Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2015 , and ending 08-31-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1400 K STREET NW NO 500
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20005
D Employer identification number

52-6062439
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 10,288,880
F Name and address of principal officer:
JENNIFER BILFIELD
1400 K STREET NW NO 500
WASHINGTON,DC20005
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.WASHINGTONPERFORMINGARTS.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1965
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE PART III, LINE 1.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 38
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 38
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 35
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 38
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 3,482,986 4,969,588
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,498,309 2,740,362
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 440,429 285,208
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 63,058 176,940
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 6,484,782 8,172,098
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 30,216 41,312
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,642,064 2,612,359
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,090,491    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 5,042,761 5,273,477
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 7,715,041 7,927,148
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -1,230,259 244,950
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 10,415,354 11,201,596
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,426,728 1,778,964
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 8,988,626 9,422,632
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
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Briefly describe the organization’s mission: OUR MISSION IS THREEFOLD: (1) TO PROVIDE THE WASHINGTON COMMUNITY WITH PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTATIONS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND VARIED CONTENT AND TRADITION, (2) TO SUPPORT AND NURTURE PERFORMING ARTISTS, AND THEIR ARTS FORMS, AND (3) TO PROVIDE LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION, YOUTH INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,801,421 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 2,740,362 )
PRODUCTION:FOUNDED IN 1965 BY ARTS IMPRESARIO PATRICK HAYES, WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS (LEGAL NAME: WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY) IS ONE OF THE NATION'S LEADING PRODUCERS AND PRESENTERS OF PERFORMING ARTS, ARTS EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES. A PIONEER IN ARTS DEVELOPMENT AND ARTS EDUCATION IN THE DC AREA, WE SERVE MORE THAN 80,000 RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES ANNUALLY ACROSS THE DISTRICT AND METRO-AREA VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND WITH LIVE ARTS EXPERIENCES OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER, AS WELL AS INSTRUMENTAL, DANCE, AND VOCAL INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES. EACH YEAR, WE PRESENT APPROXIMATELY 60 MAINSTAGE ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES IN GENRES THAT INCLUDE CLASSICAL MUSIC, JAZZ, GOSPEL, CONTEMPORARY DANCE, AND WORLD MUSIC, AND WORKS THAT BLEND GENRES IN IMAGINATIVE WAYS. TO ENSURE THAT OUR PERFORMANCES ARE ACCESSIBLE TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES, WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS A NUMBER OF EVENTS IN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS. ALONGSIDE ITS MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCES, WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS ALSO OFFERS INNOVATIVE ARTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ARTIST RESIDENCIES, WORKSHOPS, MASTER CLASSES, AND NUMEROUS FREE PERFORMANCES IN SCHOOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC SPACES IN AN EFFORT TO CONNECT AUDIENCES DIRECTLY WITH ARTISTS OF EXTRAORDINARY TALENT AND ENCOURAGE ARTS APPRECIATION AND PRACTICE. TO CONTINUE TO EXPAND OUR REACH AND PROMOTE A LIFE CYCLE OF ARTS ACCESS AND LEARNING ACROSS ALL AGE GROUPS, WE RECENTLY CREATED THE MARS URBAN ARTS INITIATIVE. WITH SUBSTANTIAL MULTI-YEAR SUPPORT FROM MRS. JACQUELINE BADGER MARS AND MARS, INCORPORATED, WE LAUNCHED THE MARS URBAN ARTS INITIATIVE (MUAI) IN MAY 2014 TO CULTIVATE, SHOWCASE, AND CONNECT PERFORMING/VISUAL ARTISTS IN METRO DC TO EACH OTHER AND TO LOCAL RESIDENTS. MUAI OFFERS A GRASSROOTS PLATFORM OF FREE PROGRAMS, SUCH AS PANELS, WORKSHOPS, AND PERFORMANCES, THAT LINK TO MAINSTAGE EVENTS AND ENGAGE YOUTH, ADULTS, AND SENIORS ACROSS THE REGION IN HIGH-QUALITY ARTS PROGRAMMING, REGARDLESS OF SOCIOECONOMIC STANDING. ALONGSIDE THESE PROGRAMS ARE THE MARS EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, ALSO FUNDED BY MRS. MARS AND MARS INCORPORATED, WHICH INCLUDE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES THAT SHOWCASE OUR ARTS EDUCATION STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE METRO DC AREA AND AN ANNUAL ALL-DAY COMMUNITY-BASED ARTS FAIR WITH FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES.IN RECOGNITION OF OUR VITAL ROLE IN THE DC CULTURAL LANDSCAPE, WE WERE