Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
MEDICAL ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION INC
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
375 LONGWOOD AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BOSTON, MA02215
D Employer identification number

04-2507445
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 26,090,979
F Name and address of principal officer:
MARILYN SWARTZ-LLOYD
375 LONGWOOD AVENUE
BOSTON,MA02215
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.MASCO.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1972
M State of legal domicile: MA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE CORPORATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES INCLUDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: SEE SCHEDULE O.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 30
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 30
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 20
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 30
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 356,852
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 112,077
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 23,068,425 24,897,298
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,512,974 592,557
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 606,678 601,124
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 25,188,077 26,090,979
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 37,200 35,475
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) 2,482,014 2,579,581
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 20,768,902 21,608,902
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 23,288,116 24,223,958
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,899,961 1,867,021
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 63,497,759 62,633,255
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 16,004,189 14,500,652
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 47,493,570 48,132,603
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE CORPORATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES INCLUDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.
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 $ 18,172,880 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 20,166,335 )
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION - MASCO PROVIDED MANAGEMENT OF PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITHIN THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AREA (LMA) IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS MISSION TO COOPERATE WITH THE CITY OF BOSTON AND STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS REGARDING CITY AND STATE RESPONSIBILITIES CONCERNING ACCESS, SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE IN THE LMA.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,834,776 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 4,268,049 )
MASCO OPERATED AN OFFICE BUILDING AND ATTACHED PARKING GARAGE WITHIN THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AREA, IN FURTHERANCE OF MASCO'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,414,093 including grants of $ 35,475 ) (Revenue $ 462,914 )
LESSENED THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT WITH REGARD TO THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT IN THE AREA BY PROVIDING SERVICES RELATED TO PUBLIC SAFETY, ACCESS, TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PARKING. PROVIDED OVERALL PLANNING AND COORDINATING FOR OUR MEMBERS WITH RESPECT TO VARIOUS AREAS OF COMMON INTEREST AND MAINTAINED A SETTING IN WHICH THESE ORGANIZATIONS CAN ACHIEVE THEIR OBJECTIVES.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet22,421,749
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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)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
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
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
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) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
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..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
 
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.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
35
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
20
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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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
30
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
30
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
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
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MA
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:
MediumBulletHOLLI ROTHMARIA CURTIN375 LONGWOOD AVENUE   BOSTON,MA02215 (617) 632-2851
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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) KEVIN TABB MD......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) NANCY FORMELLA RN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) DICK ARGYS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) SANDRA FENWICK......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) ELIZABETH G NABEL MD......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) RON M WALLS MD......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) EDWARD J BENZ JR MD......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) DOROTHY PUHY......................................................................
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) SISTER JANET EISNER SND......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) THOMAS HYNES......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) JEFFREY S FLIER MD......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) JOHN CZAJKOWSKI......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) ANNE HAWLEY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) NOAH SCHNEIDERMAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) JOHN L BROOKS III......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) ROBERT P FRANKS PHD......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) STEPHEN SCHAFFER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) KURT STEINBERG........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) CHARLES F MONAHAN JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) MARK FULLER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) JOAN MIKULA........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) HELEN DRINAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) CHRIS NOE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) DAN DEUTSCH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) ZORICA PANTIC PHD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) JACKIE JENKINS-SCOTT........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) EDWARD H LADD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) RACHEL STETTLER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) STEPHEN P KOSTER ESQ........................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) MEREDITH WEENICK........................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) MARILYN SWARTZ-LLOYD........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		    X       418,199 0 37,077
(32) HOLLI G ROTH........................................................................
V.P. & C.F.O.
 36.00
.......................   		    X       225,029 0 48,142
(33) JAY BOTHWICK........................................................................
CLERK
 1.00
.......................   		    X       0 0 0
(34) PAUL CAPPADONA........................................................................
V.P. OPERATIONS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   169,376 0 42,222
(35) SARAH HAMILTON........................................................................
V.P. AREA PLANNING
 40.00
.......................   		        X   200,934 0 46,267
(36) NORVA KENNARD........................................................................
GENERAL COUNSEL
 32.00
.......................   		        X   209,589 0 34,430
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 1,223,127 0 208,138
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 MediumBullet5
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
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet  
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PROGRAM SERVICES 900099 24,897,298 24,897,298    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 24,897,298
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 592,557     592,557
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   304,873
b Less: rental expenses   0
c Rental income or (loss)   304,873
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 304,873   60,601 244,272
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
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 ADMIN. SERVICES 561000 191,594   191,594  
b ADVERTISING INCOME 541800 104,657   104,657  
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 296,251
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 26,090,979 24,897,298 356,852 836,829
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 10
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 35,475 35,475
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 744,208   744,208  
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 1,414,602 1,003,936 410,666  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 157,856 122,094 35,762  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 146,310 108,301 38,009  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 116,605 79,846 36,759  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 479,540 382,746 96,794  
b Legal ......... 77,166 47,718 29,448  
c Accounting ........... 69,696 69,696    
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 8,833,876 8,777,290 56,586  
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses .......        
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 7,244,592 7,242,606 1,986  
17 Travel ............ 7,707 4,186 3,521  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 42,952 19,801 23,151  
20 Interest ........... 296,268 296,268    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 2,527,838 2,481,222 46,616  
23 Insurance ... 97,193 77,785 19,408  
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 TELEPHONE/UTILITIES 534,881 452,861 82,020  
b EQUIPMENT RENTAL/MAINT. 269,212 202,318 66,894  
c SUPPLIES 55,180 22,680 32,500  
d PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 32,743 31,829 914  
e All other expenses 1,040,058 963,091 76,967  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 24,223,958 22,421,749 1,802,209 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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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 ........ 1,079,170 1 3,450,729
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 2,187,507 2 2,006,935
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,326,118 4 451,599
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 ...... 623,735 9 788,377
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 47,050,639
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 22,214,517 26,503,014 10c 24,836,122
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 18,313,128 11 18,332,866
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 12,305,973 12 11,940,568
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,159,114 15 826,059
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 63,497,759 16 62,633,255
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 1,254,537 17 1,292,555
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 2,375,304 19 2,318,823
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 12,244,141 20 10,746,553
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 130,207 25 142,721
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 16,004,189 26 14,500,652
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 46,954,535 27 48,099,665
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 539,035 28 32,938
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29  
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 ........... 47,493,570 33 48,132,603
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 63,497,759 34 62,633,255
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Form 990 (2015)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
26,090,979
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
24,223,958
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
1,867,021
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
47,493,570
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-1,227,988
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
48,132,603
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
MEDICAL ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION INC
Employer identification number

