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
CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1530 P St NW
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Washington, DC200051910
D Employer identification number

53-0196523
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 389,094,786
F Name and address of principal officer:
MATTHEW SCOTT
1530 P STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.CARNEGIESCIENCE.EDU
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1904
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The conduct of scientific discovery, research and education in the fields of plant biology, developmental biology, earth and planetary sciences, astronomy, and global ecology
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 24
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 24
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 524
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 83,480
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -246,122
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 42,588,136 37,111,828
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 6,691,464 6,316,450
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 125,647,237 28,342,419
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 12,112,793 1,175,920
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 187,039,630 72,946,617
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 5,580,627 5,246,271
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) 48,012,347 50,987,746
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,517,799    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 48,143,406 45,078,906
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 101,736,380 101,312,923
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 85,303,250 -28,366,306
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,225,278,694 1,136,045,174
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 178,558,460 179,859,720
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,046,720,234 956,185,454
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: The mission of the Carnegie Insitution of Washington, as set forth in its articles of incorporation under an Act of Congress in 1904, is "to encourage, in the broadest and most liberal manner, investigation, research, and discovery, and the application of knowledge to the improvement of mankind."
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 $ 69,739,728 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
Carnegie investigators are leaders in the fields of plant biology, developmental biology, earth and planetary sciences, astronomy and global ecology. Using molecular genetics and related methods, Carnegie biologists study the genes responsible for plant responses to light and the genetic controls over vaious growth and developmental processes including those that enable plants to survive disease and environmental stress. In addition, the department is a world leader in bioinformatics. It developed and now manages an online-integrated database, one of the most widely used biological databases in the world, that supplies all aspects of biological information on the most widely used modal plant, Arabidopsis. Researchers in developmental biology address fundamental questions in animal development and genetics at the cellular and molecular levels. Some researchers investigate the genetic programming behind cellular processes as cells develop, while others explore the genes that control growth and obesity, stimulate stem cells to become specialized body parts, and perform many other functions. Other researchers examine the physics and chemistry of Earth's deep interior and (Continued on Schedule O, Statement 1)
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 12,269,989 including grants of $ 5,246,271 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
Education. Carnegie, a non-degree granting entity, is an advanced study organization at which highly qualified graduate scientists are offered postgraduate and post doctoral training for careers in education and research. Carnegie's postdoctoral scientific education is mostly conducted in the laboratory or in the field. The postdoctoral curriculum is heavily weighted toward training candidates to be capable researchers and teachers of research. The faculty consists of the professional staff of Carnegie, all of whom pursue their own research. Carnegie also offers certain training opportunities for predoctoral students who may pursue formal degrees at degree-granting institututions. Carnegie programs also train public elementary school teachers how to incorporate interactive science instruction into all aspects of the curriculum; helps improve the instruction of mathematics education of public school children by training individuals with mathematics or related degrees to become classroom instructors; introduces and trains high school students to career education pathways in the field of biotechnology; and makes information available concerning Carnegie's scientific research findings to students and the general public.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
None
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet82,009,717
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
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 II..............
4
 
No
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 III.................
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 I..................
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 II...
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 .............
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 IV..............
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 VIII.......
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 IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule EClick to see attachment
13
Yes
 
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
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
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
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 ................Click to see attachment
26
Yes
 
