THE BOARD APPROVES, AUTHORIZES OR RATIFIES THE ACTION IN GOOD FAITH (C) THE APPROVAL IS BY A MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS (NOT COUNTING THE INTERESTED GOVERNOR) (D) A QUORUM OF THE BOARD IS PRESENT (NOT COUNTING THE INTERESTED GOVERNOR). IN SUCH CASES THE INTERESTED GOVERNOR MAY BE PRESENT AT THE RELATED MEETING TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP BUT MAY NOT VOTE OR ADVOCATE FOR THE ACTION TO BE TAKEN. IF A VOTE IS TAKEN, THE INTERESTED GOVERNOR LEAVES THE ROOM. THE MINUTES SHALL CLEARLY REFLECT THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15:	THE COMPENSATION OF ALL OFFICERS IS DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE EACH YEAR. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE USES PUBLISHED COMPARABLE DATA OBTAINED THROUGH ONE OR MORE FIRMS THAT BROADLY REPORT SUCH INFORMATION BASED ON SURVEYS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEASURES THE SUCCESS OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR THE CURRENT YEAR VERSUS THE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS FOR THE YEAR. ONCE THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES AN APPROPRIATE SALARY FOR ALL OFFICERS, IT BRINGS IT TO THE FULL BOARD FOR ITS CONSIDERATION AND ACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:	AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OR BYLAWS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART IX, COLUMN (D):	FUNDRAISING EXPENDITURES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE CREATION OF LONG-TERM SPONSORSHIP RELATIONSHIPS.
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES	DESCRIPTION:RUNBASE TOTAL EXPENSES:174630 PROGRAM SERVICES:174630
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES	DESCRIPTION:TV PRODUCTION TOTAL EXPENSES:236937 PROGRAM SERVICES:236937
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES	DESCRIPTION:PRE/POST-RACE PARTY TOTAL EXPENSES:428790 PROGRAM SERVICES:428790
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES	DESCRIPTION:RUNNER TRANSPORT TOTAL EXPENSES:426424 PROGRAM SERVICES:426424
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES	DESCRIPTION:RUNNER AMENITIES TOTAL EXPENSES:362557 PROGRAM SERVICES:362557
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES	DESCRIPTION:WORLD MARATHON MAJORS TOTAL EXPENSES:133343 PROGRAM SERVICES:133343
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES	DESCRIPTION:TROPHIES AND MEDALS TOTAL EXPENSES:126178 PROGRAM SERVICES:126178
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES	DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEER EXPENSES TOTAL EXPENSES:78079 PROGRAM SERVICES:78079
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES	DESCRIPTION:OTHER TOTAL EXPENSES:435295 PROGRAM SERVICES:435295

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Cat. No. 51056K

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	11
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	9
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	32
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	9,400
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	6,380,305	7,337,468
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	9,545,883	10,496,051
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	262,405	232,641
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	0	7,963
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	16,188,593	18,074,123
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	1,550,740	1,572,825
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	2,641,368	2,704,446
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	36,000	28,500
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 232,842
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	13,094,827	11,963,070
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	17,322,935	16,268,841
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-1,134,342	1,805,282
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	17,325,276	19,206,992
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	1,825,158	1,845,433
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	15,500,118	17,361,559