04-2507445
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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...... 23,448,538 24,782,355 24,200,559 23,068,425 24,897,298 120,397,175
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. 23,448,538 24,782,355 24,200,559 23,068,425 24,897,298 120,397,175
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...           0
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.           0
c Add lines 7a and 7b..           0
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 120,397,175
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... 23,448,538 24,782,355 24,200,559 23,068,425 24,897,298 120,397,175
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 953,508 1,153,284 1,103,476 1,151,310 836,829 5,198,407
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 953,508 1,153,284 1,103,476 1,151,310 836,829 5,198,407
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. 96,805 115,417 82,745 102,281 113,077 510,325
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.).. 24,498,851 26,051,056 25,386,780 24,322,016 25,847,204 126,105,907
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
95.470 %
16
16
95.300 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
4.120 %
18
18
4.330 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

04-2507445
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

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

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

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

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................................... 7,107  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ....................................................................... 7,107  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ......................................................................................... 24,216,851  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................................... 24,223,958  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
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) .......................................................................... 250,000  
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 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 11,215 8,713 7,695 7,107 34,730
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
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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2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MEDICAL ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION INC
Employer identification number

04-2507445
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 .... 539,035 1,630,113 1,902,876 2,149,104 3,032,741
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -12,169 25,728 269,237 227,678 71,335
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		493,928 1,116,806 542,000 473,906 954,972
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 32,938 539,035 1,630,113 1,902,876 2,149,104
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
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   29,348,706 16,908,244 12,440,462
c Leasehold improvements   456,185 319,531 136,654
d Equipment ...   3,598,460 2,295,566 1,302,894
e Other ...   13,647,288 2,691,176 10,956,112
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 24,836,122
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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) GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION COMPOSITE 		8,397,521 F

(B) EMERGING EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS 		1,347,285 F

(C) FIXED INCOME 		2,195,762 F
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 11,940,568
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  
457 PLAN 142,721
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 142,721
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 24,862,991
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -1,227,988
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -1,227,988
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 26,090,979
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 26,090,979
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 24,223,958
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 24,223,958
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 24,223,958

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: THESE FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS IN THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AREA AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SPECIFIC PROJECTS INCLUDE THOSE THAT LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT OR IMPROVING TRAFFIC AND ACCESS INTO THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AREA.
PART X, LINE 2: THE COMPANY ACCOUNTS FOR THE EFFECT OF ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS BASED ON A "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" THRESHOLD TO THE RECOGNITION OF THE TAX POSITIONS BEING SUSTAINED BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION UNDER SCRUTINY BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITY. IF A TAX POSITION OR POSITIONS ARE DEEMED TO RESULT IN UNCERTAINTIES OF THOSE POSITIONS, THE UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFIT IS ESTIMATED BASED ON A "CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY ASSESSMENT" THAT AGGREGATES THE ESTIMATED TAX LIABILITY FOR ALL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE COMPANY HAS IDENTIFIED ITS TAX STATUS AS A TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY AS ITS ONLY SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITION AND HAS DETERMINED THAT SUCH TAX POSITION DOES NOT RESULT IN AN UNCERTAINTY REQUIRING RECOGNITION. THE COMPANY IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER EXAMINATION BY ANY TAXING JURISDICTION. THE COMPANY'S FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS ARE GENERALLY OPEN FOR EXAMINATION FOR THREE YEARS FOLLOWING THE DATE FILED.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MEDICAL ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION INC
Employer identification number
04-2507445
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) FENWAY CDC
70 BURBANK STREET
BOSTON,MA02115 		04-2666507 501(C)(3) 26,550       AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVE
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: REQUESTS FROM TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IN AND AROUND THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AREA ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY MASCO MANAGEMENT. ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTERS ARE RECEIVED DESCRIBING HOW THE FUNDS WERE SPENT.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MEDICAL ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION INC
Employer identification number

04-2507445
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
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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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
1MARILYN SWARTZ-LLOYDPRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 342,267
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0 		47,983
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0 		27,949
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0 		25,358
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0 		11,719
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0 		455,276
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2HOLLI G ROTHV.P. & C.F.O. (i)

(ii)		 196,477
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0 		24,746
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0 		3,806
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0 		21,639
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0 		26,503
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0 		273,171
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0 		0
-------------
0
3PAUL CAPPADONAV.P. OPERATIONS (i)

(ii)		 152,873
-------------
0 		16,188
-------------
0 		315
-------------
0 		15,510
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0 		26,712
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0 		211,598
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4SARAH HAMILTONV.P. AREA PLANNING (i)

(ii)		 176,801
-------------
0 		20,335
-------------
0 		3,798
-------------
0 		18,930
-------------
0 		27,337
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0 		247,201
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5NORVA KENNARDGENERAL COUNSEL (i)