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... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
262
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
524
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCI
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
24
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
24
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
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
CA , DC , MD
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:
MediumBulletTimothy Doyle1530 P St NW   Washington,DC200051910 (202) 387-6400
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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) Stephen P A Foder......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(2) Suzanne Nora Johnson......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(3) Bruce W Ferguson......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(4) Deborah Rose......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(5) Craig R Barrett......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(6) John C Botts......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(7) John F Crawford......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(8) Michael A Duffy......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(9) W Gary Ernst......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(10) Sandra M Faber......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(11) William K Gayden......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(12) Michael E Gellert......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(13) William R Hearst III......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(14) Rush D Holt Jr......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(15) Walter Isaacson......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(16) Mary C King......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(17) Katherine Lapp......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Michael Long........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(19) Richard Meserve........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(20) Cristian Samper........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(21) Maxine Singer........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(22) Christopher T S Stone........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(23) Marshal Wais........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(24) Michael Wilson........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(25) Matthew P Scott........................................................................
President
 50
.......................0 		    X       550,000 0 50,679
(26) Timothy P Doyle........................................................................
Chief Operating Officer
 50
.......................0 		    X       275,028 0 46,751
(27) Cynthia Allen........................................................................
Staff
 50
.......................0 		    X     X 216,145 0 44,832
(28) Gotthard SaghiSzabo........................................................................
Staff
 50
.......................0 		    X     X 184,368 0 44,728
(29) Richard W Carlson........................................................................
Department Director
 50
.......................0 		      X     253,704 0 54,455
(30) George Cody........................................................................
Department Director
 50
.......................0 		      X     228,375 0 53,387
(31) John S Mulchaey........................................................................
Department Director
 50
.......................0 		      X     221,038 0 41,073
(32) Joseph Berry........................................................................
Department Director
 50
.......................0 		      X     195,476 0 50,853
(33) Seung Rhee........................................................................
Department Director
 50
.......................0 		      X     176,137 0 32,963
(34) Yixian Zheng........................................................................
Department Director
 50
.......................0 		      X     170,201 0 28,555
(35) Russell Hemley........................................................................
Staff
 50
.......................0 		      X   X 269,275 0 60,872
(36) Christopher B Field........................................................................
Staff
 50
.......................0 		      X   X 264,794 0 62,114
(37) Wolf Frommer........................................................................
Staff
 50
.......................0 		      X   X 264,794 0 58,831
(38) Patrick J McCarthy........................................................................
Staff
 50
.......................0 		        X   293,279 0 51,903
(39) Carl R Sherman........................................................................
Staff
 50
.......................0 		        X   253,767 0 56,022
(40) Kenneth G Caldeira........................................................................
Staff
 50
.......................0 		        X   248,389 0 52,022
(41) Mark Phillips........................................................................
Staff
 50
.......................0 		        X   215,789 0 60,666
(42) Erik H Hauri........................................................................
Staff
 50
.......................0 		        X   215,000 0 49,352
(43) Gregory P Asner........................................................................
Staff
 50
.......................0 		        X X 209,910 0 44,155
(44) Joseph G Gall........................................................................
Staff
 50
.......................0 		        X X 208,575 0 47,880
(45) Anna M Michalak........................................................................
Staff
 50
.......................0 		        X X 203,638 0 25,995
(46) Ramon Dinneny........................................................................
Staff
 50
.......................0 		        X X 179,446 0 35,869
(47) Ronald Cohen........................................................................
Staff
 50
.......................0 		        X X 161,897 0 30,012
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 5,459,025 0 1,083,969
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 MediumBullet105
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
Yes
 
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
Morgan Lewis Bockius LLP

PO Box 8500 S 6050
Philadelphia,PA19178 		Legal 414,966
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale Dorr