AWARDED A 2012 NATIONAL MEDAL OF ARTS, MAKING US THE FIRST ARTS PRESENTER OF ITS KIND TO BE SO HONORED. WE ALSO RECEIVED A 2012 MAYOR'S ARTS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE TO THE ARTS. IN 2015, OUR ORGANIZATIONAL HONORS INCLUDED THE 2015 MAYOR'S ARTS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO ARTS EDUCATION. THIS IS THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS HONOR CONFERRED BY THE CITY ON ARTISTS, TEACHERS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND PATRONS OF THE ARTS. ON THE NATIONAL STAGE, OUR CAP PROGRAMS RECEIVED THE 2015 YALE DISTINGUISHED MUSIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP AWARD FROM THE YALE SCHOOL OF MUSIC. WE ARE ALSO PLEASED TO REPORT NEW COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND CREATIVE PLACEMAKING INITIATIVES. WITH SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT BY THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION, OUR COLLABORATIVE AND HISTORIC THREE-YEAR ORCHESTRAL MUSIC FESTIVAL WITH THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER, SHIFT, WILL BEGIN IN SPRING 2017. THE INAUGURAL FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (ATLANTA, GA), BOULDER PHILHARMONIC (BOULDER, CO), THE KNIGHTS (BROOKLYN, NY), AND NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY (RALEIGH, NC). SHIFT WILL INCLUDE A FULL SLATE OF ARTS EDUCATION AND MARS URBAN ARTS INITIATIVE RESIDENCY ACTIVITIES ACROSS MULTIPLE METRO DC SITES. MOREOVER, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 11TH STREET BRIDGE PARK, WE WERE AMONG JUST 38 RECIPIENTS AND THE ONLY ONES IN DC FROM A POOL OF NEARLY 1,300 TO RECEIVE A 2015 ARTPLACE AMERICA NATIONAL GRANTS PROGRAM AWARD FOR OUR CREATIVE PLACEMAKING INITIATIVE. FOR THIS INITIATIVE, WHICH BEGAN IN AUGUST 2015, WE HAVE BEEN DEVELOPING WITH RESIDENTS COMMUNITY-BASED ARTS PROGRAMMING IN WARD 8 THAT HAS BEEN ANCHORED BY OUR MARS URBAN ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES. AS WE MARK OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE 2016/17 SEASON, WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CONTINUES TO EMBRACE THE ORGANIZATIONAL PHILOSOPHY ESPOUSED FROM THE BEGINNING BY OUR FOUNDER, MR. HAYES: "EVERYBODY IN, NOBODY OUT!" TO THIS END, WE DESIGN AND PRESENT PROGRAMS INTENDED TO REACH THE WIDEST POSSIBLE CONSTITUENCIES IN THE GREATER DC REGION: PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, INCOME LEVELS, CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS, AND AREAS OF ARTISTIC INTEREST AND EXPERTISE. ANOTHER OF OUR GUIDING PHILOSOPHIES IS "THE CITY IS OUR STAGE": AS OPPOSED TO OPERATING FROM ONE CENTRALIZED PERFORMANCE VENUE, WE PRESENT CONCERTS, DANCE PERFORMANCES, AND MORE IN VENUES OF DIFFERENT SIZES AND SENSIBILITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION-CONCERT HALLS, COLLEGIATE AUDITORIUMS, NIGHTCLUBS, CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUES, OUTDOOR PLAZAS, AND MORE. THROUGH THIS EXPANSIVE APPROACH, EACH EVENT MARRIES ARTIST AND AUDIENCE, ART FORM AND COMMUNITY IN A CUSTOMIZED AND CULTURALLY ENRICHING EXPERIENCE. LASTLY, GIVEN THE COSMOPOLITAN NATURE OF THE DISTRICT AS OUR NATION'S CAPITAL AND AS THE HOST CITY FOR DOZENS OF EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES, WE EMBODY A VISION OF "THE WORLD IN OUR CITY," DRAWING ON THE MANY DIVERSE INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONS OF OUR REGION'S RESIDENTS AND REGULARLY INVITING DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS AND OTHER VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO SHARE IN OUR ONGOING CELEBRATION OF THE PERFORMING ARTS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,313,601 including grants of $ 41,312 ) (Revenue $   )
EDUCATION:THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AMONG WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS' SIGNATURE ARTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES:CONCERTS IN SCHOOLS IS WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS' OLDEST EDUCATION PROGRAM, HAVING BEGUN IN 1965. CONCERTS IN SCHOOLS (CIS) BRINGS OUR ACCLAIMED TEACHING ARTISTS DIRECTLY TO SCHOOLS IN DC AND METRO-AREA VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND FOR FREE CONCERTS AND RECITALS TO INTRODUCE YOUNG PEOPLE TO LIVE PERFORMANCE. FOR MANY STUDENTS, IT IS THEIR FIRST SUCH EXPERIENCE. WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS TEACHING ARTISTS PRESENT A VARIED SELECTION OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING FEATURING ART FORMS AND TRADITIONS THAT SPAN THE GLOBE, SUCH AS AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC, JAZZ, STORY TELLING, AFRICAN DANCE, SPANISH DANCE, OPERA, CLASSICAL BRASS AND STRINGS, PERCUSSION, VISUAL ARTS, AND MUSIC FROM LATIN AMERICA. IN-SCHOOL ARTIST RESIDENCIES AND MAINSTAGE ARTIST COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS ARE DESIGNED TO DEEPEN THE EXPOSURE PROVIDED BY THE CONCERTS IN SCHOOLS EXPERIENCE OVER EXTENDED IN-CLASS SESSIONS. OUR TEACHING ARTISTS WORK WITH TEACHERS IN THE PARTNERING SCHOOLS TO CREATE AN ARTISTIC PLAN THAT SUPPORTS ONGOING CLASSROOM CURRICULUM AND GOALS. WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS ALSO OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLOSE INSTRUCTION WITH MAINSTAGE ARTISTS AS AVAILABLE. EACH RESIDENCY INCLUDES UP TO 70 STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN