Form990
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
2018
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2018 , and ending 09-30-2019
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Smithsonian Institution
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1000 Jefferson Drive S W
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Washington, DC20560
D Employer identification number

53-0206027
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 2,126,263,058
F Name and address of principal officer:
LONNIE G BUNCH III
1000 Jefferson Drive S W
Washington,DC20560
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.si.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)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1846
M State of legal domicile:
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: "Increase and diffusion of Knowledge" is the mission set forth by James Smithson.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 17
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 17
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 7,364
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 20,480
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 11,921,770
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 1,192,108,664 1,292,933,360
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 108,484,309 102,158,984
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 97,969,819 145,117,341
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 67,490,434 60,914,541
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1,466,053,226 1,601,124,226
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 18,341,360 19,838,829
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 697,949,743 720,516,048
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 3,481,298 2,163,545
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet40,060,900    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 671,044,996 675,509,990
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 1,390,817,397 1,418,028,412
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 75,235,829 183,095,814
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 5,149,066,602 5,420,805,051
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 988,024,547 1,086,522,866
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 4,161,042,055 4,334,282,185
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
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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: "Increase and diffusion of knowlege" is the mission set forth by James Smithson. The Smithsonian endeavors to shape the future by preserving our heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world.
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 $ 542,263,235 including grants of $ 17,341,245 ) (Revenue $ 44,346,966 )
Research and Collections (SEE SCHEDULE O) RESEARCH AND COLLECTIONS: The Smithsonian's collections of nearly 155 million objects (art, artifacts and scientific specimens) are the heart of the institution. Research, public programs and exhibitions are based on these collections, which additionally include more than 32 million digital records of online material. Care of the collections involves the work of registrars, conservators, museum specialists, designers, curators and editors. Approximately 145 million objects and specimens are part of the National Museum of Natural History collections and are primarily used for research by both Smithsonian scientists and researchers from around the world. In some cases, the museum has the definitive, irreplaceable collection of a certain species which is essential for comparative studies. The Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, played a central role in capturing the first-ever image of a black hole in April. The center led an international collaboration of hundreds of scientists linking eight telescopes across four continents to capture the image that will help scientists answer fundamental questions about how the universe works. A Guam kingfisher was born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) in April 2019. Guam kingfishers are extinct in the wild, with only about 140 living in human care, making them one of the most endangered bird species on the planet. The species is notoriously difficult to breed, and was taken from the wild into human care in the 1980s. SCBI has hatched 20 chicks since 1985 as part of the Guam Kingfisher Species Survival Plan. Researchers from the National Museum of Natural History tripled the number of known species of electric eels. A study of the Amazon basin revealed that electric eels belong to three different species that evolved from a shared ancestor. Scientists had previously believed that the eels all belonged to a single species. The National Museum of American History and the Smithsonian's Digitization Program Office digitized 18,000 political and military posters, making them accessible for the first time to the public online.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 467,064,509 including grants of $ 2,497,585 ) (Revenue $ 46,253,688 )
Education, Public Programs and Exhibitions (SEE SCHEDULE O) EDUCATION, PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITIONS: The National Museum of American History and the Smithsonian Latino Center announced the first physical gallery space on the National Mall dedicated to celebrating the U.S. Latino experience. The Molina Family Latino Gallery will open in 2021 in the National Museum of American History. It will feature 4,500 square feet of bilingual stories for all audiences through rotating exhibitions. The National Portrait Gallery opened "Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence" in March 2019. The exhibition examines the history of women's suffrage in the U.S. Through more than 120 portraits and objects, the exhibition outlines the more than 80-year movement for women to obtain the right to vote. The exhibition was the first to be funded by the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative, which strives to be the nation's most comprehensive undertaking to document, research, collect, display and share the stories of women in America. The National Museum of Natural History opened a new hall of fossils, after five years of planning and construction. "The David H. Koch Hall of Fossils-Deep Time," opened in June 2019, tells the story of 3.7 billion years of life on Earth, highlighting the connections among ecosystems, climate, geological forces and evolution, through more than 700 fossil specimens. The exhibition helps visitors understand that the choices they make today will have an impact on the future. The National Air and Space Museum led the national celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. To commemorate the anniversary, the museum and NASA partnered to present the Apollo 50 Festival for three days on the National Mall. The centerpiece of the festival was a full-motion projection mapping on the Washington Monument. Over half a million people visited the National Mall to see the 17-minute show that used archival footage to recreate the launch of Apollo 11 and tell the story of the first moon landing. The museum also put Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 space suit on display, after having been off display for 13 years of conservation.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 71,052,788 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 55,792,894 )
Membership (SEE SCHEDULE O) MEMBERSHIP: The National Associate Program is the Institution's largest and most basic membership program. The program provides members with Smithsonian Magazine, which is published 11 times a year. The print and online publication provides an in-depth coverage of history, science, nature, the arts and world cultures. Smithsonian Magazine also hosts the annual ingenuity awards, honoring the best and brightest innovators who are making a difference in the world across a variety of fields. "Friends of the Smithsonian" is a higher level membership program for people interested in a deep philanthropic connection to the Smithsonian. Friends receive Smithsonian Magazine, plus they are invited to various events and are given the opportunity to learn about and support the Institution's exhibitions and research. The Smithsonian Associates offers unparalleled access to the Smithsonian's world of knowledge through innovative and engaging programming that promotes learning, enrichment and creativity for people of all ages. The largest museum-based educational program in the world, Smithsonian Associates annually offers more than 750 seminars, performances lectures, studio art classes and local and regional study tours. Performances at Discovery Theater and more than 90 educationally focused summer camps are among the programs that foster the joys of learning for young people and their families.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet1,080,380,532
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
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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
 