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 10,392,393 including grants of $ 1,572,825 ) (Revenue $ 8,445,961 )
	The BAA has managed and operated the Boston Marathon continuously since 1897. The BAA, through the Boston Marathon: - Promotes health, fitness, and an overall healthy lifestyle by encouraging the public to train for and run in the Boston Marathon and seeking to help in the development of skilled U.S. distance runners who can aspire to compete internationally, benefiting the cause of athletics and fitness. - Assists marathon runners to fundraise for many charitable organizations, many of which promote health and fitness, conduct research aimed at treating and eradicating disease, and which provide healthcare treatment to persons afflicted with serious diseases. The Boston Marathon Charity Program enables selected charitable organizations to raise millions of dollars for worthwhile causes. In 2016, the program surpassed the $264 million mark in total funds raised since its inception in 1989. - Assists in the generation of approximately $189 million in marathon-related revenues (as determined by the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau) for the local economy, in direct connection with the weekend's events surrounding the annual conduct of the Boston Marathon.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 4,616,366 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 2,050,090 )
	Operation and management of other events and programs that promote health and fitness, including: - The conduct of additional long distance running events, open to the public, in the Boston area. These include the events comprising what is known as the B.A.A. Distance Medley: - The B.A.A. 5K, a 3.1 mile road race held in Boston annually on the Saturday of Boston Marathon weekend involving 10,000 participants - The B.A.A. 10K, a 6.2 mile road race conducted in Boston annually in late June involving 10,000 participants; and - The B.A.A. Half Marathon, a 13.1 mile road race conducted in Boston annually during the second weekend in October involving 9,500 participants. These events include a prize money structure for the professional athletes who compete in them (described below), but are also designed to appeal to members of the public who desire to improve their fitness and health. The events comprise a "Fitness CALENDAR" for the year, such that individuals can begin the spring with a modest distance 5K race, progress in June to a longer race, and then in the fall be prepared to run a half marathon. These events also allow members of the public to compete alongside some of the finest runners in the world. For professional athletes in the Distance Medley the prize money awarded in the series includes a purse for each race and bonus incentives for the top finishers in the individual events and for event record times set at these events. To increase competition across Distance Medley events, the bonus structure was revised in 2015 to offer race-by-race bonus incentives rather than one-time payouts made to top male and female finishers. Distance Medley expenses are recorded in the statement of activities and changes in net assets within the applicable race expenses in proportion to the revenue earned by each race in the Distance Medley. - In 2013, the B.A.A. added a high performance component to its already-existing B.A.A Running Club. This group comprises an elite team of 8-12 American runners supported by the organization at the level necessary to accomplish the highest athletic pursuits within the sport of running, such as making world championship and Olympic teams. The establishment of the high performance team is consistent with the B.A.A.'s mission of promoting athletics through running. - IN 2015, THE BAA IN COLLABORATION WITH ADIDAS AND MARATHON SPORTS INC. LAUNCHED BOSTON MARATHON ADIDAS RUNBASE (BMARB). BMARB IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND STATE OF THE ART HUB EXCLUSIVELY FOR RUNNERS IN THE BOSTON AREA AND IT SEEKS TO BECOME THE CENTER OF RUNNING IN BOSTON. BMARB SERVES AS A HOST FOR EVENTS, CLINICS, COMMUNITY SPACE AS WELL AS A MEETING SPACE FOR RUNNERS. THE BAA BELIEVES BMARB WILL HELP EDUCATE AND INFORM A NEW GENERATION OF RUNNERS AND TOURISTS. IT IS LOCATED AT THE 26TH MILE MARK ON BOYLSTON STREET ALONG THE HISTORIC MARATHON COURSE. - The BAA Running Club, which provides coaching, training and competitive outlets for its 250 members. The club is a 52-week per year effort which includes practices, workouts, racing and volunteer actions. - Training clinics and seminars that assist individuals in training and preparing for athletic competition and in pursuing a healthy lifestyle generally. - Club 120 is a program that allows middle school aged children from the cities and towns along the Boston Marathon route and surrounding communities the opportunity to train and compete as relay teams in Boston on Marathon weekend in the BAA Relay Challenge, thereby promoting the health and fitness of those children and others in their communities and elsewhere. More than 900 children participated, and over 21,000 have participated since the inception of the program. - Coordination and staging of the Boston Middle School Cross Country Program involving students from 13 Boston Public Schools. The multi-week program culminates in championship races in Franklin Park in Boston, and is intended as an inspirational introduction to the sport and a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, since 1997 the BAA annually supports and sponsors the Boston Mayor's Cup Cross Country and Youth Races at Franklin Park in Boston. This event has 1000 competitors, including Olympic level athletes but is also a grassroots initiative geared towards local area runners of all ages and abilities. - Finally, The B.A.A. and the Dimock Community Health Center have collaborated to establish a 5K neighborhood race known as the "Road to Wellness." As one of Massachusetts' largest community health centers their aim is to promote a healthy lifestyle for the residents of Roxbury and the surrounding area. The reach of the event extends beyond the day of the race itself, through a multi-week period of training and brings the community together for the 5K race in familiar streets.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses15,008,759

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	1,252,819	0	170,244

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	7,337,468

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 67,819
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		7,337,468

			Business Code
2a	ENTRY FEES	900099	9,236,441	9,236,441
b	ROYALTIES AND OTHER FEES	900099	1,114,851		1,114,851
c	MEMBERSHIP DUES	900099	7,300	7,300
d	OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES	900099	137,459	137,459
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			10,496,051

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			232,641			232,641
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds			0
5 Royalties...........			0
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents		25,737
b	Less: rental expenses		17,774
c	Rental income or (loss)	0	7,963
d	Net rental income or (loss)......			7,963			7,963
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss).....			0
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			0
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..			0
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			0
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			0
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			18,074,123	9,381,200		1,355,455

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	1,572,825	1,572,825
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	0
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 ....	729,945	437,976	160,588	131,381
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	1,459,221	1,167,377	218,883	72,961
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	94,437	75,550	18,887
9	Other employee benefits .......	271,925	217,540	54,385
10	Payroll taxes ...........	148,918	119,134	29,784
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	60,029		60,029
c	Accounting ...........	103,246		103,246
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	28,500			28,500
f	Investment management fees ......	30,815		30,815
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	1,391,735	1,391,735
12	Advertising and promotion ....	43,403	43,403
13	Office expenses .......	1,089,507	1,019,125	70,382
14	Information technology ......	782,631	626,105	156,526
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	193,066	154,453	38,613
17	Travel ............	593,536	593,536
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	77,044	61,635	15,409
20	Interest ...........	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	493,330	493,330
23	Insurance ...	350,412	280,719	69,693
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	TECHNICAL RACE PRODUCTION	2,018,517	2,018,517
b	PRIZE MONEY	1,008,805	1,008,805
c	RACE MANAGEMENT	787,322	787,322
d	EQUIPMENT RENTALS	537,439	537,439
e	All other expenses	2,402,233	2,402,233
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	16,268,841	15,008,759	1,027,240	232,842
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			1,550	1	18,123
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			4,211,843	2	4,721,950
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			0	3	0
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			175,925	4	215,500
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
				0	5	0
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
				0	6	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....			0	7	0
8	Inventories for sale or use ........			0	8	0
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			0	9	0
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	3,374,022
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	1,621,284	762,215	10c	1,752,738
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			12,074,592	11	12,176,222
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			0	12	0
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			0	13	0
14	Intangible assets ...............			0	14	0
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			99,151	15	322,459
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			17,325,276	16	19,206,992

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	1,083,888	17	997,323
18	Grants payable ...	0	18	0
19	Deferred revenue .........	741,270	19	848,110
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	0	20	0
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D	0	21	0
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..	0	22	0
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	23	0
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	24	0
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	0	25	0
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	1,825,158	26	1,845,433

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	15,500,118	27	17,361,559
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	0	28	0
29	Permanently restricted net assets	0	29	0
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	15,500,118	33	17,361,559
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	17,325,276	34	19,206,992