WORKSHOPS AND A CULMINATING PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE. WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS BOASTS A DIVERSE, EXPERIENCED CORPS OF ARTISTS AND ENSEMBLES WHO INTEGRATE THEIR ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES WITH CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS, CREATING EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES. THE CAPITAL ARTS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS ARE COLLABORATIVE LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS AND DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS (DCPS). WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS TEACHING ARTISTS WORK WITH DCPS MUSIC AND CLASSROOM EDUCATORS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR TO INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO JAZZ, CLASSICAL STRING INSTRUMENTS, VOCAL MUSIC, AND DANCE. THROUGH IN-DEPTH, HANDS-ON, PERFORMANCE-BASED INSTRUCTION, OUR CAPITAL ARTS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH CUSTOMIZED, IN-CLASS OPPORTUNITIES TO INTERACT WITH PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS AND DANCERS WHO, OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS, ENGAGE STUDENTS IN PLAYING THEIR INSTRUMENTS, FOSTERING-CREATIVE MOVEMENT, LEARNING ABOUT VARIOUS GENRES OF MUSIC, APPRECIATING PERFORMANCES, AND DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS IN CREATIVITY AND IMPROVISATION. OTHER SKILLS THAT ARE EMPHASIZED INCLUDE TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, DISCIPLINE, FOCUS, SOCIALIZATION, PERFORMANCE AND PUBLIC PRESENTATION, PEER CRITIQUE, SELF-AWARENESS, LISTENING, AND QUESTIONING. WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS PROVIDES FREE INSTRUMENTS FOR USE ON AND OFF-SITE, CULMINATING PUBLIC PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, ARTIST VISITS, AND CONCERT TICKETS TO STUDENTS AND TEACHERS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.THE CAPITAL ARTS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THE COMMON CORE ARTS STANDARDS, AND CULTIVATE A STUDENT'S ABILITY TO CARRY OUT THE ARTISTIC PROCESSES OF - CREATING; - PERFORMING; AND - RESPONDING.CAPITAL ARTS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM COMPONENTS PROVIDED BY WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS INCLUDE:- UP TO 28 CLASSROOM SESSIONS WITH WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS TEACHING ARTISTS, SCHEDULED AND DESIGNED WITH THE PARTNER TEACHER, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL (PARTNER SCHOOL COHORT);- USE OF FREE INSTRUMENTS FOR DAILY PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE ON AND OFF-SITE;- ONE CULMINATING PERFORMANCE FOR THE FULL SCHOOL POPULATION BY CAPITAL ARTS PARTNERSHIP STUDENTS AND TEACHING ARTISTS;- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR THE PARTNERING PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, AND TEACHING ARTISTS TO COMPLEMENT DCPS STANDARDS AS WELL AS THE COMMON CORE ARTS STANDARDS AT DCPS ARTS TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS AND/OR OTHER DATES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AS AVAILABLE;- TICKETS AND TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND FAMILIES TO ATTEND WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS MAINSTAGE CONCERTS AND EVENTS;- TRANSPORTATION TO WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS "CONCERTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE" (SCHOOL DAY CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES BY WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS MAINSTAGE ARTISTS AT COMMUNITY-BASED VENUES, INCLUDING THEARC, THE LANSBURGH THEATRE, AND STRATHMORE);- PUBLIC PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAPITAL ARTS PARTNERSHIP STUDENTS WHEN AVAILABLE (E.G. MILLENNIUM STAGE, NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL, NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM); AND- OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMPS.THE FOUR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS THAT COMPRISE OUR CAPITAL ARTS PARTNERSHIPS ARE: CAPITAL JAZZ, CAPITAL STRINGS, CAPITAL VOICES, AND CAPITAL DANCE. ESTABLISHED IN 1974, THE EMBASSY ADOPTION PROGRAM (EAP) IS A PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS (DCPS) AND WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS. THE EAP IS A UNIQUE ARTS-INTEGRATED GLOBAL EDUCATION INITIATIVE THAT EXPOSES DCPS STUDENTS TO INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES AND CROSS-CULTURAL LESSONS, THEREBY INSTILLING CULTURAL COMPETENCY AND OTHER 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS. THROUGH DIRECT INTERACTIONS WITH DIPLOMATS AND OTHER GLOBAL PARTNERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, FIFTH- AND SIXTH-GRADE STUDENTS ATTENDING DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THE LANGUAGE, CUSTOMS, HISTORY, AND CULTURE OF THEIR PARTNER EMBASSY'S HOME COUNTRY OR REGION. EAP CURRENTLY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 2,500 STUDENTS EACH YEAR. TO DATE, MORE THAN 50,000 YOUTH HAVE PARTNERED WITH OVER 100 EMBASSIES AND DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTING COUNTRIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. EAP HAS RECEIVED VARIOUS ACCOLADES, INCLUDING THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. HOW IT WORKS: - 5TH- AND 