 
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 IIClick to see attachment...
7
Yes
 
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment.............
8
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
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.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
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...Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
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
 
 
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
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
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.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
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
 
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
3,673
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
2
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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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
7,364
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: MediumBulletAM , PM , GB
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
Yes
 
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
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N .....
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income?
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O ................
16
 
No
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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
17
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
17
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
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A 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:
MediumBulletOffice of Finance & AccountingPO BOX 37012   WASHINGTON,DC200137012 (202) 633-7167
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 7
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) Honorable John G Roberts Jr
 
Regent
 0.5
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) Honorable Michael R Pence
 
Regent
 0.5
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) Honorable Patrick J Leahy
 
Regent
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) Honorable Doris Matsui
 
Regent
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) Honorable David Perdue
 
Regent
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) Honorable John Boozman
 
Regent
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) Honorable John Shimkus
 
Regent
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) Honorable Lucille Roybal-Allard
 
Regent
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) Mr Steve Case
 
Regent
 10.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) Dr Risa J Lavizzo-Mourey
 
Regent
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) Mr John Fahey
 
Regent
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) Mr Roger W Ferguson Jr
 
Regent
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) Mr Michael Govan
 
Regent
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) Mr Michael M Lynton
 
Regent
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) Mr David M Rubenstein
 
Regent
 7.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) Honorable Tom Cole
 
Regent (until 1/3/2019)
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) Honorable Sam Johnson
 
Regent (until 1/3/2019)
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Honorable Barbara Barrett
 
Regent
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) Honorable John W McCarter
 
Regent
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) David Skorton
 
Secretary
 50.0
.......................   		    X       902,487 0 63,547
(21) Cathy Helm
 
Inspector General
 50.0
.......................   		    X       211,240 0 21,950
(22) Judith Leonard
 
General Counsel
 50.0
.......................   		    X       221,827 0 38,598
(23) Porter Wilkinson
 
Chief of Staff - Regents
 50.0
.......................   		    X       161,280 0 19,699
(24) Albert Horvath
 
Under Secretary Finance & Administration/COO
 50.0
.......................   		    X       469,619 0 60,101
(25) Mr Lonnie G Bunch III
 
Secretary Of The Smithsonian
 50.0
.......................   		    X       356,958 0 59,837
(26) Michael McCarthy
 
Acting Under Secretary Finance & Administration/COO
 50.0
.......................   		    X       190,151 0 58,403
(27) Amy Chen
 
Chief Investment Officer
 50.0
.......................   		      X     639,327 0 39,483
(28) Christopher Liedel
 
President - Smithsonian Enterprises
 50.0
.......................   		      X     549,500 0 36,883
(29) Era Marshall
 
Director - Equal Employment & Minority Affairs
 50.0
.......................   		      X     198,629 0 20,153
(30) Nancy Bechtol
 
Director - Facilities
 50.0
.......................   		      X     209,984 0 30,412
(31) Dennis Kelly
 
Interim President - Smithsonian Enterprises
 50.0
.......................   		      X     284,869 0 56,015
(32) Zully Dorr
 
Acting Director for Advancement
 50.0
.......................   		      X     232,800 0 49,468
(33) John Davis
 
Provost/Under Secretary for Museum and Research
 50.0
.......................   		      X     410,847 0 58,950
(34) Carolyn Martin
 
Acting Assistant Secretary - Communication & External Affairs
 50.0
.......................   		      X     182,655 0 43,886
(35) Charles Alcock
 
Director, Harvard Smithsonian Center for Asrophysics
 50.0
.......................   		      X     387,351 0 21,998
(36) Carol LeBlanc
 
President Smithsonian Enterprises
 50.0
.......................   		      X     400,948 0 60,376
(37) Julissa Marenco
 
Assistant Secretary for Communications and External Affairs and Chief Marketing Officer
 50.0
.......................   		      X     193,914 0 44,064
(38) Robert Spiller
 
Assistant Secretary for Advancement
 50.0
.......................   		      X     386,916 0 65,648
(39) Michael Caruso
 
EDITOR IN CHIEF - SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE
 50.0
.......................   		        X   422,559 0 74,074
(40) Edward R Howell
 
Senior Vice President Retail Group - Smithsonian Enterprises
 50.0
.......................   		        X   468,564 0 60,445
(41) Richard Kurin
 
Acting Provost/Under Secretary for Museum and Research
 50.0
.......................   		        X   351,928 0 61,165
(42) Melissa Chiu
 
Director - Hirshhorn Museum
 50.0
.......................   		        X   446,407 0 70,639
(43) Jeffrey Smith
 
Investment Officer
 50.0
.......................   		        X   469,332 0 57,379
(44) David Voyles
 
Director - Planning, Management & Budget
 50.0
.......................   		          X 197,658 0 17,265
(45) Deron Burba
 
Chief Information Officer
 50.0
.......................   		          X 209,944 0 53,819
(46) Jean Garvin
 
Director - Finance & Accounting
 50.0
.......................   		          X 202,139 0 46,254
(47) John Lapiana
 
Acting Assistant Secretary - Communication & External Affairs
 50.0
.......................   		          X 172,558 0 38,204
(48) Patricia Bartlett
 