PO Box 7247 8760
Philadelphia,PA19170 		Legal 379,789
KPMG LLP

Dept 0522
P O Box 120001
Dallas,TX75312 		Accounting 235,275
Kinch Construction

P O Box 288
Lothian,MD20711 		Engineering 209,187
Alta Systems

550 Tyndall Street
No 2
Los Altos,CA94022 		Information System 115,000
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet8
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 0
b Membership dues..1b 0
c Fundraising events..1c 0
d Related organizations1d 0
e Government grants (contributions)1e 29,161,141
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 7,950,687
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 88,248
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 37,111,828
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Magellan Telescope Program 541700 4,215,394 4,215,394 0 0
b GMT Challenge Program 541700 765,843 765,843 0 0
c Australian Astronomy Program 541700 372,000 372,000 0 0
d High Resolution Mapping of Sabbath's Forest 541700 298,200 298,200 0 0
e Yonsei Austonomy Program 561700 229,500 229,500 0 0
f All other program service revenue. 435,513 435,513 0 0
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 6,316,450
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 6,677,739 0 -7,597 6,685,336
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0 0 0 0
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 825,946 825,946 0 0
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents 0 1,219,664
b Less: rental expenses 0 1,351,259
c Rental income or (loss) 0 -131,595
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet -131,595 -131,595 0 0
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 0 336,461,590
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 0 314,796,910
c Gain or (loss) 0 21,664,680
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 21,664,680 0 91,077 21,573,603
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 0of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 0
b Less: direct expenses ...b 0
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0 0 0
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 0
b Less: direct expenses ...b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a Gains on Swap transaction 900099 823,961 823,961 0 0
b Realized loss on currency transactions 900099 -164,891 -164,891 0 0
c Realized loss on ST bond fund 900099 -379,199 -379,199 0 0
d All other revenue .... 201,698 201,698 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 481,569
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 72,946,617 7,492,370 83,480 28,258,939
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 1,583,186 1,583,186
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 3,663,085 3,663,085
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0 0
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,276,855 759,613 2,274,713 242,529
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 34,111,156 31,169,724 2,365,834 575,598
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 5,081,150 4,650,433 341,014 89,703
9 Other employee benefits ....... 6,246,305 3,953,469 2,245,068 47,768
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,272,280 1,968,010 254,947 49,323
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 973,107 0 973,107 0
c Accounting ........... 235,700 0 235,700 0
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) 1,476,716 447,790 1,010,301 18,625
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 1,166,998 765,031 329,528 72,439
14 Information technology ...... 1,282,046 856,447 425,599 0
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 3,770,053 3,348,781 391,813 29,459
17 Travel ............ 2,411,269 2,127,754 214,385 69,130
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,103,634 671,221 298,207 134,206
20 Interest ........... 4,397,605 0 4,397,605 0
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 10,602,416 10,228,444 362,964 11,008
23 Insurance ... 615,738 257,183 357,482 1,073
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 Contract & subawards 9,445,017 9,195,226 84,317 165,474
b Research education expense 5,941,770 5,895,254 42,620 3,896
c Bond admin & Other maintenance expense 73,122 0 73,122 0
d Exchange rate (gain) loss 40,879 43,942 -3,063 0
e All other expenses 1,542,836 425,124 1,110,144 7,568
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 101,312,923 82,009,717 17,785,407 1,517,799
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 0 1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 65,555,581 2 55,325,132
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 13,882,071 3 11,032,444
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 177,666 4 186,580
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 1,381,086
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 1,676,004 7 1,030,899
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 22,966,940 9 57,705,567
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 270,483,577
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 136,660,546 137,992,598 10c 133,823,031
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 532,846,589 11 431,922,972
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 450,181,245 12 443,637,463
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 1,225,278,694 16 1,136,045,174
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 10,098,155 17 8,150,825
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 27,431,440 19 28,929,144
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 65,105,000 20 65,105,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 75,923,865 25 77,674,751
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 178,558,460 26 179,859,720
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 310,287,147 27 288,925,810
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 681,328,124 28 612,103,681
29 Permanently restricted net assets 55,104,963 29 55,155,963
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 1,046,720,234 33 956,185,454
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,225,278,694 34 1,136,045,174
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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
72,946,617
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
101,312,923
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-28,366,306
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
1,046,720,234
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-59,838,538
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
0
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
-1,654,371
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
-54,947
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-620,618
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
956,185,454
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID: 15000352
Software Version: v1.00
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
CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON
 
Employer identification number

53-0196523
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
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON
 
Employer identification number

53-0196523
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON
  		Employer identification number
53-0196523
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON
  		Employer identification number

53-0196523
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON
  		Employer identification number