(ii)		 185,848
-------------
0 		20,521
-------------
0 		3,220
-------------
0 		19,444
-------------
0 		14,986
-------------
0 		244,019
-------------
0 		0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 7 MASCO HAS A BONUS INCENTIVE PROGRAM. IN ORDER FOR THE BONUS INCENTIVES TO BE AVAILABLE, MASCO MUST MEET ITS FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES FOR THE YEAR AS ORIGINALLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD AND INDIVIDUALS MUST MEET PERSONAL WORK GOALS SPECIFIC TO THEIR ROLES. BONUS INCENTIVE PAYMENTS WERE APPROVED FOR THE EXECUTIVE STAFF FOR FY'16 AND ACCRUED AS OF JUNE 30, 2016.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MEDICAL ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION INC
Employer identification number
04-2507445
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer		 (i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY
  		04-3431814 NONEAVAIL 07-10-2013 13,480,059 PURCHASE NEW FLEET OF BUSES   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired ..................        
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............        
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 13,480,059      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 187,103      
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 13,292,956      
11 Other spent proceeds .............        
12 Other unspent proceeds .............        
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2014
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? ....   X            
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....   X            
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X              
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X              
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X            
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............. X              
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? X              
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X            
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 0 %      
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet 0 %      
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 0 %      
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X            
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X            
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X              
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X            
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? ....... X              
b Exception to rebate? ........   X            
c No rebate due? .........   X            
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? .....   X            
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X            
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X            
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X            
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ...   X            
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X              
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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MEDICAL ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION INC
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FORM 990, PART I AND PART III, LINE 1: DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION A) TO LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT, IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, OF THE SO-CALLED LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA OF THE CITY OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS (THE "LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA"), FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION PATIENTS BEING SERVED BY TAX-EXEMPT TEACHING HOSPITALS AND THEIR VISITORS, STUDENTS CONNECTED WITH TAX-EXEMPT TEACHING HOSPITALS, EMPLOYEES, COLLEGES, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER TAX-EXEMPT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA, AND MEMBERS OF CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN THAT AREA, BY PROVIDING SERVICES RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY, TRAFFIC CONTROL AND STREET SIGNS, ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT, PARKING, BEAUTIFICATION AND OTHER SIMILAR PUBLIC NEEDS; B) TO COOPERATE WITH THE CITY OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, IN CONNECTION WITH MATTERS RELATED TO PLANNING, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PHYSICAL ENHANCEMENT OF THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA AND TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY GOVERNMENT CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE IN THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA; C) TO SERVE AS AN OVERALL PLANNING AND COORDINATING BODY FOR TAX-EXEMPT TEACHING HOSPITALS, COLLEGES, SCHOOLS AND OTHER TAX-EXEMPT EDUCATIONAL OR SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IN THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA WITH RESPECT TO VARIOUS AREAS OF COMMON INTEREST AND CONCERN; AND TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A COMPREHENSIVE SETTING IN WHICH THOSE TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS CAN IMPLEMENT THEIR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND OBJECTIVES; D) TO ACQUIRE, OPERATE OR MAKE AVAILABLE, BY CONTRIBUTION, SALE, LEASE OR OTHERWISE, REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY NECESSARY OR USEFUL FOR THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF ANY ORGANIZATION IN THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA WHICH IS OPERATING EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; E) TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE IN THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA; F) TO PREVENT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION IN THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA; AND G) TO ENGAGE IN SUCH OTHER EDUCATION AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3), RELATING TO THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA AND ANY OTHER LOCATION OR ACTIVITY, AS THE CORPORATION MAY DETERMINE TO BE APPROPRIATE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4: ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF EXEMPT PURPOSE: COMMUTEWORKS - REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION BY OFFERING INCENTIVES FOR USE OF ALTERNATIVE TRAVEL MODES 1. DIRECT SERVICES: YEAR-TO-DATE, SERVED LMA COMMUTERS THROUGH NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATIONS (64), BENEFIT FAIRS/INFORMATION TABLES (21), GENERAL INQUIRY PHONE CALLS/EMAILS (>500), AND COMMUTEWORKS PROGRAMS (COMMUTEFIT: 670, EMERGENCY RIDE HOME: 333, COMMUTESWAP: 10, DUMP THE PUMP: 31) 2. RIDESHARE REPORTS: ASSISTED 11 INSTITUTIONS IN PREPARATION OF 2015 DEP RIDESHARE REPORTS AND REPORTING REFORM (BCH, BIDMC, BWH, DFCI, HMS, HSDM, HSPH, MCA, MCPHS, SC, WIT). 