6TH-GRADE DCPS TEACHERS APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM; - SELECT CLASSROOMS ARE PAIRED WITH AVAILABLE EMBASSIES; AND - TOGETHER WITH AN EMBASSY OR PARTNER REPRESENTATIVE, EACH EAP TEACHER AND HIS/HER CLASS EMBARK ON A YEARLONG ADVENTURE, EXPLORING THE ADOPTED COUNTRY'S HISTORY, CULTURE, GOVERNMENT, POLITICS, ARTS, FOOD, AND GEOGRAPHY.AN EAP CLASSROOM HOSTS DIPLOMATS AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS AND LEARNS AND PERFORMS TRADITIONAL ARTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, DEBATES GLOBAL ISSUES WITH FELLOW EAP STUDENTS IN A MINI-UNITED NATIONS, AND TRULY EXPERIENCES THE GLOBAL OFFERINGS OF OUR CITY. SELECT CLASSROOMS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN OUR RECENTLY LAUNCHED MUSICAL IMMERSION PROGRAM WITH THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND, WHICH TEACHES STUDENTS THE NATIONAL ANTHEMS AND MUSICAL TRADITIONS OF PARTNERING COUNTRIES, AND SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM MAINSTAGE ARTIST ENGAGEMENTS, SUCH AS FIVE-YEAR RESIDENCY WITH THE ACCLAIMED KRONOS QUARTET, WHICH LAUNCHED IN APRIL 2016.THE PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMPS INCLUDE THE CAPITAL JAZZ CAMP, CAPITAL STRINGS CAMP, SUMMER STEPS WITH STEP AFRIKA!, CAPITAL VOICES AND THE CHILDREN OF THE GOSPEL VOCAL WORKSHOP. THE LATTER IS AN INTENSIVE WORKSHOP FOR MEMBERS OF OUR CHILDREN OF THE GOSPEL CHOIR (SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTION BELOW). ALL OTHER CAMPS ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. EACH CAMP IS DESIGNED TO IMMERSE STUDENTS IN INTENSIVE ARTS TRAINING WITH RENOWNED ARTISTS AND EDUCATORS IN A WELCOMING, SAFE ENVIRONMENT. OUR SUMMER CAMP FACULTIES INCLUDE WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS TEACHING ARTISTS, MEMBERS OF PROFESSIONAL STEP TROUPE, STEP AFRIKA!,ARTISTS FROM JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER, DISTINGUISHED CHORAL DIRECTORS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AND LOCAL MUSIC AND ARTS EDUCATORS. EXTENSIVE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE CAMPS, AND BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE SERVED EACH DAY. EACH CAMP ALSO CULMINATES IN A PUBLIC PERFORMANCE FOR STUDENTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR NEWLY HONED MUSIC AND DANCE SKILLS.FOUNDED IN 1989 BY WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS' WOMEN'S COMMITTEE, ENRICHING EXPERIENCES FOR SENIORS BRINGS OUTSTANDING LOCAL PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTISTS DIRECTLY INTO NURSING HOMES AND SENIOR CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY TO ENSURE THAT SENIORS CAN ATTEND ARTS PRESENTATIONS WITHOUT BARRIERS TO ACCESS. DURING FY15, THERE WERE 42 PERFORMANCES IN SENIOR CENTERS IN THE AREAS OF MUSIC, DANCE, AND LITERARY ARTS. APPROXIMATELY 2,500 SENIOR CITIZENS ENJOYED THE EES PERFORMANCES GIVEN BY MORE THAN 20 ARTISTS IN 35 VENUES ACROSS THE GREATER DC AREA. THE JOSEPH AND GOLDIE FEDER MEMORIAL STRING COMPETITION HELPS DEVELOP CONFIDENCE AND FOCUS IN YOUNG MUSICIANS (TO AGE 18) WHO STUDY VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, AND DOUBLE BASS. HELD EACH SPRING, THE FEDER COMPETITION PROMOTES MUSIC STUDY AND EXCELLENCE BY AWARDING CASH PRIZES AS WELL AS SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION REMISSION TO SUCH PRESTIGIOUS SUMMER AND PRE-COLLEGE MUSIC PROGRAMS AS BLUE MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL, JUILLIARD, AND THE NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM. EVERY YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 80 STUDENTS COMPETE FOR AWARDS PROVIDED BY WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS. IN ADDITION, FEDER COMPETITION WINNERS ARE INVITED BY WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS TO PERFORM AT NUMEROUS EVENTS AND PUBLIC RECITALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet6,115,022
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
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No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
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No
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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
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No
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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
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No
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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
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No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
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No
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Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
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Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
214
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
35
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
38
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
38
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MD , VA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletERICA MUCCI1400 K STREET NW NO 500   WASHINGTON,DC20005 (202) 533-1881
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) REGINALD VAN LEE......................................................................