Associate Provost for Education & Access
 50.0
.......................   		          X 231,701 0 41,278
(49) Kenneth Johnson
 
Associate Director - Planning, Management & Budget
 50.0
.......................   		          X 199,225 0 9,735
(50) W John Kress
 
Research Botanist
 50.0
.......................   		          X 172,558 0 30,349
(51) Waltrunette Gardner
 
Acting Director - Office of Human Resources
 50.0
.......................   		          X 119,236 0 25,489
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 10,255,111 0 1,435,566
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 MediumBullet1,686
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
Yes
 
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
Universal Protection Service

1551 N Tustin Ave
Suite 650
Santa Ana,CA927058664 		Security 21,542,044
Hensel Phelps Construction Company

4437 Brookfield Corporate Drive
Chantilly,VA201511691 		Construction 20,364,500
Grunley Construction Company Inc

888 17th Street NW
SUITE 500
Washington,DC20006 		Construction 14,369,685
Design And Production Inc

7110 Rainwater Place
Lorton,VA220791521 		EXHIBIT PROJECT MANAGEMENT 11,259,961
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

4807 Stonecroft Blvd
Chantilly,VA20151 		CHANDRA OBSERVATORY SVCS 8,744,884
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet528
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 33,163
b Membership dues..1b 22,680,424
c Fundraising events..1c 4,069,356
d Related organizations1d 410,154
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,109,478,681
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 156,261,582
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 21,010,084
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 1,292,933,360
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Visitors/Members/Emplo   48,065,871 28,397,509   19,668,362
b Subscriptions - magazine   29,347,553 29,347,553    
c Tours/Classes   13,525,099 13,337,119 187,980  
d Theater Income   8,384,159 8,214,070 170,089  
e Traveling Exhibitions   2,736,302 2,736,302    
f All other program service revenue. 100,000 0 100,000 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....MediumBullet 102,158,984
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 21,914,843     21,914,843
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 16,631,885     16,631,885
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   1,964,283
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 1,964,283
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 1,964,283     1,964,283
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 25,526,844 596,458,352
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 15,632,073 483,150,624
c Gain or (loss) 9,894,771 113,307,728
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 123,202,498 9,894,771   113,307,727
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 4,069,356of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 1,170,139
b Less: direct expenses ...b 3,086,330
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -1,916,191   -1,916,191
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 58,403,032
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 23,269,805
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 35,133,227 32,729,459 2,403,768  
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a Magazine/Website Adver   9,059,933   9,059,933  
b Insurance Claim Reimbursements   41,404 41,404    
c            
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 9,101,337
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 1,601,124,226 124,698,187 11,921,770 171,570,909
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Form 990 (2018)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 273,492 273,492
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 14,138,181 14,138,181
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16. 5,427,156 5,427,156
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 6,728,395 1,238,567 4,710,205 779,623
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 2,338,189 2,116,108 222,081  
7 Other salaries and wages 540,977,659 384,445,154 136,676,135 19,856,370
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 73,875,664 53,290,485 17,854,962 2,730,217
9 Other employee benefits ....... 59,574,567 44,136,327 13,343,520 2,094,720
10 Payroll taxes ........... 37,021,574 26,557,832 8,736,565 1,727,177
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 859,148 466,471 389,925 2,752
c Accounting ........... 1,004,871   1,001,657 3,214
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 2,163,545 2,163,545
f Investment management fees ...... 1,600,000   1,600,000  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 136,558,002 108,611,749 24,421,182 3,525,071
12 Advertising and promotion .... 4,484,546 3,955,123 324,737 204,686
13 Office expenses ....... 54,986,601 43,754,756 9,908,878 1,322,967
14 Information technology ...... 46,602,525 13,086,119 31,575,259 1,941,147
15 Royalties .. 247,533 247,533    
16 Occupancy ........... 162,504,807 121,808,055 38,780,902 1,915,850
17 Travel ............ 15,575,037 12,121,277 2,166,015 1,287,745
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 5,395,765 4,058,543 1,251,548 85,674
20 Interest ........... 2,555,273 2,555,273    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 158,218,876 131,326,353 26,665,251 227,272
23 Insurance ... 1,534,171 781,126 753,013 32
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 Program Production 36,188,964 34,849,990 1,159,712 179,262
b Research/Subcontract 31,927,476 31,927,177 299  
c COLLECTIONS/EQUIPMENT 14,889,812 11,721,024 3,155,212 13,576
d Overhead cost recovery on grants -84,104 27,025,974 -27,110,078  
e All other expenses 460,687 460,687 0 0
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 1,418,028,412 1,080,380,532 297,586,980 40,060,900
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2018)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 606,462,280 1 785,278,263
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 16,564,977 2 102,505,316
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 214,400,623 3 167,269,340
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 39,668,462 4 41,524,908
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L .............
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L ..............
  6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 13,030,668 8 13,049,036
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 15,244,878 9 8,663,813
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 4,918,242,249
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 2,477,337,541 2,347,144,447 10c 2,440,904,708
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 398,905,028 11 355,316,881
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 1,465,126,904 12 1,488,449,184
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 32,518,335 15 17,843,602
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 5,149,066,602 16 5,420,805,051
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 261,647,609 17 338,075,552
18 Grants payable ... 0 18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 528,536,807 19 590,595,329
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 98,039,527 20 96,409,381
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 50,000,000 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 49,800,604 25 61,442,604
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 988,024,547 26 1,086,522,866
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 2,842,282,757 27 2,964,141,988
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 772,552,683 28 794,234,295
29 Permanently restricted net assets 546,206,615 29 575,905,902
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 ..... 0 30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ... 0 31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 0 32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 4,161,042,055 33 4,334,282,185
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 5,149,066,602 34 5,420,805,051
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Form 990 (2018)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
1,601,124,226
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
1,418,028,412
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
183,095,814
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
4,161,042,055
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-8,058,856
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-1,796,828
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
4,334,282,185
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 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Additional Data