3. BICYCLING: PROMOTED BICYCLE COMMUTING BY PROVIDING 3 BIKE CLINICS, SUPPORTING SIX BIKE WORKSHOPS AND MAINTENANCE CLASSES, FACILITATED A GROUP BIKE COMMUTE LED BY A CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR FROM JAMAICA PLAIN, AND LED SPRING BIKE WEEK REGISTRATION AND EVENTS. MASCO MEMBERS REGISTERED 1000+ PARTICIPANTS AND LOGGED 15,000+ TOTAL MILES. 4. MEMBER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: ASSISTED 12 MEMBERS IN APPLYING FOR MASSACHUSETTS EXCELLENCE IN COMMUTER OPTIONS (ECO) AWARDS. 5. CARPOOLING/VANPOOLING INCENTIVE PROGRAMS: 14 CARPOOLS REGISTERED IN FY16 CARPOOL INCENTIVE PROGRAM. REVISED AND RE-MARKETED THE CARPOOL PROGRAM. 6. RIDESHARE LOYALTY PROGRAM: DEVELOPED AND MARKETED NEW LONG-TERM RIDESHARE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. 7. COMMUTEFEST: PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED AN AREA-WIDE TRANSPORTATION DAY AT BLACKFAN CIRCLE WITH APPROXIMATELY 160 ATTENDEES AND REPRESENTATION FROM 12 INSTITUTIONS. 8. BI-ANNUAL ETA BREAKFAST: HELD BI-ANNUAL ETA BREAKFASTS TO MARKET AND PROMOTE COMMUTEWORKS PROGRAMS WITH MEMBER TRANSPORTATION STAFF. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING/CAPITAL: IMPROVE ACCESS TO/IN THE LMA THROUGH STUDIES AND PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS 1. LMA REGIONAL ACCESS: INVOLVED AS STAKEHOLDER IN CITY/STATE PLANNING IN THE FOLLOWING ROADWAY, TRANSIT AND ACCESS PROJECTS: BOSTON MPO'S REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COUNCIL; I-90 ALLSTON INTERCHANGE STUDY TASK FORCE; MBTA'S POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE SERVICE DELIVERY POLICY UPDATE; CITY OF BOSTON'S TRANSPORTATION VISION BOSTON 2030 ADVISORY, DATA AND PARKING GROUPS TO REPRESENT LMA INTERESTS IN THEIR FUTURE ACTION PLAN. 2. FRANCIS/BINNEY IMPROVEMENTS: TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PARTNERED WITH BRIGHAM & WOMEN'S HOSPITAL TO INSTALL 4 WAY STOP SIGN CONTROL, A MODIFIED CROSSWALK DESIGN AT THE INTERSECTION, INTERSECTION REPAVING AND RESTRIPING. EVALUATION OF OPERATIONS FOLLOWING INSTALLATION HAS SHOWN THAT IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN AN EFFECTIVE, LOW-COST ALTERNATIVE TO A FULL TRAFFIC SIGNAL. CITY OF BOSTON HAS APPROVED THE NEW INTERSECTION CONTROL. 3. MBTA FARE INCREASES AND COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE CHANGES: CONDUCTED EMPLOYEE SURVEY (OVER 1200 RESPONSES) ON T'S PROPOSED COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE CHANGES AND LED ADVOCACY EFFORTS WITH SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION AND GENERAL MANAGER THAT RESULTED IN RESTORATION OF EQUIVALENT TRAINS. 4. T ADVOCACY: SHARED 240 YTD SERVICE COMMENTS WITH THE MBTA RESULTING IN ADDED NEW ROUTE 47 BUS (PM PEAK HOUR) AND ADDED CARS TO WORCESTER/FRAMINGHAM TRAIN 506. 5. OSCAR TUGO CIRCLE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS: IMPLEMENTED ADDED STRIPING AND SIGNAGE, IN COOPERATION WITH HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL, TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY FOLLOWING INCIDENT WHERE PEDESTRIAN WAS INJURED AT THE LONGWOOD AVENUE CROSSING. CONDUCTED EVALUATION OF ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS TO SOLAR BEACONS. 6. BROOKLINE AVENUE/RIVERWAY INTERSECTION: DEVELOPED A NEW DESIGN CONCEPT, BEING REVIEWED WITH THE CITY, THE STATE AND THE COMMUNITY, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO IMPROVE SAFETY FOR PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS, REDUCE OVERALL CONGESTION, AND STRENGTHEN CONNECTIONS TO THE EMERALD NECKLACE PATHWAY NETWORK. 7. RUGGLES STREET CORRIDOR STUDY: STUDIED CORRIDOR FROM PERSPECTIVE OF EXISTING AND FUTURE AUTO, PEDESTRIAN, BUS, AND BICYCLE ACCESS. WORKED WITH ADJACENT MEMBERS TO DEVELOP A SET OF SHORT-TERM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTIONS OF RUGGLES STREET/HUNTINGTON AVENUE AND RUGGLES STREET/PARKER STREET THAT WOULD ADDRESS CONGESTION AND IMPROVE MOBILITY AND SAFETY FOR VEHICLES, TRANSIT, AND PEDESTRIANS. 8. BICYCLE FACILITIES: WORKING WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF LONGWOOD BICYCLE GROUP TO IDENTIFY WAYS TO COLLABORATE ON ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CONDUCTING BIKE PARKING COUNTS, EXPLORING FEASIBILITY OF ADDING SIDE GUARDS TO TRUCKS DELIVERING MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, AND IDENTIFICATION OF PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES FOR IMPROVED SAFETY. 9. ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS (APS): EVALUATED FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING APS AT THE RIVERWAY & LONGWOOD AVENUE INTERSECTION; SUBMITTED RECOMMENDATIONS TO STATE FOR THEIR FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION. 10. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AT PALACE ROAD/LONGWOOD AVENUE: EVALUATED SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS IN VICINITY OF PALACE ROAD BASED ON FIELD OBSERVATIONS AND CONSULTATION WITH ADJACENT MEMBERS. 11. PALACE RD. IMPROVEMENTS: CONTINUING TO WORK WITH MEMBERS AND THE CITY TO IMPLEMENT STREET PARKING CHANGES ON PALACE ROAD TO ACCOMMODATE SAFE ACCESS TO THE RECYCLING DUMPSTER AT MASS ART. 12. BICYCLE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE/BEACON STREET INTERSECTION: WORKED WITH MASCO OPERATIONS TO RELOCATE THE INBOUND STOP FOR THE M2 SHUTTLE TO SUPPORT THE BICYCLE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS IMPLEMENTED BY THE CITY OF BOSTON FOLLOWING A FATAL BICYCLE CRASH AT THE INTERSECTION. 