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)
(1) Glenn E Nierman...................................................................... NEB President	18.75 ................. 0.00	X			75,000	0
(2) Denese Odegaard...................................................................... President Elect	3.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0
(3) Nancy Ditmer...................................................................... Immediate Past President	5.00 ................. 1.00	X			0	0
(4) Robert Frampton...................................................................... Eastern Division President	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0
(5) Lance Nielsen...................................................................... North Central Division President	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0
(6) Mark Lane...................................................................... Northwest Division President	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0
(7) Maribeth Yoder-White...................................................................... Southern Division President	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0
(8) James South...................................................................... Southwestern Division President	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0
(9) David Fullmer...................................................................... Western Division President	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0
(10) William Guegold...................................................................... North Central Division Immediate Past President	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0
(11) Ellen Kiekbride...................................................................... Western Division Immediate Past President	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0
(12) Thomas Dean...................................................................... Eastern Division Immediate Past President	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0
(13) Christine Fisher...................................................................... Southern Division Immediate Past President	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0
(14) Michael A Butera...................................................................... Executive Director - CEO (TIL MAY)	36.50 ................. 1.00		X		259,673	17,492
(15) Michael J Blakeslee...................................................................... Executive Director - CEO (FROM MAY)	37.50 ................. 0.00		X		148,525	23,544
(16) Paul L Baker...................................................................... Chief Financial Officer - CFO	35.50 ................. 2.00		X		98,737	8,174
(17) Jane M Balek...................................................................... Assistant Executive Director - AED	34.50 ................. 3.00			X	107,398	7,492

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
GELIA 390 South Youngs Road WILLIAMSVILLE,NY14221	MARKETING CONSULTING	288,724
CONFERENCE DIRECT 6420 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD SUITE 1900 LOS ANGELES,CA90069	CONFERENCE SERVICES	129,349
WINZSON DANG, 4106 PLAZA LANE FAIRFAX,VA22033	COMPUTER PROGRAMMING	107,037


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 3

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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

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

Employer identification number

52-6045043

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 ...............

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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
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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.") .	4,791,020	3,500,442	4,877,110	5,226,448	4,151,578	22,546,598
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......	1,918,115	2,026,564	1,657,916	1,877,203	3,721,598	11,201,396
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.	6,709,135	5,527,006	6,535,026	7,103,651	7,873,176	33,747,994
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...						0
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.						0
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..						0
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						33,747,994

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...	6,709,135	5,527,006	6,535,026	7,103,651	7,873,176	33,747,994
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	419,298	509,599	442,681	432,386	320,373	2,124,337
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	419,298	509,599	442,681	432,386	320,373	2,124,337
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.	17,007	20,447				37,454
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	7,145,440	6,057,052	6,977,707	7,536,037	8,193,549	35,909,785

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)) .........

93.980 %

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

93.460 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

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

5.920 %

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

6.310 %

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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

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
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Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

Employer identification number

52-6045043

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.

Political expenditures ...................................................................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

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

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6

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

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2012	(b) 2013	(c) 2014	(d) 2015	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Yes

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Yes

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Yes

1,019

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Yes

2,222

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Yes

46,802

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Yes

53,312

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

103,355

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part II-B, Line 1:	Mailings to members, legislators, and the public - $1,019 Publications - $2,222 Direct contact with legislators and government officials - $46,802 Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures - $53,312

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

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2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

Employer identification number

52-6045043

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
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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 ....	90,088	86,456	86,156	101,691	136,838
b	Contributions ...	1,500	3,532	200	2,500	1,006,536
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	2,106	2,100	2,100	2,170	2,790
d	Grants or scholarships ...				20,205	1,044,473
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	2,000	2,000	2,000
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	91,694	90,088	86,456	86,156	101,691

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

81.940 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

18.060 %

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 ...	1,069,089		1,069,089
b	Buildings	2,323,736	1,502,659	821,077
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ...	1,954,604	1,544,226	410,378
e	Other ...
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				2,300,544

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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	8,300,941
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-84,815
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	154,259
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	69,444
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	8,231,497
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	8,231,497

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	8,608,847
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	154,259
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	154,259
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	8,454,588
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	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	8,454,588

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:	COST OF GOODS SOLD 154,259.
Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:	COST OF GOODS SOLD 154,259.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet

Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

Employer identification number

52-6045043

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? ................

Yes

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 ............