CHAIR
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) DAVID MARVENTANO......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) JAMES J SANDMAN......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) STEVEN KAPLAN......................................................................
TREASURER
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) CHRISTINA CO MATHER......................................................................
SECRETARY
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(6) BURTON FISHMAN......................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE & GENERAL COUNSEL
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) ARTURO BRILLEMBOURG......................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE (THROUGH 07/16)
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) CHARLOTTE CAMERON......................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) KAREN CAMPBELL......................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) ROBERT S FEINBERG......................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) TOM GALLAGHER......................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) BRUCE GATES......................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) JAY M HAMMER......................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) SUSAN HEPNER......................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) JAKE JONES......................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) PETER SHIELDS......................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) MARY JO VEVERKA......................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) PAXTON BAKER........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) JEFFERY BAUMAN........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR (BEG. 07/16)
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) HANS BRULAND........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) RIMA CALDERSON........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) JOSEPHINE COOPER........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR (THROUGH 07/16)
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) JENNIFER COULTER........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR (BEG. 07/16)
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) SYLVIA DAVIS........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) KELLY KING DIBBLE........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) DEBBIE DRIESMAN........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR (BEG. 07/16)
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) BRAD FIGEL........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) NORMA LEE FUNGER........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) FELECIA LOVE GREER........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) GRACE HOBELMAN........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) PATRICIA HOWELL........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) JACQUELINE MICHEL........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) JOHN OLSON........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR (BEG. 07/16)
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) ANTHONY OTTEN........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) RACHEL PEARSON........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR (THROUGH 08/16)
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) IRENE ROTH........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) CHARLOTTE SCHLOSBERG........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR (THROUGH 04/16)
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) SAMUEL A SCHREIBER........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) MONICA SCOTT........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR (BEG. 10/15)
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) ROBERTA SIMS........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) RUTH SORENSON........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) VERONICA VALENCIA-SARUKHAN........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR (THROUGH 07/16)
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) PHILIP WEST........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(44) JENNIFER BILFIELD........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		    X       306,143 0 21,781
(45) ALLEN LASSINGER........................................................................
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       137,358 0 14,478
(46) DOUGLAS WHEELER........................................................................
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
 40.00
.......................   		    X       38,335 0 10,135
(47) SAMANTHA POLLACK........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
 40.00
.......................   		        X   106,369 0 12,902
(48) MATTHEW CAMPBELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
 40.00
.......................   		        X   103,794 0 9,241
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 691,999 0 68,537
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet4
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
OPUS 3 ARTISTS