13. LONGWOOD AVENUE URBAN DESIGN/TRANSPORTATION STUDY: COMPLETED PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF EASTERN SECTION OF LONGWOOD AVE. TO INCLUDE URBAN DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT IN CONCERT WITH A MEMBER'S REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING. 14. PARKING: ASSISTED OPERATIONS IN SEARCH FOR OFFSITE PARKING REPLACEMENT AND EXPANSION INCLUDING WENTWORTH AND CHESTNUT HILL ALTERNATIVES. PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BWH INCLUDING EVALUATION OF UNDERUTILIZED MBTA LOTS. ANALYZED 2013 ZIP CODE INFORMATION TO IDENTIFY PATTERNS IN COMMUTING BEHAVIOR TO THE LMA WEIGHING FOR FACTORS TIED TO SUBSIDIZED TRANSIT VS. PARKING COSTS. 15. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: ASSISTED DFCI EVALUATION OF GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF STAFF IN PREPARATION FOR EMERGENCY WINTER CONDITIONS. 16. KARMA COMMUTING: WITH COMMUNICATIONS, COMPLETED THIRD PHASE OF SAFETY CAMPAIGN TO CHANGE COMMUTER BEHAVIOR. 17. BROOKLINE AVENUE SIDEWALK INSTALLATION: ADVOCATED FOR AND ASSISTED IN COORDINATION OF CONSTRUCTION BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ALONG BROOKLINE AVE AND PILGRIM ROAD. A TOTAL OF 1,250 LINEAR FEET OF CONCRETE SIDEWALK WAS REPLACED 18. RIVERWAY SIDEWALK, RAMPS & CROSSWALK INSTALLATION: ADVOCATED FOR AND ASSISTED IN COORDINATION OF CONSTRUCTION BY THE STATE OF CROSSING RAMPS ALONG THE RIVERWAY. A TOTAL OF 768 LINEAR FEET OF SIDEWALKS AND CROSSWALKS WERE RECONSTRUCTED TO CODE WITH A GRANT FROM DCR PARTNERSHIP MATCHING FUNDS DURING THE COURSE OF THE TWO YEAR PROJECT. 19. POTENTIAL CHANGES TO MBTA CROSSTOWN TRANSIT SERVICE: EVALUATED IMPACTS FROM REPLACEMENT OF ROUTE CT3 SERVICE WITH MODIFIED SERVICE ON ROUTE 47 AND DEVELOPED ALTERNATIVE SERVICE CHANGES FOR STUDY BY THE STATE TO PROVIDE A GREATER BENEFIT TO LMA-BOUND TRANSIT RIDERS. 20. BARR BRT STUDY: REVIEWED THE BOSTON BRT REPORT AND EVALUATED ITS APPLICABILITY TO OTHER EFFORTS TO IMPROVE CROSSTOWN TRANSIT SERVICE. 21. BICYCLE PARKING: PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BWH AND HMS TO ANALYZE AND EXPLORE ONGOING CAMPUS BICYCLE PARKING MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY CHALLENGES. 22. UNIVERSAL ACCESS/ADA SURVEY: TO IMPROVE ACCESS CONDITIONS UPDATED LMA-WIDE UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY SURVEY OF SIDEWALKS ON ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE STREETS, IDENTIFYING PRIORITY LOCATIONS FOR SIDEWALK AND RAMP REPLACEMENTS FOR REVIEW WITH STATE AND CITY AGENCIES. 23. PAVEMENT MARKINGS: PLACED 2,075 (AS OF 6/30/16) LINEAR FEET OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE LMA. THIS INCLUDED LANE MARKINGS, CROSSWALK, TURN ARROWS AND TEXT. 24. CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION: SENT OUT 152 (AS OF 6/30/16) MEMBER ADVISORIES; COORDINATED 16 BUILDING, STREET PAVING, AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS; HELD 11 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION MEETINGS. 25. ASSISTED MUDDY RIVER PROJECT SPONSORS: SERVED AS COMMUNICATION POINT TO GET INFORMATION OUT TO THE LMA COMMUNITY AND TO THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (ACE). PROVIDE 24/7 ACCESS TO LMA EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS. 26. CITY SERVICES: YTD, REPORTED AND FOLLOWED UP ON 82 (AS OF 6/30/16) ISSUES WITH UTILITY COMPANIES, CITY AND STATE AGENCIES, AND MASCO OPERATIONS REGARDING: STREET LIGHT OUTAGES, POTHOLE, SINK HOLES, DAMAGES TO STREET SIGNS, TRAFFIC LIGHT ISSUES, GRAFFITI REMOVAL, LEAF REMOVAL, STREET AND SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND FLOODING ISSUES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C TRANSPORTATION VISION 1. LMA TRANSPORTATION VISION: WITH ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT OF STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE, COMPLETED FINAL REPORT ON TRANSPORTATION VISION, ADDITIONAL COST ESTIMATING FOR FUTURE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION, COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR AND PRELIMINARY DISCUSSIONS WITH PUBLIC AGENCIES AND POLITICAL LEADERS REGARDING POLITICAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE TRANSIT HUB. EVALUATED POTENTIAL FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING FOR THE TRANSIT HUB BASED ON "COMPLETE STREETS" PRINCIPLES COMPLETED PRELIMINARY METRICS FOR MEASURING THE PROJECT BENEFITS. 2. LOADING AND DELIVERY: WORKED WITH LOADING SUBCOMMITTEE TO ASSESS SHORT-TERM AND MEDIUM-TERM RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTIONS FOR IMPROVING MOBILITY OF GOODS WITHIN THE LMA. URBAN RING: PLAN FOR FUTURE STATE TRANSIT SERVICE TO THE LMA 1. TO BUILD A NEW CONSTITUENCY FOR CROSSTOWN TRANSIT INTERCONNECTIONS AMONG LIFE SCIENCES, COMPLETED FOCUS GROUPS, REBRANDING MATERIALS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADVOCACY, WORKING WITH A BETTER CITY TO IMPLEMENT. GOVERNMENT/COMMUNITY RELATIONS: ASSIST COMMUNITY AND POLICY LEADERS IN STRATEGIC AREAS OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, OPEN SPACE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1.COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: WORKED WITH OR FINANCIALLY CONTRIBUTED TO COMMUNITY GROUPS SUCH AS: FRIENDS OF THE MUDDY RIVER, FRIENDS OF RAIMLER PARK, WALKBOSTON, EMERALD NECKLACE CONSERVANCY, MISSION HILL YOUTH COLLABORATIVE, MISSION HILL MAIN STREETS PROGRAM, FENWAY CIVIC ASSOCIATION, FENWAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP, MISSION HILL NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES, AND ROXBURY TENANTS OF HARVARD. LONG-RANGE PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION, PLANNING OPERATIONS, CITY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION: REDUCE IMPACTS OF DEVELOPMENT ON CITY AND NEIGHBORHOODS 1. MASTER PLAN/PROJECT REVIEW/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO MATEP (121A AMENDMENT), EMMANUEL AND BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL REGARDING THEIR IMP PROJECT APPROVALS INCLUDING HOSTING LMA FORUMS, SERVING ON EMMANUEL'S TASK FORCE AND TESTIFYING AT THE BRA BOARD FOR BCH. 2. HUNTINGTON AVENUE DESIGN GUIDELINE PROJECT: REVIEWED AND SUBMITTED COMMENT LETTER TO BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGARDING THE FINAL DESIGN GUIDELINES. 