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)
1Michael A ButeraExecutive Director - CEO (TIL MAY)	(i) (ii)	245,433 ------------- 0	9,550 ------------- 0	4,690 ------------- 0	17,492 ------------- 0	374 ------------- 0	277,539 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2Michael J BlakesleeExecutive Director - CEO (FROM MAY)	(i) (ii)	141,841 ------------- 0	100 ------------- 0	6,584 ------------- 0	10,156 ------------- 0	15,850 ------------- 0	174,531 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I, Line 4a	Michael Butera - severance payment of $185,127.39.

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

Employer identification number

52-6045043

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6	EXPLANATION OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR SHAREHOLDERS: NAFME HAS 55,000 ACTIVE VOTING MEMBERS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a	HOW MEMBERS OR SHAREHOLDERS ELECT GOVERNING BODY: MEMBERS USE AN ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM TO GOVERN ACTIONS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b	DECISIONS OF GOVERNING BODY APPROVAL BY MEMBERS OR SHAREHOLDERS: CHANGES IN NAFME BYLAWS REQUIRE VOTING BY ACTIVE MEMBERS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11	PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF FORM 990: THE FORM 990 IS FIRST REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ALONG WITH THE PREPARER (CPA FIRM). THE FORM 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE FORM 990 IS THEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. THE FORM 990 IS THEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR REVIEW. AFTER ALL REVIEWS ARE COMPLETED AND NO CHANGES ARE NECESSARY, THE FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c	PROCESS FOR ANNUALLY MONITORING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: ALL BOARD MEMBERS AGREE TO DECLARE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BETWEEN THEIR PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL LIFE AND THEIR POSITION ON THE BOARD, AVOID USING THEIR BOARD MEMBERSHIP OR NAFME'S STAFF, SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, RESOURCES, OR PROPERTY FOR THEIR PERSONAL ADVANTAGE OR THAT OF THEIR FRIENDS, RELATIVES OR OTHER THIRD PARTIES, AND ABSTAIN FROM VOTING OR DISCUSSION WHEN APPROPRIATE, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH NAFME'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING AND ENFORCING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SELF-GOVERNANCE INCLUDING THE INVESTIGATION OF ANY CLAIMS OF MISCONDUCT MADE ABOUT A DIRECTOR AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR ANY CLAIMS OF MISCONDUCT FOUND TO BE VALID. THE BOARD MAY MODIFY THESE PROCEDURES FOR REVIEWING BOARD MEMBER CONDUCT FROM TIME TO TIME. ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD CONSENT TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE THEN CURRENT PROCEDURES IF ANY CLAIMS OF MISCONDUCT ARE MADE AGAINST THEM. 1) COMPLAINTS: COMPLAINTS ABOUT ANY OFFICER OR DIRECTOR MAY BE MADE TO THE PRESIDENT OR ANY OTHER OFFICER OR DIRECTOR OF NAFME. ANYONE RECEIVING A COMPLAINT SHALL PROMPTLY FORWARD IT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR INVESTIGATION. COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE PROMPTLY FORWARDED TO THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT OR, IN THE ABSENCE OF THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT, TO ANY OTHER PAST PRESIDENT ON THE BOARD. 2) CONFIDENTIALITY: ALL COMPLAINTS OF MISCONDUCT WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION. 3) MATERIAL VIOLATION: A MATERIAL VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT IS ONE THAT RESULTS IN MATERIAL HARM TO NAFME OR ITS AFFILIATES. 4) RETALIATION PROHIBITED: DIRECT OR INDIRECT RETALIATION OF ANY KIND BY NAFME OR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS, OR AGENTS AGAINST ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO MAKES, INITIATES OR IS INVOLVED IN THE MAKING OF A COMPLAINT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THIS PROHIBITION ON RETALIATION SHALL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED BY THE BOARD. COMPLAINTS MADE WITH KNOWLEDGE THAT THEY ARE FALSE ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THIS PROHIBITION ON THE MAKING OF KNOWINGLY FALSE COMPLAINTS SHALL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED BY THE BOARD. 5) INITIAL DETERMINATION: UPON RECEIPT AND PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF EACH COMPLAINT, THE PRESIDENT MAY CONCLUDE, IN THE PRESIDENT'S SOLE DISCRETION, THAT THE COMPLAINT: (A) CONTAINS FACTUALLY UNRELIABLE OR INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION, OR (B) IS PATENTLY FRIVOLOUS OR TRIVIAL. IN SUCH CASES, THE PRESIDENT MAY DETERMINE THAT THE COMPLAINT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A POTENTIALLY ACTIONABLE COMPLAINT THAT WOULD JUSTIFY BRINGING IT BEFORE THE COMMITTEE FOR DETERMINATION OF WHETHER THERE HAS BEEN A MATERIAL VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT. IF SO, SUCH COMPLAINT SHALL BE DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE BY THE PRESIDENT, AND THE PRESIDENT SHALL PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE PERSON WHO SUBMITTED THE COMPLAINT OF ITS DISPOSITION. ALL SUCH PRELIMINARY DISPOSITIONS OF COMPLAINTS BY THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY REPORTED IN WRITING TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE. 6) NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION: IF A COMPLAINT IS DEEMED BY THE PRESIDENT ON A PRELIMINARY BASIS TO BE A POTENTIALLY ACTIONABLE COMPLAINT, THE PRESIDENT SHALL PROVIDE A WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE DIRECTOR WHOSE CONDUCT HAS BEEN CALLED INTO QUESTION, ADVISING THE DIRECTOR THAT AN INVESTIGATION IS BEING INITIATED. THE PRESIDENT SHALL ALSO PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE PERSON WHO SUBMITTED THE COMPLAINT THAT THE COMPLAINT IS BEING REVIEWED BY THE COMMITTEE. 