53-0196523
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE 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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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON
 
Employer identification number

53-0196523
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 .... 819,540,019 809,951,370 707,403,855 658,368,805 666,953,143
b Contributions ... 130,750 148,221 13,500 11,625 11,000
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -29,062,673 50,809,234 146,597,541 91,897,050 38,847,077
d Grants or scholarships ... 3,026,553 2,429,969 2,647,656 2,845,079 2,469,819
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		41,059,613 34,184,148 37,629,606 37,035,222 41,971,415
f Administrative expenses .... 2,368,313 4,754,689 3,786,264 2,993,324 3,001,181
g End of year balance ...... 744,153,617 819,540,019 809,951,370 707,403,855 658,368,805
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet15.9 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet7.4 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet76.7 %
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)
Yes
 
(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 ... 0 817,117 817,117
b Buildings 0 92,356,904 35,846,759 56,510,145
c Leasehold improvements 0 0 0 0
d Equipment ... 0 174,890,589 100,813,787 74,076,802
e Other ... 0 2,418,967 0 2,418,967
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 133,823,031
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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 0 F
(2)Closely-held equity interests 413,696 C
(3)Other
(A) Real asset/natural resources 		148,598,668 F

(B) Alternative investments 		294,625,099 F
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 443,637,463
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 0
Accrued postretirement benefit cost 27,674,751
Taxable bond payable 50,000,000
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 77,674,751
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 12,750,020
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -59,838,538
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 0
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -54,947
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -59,893,485
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 72,643,505
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 1,654,371
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -1,351,259
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 303,112
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 72,946,617
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 ........... 1 102,664,182
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 0
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b 0
c Other losses ................ 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,351,259
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 1,351,259
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 101,312,923
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 0
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 0
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.) ...... 5 101,312,923

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The organization's endowment funds are intended to support its overall mission of supporting scientific discovery "in the broadest and most liberal manner".
Schedule D, Part VI, Line 1e Art - $90,388: Construction in Progress - $2,328,578.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 - On July 1, 2007, Carnegie adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN48). FIN48 required that a tax position be recognized or derecognized based on a 'more-likely-than-not' threshold. This applies to positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The implementation of FIN48 had no impact on the statement of financial position or statement of activities. Carnegie does not believe its financial statements include (or reflect) any uncertain tax positions. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 - FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 740-10, Income Taxes, requires that management evaluate tax positions taken by Carnegie and recognize a tax liability (or asset) if Carnegie has taken an uncertain tax position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Carnegie has analyzed the tax positions taken and has concluded that as of June 30, 2016, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements.
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d Prior year adjustments
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4b Rental expenses
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Rental expenses
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schools

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

53-0196523
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
 
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Yes
 
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Yes
 
 
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff? . . . . . . . . .
4a
Yes
 
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
basis? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4b
Yes
 
c
Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4c
Yes
 
d
Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? . . . . . . . . . . . .
4d
Yes
 
If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
5
Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:
a
Students' rights or privileges? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5a
 
No
b
Admissions policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5b
 
No
c
Employment of faculty or administrative staff? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5c
 
No
d
Scholarships or other financial assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5d
 
No
e
Educational policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5e
 
No
f
Use of facilities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5f
 
No
g
Athletic programs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5g
 
No
h
Other extracurricular activities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5h
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? . . . . . . . . . .
6a
Yes
 
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II. . . . . . . . .
7
Yes
 
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Cat. No. 50085D
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also provide
any other additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 Our non-discrimination policy is available on our website, www.carnegiescience.edu, under Policies and Procedures.
Schedule E, Part I, Line 6 We receive grants and pass through from several Federal agencies including NSF, DOE, DHS, NASA, USDA, ONR, NIST, and others. These monies support our scientific research and education.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON
 