3. IMAGINE BOSTON 2030: INITIATED DISCUSSIONS WITH STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE AND BRA STAFF REGARDING HOW LONGWOOD AREA ISSUES AND INTERESTS WILL BE ADDRESSED IN THE FIRST COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN THE CITY IN 40 YEARS. 4. URBAN RENEWAL UPDATE: HOSTED MEMBER SESSION REGARDING BRA URBAN RENEWAL EXTENSION; SUPPORTED EXTENSION AT CITY COUNCIL HEARING. 5. LMA NO SMOKING POLICY: WORKED WITH MEDICAL MEMBERS TO SUPPORT AND MAP THEIR INITIATIVE TO EXPAND "NO SMOKING" AREAS AND POLICY DISCUSSIONS WITH THE CITY OF BOSTON. DEVELOPING COMPANION MAP FOR COLLEGES. 6. SECURITY CAMERA DATABASE: WORKED WITH MASCO'S SECURITY COMMITTEE TO SUPPORT AND MAP MASCO MEMBERS' EXTERNAL FACING SECURITY CAMERAS. 7. MAPPING: DEVELOPED A NEW ONLINE GIS SYSTEM TO BETTER TRACK AND REPORT ON MASCO ASSETS IN THE LMA. TRANSITIONED THE MASCO ONLINE GIS PORTAL TO A NEW SECURE HOSTING PLATFORM THAT WILL IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY FOR MEMBERS. 8. AERIAL IMAGES: PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COORDINATE AERIAL OBLIQUE PHOTOGRAPHS OF SEVEN MEMBER CAMPUSES (BWH, BCH, WIT, MCA, SC, EC, DFCI, MCPHSU). 9. LMA 3D MODEL: UPDATED MASCO'S 3D LMA MODEL TO REFLECT RECENT AND UPCOMING CHANGES TO MEMBERS' CAMPUSES. 10. BANNERS: MANAGED THE BANNER CHANGE PROCESS ON BEHALF OF MASCO, TI, BIDMC, SC, EC AND MCA. ESTABLISHED ANNUAL VENDOR CONTRACT GUARANTEEING THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCTS INSTALLED AND LOCKING IN INSTALLATION COSTS FOR ONE YEAR. 11. PLANNING OPERATIONS: IMPLEMENTED AN AREA WIDE ASSET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR 14 BIG BELLY SOLAR COMPACTORS, 73 METAL BENCHES, 12 METAL TRASH RECEPTACLES, AND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE FOR 72 SIGNS. THIS INCLUDES INTEGRATION INTO OUR GIS MAPPING AND TRACKING PROGRAM. IDENTIFIED AND MAPPED LED STREETLIGHTS AND IDENTIFIED THE FEW THAT REMAIN TO BE SWITCHED TO LED.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C ENERGY/ENVIRONMENTAL UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE: PLAN FOR FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS 1. UTILITY RESILIENCY PLANNING: JOINED THE INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY GROUP (IAG) FOR MAYOR WALSH'S CLIMATE READY BOSTON INITIATIVE CHARGED WITH ASSISTING THE CITY IN IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN, BEGINNING WITH A COMPREHENSIVE METROPOLITAN AREA VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT, THE RESULTS OF WHICH WILL DRIVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL FOCUS AREAS, RESILIENCE INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES FOR INVESTMENT. COMPLETED LEGAL ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION LAWS TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO MEMBERS; COMPLETED NON DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT LANGUAGE, COORDINATED EXECUTION OF NDAS AND DATA INVENTORY SUBMISSIONS FROM PARTICIPATING MEMBERS. 2. LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY INITIATIVES: COMPLETED ADVOCACY STRATEGY ON FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICALS IN FURNITURE TESTIFYING AT BOSTON CITY COUNCIL; RECOMMENDED ADVOCACY STRATEGY TO MEMBERS ON STATE CARBON TAX LEGISLATION; SUBMITTED COMMENT LETTER ON MASS ENERGY EFFICIENCY ADVISORY COUNCIL'S 2016-2018 ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLANS. 3. FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE FOOD PURCHASING: CONVENED FORUM ATTENDED BY 70 FOR MEMBERS' FOOD SERVICE PROVIDERS, PURCHASING AGENTS AND SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS, TO ADVANCE PURCHASING OF SUSTAINABLE, LOCAL AND ORGANIC FOOD IN THE LMA, WITH THE GOAL OF HEALTHIER OUTCOMES FOR PATIENTS, STUDENTS AND STAFF AND REDUCTION OF MEMBERS' ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS. 4. ENERGY: GREEN@LMA: COMPLETED 3 ISSUES FEATURING MEMBERS' SUSTAINABILITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS, DIRECTED TOWARDS AN AUDIENCE OF PUBLIC POLICY MAKERS. 5. GREEN LABS: DEVELOPED A PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE RESEARCHERS TO PURCHASE ENERGY EFFICIENT ULT FREEZERS, SECURED EVERSOURCE REBATE RATE TO UNIVERSITIES FOR HOSPITALS ($700/FREEZER). COMPLETED MEMBER BEST PRACTICE SHARING ON FREEZER ENERGY AND SPACE SAVINGS AND RESEARCHER ENGAGEMENT. WORKED WITH ASSOCIATED GRANTMAKERS TO FIND POTENTIAL GRANT PROGRAM FUNDERS. SUBMITTED TWO LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR FUNDING. 6. SUSTAINABILITY: WITH COMMITTEE EXPLORED SOLAR RECS, THE SUSTAINABLE ENDOWMENTS INSTITUTE GREEN REVOLVING FUND, TRACKING SYSTEM TO BENCHMARK THE ROI OF VARIOUS ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS, SUSTAINABILITY METRICS, AND HELD TOUR OF THE CASELLA SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING PLANT. OPEN SPACE: IMPROVE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH STUDIES AND IMPLEMENTATION 1. BLACKFAN BEAUTIFICATION: TO CREATE A MORE ATTRACTIVE URBAN PLACE, COMPLETED BEAUTIFICATION PLAN BY INSTALLING 12 PLANTERS AT BIOMED INCLUDING 4 TREES. MAINTAINED 31 PLANTERS, OVER 3,000 PERENNIALS, 20 TREES, 55 SHRUBS AND 700 BULBS, LEVERAGING FUNDING FROM ABUTTERS. HELD TWO 'BANDS ON BLACKFAN' EVENTS WITH MUSIC AND FOOD, ATTENDED BY 950 PEOPLE. 2. BROOKLINE AVE. GATEWAY PLANTERS: ENHANCE BRANDING OF LMA THROUGH COMPLETION OF SEASONAL PLANTINGS (4/YR.) AND MAINTENANCE OF SEVEN MEDIAN AND SIDEWALK PLANTERS NEAR RIVERWAY/FRANCIS/BROOKLINE INTERSECTIONS. 3. BROOKLINE AVE. HANGING BASKETS: TO MAKE AVENUE MORE ATTRACTIVE FOR PATIENTS, STUDENTS, VISITORS, AND EMPLOYEES, COMPLETED FIFTH AND INSTALLED SIXTH SUMMER PROGRAM INCLUDING 68 FLOWER BASKETS ON 17 STREET LIGHT POLES. 4. BINNEY BEAUTIFICATION: COMPLETED LANDSCAPE DESIGN WITH ABUTTER APPROVAL. INSTALLED IMPROVEMENTS IN APRIL 2016 INCLUDING 11 PLANTERS AND PLANTINGS, 12 SHRUBS, 4 TREES AND 415 PERENNIALS, SIX BIKE RACKS AND TWO CROSSWALKS. 