7) REVIEW OF COMPLAINT: FOR EACH COMPLAINT THAT THE PRESIDENT BELIEVES IS POTENTIALLY ACTIONABLE, THE PRESIDENT SHALL AUTHORIZE AN INVESTIGATION INTO ITS SPECIFIC FACTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES TO WHATEVER EXTENT IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO CLARIFY, EXPAND OR CORROBORATE THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE COMPLAINT AND IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE COMMITTEE IN DETERMINING WHETHER CHARGES SHOULD BE BROUGHT AGAINST THE DIRECTOR. THE COMMITTEE MAY BE ASSISTED BY NAFME STAFF, LEGAL COUNSEL AND OUTSIDE EXPERTS, AS NEEDED, SO LONG AS ALL PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE INVESTIGATION AGREE TO MAINTAIN THE COMPLETE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE INVESTIGATION. THE COMMITTEE OR ITS AGENTS MAY CONTACT THE PERSON WHO SUBMITTED THE COMPLAINT, THE DIRECTOR WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF THE CHARGE, OR ANY OTHER PERSONS WHO MAY HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE COMPLAINT. 8) COMMITTEE DETERMINATION: THE COMMITTEE SHALL EITHER DISMISS THE COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE OR PREPARE WRITTEN CHARGES AGAINST THE DIRECTOR. WRITTEN CHARGES SHALL EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED CONDUCT AND EXPLAIN WHY THE CONDUCT CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION. THE COMMITTEE SHALL ALSO PRODUCE A WRITTEN REPORT WITH THE RESULTS OF ITS INVESTIGATION. THE PERSON WHO MADE THE COMPLAINT SHALL BE NOTIFIED OF THE COMMITTEE'S DETERMINATION BUT SHALL NOT BE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF ANY WRITTEN CHARGES OR THE REPORT. THE DIRECTOR IN QUESTION SHALL BE NOTIFIED OF THE COMMITTEE'S DETERMINATION. COPIES OF WRITTEN CHARGES AND THE COMMITTEE'S REPORT SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT, THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND THE DIRECTOR AGAINST WHOM THE CHARGES WERE FILED. 9) HEARING: IF THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS CHARGES BE BROUGHT, IT SHALL HOLD A HEARING, IN PERSON, BY TELEPHONE OR VIDEO CONFERENCE. THE PRESIDENT SHALL PRESENT THE COMMITTEE'S REPORT WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF NAFME'S LEGAL COUNSEL. THE CHARGED DIRECTOR MAY PRESENT A DEFENSE AND MAY BE REPRESENTED BY LEGAL COUNSEL, AT HIS OR HER OWN EXPENSE. THE PRESIDENT SHALL DETERMINE THE RULES OF EVIDENCE THAT SHALL APPLY TO THE HEARING AND MAY LIMIT THE PRESENTATION OF ORAL OR WRITTEN TESTIMONY BY WITNESSES. THE CHARGED DIRECTOR MAY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A HEARING IN WHICH CASE THE COMMITTEE MAY DELIBERATE BASED ON ITS REPORT. 10) DETERMINATION OF VIOLATION: UPON COMPLETION OF ITS INVESTIGATION AND THE HEARING, THE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY MAJORITY VOTE, UPON A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE, WHETHER OR NOT THERE HAS BEEN A VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND WHETHER THE BOARD SHOULD IMPOSE SANCTIONS. IF THE COMMITTEE FINDS THERE HAS BEEN A VIOLATION, THE COMMITTEE SHALL RECOMMEND AN APPROPRIATE SANCTION. THE COMMITTEE'S WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD. 11) IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS: THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE, BY MAJORITY VOTE, THE APPROPRIATE SANCTION TO BE IMPOSED ON ANY DIRECTOR FOUND TO HAVE VIOLATED THE NAFME CODE OF CONDUCT. SANCTIONS MAY INCLUDE A WRITTEN REPRIMAND, CENSURE, SUSPENSION FROM BOARD MEMBERSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, OR PERMANENT EXPULSION FROM THE BOARD (IF THE BYLAWS GIVE THE BOARD THE AUTHORITY TO REMOVE A DIRECTOR). 12) RESIGNATION: IF A BOARD MEMBER WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF A COMPLAINT VOLUNTARILY RESIGNS IN WRITING HIS OR HER POSITION ON THE BOARD DURING THE PENDENCY OF A COMPLAINT, THE COMPLAINT SHALL BE DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE AND WITHOUT ANY FURTHER ACTION BY THE COMMITTEE OR THE BOARD. IN THE EVENT OF A RESIGNATION, THE PERSON WHO MADE THE COMPLAINT SHALL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING OF THE FACT AND DATE OF THE RESIGNATION AND THAT THE BOARD HAS DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15	PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS: THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. SALARY INCREASE IS LINKED TO AN APPRAISAL CONDUCTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH INPUT FROM AND CONSULTATION WITH THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19	GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS ARE ON NAFME'S WEBSITE.