Software ID: 18007697
Software Version: 2018v3.1
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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
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 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10
11
12
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- 10 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) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv), 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and 170(b)(1)(A)(ix)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, 8, or 9 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) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 1,097,910,208 1,221,449,061 1,174,926,626 1,192,108,664 1,292,933,360 5,979,327,919
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 1,097,910,208 1,221,449,061 1,174,926,626 1,192,108,664 1,292,933,360 5,979,327,919
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 0
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 5,979,327,919
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 1,097,910,208 1,221,449,061 1,174,926,626 1,192,108,664 1,292,933,360 5,979,327,919
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 26,621,870 28,671,980 36,693,083 40,028,926 40,511,011 172,526,870
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 6,151,854,789
12
12
866,133,753
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
97.20 %
15
15
97.23 %
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) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (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) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d 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 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 7
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 2018 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-2018 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2018
1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
a From 2013.......  
b From 2014.......  
c From 2015.......  
d From 2016.......  
e From 2017.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2018 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2013 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2018 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2018, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2014......  
b Excess from 2015.....  
c Excess from 2016.....  
d Excess from 2017.....  
e Excess from 2018.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 8
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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Software ID: 18007697
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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Name of the organization
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't 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) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2
Name of organization
Smithsonian Institution
  		Employer identification number
53-0206027
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) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Page 3
Name of organization
Smithsonian Institution
  		Employer identification number

53-0206027
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) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Page 4
Name of organization
Smithsonian Institution
  		Employer identification number

53-0206027
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
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Additional Data


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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.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
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 1
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b 88.25
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c 0
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d 0
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet0
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet1
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 $ 0
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 $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
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 .... 1,645,269,208 1,502,159,340 1,368,754,997 1,288,235,067 1,299,208,124
b Contributions ... 36,000,996 52,445,032 42,062,815 52,940,072 49,265,188
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 113,052,434 167,085,531 166,875,266 99,512,052 2,426,301
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		75,789,588 72,853,244 71,427,379 67,486,808 59,663,483
f Administrative expenses .... 5,284,510 3,567,451 4,106,359 4,445,386 3,001,063
g End of year balance ...... 1,713,248,540 1,645,269,208 1,502,159,340 1,368,754,997 1,288,235,067
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet41.84 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet31.62 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet26.54 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....   12,582,149 12,582,149
b Buildings ....   3,907,374,736 2,053,196,458 1,854,178,278
c Leasehold improvements   143,372,372 97,257,616 46,114,756
d Equipment ....   440,347,258 326,883,467 113,463,791
e Other .....   414,565,734   414,565,734
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 2,440,904,708
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) Other		    

(B) Global & Emerging Markets		 370,439,292 F

(C) Marketable Alternatives		 276,545,892 F

(D) Private Equity & Venture Capital		 576,863,269 F

(E) Natural Resources		 101,016,028 F

(F) Real Estate		 134,782,956 F

(G) Fixed Income		 28,801,747 F
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 1,488,449,184
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  
Environmental remediation obligation 61,442,604
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 61,442,604
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 1,718,274,480
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -8,058,856
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 9,543,437
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 90,909,538
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 92,394,119
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 1,625,880,361
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 1,600,000
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -26,356,135
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c -24,756,135
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 1,601,124,226
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 1,538,225,218
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 9,543,437
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 112,636,969
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 122,180,406
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 1,416,044,812
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 1,600,000
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 383,600
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 1,983,600
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 1,418,028,412
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 II, Line 3 Conservation Easements SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DID NOT MODIFY, TRANSFER, RELEASE, EXTINGUISH OR TERMINATE ANY CONSERVATION EASEMENTS DURING THE YEAR.
Schedule D, Part II, Line 6 CONSERVATION MONITORING POLICIES The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is located on 2,650 acres of land on the Chesapeake Bay in southern Maryland spanning forests, wetlands, marshes, and 12 miles of protected shoreline. The site serves as a natural laboratory for long-term and cutting-edge ecological research. The Smithsonian has a conservation easement associated with property that is immediately adjacent to SERC land owned by the Institution. Facilities and security staff visit the area regularly, and are thus able to report any unusual activity on the land subject to the easement. The organization does not separately track the hours and expenses associated with monitoring the property related to the easement.
Schedule D, Part II, Line 9 Conservation easements financial reporting The Smithsonian Institution's conservation easement does not appear in the Institution's audited financial statements.
Schedule D, Part III, Line 1a Collections of art - financial statement footnote In conformity with the practice generally followed by museums, no value is assigned to the collections in the statement of financial position. Purchases of collection items are recognized as reductions in unrestricted net assets in the period of acquisition. Proceeds from deaccessions or insurance recoveries for lost or destroyed collection items are recognized as increases in the appropriate net asset class and are designated for future collection acquisitions.
Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Collections of art - description of collections The acquisition, preservation, management, and study of collections are fundamental to the Smithsonian's mission to increase and diffuse knowledge and have been the foundation upon which it rests. Smithsonian collections are a national and global resource accessed each year by millions of visitors and researchers who use traditional methods and cutting-edge technologies to explore subjects from aeronautics to zoology. Through its collections, the Smithsonian presents the astonishing record of American and international artistic, historical, cultural, and scientific achievement, with a scope and depth no other institution in the world can match. Smithsonian collections contribute to population recovery of endangered species, advances in reproductive biology, genome resource banking, medical research, forensic analysis, bio-security, and conservation policy worldwide. Assembled over more than 165 years, the collections are central to the core activities and to the vitality and significance of the Smithsonian.
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds THE ENDOWMENT INCLUDES APPROXIMATELY 600 INDIVIDUAL ENDOWMENT FUNDS. THE ENDOWMENT PROVIDES STABLE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIP, RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, OTHER PROGRAMS, ACQUISITIONS OF COLLECTIONS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES. IT PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN ENABLING THE INSTITUTION TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION - "THE INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE." THE ENDOWMENT INCLUDES BOTH DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS. CLASSIFICATION AND REPORTING OF NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENDOWMENT REFLECT DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote The Smithsonian recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. The Smithsonian does not believe its financial statements include any uncertain tax positions.
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Deferred Gain on Building - 3905586 Changes in Net Assets of Relatd Organizations - -104822 Change in Minority Interest SNI/SI Network LLC - 1211540 Imputed Benefit Revenue - 86280834 Bad Debt Expense netted against Contribution Revenue - -383600
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements Direct Expenses - Fundraising - -3086330 Direct Expenses - Cost of Goods Sold - -23269805
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 Direct Expenses - Fundraising - 3086330 Direct Expenses - Cost of Good Sold - 23269805 Imputed Benefit Costs - 86280834
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements Bad Debt Expense - 383600
Schedule D (Form 990) 2018