5. BEAUTIFICATION REBID: DEVELOPED SPECIFICATIONS AND BID OUT OPEN SPACE PROJECTS ON BLACKFAN, BINNEY AND BROOKLINE AVE. PLANTINGS TO FIVE CONTRACTORS AS A PART OF AN AREA-WIDE PROGRAM. AWARDED CONTRACT INCLUDING WINTER TREATMENT, SPRING AND SUMMER INSTALLATIONS AND SUMMER MAINTENANCE OF PERENNIAL BEDS. 6. EVANS WAY: REPLACED ROSE BUSHES AND CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF THE PEDESTRIAN ISLAND PLANTINGS. 7. HUNTINGTON AVE.: UPHELD PRIVATE COMMITMENT TO CITY AS STEWARD OF 225 TREES, COMPLETED ROUTINE AND SPECIAL IRRIGATION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS DUE TO CONSTRUCTION, ANNUAL MAINTENANCE (SPRING CLEAN-UP, RICE STONE IN TREE PITS, BI-ANNUAL TREE INSPECTION AND FERTILIZATION), REMOVAL OF 18 DEAD TREES, AND REPLANTING OF 26 TREES (5 SPECIES). 8. AVENUE LOUIS PASTEUR/OSCAR TUGO CIRCLE: CONDUCTED COMPACTION TESTING AND SOIL ANALYSIS TO EVALUATE WHETHER THE GYPSUM APPLICATION IN THE SPRING WILL HELP TO SAVE THE REMAINING LEGACY TREES ON ALP. 9. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: CONDUCTED AREA-WIDE EVALUATION OF TREE GRATES, FOUND 42 IMPACTING TREE TRUNKS, IDENTIFIED COSTS TO EXPAND THE GRATE CIRCLES, AND WORKED WITH OWNERS IN THE TWO MOST IMPACTED AREAS TO BUDGET FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS. 10. OPEN SPACE ADVOCACY: ADVOCATED FOR LMA FLOOD CONTROL FOR MUDDY RIVER PHASE II FUNDING AT A MEETING WITH SENATOR MARKEY; SERVED ON EMERALD NECKLACE CONSERVANCY (ENC) PARK OVERSEER'S AND PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEES, AND ASSISTED WITH THE ANNUAL PARK PARTNERS PICNIC; SERVED ON THE MUDDY RIVER MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (MMOC) FOR THE MUDDY RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 1. LMA SIGN PROGRAM: COMPLETED THE FABRICATION AND BEGAN THE INSTALLATION PHASE OF LMA WAYFINDING SIGN PROGRAM OF FOUR LARGE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS AND THREE PEDESTRIAN KIOSKS; INVENTORIED AND REPLACING MISSING TRAILBLAZER SIGNS; WORKING WITH OPERATIONS TO IDENTIFY SHUTTLE STOP SIGNAGE NEEDS. 2. DCR SIGN PROGRAM: WORKING WITH THE DCR TO STUDY POSSIBLE UPGRADES/CHANGES TO THE LMA PARKWAY SIGN PROGRAM ALONG THE RIVERWAY AND THE FENWAY. REMOVED THREE LARGE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS PER STATE REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 IN SOME INSTANCES, DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION (MASCO) HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP STRUCTURED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: DR. KEVIN TABB, M.D., PRESIDENT & CEO NANCY FORMELLA, RN, COO BRIGHAM & WOMENS HOSPITAL, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: ELIZABETH G. NABEL, M.D., PRESIDENT RON M. WALLS, M.D., EXECUTIVE V.P. & COO BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: DICK ARGYS, SENIOR V.P. & CAO SANDRA L. FENWICK, PRESIDENT DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: EDWARD J. BENZ, JR., M.D., PRESIDENT STEPHEN P. KOSTER, ESQ., DIRECTOR AT LARGE DOROTHY PUHY, EVP, SECOND REPRESENTATIVE FROM DFCI EMMANUEL COLLEGE, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: SISTER JANET EISNER, SND, PRESIDENT THOMAS HYNES, TRUSTEE HARVARD UNIVERSITY, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: JEFFREY S. FLIER, M.D., DEAN OF FACULTY JOHN CZAJKOWSKI, EXECUTIVE DEAN FOR ADMINISTRATION ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: ANNE HAWLEY, DIRECTOR NOAH SCHNEIDERMAN, CFO & CAO JUDGE BAKER CHILDREN'S CENTER ROBERT P. FRANKS, PH.D., PRESIDENT & CEO STEPHEN SHAFFER, COO MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: CHARLES F. MONAHAN, JR., PRESIDENT MARK FULLER, TRUSTEE TEMPLE ISRAEL, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: CHRIS NOE, PRESIDENT DAN DEUTSCH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHEELOCK COLLEGE, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: JACKIE JENKINS-SCOTT, PRESIDENT EDWARD H. LADD, TRUSTEE
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 MASCO CONSISTS OF A NUMBER OF MEMBER INSTITUTIONS THAT HAVE FULL AND EXCLUSIVE VOTING RIGHTS AND ARE REFERRED TO AS MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION. VOTING MEMBERSHIP IN THE CORPORATION IS LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OR SECTION 115 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. MEMBERS ARE REPRESENTED AT ANY MEETING OF THE MEMBERS BY THEIR RESPECTIVE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, A MEMBER OF THEIR GOVERNING BOARD, OR BY SUCH PERSON AS MAY BE DESIGNATED IN WRITING AND DELIVERED TO THE PRESIDENT OR CLERK OF THE CORPORATION. EACH MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION SHALL CONTINUE TO BE A MEMBER UNTIL SUCH MEMBER'S DISSOLUTION OR RESIGNATION OR UNTIL SUCH MEMBERSHIP IS TERMINATED AS PROVIDED BY THE BY-LAWS OR BY ACTION OF THE MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A A WRITTEN NOTICE OF EVERY MEETING OF MEMBERS STATING THE PLACE, DAY AND HOUR AND THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE MEETING IS CALLED SHALL BE GIVEN BY THE CLERK OR OTHER PERSON CALLING THE MEETING AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE THE MEETING TO EACH MEMBER. EACH MEMBER ENTITLED TO VOTE SHALL HAVE ONE VOTE ON EVERY MATTER CONSIDERED AT A MEETING OF MEMBERS AND MAY VOTE EITHER IN PERSON THROUGH ITS REPRESENTATIVE OR BY WRITTEN PROXY DATED NOT MORE THAN 3 MONTHS BEFORE THE MEETING. ANY ELECTION BY MEMBERS FOR ANY OFFICE SHALL BE DETERMINED BY A PLURALITY OF THE VOTES CAST BY THE MEMBERS ENTITLED TO VOTE IN THE ELECTION. ANY ACTION REQUIRED OR PERMITTED TO BE TAKEN AT ANY MEETING OF THE MEMBERS MAY BE TAKEN WITHOUT A MEETING IF ALL MEMBERS ENTITLED TO VOTE ON THE MATTER CONSENT TO THE ACTION IN WRITING AND WRITTEN CONSENTS ARE FILED WITH THE RECORDS OF THE MEETINGS OF MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 A COMPLETE COPY OF FORM 990 AND ALL RELATED SCHEDULES IS PROVIDED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE THE FORM 990 IS FILED. MASCO NOTIFIED BOARD MEMBERS BY E-MAIL THAT THE FORM 990 WAS AVAILABLE TO BE VIEWED. THE E-MAIL CONTAINED A LINK TO THE PASSWORD-PROTECTED