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

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

Employer identification number

52-6045043

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity
(1) Solutions Music Group LLC 1806 ROBERT FULTON DRIVE RESTON,VA20191 46-5187533	CONSULTING SERVICES	VA	118,150	0	NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

Part II

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)GIVE A NOTE FOUNDATION 1806 ROBERT FULTON DRIVE RESTON,VA20190 35-2379473	MUSIC ED	VA	501(C)(3)	Line 9	N/A		No

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

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

Yes

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

Yes

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

Yes

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

Yes

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: NAFME'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE MUSIC EDUCATION BY ENCOURAGING THE STUDY AND MAKING OF MUSIC BY ALL.
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3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	13
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	13
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	47
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	150
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	250,536
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	6,518

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	4,000,498	4,151,578
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	2,554,489	3,142,110
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	358,122	11,657
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	1,267,059	926,152
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	8,180,168	8,231,497
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
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)	3,092,403	3,245,336
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 110,857
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	4,824,245	5,209,252
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	7,916,648	8,454,588
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	263,520	-223,091
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	8,119,925	7,651,890
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	2,994,878	2,932,565
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	5,125,047	4,719,325

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 904,414 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 1,038,212 )
	PERIODICALSMUSIC EDUCATORS JOURNAL/TEACHING MUSICMUSIC EDUCATORS JOURNAL IS PUBLISHED IN SEPTEMBER, DECEMBER, MARCH AND JUNE EACH YEAR. TEACHING MUSIC IS PUBLISHED IN AUGUST, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND APRIL EACH YEAR. THE MAGAZINES DEAL WITH ALL ASPECTS OF MUSIC AND MUSIC EDUCATION FOR THE CLASSROOM, ELEMENTARY THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL. MUSIC EDUCATORS JOURNAL IS A PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATION; TEACHING MUSIC FOCUSES ON PRACTICAL TEACHING INFORMATION AND NEWS ABOUT THE FIELD.RESEARCH PUBLICATIONSTHIS CONSISTS OF TWO SCHOLARLY JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS: UPDATE AND JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND MUSIC EDUCATION (JRME). UPDATE IS AN ONLINE PUBLICATION ADDRESSING APPLICATIONS OF RESEARCH IN MUSIC EDUCATION. THE JRME PUBLISHES IN PRINT AND ON-LINE THE RESULTS OF RESEARCH IN MUSIC EDUCATION, MUSIC HISTORY, MUSIC PERCEPTION, AND MUSIC SOCIOLOGY. THE PURPOSE OF THESE JOURNALS IS TO PUBLISH AND/OR DISTRIBUTE MATERIALS THAT ARE OF VALUE TO THE NAFME'S MEMBERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN MUSIC EDUCATION. GENERAL MUSIC TODAYAN ONLINE JOURNAL, DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF NAFME MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATE TEACHING GENERAL MUSIC, A SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF TEACHING AND RESEARCH IN GENERAL MUSIC AT ALL LEVELS.JOURNAL OF MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATIONDEVELOPED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY FOR MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION (A CONSTITUENT GROUP WITHIN NAFME), THE JOURNAL OF MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION IS DEDICATED TO THE SOCIETY'S GOALS OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF TEACHING AND RESEARCH IN MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION, PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARDS FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF MUSIC TEACHERS, AND INFLUENCING DEVELOPMENT IN MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 244,615 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 5,524,228 )