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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
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 ,academic appointment stipends   2,683,191
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 ,ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS   746,415
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 ,ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS   951,146
North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 ,ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS   424,356
Russia and Neighboring States 0 0 ,ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS   89,167
South America 0 0 ,ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS   482,909
South Asia 0 0 ,ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS   42,972
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 ,ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS   7,000
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Investments   853,834,282
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Investments   95,676,894
North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Investments   8,317,768
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Investments   26,623,973
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services TRAVEL RELATED TO RESEARCH, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING 762,880
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services TRAVEL RELATED TO RESEARCH, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING 1,237,525
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services TRAVEL RELATED TO RESEARCH, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING 2,534,513
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services TRAVEL RELATED TO RESEARCH, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING 187,271
North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Program Services TRAVEL RELATED TO RESEARCH, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING 368,256
Russia and Neighboring States 0 0 Program Services TRAVEL RELATED TO RESEARCH, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING 48,093
South America 0 0 Program Services TRAVEL RELATED TO RESEARCH, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING 464,847
South Asia 0 0 Program Services TRAVEL RELATED TO RESEARCH, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING 147,634
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services TRAVEL RELATED TO RESEARCH, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING 469,987
Central America and the Caribbean 8 587 Program Services RESEARCH FACILITIES 24,211,906
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services TROPICAL RESEARCH; FOREST AND WILDLIFE 342,344
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 4 Program Services SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH 285,164
Russia and Neighboring States 1 15 Program Services JOINT PROGRAM WITH USAID FOR COMMUNITY BASED TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN ARMENIA 555,783
South America 1 9 Program Services TROPICAL RESEARCH; FOREST AND WILDLIFE 500,034
South Asia 0 0 Program Services TROPICAL RESEARCH, FOREST AND WILDLIFE 49,096
Sub-Saharan Africa 1 7 Program Services TROPICAL RESEARCH, FOREST AND WILDLIFE 283,518
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 994,602,262
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...     27,726,662
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 12 622 1,022,328,924
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
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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)		 (c) Region (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)
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Academic Stipends 27,778 Direct Deposit and Checks      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
1
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
0
Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
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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)
Academic Appointment Stipends Central America and the Caribbean 298 2,683,191 DIRECT DEPOSIT & CHECKS      
Academic Appointment Stipends East Asia and the Pacific 42 746,415 DIRECT DEPOSIT & CHECKS      
Academic Appointment Stipends Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 57 923,368 DIRECT DEPOSIT & CHECKS      
Academic Appointment Stipends North America (Canada & Mexico only) 20 424,356 DIRECT DEPOSIT & CHECKS      
Academic Appointment Stipends Russia and Neighboring States 5 89,167 DIRECT DEPOSIT & CHECKS      
Academic Appointment Stipends South America 29 482,909 DIRECT DEPOSIT & CHECKS      
Academic Appointment Stipends South Asia 5 42,972 DIRECT DEPOSIT & CHECKS      
Academic Appointment Stipends Sub-Saharan Africa 1 7,000 DIRECT DEPOSIT & CHECKS      
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
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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; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
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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 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds The Office of Fellowships has central management and administrative responsibility for the Smithsonian programs of research fellowships and other academic appointments for undergraduate, graduate students, postdoctoral and senior scholars. The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program is a competitive fellowship program for graduate and postdoctoral fellows, who apply to conduct research at the Institution with research staff serving as advisors. The review process is made up of disciplinary committees comprised of the Institution's staff who evaluate the candidates and then select the fellows. There are other competitive and non-competitive fellowships for visiting scholar and student appointees selected through the Smithsonian units that go through a variety of other selection processes before an award is made. An official letter/agreement is provided to each award recipient identifying the award title, dates of tenure, stipend allowances, and required responsibilities for holding this position. All recipients either will identify a financial institution for receipt of their monetary award or they will receive US Treasury checks. Depending on the tenure of the appointment, payments can range from one lump sum, biweekly payments or monthly payments. Most fellowship appointments are awarded for one to two years. On occasion, the Smithsonian Institution has visiting scholars or fellows who are conducting research in another country. Payments are usually submitted as stated above, however, on occasion, there may be one or two who request that their payments be sent to the country of their research. At the end of tenure, a final report of their research accomplishments is provided for our records. Smithsonian research staff who serve as advisors to these fellows, students and scholars are usually in the field during their tenure. The eight Smithsonian research centers located in the United States and one located in Panama monitor the progress of their fellows especially those fellows in other countries, and the administrative management of funds is managed through the Institution's central administration for accountability.
Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 foreign travel Program services for travel related to research, conferences and training is for travel by SI employees, research associates, or invitational travelers (i.e., individuals who are not SI employees). Only travel essential to the performance of official Smithsonian business and for which travel-related expenses are to be paid by the Smithsonian, can be approved, authorized, and reimbursed.
Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 investments Investments in regions include investments in foreign partnerships and foreign corporations. The foreign region is determined by the country whose laws govern the investment entity. The value reported represents the fair market value of the investment at the end of the fiscal year.
Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Academic appointments (stipends) Per Form 990 instructions, stipends are reported on Schedule F if the person receiving the stipend is living or residing outside the United States at the time the stipend is paid or distributed. However, many of these stipend recipients later traveled to the Smithsonian in the United States to perform their research.
Schedule F, Part III Method to Account for Expenditures CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN: ACCRUAL EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC: ACCRUAL EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND): ACCRUAL NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY): ACCRUAL RUSSIA: ACCRUAL SOUTH AMERICA: ACCRUAL SOUTH ASIA: ACCRUAL SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: ACCRUAL
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
Avalon Consulting Group Inc
805 15th Street NW
 