WEBSITE WHERE THE ENTIRE FORM 990 COULD BE VIEWED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C MASCO DOES REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AS FOLLOWS: A COPY OF THE POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED AT THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING AND ALSO WITH THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE PACKET. MASCO REQUESTS ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, WHICH ASKS THE INDIVIDUAL COMPLETING THE STATEMENT TO DESCRIBE ANY EXISTING CONFLICT OR STATE THAT HE OR SHE IS AWARE OF NONE. MASCO'S GOVERNING BOARD ACTIVELY ADDRESSES POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT MEETINGS WHERE NEW TRANSACTIONS ARE CONTEMPLATED. MASCO REQUIRES EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE TO COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, WHICH SERVES BOTH TO ASSIST MASCO IN COMPLETING FORM 990 AND TO FURTHER ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. MASCO ACTIVELY ENGAGES ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, OR KEY EMPLOYEES TO ASSURE RECEIPT OF THIS INFORMATION ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS ALL QUESTIONNAIRES AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. IN THE EVENT THAT SHE DETERMINES THERE IS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THE GENERAL COUNSEL WILL NOTIFY THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION AND, IF NECESSARY IN THE JUDGMENT OF GENERAL COUNSEL AND/OR THE PRESIDENT, OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO THE ORGANIZATION. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES INVOLVING THE GENERAL COUNSEL OR THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION, THAT INDIVIDUAL WILL NOT TAKE PART IN THE REVIEW MATTER, AND THE MATTER WILL BE REVIEWED BY AN APPROPRIATE ALTERNATE OFFICER AND/OR OUTSIDE COUNSEL. DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS IS MADE BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD IN CONSULTATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND, IF DESIRABLE IN THE JUDGMENT OF GENERAL COUNSEL, OUTSIDE SPECIALTY COUNSEL. ANY MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT WOULD NOT TAKE PART IN THE DETERMINATION. RESTRICTIONS ON THE INDIVIDUAL DETERMINED TO HAVE A CONFLICT ARE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND WOULD RANGE FROM THAT INDIVIDUAL'S RECUSAL FROM CONSIDERATION OF THE MATTER AT HAND TO THAT INDIVIDUAL'S RESIGNATION FROM THE BOARD, DEPENDING ON THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 MASCO RETAINS THE ASSISTANCE OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION EXPERT TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE MEETS TWICE YEARLY TO DISCUSS OVERALL COMPENSATION GUIDELINES FOR MERIT AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION; AS WELL AS THE SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE STAFF. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS INDEPENDENT OF ANYONE WHOSE COMPENSATION IS AT ISSUE. INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT INDEPENDENT IN A PARTICULAR CASE WILL RECUSE THEMSELVES. THESE PROCEDURES ARE DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH THE SO-CALLED "REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS" UNDER THE REGULATIONS TO SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS). THE EXECUTIVE STAFF INCLUDES ALL VICE PRESIDENTS AND THE GENERAL COUNSEL. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE EXPERT ATTENDS EACH OF THOSE MEETINGS, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE CEO PROVIDES THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WITH FEEDBACK FROM MEMBERS CONCERNING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY, AS WELL AS HER EVALUATION OF HER STAFF'S PERFORMANCE. THE COMPENSATION EXPERT COMPARES THE CASH AND NON-CASH COMPENSATION WITH THAT OF SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS BOTH REGIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. IN ADDITION, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPENSATION AND ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS WITH ACTIONS BEING UNDERTAKEN BY MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. MINUTES ARE KEPT OF THESE MEETINGS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACT SERVICE EXPENSE- AREA PLANNING AND OPERATIONS PROJECTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 603,632. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 603,632. CONTRACT SERVICE EXPENSE- PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SHUTTLE SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,260,640. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,260,640. CONTRACT SERVICE EXPENSE- OPERATION OF OFFICE BUILDING AND ATTACHED GARAGE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 913,018. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 913,018. CONTRACT SERVICE EXPENSES- VARIOUS OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 56,586. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 56,586.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MEDICAL ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION INC
Employer identification number

04-2507445
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












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

375 LONGWOOD AVENUE
BOSTON,MA02215
04-3198155 		TELECOMMUNICATIONS, GROUP PURCHASING, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MA N/A
 C -181,934 2,253,807 100.000 % Yes  












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

 A 244,272 LEASE AGREEMENT
(2) MASCO SERVICES INC

 L 205,670 MARKET RATE
(3) MASCO SERVICES INC

 M 877,753 MARKET RATE
(4) MASCO SERVICES INC

 Q 249,840 ACTUAL COSTS


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

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




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






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 2, COLUMN C: THE RENT PAID BY MASCO SERVICES, INC. TO MASCO, INC. IS A QUALIFIED, SPECIFIED PAYMENT WITHIN THE MEANING OF IRC SECTION 512(B)(13).
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