	MEMBERSHIP - REGULAR THE NAFME MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM IS INVOLVED IN PRODUCING AND MAILING MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION MATERIALS, MAILING MEMBERSHIP NOTICES TO THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERS, COLLECTION AND TRACKING OF NATIONAL, STATE, AND STUDENT CHAPTER DUES, AND MAINTAINING ALL MEMBERSHIP RECORDS AND DATA. OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS INCLUDE THE DISTRIBUTION OF MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO BE OF BENEFIT TO MEMBERS. MEMBERSHIP - TRI-M TRI-M IS AN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. ITS FOCUS IS TO ENCOURAGE MUSIC EDUCATORS TO RECOGNIZE AND MOTIVATE MUSICAL AND PERSONAL ACHEIVEMENTS IN THEIR STUDENTS. MEMBERSHIP - COLLEGIATE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ENROLLED IN MUSIC EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAMS OR OTHERWISE INTERESTED IN MUSIC EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAMS OR OTHERWISE INTERESTED IN MUSIC EDUCATION ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE COLLEGIATE MEMBERS OF NAFME. ACTIVE MEMBER CHAPTERS ARE ON MOST CAMPUSES OF INSTITUTIONS OFFERING MUSIC EDUCATION DEGREES.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 3,116,758 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 1,237,688 )
	MEETINGS, CONFERENCES AND CONVENTION NAFME MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS ARE MOUNTED TO FURNISH INSERVICE AND PRESERVICE PROFESSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS, TO ALLOW FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AMONG MEMBERS AND OTHER TEACHERS, AND TO FACILITATE THE GROWTH OF KNOWLEDGE OF CENTRAL ISSUES TO MUSIC EDUCATION AMONG PROFESSIONALS. NAFME STAFF ENGAGE IN SITE VISITS, PLANNING MEETINGS, PROGRAMMING, AND CONTRACTORS ON-SITE EXECUTION OF ALL NATIONAL CONFERENCES AND LEADERSHIP MEETINGS.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,656,967 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	SPECIAL PROJECTSPROJECTS UNDERTAKEN IN COOPERATION WITH OUTSIDE ENTITIES INCLUDING CORPORATIONS AND OTHER ASSOCIATIONS. PROJECTS ARE CHOSEN AND ADMINISTERED ACCORDING TO NAFME'S BOARD APPROVED GUIDELINES, WITH THE VIEW OF FURTHERING THE MISSION AND GOALS OF THE ASSOCIATION.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	WEBSITESTHE NAFME WEBSITES SERVE AS ESSENTIAL RESOURCES FOR ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP, MEMBERS IN THE FIELD, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THESE SITES INCLUDE THE PRINCIPAL ASSOCIATION'S SITE, WWW.NAFME.ORG; AND A SITE FOR NAFME'S LEADERSHIP AT HTTP://EXECUTIVE.NAFME.ORG. IN ADDITION, NAFME MAINTAINS WEEKLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS FOR MEMBERS AND OCCASIONAL ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS FOR SUBGROUPS INCLUDING COLLEGIATE MEMBERS, TRI-M HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS, AND MEMBERS INTERESTED IN ADVOCACY.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 121,750 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ADVOCACYTHIS CENTER IS THE GOVERNMENT RElaTIONS WING OF NAFME. WE ADVOCATE AND LOBBY FOR MUSIC EDUCATION AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL. TO SUPPORT THAT, WE CREATE RESOURCES, BUILD COALITIONS, EDUCATE MEMBERS, AND MAINTAIN AN ADVOCACY WEBSITE. MOST IMPORTANTLY, WE PROVIDE SUPPORT TO OUR STATE MUSIC EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS AS THEY SEEK TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC EDUCATION, TAUGHT BY EXEMPLARY MUSIC EDUCATORS. TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC EDUCATION, NAFME SPONSORS PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 479,383 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	PROMOTIONNAFME'S PROMOTION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN MEMBERS, AND TO INFORM MEMBERS AND OTHERS OF CURRENT NAFME ACTIVITIES.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	SCHOLARSHIP FUNDCONSISTS OF TWO SEPARATELY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, THE HARLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND, AND THE KANE SCHOLARSHIP FUND. SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS ARE GIVEN ANNUALLY TO PROMISING INDIVIDUALS TO SUPPORT MUSIC EDUCATION.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	BOOK PUBLICATIONSTHE PUBLICATIONS ARE PRODUCED TO MEET MEMBER NEEDS FOR TEACHING MUSIC, CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND GAINING AND PRESERVING PUBLIC RELATIONS SUPPORT FOR MUSIC EDUCATION.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 2,258,100 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses6,523,887