Washington, DC20005 		Direct Mktg/consultant   No   2,352,476 -2,352,476
 
Community Counselling Service Co LLC
3349 Highway 138
 
Wall, NJ07719 		Fundraising Consultant   No   561,048 -561,048
 
SD&A Teleservices Inc
101 CONTINENTAL BLVD
 
EL SEGUNDO, CA902454515 		Telemarketing Services   No   80,893 -80,893
 
Blackbaud Inc
Po Box 930256
 
Atlanta, GA311930256 		Fundraising Consultant   No   73,680 -73,680
 
Donor Services Group LLC
1200 Wilshire Blvd
 
Los Angeles, CA90017 		Telemarketing Services   No   65,604 -65,604
 
Social Capital Inc
980 N Michigan Ave Ste 1610
 
Chicago, IL606117928 		Fundraising Consultant   No   53,625 -53,625
 
Ologie LLC
447 E Main St
 
Columbus, OH43215 		Fundraising Consultant   No   30,204 -30,204
 
Public Interest Communication Inc
7700 Leesburg Pike Ste 416
 
Falls Church, VA22043 		Telemarketing Services   No   10,836 -10,836
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 0 3,228,366 -3,228,366
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

HIRSHHORN MUSEUM GALA
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

NATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS GALA
(event type) 		(c) Other events

12
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
1,130,804
968,293
3,140,398
5,239,495

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
1,032,684
863,033
2,173,639
4,069,356
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
98,120
105,260
966,759
1,170,139



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 77,815 7,847 42,134 127,796
7 Food and beverages . . . 33,592 107,830 585,973 727,395
8 Entertainment . . . .     5,247 5,247
9 Other direct expenses . . . 508,664 456,730 1,260,498 2,225,892
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 3,086,330
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -1,916,191
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


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

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

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b SI engaged multiple fundraising services and many work on the same campaigns. It is not possible to accurately report the exact amount of revenue associated with each fundraiser. None of these fundraisers had control of contributions; all were paid under the terms of negotiated contracts. SI closely monitors fundraising performance against established campaign goals for its contractors, and results are taken into consideration in future contract negotiations. Payments to Avalon Consulting Group of approximately $2,457,145 are not reported in Part I. This amount is for reimbursements related to expenses for postage, printing and mailing lists.
Schedule G, Part I, Line 3 SI is a trust instrumentality of the U.S. and as such is exempt from state regulations pursuant to the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. All states that have inquired about SI fundraising solicitation registration have acknowledged this exemption.
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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number
53-0206027
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
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) American Alliance of Museums
2451 Crystal Dr
Ste 1005
Arlington,VA22202 		53-0205889 501(c)(3) 6,000       Academic Appt. Stipend
(2) Apollo Theatre Foundation Inc
253 W 125th St
New York,NY10027 		13-3630066 501(c)(3) 11,075       Academic Appt. Stipend
(3) Bethune-Cookman University
640 Dr Mary McLeod Blvd
Daytona Beach,FL32114 		59-0704726 501(c)(3) 19,100       Academic Appt. Stipend
(4) Cornell University
377 Pine Tree Road
Ithaca,NY14850 		15-0532082 501(c)(3) 20,000       Academic Appt. Stipend
(5) Pres & Fellows of Harvard College
1033 Mass Ave
Cambridge,MA02138 		04-2103580 501(c)(3) 35,870       Academic Appt. Stipend
(6) Indiana University
400 E 77th St
Bloomington,IN474053024 		35-6001673 115 39,471       Academic Appt. Stipend
(7) Northwestern University
633 Clark St
Evanston,IL60208 		36-2167817 501(c)(3) 14,300       Academic Appt. Stipend
(8) University of California - Santa Barbara
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara,CA93106 		95-6006145 115 35,000       Academic Appt. Stipend
(9) University of Maryland at College Park
2119 Main Admin Bldg
College Park,MD20742 		52-6002033 115 45,186       Academic Appt. Stipend
(10) University of Southern California
Univ Park Campus 3551
Trousdale Parkway Ste 160
Los Angeles,CA90089 		95-1642394 501(c)(3) 26,460       Academic Appt. Stipend
(11) University of Wisconsin - Madison
21 N Park St
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 115 9,630       Academic Appt. Stipend
(12) Yale University
PO Box 208229
New Haven,CT065208229 		06-0646973 501(c)(3) 9,000       Academic Appt. Stipend
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
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2018