470 PARK AVENUE SOUTH 9TH FL N
NEW YORK,NY10016 		PERFORMING ARTIST FEES 358,600
IMG ARTISTS LLC

PLEIADES HOUSE 7 W 54TH ST
NEW YORK,NY10019 		PERFORMING ARTIST FEES 286,100
PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION

1 S BROAD ST 14TH FL
PHILADELPHIA,PA19107 		PERFORMING ARTIST FEES 205,000
THE KENNEDY CENTER

2700 F ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20566 		CONCERT VENUE 158,497
MOGO MARKETING

14 CRYSTAL CREEK DRIVE
LARKSPUR,CA94939 		WEB ADVERTISING 113,275
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet6
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 950,684
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 582,471
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 3,436,433
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 500,450
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 4,969,588
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a ADMISSIONS 900099 2,670,245 2,670,245    
b SERVICE CHARGES 900099 40,056 40,056    
c COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE 900099 30,061 30,061    
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 2,740,362
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 401,265     401,265
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   1,653,881
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 13,226 1,756,712
c Gain or (loss) -13,226 -102,831
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet -116,057     -116,057
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 950,684of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 260,525
b Less: direct expenses ...b 346,844
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -86,319   -86,319
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a LEASE TERMINATION 900099 227,408     227,408
b MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 35,851     35,851
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 263,259
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 8,172,098 2,740,362 0 462,148
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 41,312 41,312
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 .... 557,164 233,990 189,469 133,705
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 1,668,457 1,118,975 123,201 426,281
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 67,348 48,011 4,111 15,226
9 Other employee benefits ....... 162,321 108,959 7,531 45,831
10 Payroll taxes ........... 157,069 101,951 13,216 41,902
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 525 453 72  
c Accounting ........... 26,374   26,374  
d Lobbying ........... 11,070 11,070    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 40,652   40,652  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 358,827 229,095   129,732
12 Advertising and promotion .... 468,298 465,631   2,667
13 Office expenses ....... 183,333 126,527 33,348 23,458
14 Information technology ...... 149,076 65,405 52,475 31,196
15 Royalties .. 45,507 45,507    
16 Occupancy ........... 383,602 201,806 90,077 91,719
17 Travel ............ 203,243 162,550 21,376 19,317
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 7,853 6,258 974 621
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 50,104 28,600 6,451 15,053
23 Insurance ... 26,532 198 26,334  
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 ARTIST FEES/COMMISSIONS 2,032,385 2,018,635 8,000 5,750
b VENUE HALL RENT 501,854 500,969   885
c VENUE HALL STAFF 246,413 246,413    
d INSTRUMENT/VENUE EQUIP. 170,057 165,958 2,241 1,858
e All other expenses 367,772 186,749 75,733 105,290
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 7,927,148 6,115,022 721,635 1,090,491
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 921 1 1,021
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 285,829 2 490,985
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 1,194,666 3 1,830,922
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 74,042 4 124,602
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 131,043 9 203,963
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,477,991
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 784,193 56,940 10c 693,798
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 8,659,237 11 7,756,768
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 2,000 14 2,000
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 10,676 15 97,537
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 10,415,354 16 11,201,596
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 186,781 17 239,857
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 996,470 19 732,421
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 243,477 25 806,686
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 1,426,728 26 1,778,964
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 1,509,351 27 1,276,330
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 2,375,113 28 3,042,140
29 Permanently restricted net assets 5,104,162 29 5,104,162
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 8,988,626 33 9,422,632
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 10,415,354 34 11,201,596
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
8,172,098
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
7,927,148
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
244,950
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
8,988,626
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
189,056
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
9,422,632
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


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

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

52-6062439
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 3,820,611 3,901,292 4,995,442 3,482,986 4,969,588 21,169,919
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 3,820,611 3,901,292 4,995,442 3,482,986 4,969,588 21,169,919
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).. 4,362,108
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 16,807,811
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 3,820,611 3,901,292 4,995,442 3,482,986 4,969,588 21,169,919
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 206,713 246,607 202,398 452,339 401,265 1,509,322
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..     34,196     34,196
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 107,268 82,980 57,637 71,337 263,259 582,481
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 23,295,918
12
12
13,204,742
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
72.150 %
15
15
75.520 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
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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.......  
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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
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

52-6062439
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number
52-6062439
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number

52-6062439
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number

52-6062439
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

52-6062439
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

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

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

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

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ............................................... 0  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................................... 11,070  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ....................................................................... 11,070  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ......................................................................................... 7,916,078  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................................... 7,927,148  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 546,357  
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) .......................................................................... 136,589  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. .......................................................................... 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ........................................................................... 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 518,589 514,012 535,752 546,357 2,114,710
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		3,172,065
c Total lobbying expenditures 11,330 11,320 11,520 11,070 45,240
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 129,647 128,503 133,938 136,589 528,677
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 793,016
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

52-6062439
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 6,373,661 7,077,561 6,382,945 6,007,199 5,954,299
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 329,892 -380,353 1,000,941 669,786 371,180
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		329,596 323,547 306,325 294,040 318,280
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 6,373,957 6,373,661 7,077,561 6,382,945 6,007,199
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet80.080 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet19.920 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...      
b Buildings        
c Leasehold improvements   558,932 25,027 533,905
d Equipment ...        
e Other ...   919,059 759,166 159,893
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 693,798
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
DEFERRED RENT ABATEMENT 806,686
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 806,686
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 8,700,894
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 189,056
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 20,322
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 360,070
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 569,448
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 8,131,446
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 40,652
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 40,652
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 8,172,098
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 8,266,888
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 20,322
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 360,070
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 380,392
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 7,886,496
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 40,652
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 40,652
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 7,927,148

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 V, LINE 4: TO FUND PROGRAMS DESIGNATED BY THE DONOR OR GENERAL OPERATIONS.
PART X, LINE 2: FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2016 AND 2015, WPA HAS DOCUMENTED ITS CONSIDERATION OF FASB ASC 740-10, INCOME TAXES, THAT PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR REPORTING UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES AND HAS DETERMINED THAT NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES REPORTED AS EXPENSES IN THE 346,844. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NETTED AGAINST REVENUE IN FORM 990. LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSETS REPORTED AS EXPENSE 13,226. IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTED AS REVENUE IN FORM 990.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES REPORTED AS EXPENSES IN THE 346,844. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NETTED AGAINST REVENUE IN FORM 990. LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSETS REPORTED AS EXPENSE 13,226. IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTED AS REVENUE IN FORM 990.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