Employer identification number

53-0196523
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services IPCC CAMPAIGN 28,117
East Asia and the Pacific 0 7 Program Services Planetary System Mtg, Goldschidmit Conference 53,704
East Asia and the Pacific 0 1 Program Services Anglo-Australia OBS fieldwork 38,743
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services DCO Executive Committee Meeting 28,407
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services JPGU 10,474
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services IPCC CAMPAIGN 19,106
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services MALAYSIA FOREST MAPPING PROJECT 70,251
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services CAO CAMPAIGN 40,063
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services ONE TREE ISLAND RESEARCH 38,210
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services CO2 SYMPOSIUM 15,039
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services ASSESSMENT RESEARCH 10,331
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 12 Program Services ISSI Workshop, Melt in Mantle Workshop 100,455
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 6 Program Services BENTO Box Prototype, Strainmeter Fldwk 27,156
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services DCO Executive Committee Meeting 67,167
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Goldschmidt Conference 33,841
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Svalbard Expedition, Diamond Avnvil & Synchrotron Experiments 14,977
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services DCO CECAM Meeting 12,682
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services 12,682.13 22,434
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services SAINSBURY LAB COMMITTEE MEETING 19,753
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services GERMAN ACADEMY ELECTION - IWPMB 19,820
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services IPCC CAMPAIGN 59,307
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Collaboration Conferences 65,163
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 1 Program Services International Diamond School 10,059
South America 0 10 Program Services LCO Fldwk, Install Prototype Seismometer, TBF Expedition 112,944
South America 0 0 Program Services Magellan Observatory Research 10,749
South America 0 0 Program Services Scientific observation runs 168,019
South America 0 0 Program Services Collaboration Conferences 26,138
South America 0 0 Program Services Telescope engineering and maintenance 16,216
South America 2 75 Program Services Telescope operations for research 5,864,603
South America 0 0 Program Services Observatory Research 148,221
3a Sub-total .....      
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 2 112 7,152,149
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 As a research institution, Carnegie provides fellows with the opportunity to pursue independent research and the training to acquire the additional skills and expertise needed to become a successful scientist. Carnegie monitors the fellowship experience to achieve both objectives. Fellows pursue their research program relatively independently but have full access to Carnegie facilities and staff members and typically perform their experiments and scientific work on-site and in collaboration with other Carnegie facilities and staff members and typically perform their experiments and scientific work on-site and in collaboration with other Carnegie vehicle for monitoring and supporting the work of the fellow. Carnegie's various administrative and research policies apply to fellows. In Carnegie's structure, department directors are responsible for assuring that fellows follow these procedures and carry out the research supported through externally or internally-funded fellowships. The fellows listed below are stationed at the Carnegie facility in Las Campanas, Chile.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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
CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON
 