Schedule I (Form 990) 2018
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) Academic Appointment Stipends 1176 14,138,181      
(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 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. The Office of Fellowships has central management and administrative responsibility for the Smithsonian programs of research fellowships and other academic appointments for undergraduate, graduate students, postdoctoral and senior scholars. The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program is a competitive fellowship program for graduate and postdoctoral fellows, who apply to conduct research at the Institution with research staff serving as advisors. The review process is made up of disciplinary committees comprised of the Institution's research staff who evaluate the candidates and then select the fellows. There are other competitive and non-competitive fellowships for visiting scholar and student appointees selected through the Smithsonian units that go through a variety of other selections processes before an award is made. An official letter/agreement is provided to each award recipient identifying the award title, dates of tenure, stipend allowances, and required responsibilities for holding this position. All recipients either will identify a financial institution for receipt of their monetary award or they will receive US Treasury checks. Depending on the tenure of the appointment, payments may be made in a lump sum or in periodic payments. Most fellowship appointments are awarded for one to two years. At the end of tenure, a final report of their research accomplishments is provided for our records. Smithsonian research staff who serve as advisors to these fellows, students and scholars are usually in the field during their tenure. The individual Smithsonian research centers monitor the progress of their fellows, and the funds are managed through the Institution's central administration to ensure accountability. Similar processes are followed for awards made to organizations whose academic staff perform the related research.
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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
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 nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2018

Schedule J (Form 990) 2018
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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
1David Skorton
 
Secretary 		(i)

(ii)		 876,948
-------------
0 		20,000
-------------
0 		5,539
-------------
0 		40,315
-------------
0 		23,232
-------------
0 		966,034
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2Cathy Helm
 
Inspector General 		(i)

(ii)		 211,240
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		21,950
-------------
0 		233,190
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3Judith Leonard
 
General Counsel 		(i)

(ii)		 209,349
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		2,478
-------------
0 		28,530
-------------
0 		10,068
-------------
0 		260,425
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Porter Wilkinson
 
Chief of Staff - Regents 		(i)

(ii)		 151,137
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		143
-------------
0 		18,345
-------------
0 		1,354
-------------
0 		180,979
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5Albert Horvath
 
Under Secretary Finance & Administration/COO 		(i)

(ii)		 447,557
-------------
0 		20,000
-------------
0 		2,062
-------------
0 		40,315
-------------
0 		19,786
-------------
0 		529,720
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6Mr Lonnie G Bunch III
 
Secretary Of The Smithsonian 		(i)

(ii)		 337,485
-------------
0 		15,000
-------------
0 		4,473
-------------
0 		40,329
-------------
0 		19,508
-------------
0 		416,795
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Michael McCarthy
 
Acting Under Secretary Finance & Administration/COO 		(i)

(ii)		 184,742
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		409
-------------
0 		25,944
-------------
0 		32,459
-------------
0 		248,554
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Amy Chen
 
Chief Investment Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 282,065
-------------
0 		355,425
-------------
0 		1,837
-------------
0 		37,993
-------------
0 		1,490
-------------
0 		678,810
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9Christopher Liedel
 
President - Smithsonian Enterprises 		(i)

(ii)		 360,615
-------------
0 		187,300
-------------
0 		1,585
-------------
0 		23,330
-------------
0 		13,553
-------------
0 		586,383
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10Era Marshall
 
Director - Equal Employment & Minority Affairs 		(i)

(ii)		 188,629
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		20,153
-------------
0 		218,782
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Nancy Bechtol
 
Director - Facilities 		(i)

(ii)		 205,754
-------------
0 		3,000
-------------
0 		1,230
-------------
0 		27,587
-------------
0 		2,825
-------------
0 		240,396
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12Dennis Kelly
 
Interim President - Smithsonian Enterprises 		(i)

(ii)		 276,261
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		3,608
-------------
0 		40,330
-------------
0 		15,685
-------------
0 		340,884
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13Zully Dorr
 
Acting Director for Advancement 		(i)

(ii)		 217,800
-------------
0 		15,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		30,364
-------------
0 		19,104
-------------
0 		282,268
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14John Davis
 
Provost/Under Secretary for Museum and Research 		(i)

(ii)		 408,972
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,875
-------------
0 		40,330
-------------
0 		18,620
-------------
0 		469,797
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15Carolyn Martin
 