52-6062439
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

ANNUAL GALA
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

MUSIC IN THE COUNTRY
(event type) 		(c) Other events

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

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
1,081,822
129,387
 
1,211,209

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
853,726
96,958
 
950,684
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
228,096
32,429
 
260,525



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . . 185,935 15   185,950
8 Entertainment . . . . 9,230 10,800   20,030
9 Other direct expenses . . . 135,324 5,540   140,864
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 346,844
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -86,319
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
135,324
5,540
 
140,864


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


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

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

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number
52-6062439
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) HONORARIA AWARD SCHOLARSHIP 104 30,212      
(2) MOSES THOMPSON AWARD - MUSIC IN THE COUNTRY 1 6,100      
(3) HONORARIA AWARD (2016 POLA NIRENSKA AWARD) 1 5,000      
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: WPA MONITORS PROPER USE OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS BY PAYING QUALIFYING VENDORS DIRECTLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS EARNED THROUGH THE WPA FEDER COMPETITION.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

52-6062439
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1JENNIFER BILFIELDPRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 306,143
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0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		13,250
-------------
0 		8,531
-------------
0 		327,924
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0 		0
-------------
0
2ALLEN LASSINGERCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 137,358
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		6,857
-------------
0 		7,621
-------------
0 		151,836
-------------
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.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
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Name of the organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

52-6062439
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 11 500,450 FAIR MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B): THIS COLUMN REPORTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS MADE.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