Employer identification number
53-0196523
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) STANFORD UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 873503
SAN FRANCISCO,CA941444253 		94-1156365 501(c)3 389,263 0     Participant support; academic partnership to train young scientists
(2) THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
10920 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 107
LOS ANGELES,CA900246503 		95-6006143 501(c)3 195,772 0     Participant support; academic partnership to train young scientists
(3) CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
1200 E CALIFORNIA BLVD
PASADENA,CA91125 		95-1643307 501(c)3 104,039 0     Participant support; academic partnership to train young scientists
(4) NORTWESTERN UNIVERSITY
633 CLARK ST RM G547
EVANSTON,IL602081112 		36-2167817 501(c)3 98,317 0     Participant support; academic partnership to train young scientists
(5) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
1901 SOUTH FIRST ST A
CHAMPAIGN,IL618207406 		37-6000511 501(c)3 148,929 0     Participant support; academic partnership to train young scientists
(6) YALE UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 208239
NEW HAVEN,CT065208239 		06-0646973 501(c)3 70,928 0     Participant support; academic partnership to train young scientists
(7) UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
UNIVERSITY STATION
BIRMINGHAM,AL35294 		63-6005396 501(c)3 100,546 0     Participant support; academic partnership to train young scientists
(8) SUNY AT BUFFALO
PO BOX 9
ALBANY,NY122010009 		14-1368361 501(c)3 60,965 0     Participant support; academic partnership to train young scientists
(9) WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS
700 ROSEDALE AVE
ST LOUIS,MO631121408 		43-0653611 501(c)3 48,965 0     Participant support; academic partnership to train young scientists
(10) UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
2440 CAMPUS RD
HONOLULU,HI96822 		99-6000354 501(c)3 35,314 0     Participant support; academic partnership to train young scientists
(11) UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
201 S PRESIDENTS CIR NO 406
SALT LAKE CITY,UT841129020 		87-6000525 501(c)3 47,363 0     Participant support; academic partnership to train young scientists
(12) WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 641025
PULLMAN,WA991641025 		91-6001108 501(c)3 26,835 0     Participant support; academic partnership to train young scientists
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
12
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
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) Fellowship 51 1,756,411 0    
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 As a research institution, Carnegie provides fellows with the opportunity to pursue independent research and the training to acquire the additional skills and expertise needed to become a successful scientist. Carnegie monitors the fellowship experience to achieve both objectives. Fellows pursue their research program relatively independently but have full access to Carnegie facilities and staff members and typically perform their experiments and scientific work on-site and in collaboration with other Carnegie scientists. Fellows in the biological sciences apply to Carnegie mainly to learn the research techniques and research areas of a particular Carnegie staff scientist, that is, to work in that principal investigator's (PI) lab. Labs routinely engage a number of different people, including a PI, technicians, postdoctoral scientists, and researchers. The PI monitors the work of the fellow on an ongoing basis, critiques the fellows' research, makes suggestions for avenues to explore, and provides ongoing mentoring. Fellows in the physical sciences typically collaborate with a senior staff member on research projects. This provides an ongoing vehicle for monitoring and supporting the work of the fellow. Fellows are asked to present and defend their research to other scientists both at Carnegie and at other institutions. This process helps to monitor a fellows' scientific progress and permits adjustments as necessary. Carnegie's various administrative and research policies apply to fellows. In Carnegie's structure, department directors are responsible for assuring that fellows follow these procedures and carry out the research supported through externally or internally-funded fellowships.
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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
CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON
 
Employer identification number

53-0196523
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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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
1Matthew P ScottPresident (i)

(ii)		 550,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		50,679
-------------
0 		600,679
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2Timothy P DoyleChief Operating Officer (i)

(ii)		 275,028
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		46,751
-------------
0 		321,779
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3Richard W CarlsonDepartment Director (i)

(ii)		 253,704
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		54,455
-------------
0 		308,159
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4George CodyDepartment Director (i)

(ii)		 228,375
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		53,387
-------------
0 		281,762
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5John S MulchaeyDepartment Director (i)

(ii)		 221,038
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		41,073
-------------
0 		262,111
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6Joseph BerryDepartment Director (i)

(ii)		 195,476
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		50,853
-------------
0 		246,329
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Seung RheeDepartment Director (i)

(ii)		 176,137
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		32,963
-------------
0 		209,100
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Yixian ZhengDepartment Director (i)

(ii)		 170,201
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		28,555
-------------
0 		198,756
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9Patrick J McCarthyStaff (i)

(ii)		 293,279
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		51,903
-------------
0 		345,182
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10Carl R ShermanStaff (i)

(ii)		 253,767
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		56,022
-------------
0 		309,789
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Kenneth G CaldeiraStaff (i)

(ii)		 220,965
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		27,425
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		52,022
-------------
0 		300,412
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12Mark PhillipsStaff (i)

(ii)		 215,789
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		60,666
-------------
0 		276,455
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13Erik H HauriStaff (i)

(ii)		 215,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		49,352
-------------
0 		264,352
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14Gregory P AsnerStaff (i)

(ii)		 209,910
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		44,155
-------------
0 		254,065
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15Joseph G GallStaff (i)