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) Marlynn J Likens........................................................................ Assoc Exec Dir Governance & Policy	37.50 .......................0.00	X	101,677	0	22,462
(19) Chris B Woodside........................................................................ Deputy Executive Director	37.50 .......................0.00	X	105,057	0	7,343

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	896,067	0	86,507

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b	4,108,950
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	42,628

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 250
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		4,151,578

		Business Code
2a	MEMBERSHIP REVENUE	900099	1,415,278	1,415,278
b	REGISTRATION	900099	1,060,789	1,060,789
c	MANAGEMENT FEES	900099	278,043	278,043
d	MEJ/TM PUBLICATION SUBSCRIPTIONS	900099	211,101	211,101
e	SPONSORSHIPS	900099	167,550	167,550
f	All other program service revenue.			9,349	9,349
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			3,142,110

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			69,986			69,986
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........			212,176			212,176
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents		38,211
b	Less: rental expenses		0
c	Rental income or (loss)		38,211
d	Net rental income or (loss)......			38,211			38,211
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		1,109,634
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		1,167,963
c	Gain or (loss)		-58,329
d	Net gain or (loss).....			-58,329			-58,329
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..
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..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a		576,475
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b		154,259
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			422,216	422,216
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	ADVERTISING REVENUE		541800	250,536		250,536
b	MISCELLANEOUS INCOME		900099	3,013	3,013
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			253,549
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			8,231,497	3,567,339	250,536	262,044

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	581,935	204,099	377,836
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	2,116,555	1,439,029	665,720	11,806
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......	546,846	359,163	185,103	2,580
10	Payroll taxes ...........
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	967,962	841,182	115,856	10,924
b	Legal .........	65,655		65,655
c	Accounting ...........	42,800		42,800
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	42,500		42,500
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	257,434	243,487	6,543	7,404
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........
17	Travel ............	1,242,860	1,213,444	28,929	487
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	451,832	442,309	568	8,955
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	232,729	164,700	66,490	1,539
23	Insurance ...	27,009	19,114	7,716	179
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	PUBLICATIONS PRINTING	802,606	791,007	8,463	3,136
b	OVERHEAD	702,687	497,295	200,778	4,614
c	MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION&RE	62,148	62,148
d	OTHER	27,599	27,599
e	All other expenses	283,431	219,311	4,887	59,233
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	8,454,588	6,523,887	1,819,844	110,857
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 ........			179,879	1	213,976
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			298,064	2	148,256
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			253,057	4	291,157
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ........			168,838	8	136,454
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			172,428	9	169,007
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	5,347,429
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	3,046,885	2,496,044	10c	2,300,544
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			4,551,615	11	4,392,496
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			8,119,925	16	7,651,890

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	900,143	17	880,775
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	2,094,735	19	2,051,790
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	2,994,878	26	2,932,565

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	5,009,745	27	4,627,631
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	40,167	28	16,559
29	Permanently restricted net assets	75,135	29	75,135
	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 ...........	5,125,047	33	4,719,325
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	8,119,925	34	7,651,890