52-6062439
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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B CONCERTS IN THE COMMUNITY ALLOWS OUR YOUNG PERFORMING ARTISTS AND TEACHING ARTISTS TO SHARE THEIR TALENTS THROUGH FREE CONCERTS, MASTER CLASSES, LECTURES, AND OTHER EVENTS. IN ADDITION TO OUR ANNUAL COMMUNITY ARTS FAIR AND REGULAR FREE PERFORMANCES AT THE KENNEDY CENTER, NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, HARMAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS, AND THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS OFFERS FREE PERFORMANCES AT COMMUNITY CENTERS AND VENUES THROUGHOUT THE DC METRO AREA, PROVIDING ARTS ACCESSIBILITY FOR THOUSANDS OF THE AREA'S UNDERSERVED. THE WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CHILDREN OF THE GOSPEL CHOIR, ESTABLISHED IN 1996, IS A FREE, AUDITION-BASED, OUT-OF-SCHOOL RESIDENT PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM THROUGHOUT THE DC AREA TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS, SELF-CONFIDENCE, SELF-DISCIPLINE, DEDICATION, AND TEAMWORK NECESSARY TO EXCEL IN THE PERFORMING ARTS. PROFESSIONAL WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS STAFF PROVIDES A NURTURING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WITH MYRIAD PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHOIR MEMBERS, AND THE STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM NATIONALLY RENOWNED GOSPEL ARTISTS. THE CHOIR PERFORMS AT HIGHLY VISIBLE EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION, INCLUDING RECENT CONCERTS AT THE WHITE HOUSE, THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, THE KENNEDY CENTER, AND FOR SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT. THE 100-VOICE WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS MEN AND WOMEN OF THE GOSPEL CHOIR HAS BEEN PERFORMING SINCE 1991. THIS ACCLAIMED IN-HOUSE, NONDENOMINATIONAL RESIDENT PERFORMING ENSEMBLE ACCEPTS MEMBERS BY AUDITION, AND THEY HAVE WORKED WITH SUCH NOTED WASHINGTON AREA MUSIC DIRECTORS AS STANLEY THURSTON, PHILLIP CARTER, THE LATE ARPHELIUS PAUL GATLING III, EVELYN SIMPSON CURENTON, THOMAS DIXON TYLER, AND MANY OTHERS. SOME OF THE NOTED ARTISTS WHO HAVE PERFORMED WITH THIS INSPIRATIONAL CHOIR IN CONCERT ARE: SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, BEVERLY CRAWFORD, DOTTIE PEOPLES, DORINDA CLARK-COLE, YOLANDA ADAMS, MYRNA SUMMERS, REV. DARYL COLEY, DONNIE MCCLURKIN, LASHUN PACE, VANESSA BELL ARMSTRONG, WALTER HAWKINS, AND TRAMAINE HAWKINS AMOUNG MANY MORE. IN ADDITION TO THEIR ANNUAL PRODUCTIONS EACH YEAR, THE CHOIR IS ALSO FEATURED IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY AND SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE PERFORMANCE SEASON. PAST PERFORMANCES INCLUDE GUEST APPEARANCES WITH WYNTON MARSALIS AND THE LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA ON OUR MAINSTAGES; SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK AT CARNEGIE HALL, NEW YORK, AND AT WARNER THEATER IN WASHINGTON DC, THE RAMSEY LEWIS TRIO AT STRATHMORE; PERFORMANCES FOR THE NEW MUSIC CENTER AT STRATHMORE; AND BILLY TAYLOR'S BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER, AMONG OTHERS. BOTH CHOIRS HAVE PERFORMED ALL OVER THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA, INCLUDING AT THE WHITE HOUSE AND KENNEDY CENTER, AMONG MANY OTHER VENUES. THE CHILDREN OF THE GOSPEL CHOIR HAVE ALSO PERFORMED TWICE ON NBC'S TODAY SHOW, REACHING AN AUDIENCE OF MILLIONS. THE WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CHOIRS HAVE ALSO PERFORMED IN CONCERT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER CONCERT HALL WITH THE WASHINGTON CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY, FOR THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS IN CELEBRATION OF THE LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. THE MARS URBAN ARTS INITIATIVE (MUAI), OUR NEWEST COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE, WAS LAUNCHED IN MAY 2014 WITH SIGNIFICANT MULTI-YEAR SUPPORT FROM MRS. JACQUELINE BADGER MARS AND MARS, INCORPORATED. MUAI AIMS TO CULTIVATE, SHOWCASE, AND CONNECT PERFORMING/VISUAL ARTISTS IN METRO DC WITH EACH OTHER AND WITH OUR MAINSTAGE ARTISTS FOR POTENTIAL COLLABORATION AND CROSS-POLLINATION. MUAI FACILITATES ARTIST-TO-ARTIST DIALOGUE, SHARING OF ARTISTIC PRINCIPLES, AND PROGRAMS THAT AMPLIFY THE VOICE AND PROMINENCE OF LOCAL ARTISTS WITH A PLATFORM OF FREE PROGRAMMING THAT HAS THEMATIC LINKS TO MAINSTAGE EVENTS AND TAKES THE FORM OF PANELS, WORKSHOPS, PERFORMANCES, AND OTHER FORUMS IN SITES THROUGHOUT GREATER DC. WITH A DIVERSE ROSTER OF HIGH-QUALITY ARTS PROGRAMMING, MUAI SEEKS TO ENGAGE YOUTH, ADULTS, AND SENIORS THROUGHOUT THE REGION FOR FULL ARTS PARTICIPATION REGARDLESS OF SOCIOECONOMIC STANDING. IN FY15, MUAI PROGRAMS EXPLORED A WIDE RANGE OF DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING GOSPEL PERFORMANCE, NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY HISTORIES, AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DC POLITICS AND THE ARTS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, MUAI HAS OFFERED 21 EVENTS, ALL FREE OF CHARGE, AND SERVED 200 ARTISTS AND 8,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS, MORE THAN 90% OF WHOM ARE RESIDENTS OF ALL DC WARDS, MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE SOCIETY AMENDED ITS BYLAWS TO REVISE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 MEMBERS-THE MEMBERSHIP OF WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY IS COMPRISED OF THOSE PERSONS WHO WERE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY ON MAY 27, 2015 WHO (A) REMAIN MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING OF THE SOCIETY BY CONTINUING TO MAKE AN ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE SOCIETY IN SUCH AMOUNT AS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY FROM TIME-TO-TIME PROVIDE AND (B) DO NOT RELINQUISH THEIR MEMBERSHIP THROUGH TRANSITION TO THE FRIENDS PROGRAM OR OTHERWISE. NO MEMBERSHIP TERMINATED FOR FAILURE TO MAKE AN ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION SHALL BE REINSTATED. AFTER MAY 27, 2015, THE SOCIETY IS NO LONGER ADMITTING NEW MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A MEMBERS ELECT CANDIDATES PRESENTED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS. IT WAS REVIEWED BY THE ACCOUNTING MANAGER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. A COPY OF THE 990 WAS PRESENTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS SIGNED BY ALL BOARD AND STAFF MEMBERS ANNUALLY. IF MANAGEMENT IS MADE AWARE OF A SPECIFIC CONFLICT, THE PERSON WOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS IMMEDIATELY. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCOVERED BY MANAGEMENT, REMEDIAL AND/OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOLLOWS BASED ON THE SEVERITY OF THE ACT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A COMPENSATION IS NEGOTIATED BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT (REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL) AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, WPA LEGAL COUNSEL AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. HER CONTRACT WAS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. COMPENSATION IS BASED UPON PERFORMANCE,COMPENSATION PAID BY OTHER SIMILAR COMPANIES AND SALARY STUDY/SURVEY INFORMATION. THE DECISION WAS RECORDED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES. THE LAST SALARY REVIEW FOR THE PRESIDENT WAS AUGUST 2016. FOR THE OTHER EMPLOYEES, COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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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