(ii)		 208,575
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		47,880
-------------
0 		256,455
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16Anna M MichalakStaff (i)

(ii)		 183,708
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		19,930
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		25,995
-------------
0 		229,633
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17Ramon DinnenyStaff (i)

(ii)		 157,546
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		21,900
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		35,869
-------------
0 		215,315
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
18Ronald CohenStaff (i)

(ii)		 161,897
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		30,012
-------------
0 		191,909
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
19Russell HemleyStaff (i)

(ii)		 269,275
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		60,872
-------------
0 		330,147
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
20Christopher B FieldStaff (i)

(ii)		 264,794
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		62,114
-------------
0 		326,908
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
21Wolf FrommerStaff (i)

(ii)		 264,794
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		58,831
-------------
0 		323,625
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
22Cynthia AllenStaff (i)

(ii)		 216,145
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		44,832
-------------
0 		260,977
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
23Gotthard SaghiSzaboStaff (i)

(ii)		 184,368
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		44,728
-------------
0 		229,096
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Social club - Carnegie provides its President a membership to a social club used for business related purposes. Housing allowance - Carnegie's policies include a provision for housing subsidies in high-cost areas for qualifying staff members
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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
CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON
 
Employer identification number
53-0196523
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 Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities
Authority (MHHEFA) on behalf of Carnegie 		52-0936091 574217JB2 02-04-2010 30,580,000 Refund prior MHHEFA bonds issued to construct & equip new facility.   X   X   X
B California Educational Facilities Authority (CEFA)
on behalf of Carnegie Institution of Washington 		52-1705592 130178VS2 03-24-2010 34,525,000 Refund prior CEFA bonds issued to finance telescope proj and renovate facilities.   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 0 0    
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 0 0    
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 30,505,440 36,365,183    
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds ............. 0 0    
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 0 0    
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ............... 0 0    
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 553,594 565,183    
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 0 0    
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 0    
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 30,000,000 35,800,000    
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 0 0    
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 0 0    
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2005 2003
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? .... X   X          
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....   X   X        
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X          
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X          
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X        
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X   X        
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X        
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X        
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 %    
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 %    
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 0 % 0 %    
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ... X   X          
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X        
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X   X          
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X        
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X   X        
b Exception to rebate? ........ X   X          
c No rebate due? .........   X   X        
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? .....   X   X        
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   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   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   X        
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X          
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X          
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule K, Part II, Line 7-02/04/2010 30,580,000 Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities This issue was used to refund prior MHHEFA bonds of $30 million issued in October, 2002, the proceeds of which were used to construct and equip a new facility for Carnegie's Department of Embryology on the Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus in Baltimore, Maryland. Construction began in April 2003 and the facility was occupied in September 2005. The 2010 series was issued at a discount of $74,561 and amounts borrowed in excess of $30 million were used to cover issuance costs.
Schedule K, Part II, Line 7-03/24/2010 34,525,000 California Educational Facilities Authority (CEFA) This issue was used to refund $17.5 million of 1993 Series B California Educational Facilities Authority Revenue tax exempt bonds and $18.3 million of 2006 Series A CEFA Refunding Revenue tax-exempt bonds which refunded all outstanding 1993 Series A California Educational Facilities Authority Revenue tax exempt bonds. 1993 Series A & B bonds were used to finance the Magellan telescope project and the renovation of the facilities of the Observatories at Pasadena. The telescope project was completed in 2003. The 2010 Series was issued at a premium of $1,840,183 and amounts in excess of $35.8 million were used to cover issuance costs.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON
 
Employer identification number

53-0196523
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) Timothy Doyle Chief Operating Officer Mortgage   X 630,000 626,533   No Yes   Yes  
(2) Seung Yon Rhee Department Director Mortgage   X 761,694 754,553   No Yes   Yes  
Total ...............Small Bullet $ 1,381,086
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) Merit Energy Company
  		Trustee, William Gayden 16,072,577 Contribution to Merit Investments   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

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

53-0196523
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 3 88,248 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b The organization uses its custodial bank, State Street, to process and sell stock contributions received from donors.
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

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

53-0196523
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a planets. Carnegie is a world-renowned center for petrology - study of rocks. It is also a world leader in high-pressure and high-temperature physics making significant contributions to both Earth and material sciences. Carnegie scientists are part of an interdisciplinary effort to investigate how life evolved on this planet and determine its potential for existing elsewhere. With various partners, Carnegie has launched a new multi-disciplinary, international initiative dedicated to achieving a transformational understanding of Earth's deep carbon cycle, including its poorly constrained reservoirs and fluxes, unknown role of deep biology, and unexplored influences of the deep carbon cycle on critical societal concerns related to energy, environment, and climate. Carnegie astronomers, unlike most in their filed, design and build their own instruments to capture the secrets of space. They are tracing the evolution of the universe from the spark of the Big Bang through star and galaxy formation, exploring the structure of the universe, and probing the mysteries of dark matter, dark energy, and the ever-accelerating rate at which the universe is expanding. Carnegie operated telescopes in Las Campanas Chile, at which a large part of the research is conducted, and is part of a consortium that has undertaken to design, construct and operate a telescope known as the Giant Magellan Telescope that, when complete, will be among the world's largest ground based optical/infrared facilities. Carnegie research also includes interdisciplinary teams of astronomers and astrophysicists, geophysicists and geochemists, cosmochemists and planetary scientists. These teams are discovering planets outside our solar system, determining the age and structure of the universe, and studying the causes of earthquakes and volcanoes. Using innovative approaches to research on global ecology, Carnegie scientists are picking apart the complicated interactions of Earth's land, atmosphere, and oceans to understand how global systems operate. With a wide range of powerful tools-from satellites to the instruments of molecular biology-these scientists explore issues such as the global carbon cycle, the role of land and oceanic ecosystems, and much more. These ecologists also play an active role in the public arena, from serving on international panels investigating climate change to promoting satellite imagery for the discovery of environmental hot spots.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The entire Board received a copy of the proposed filing by electronic means before it was submitted to the IRS. Any individual Board member who wished to make a comment concerning the filing provided comments to the Chair of the Audit Committee and the President prior to the filing. The Audit Committee reviewed the proposed filing in two steps. First, prior to the filing, the Committee received the form for detailed review and discussed the submission at a meeting of the Audit Committee. The Committee was asked, in particular, to review key governance and policy responses to assure the information accurately describes the Board's governance and fiduciary responsibilities. Any comments from the Committee were provided to the President so that any necessary revisions could be made. Second, within six months after the filing, the Audit Committee will provide the full board with any recommendations for future changes to the Form 990 submission and/or the Institution's policies or procedures.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Each year the Board of Trustees and key officers receive a conflict of interest package to complete that includes the Institution's policy, an updated list of organizations through which the Institution invests, and other information. Individuals receiving the package are required to respond by completing a signed, dated form. All conflicts of interest forms are collected by the Assistant Secretary to the Board and provided to Chief Operating Officer. The Chief Operating Officer, consults with the Institution's outside counsel concerning any issues and required follow-up resulting from the review. Required actions are fact specific.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Employee Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees annually conducts a review of the compensation of Chief Operating Officer. The review includes comparability data prepared by Associate Director of Human Resources. The results of the review are documented in the minutes of the meeting of the Committee. Both were reviewed in 2016. The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees conducts a review of the compensation of the President and an independent compensation review was conducted by an third party consultant.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The governing documents, audited financial statements, and employee conflict of interest policy are available on our website www.carnegiescience.edu. The trustee conflict of interest policy is available upon written request.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 $620,618 pension related charges other than net periodic postretirement benefit cost of $620,618 unrecognized net actuarial loss and $18,000 unrecognized prior service cost for the year ending June 30, 2016.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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