Acting Assistant Secretary - Communication & External Affairs 		(i)

(ii)		 169,179
-------------
0 		12,500
-------------
0 		976
-------------
0 		22,079
-------------
0 		21,807
-------------
0 		226,541
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16Charles Alcock
 
Director, Harvard Smithsonian Center for Asrophysics 		(i)

(ii)		 382,551
-------------
0 		3,000
-------------
0 		1,800
-------------
0 		21,257
-------------
0 		741
-------------
0 		409,349
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17Carol LeBlanc
 
President Smithsonian Enterprises 		(i)

(ii)		 274,923
-------------
0 		125,390
-------------
0 		635
-------------
0 		40,330
-------------
0 		20,046
-------------
0 		461,324
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
18Julissa Marenco
 
Assistant Secretary for Communications and External Affairs and Chief Marketing Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 163,748
-------------
0 		30,000
-------------
0 		166
-------------
0 		21,591
-------------
0 		22,473
-------------
0 		237,978
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
19Robert Spiller
 
Assistant Secretary for Advancement 		(i)

(ii)		 305,458
-------------
0 		80,000
-------------
0 		1,458
-------------
0 		39,027
-------------
0 		26,621
-------------
0 		452,564
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
20Michael Caruso
 
EDITOR IN CHIEF - SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE 		(i)

(ii)		 347,731
-------------
0 		73,226
-------------
0 		1,602
-------------
0 		40,330
-------------
0 		33,744
-------------
0 		496,633
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
21Edward R Howell
 
Senior Vice President Retail Group - Smithsonian Enterprises 		(i)

(ii)		 300,828
-------------
0 		161,393
-------------
0 		6,343
-------------
0 		40,330
-------------
0 		20,115
-------------
0 		529,009
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
22Richard Kurin
 
Acting Provost/Under Secretary for Museum and Research 		(i)

(ii)		 337,473
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		4,455
-------------
0 		46,360
-------------
0 		14,805
-------------
0 		413,093
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
23Melissa Chiu
 
Director - Hirshhorn Museum 		(i)

(ii)		 425,711
-------------
0 		20,000
-------------
0 		696
-------------
0 		40,315
-------------
0 		30,324
-------------
0 		517,046
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
24Jeffrey Smith
 
Investment Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 197,143
-------------
0 		272,001
-------------
0 		188
-------------
0 		27,661
-------------
0 		29,718
-------------
0 		526,711
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
25David Voyles
 
Director - Planning, Management & Budget 		(i)

(ii)		 192,658
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,325
-------------
0 		9,940
-------------
0 		214,923
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
26Deron Burba
 
Chief Information Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 204,495
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		449
-------------
0 		28,557
-------------
0 		25,262
-------------
0 		263,763
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
27Jean Garvin
 
Director - Finance & Accounting 		(i)

(ii)		 198,416
-------------
0 		2,500
-------------
0 		1,223
-------------
0 		27,192
-------------
0 		19,062
-------------
0 		248,393
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
28John Lapiana
 
Acting Assistant Secretary - Communication & External Affairs 		(i)

(ii)		 156,729
-------------
0 		15,000
-------------
0 		829
-------------
0 		28,234
-------------
0 		9,970
-------------
0 		210,762
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
29Patricia Bartlett
 
Associate Provost for Education & Access 		(i)

(ii)		 208,539
-------------
0 		20,681
-------------
0 		2,481
-------------
0 		28,557
-------------
0 		12,721
-------------
0 		272,979
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
30Kenneth Johnson
 
Associate Director - Planning, Management & Budget 		(i)

(ii)		 194,225
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		9,351
-------------
0 		384
-------------
0 		208,960
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
31W John Kress
 
Research Botanist 		(i)

(ii)		 172,058
-------------
0 		500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,636
-------------
0 		21,713
-------------
0 		202,907
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
32Waltrunette Gardner
 
Acting Director - Office of Human Resources 		(i)

(ii)		 119,236
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,968
-------------
0 		17,521
-------------
0 		144,725
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2018

Schedule J (Form 990) 2018
Page 3
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 First Class Travel Chartered travel for bona-fide business purposes was authorized for two key employees when the circumstances of their travel met the requirements of the Smithsonian's policy for such travel. First class travel was approved in each instance by that individual's designated "approving official" for travel. The Smithsonian's travel policy is guided by the Federal Travel Regulations as supplemented by the Smithsonian's Travel handbook. The accountable plan for travel reimbursements maintained by the Smithsonian meets IRS requirements, therefore no portion of this travel was treated as taxable compensation.
Schedule J, Part II COMPENSATION FROM AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL NAME - CHARLES ALCOCK, COMPENSATION FROM UNRELATED ORGANIZATION - 213473.000000, NAME OF UNRELATED ORGANIZATION - HARVARD UNIVERSITY, TYPE OF COMPENSATION -
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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 Ⅵ, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part Ⅵ.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number
53-0206027
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 FCEDA Series A&B
  		54-0787833 30382ECZ5 12-03-2003 77,545,000 New Construction   X   X   X
B District of Columbia
  		53-6001131 2548397S6 04-29-2010 33,825,749 Refunding of 1997 Bonds   X   X   X
Part Ⅱ
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 0 12,545,800    
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 0 0    
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 77,545,000 33,825,749    
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 ............... 530,475 612,994    
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 6,161 0    
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 0    
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 77,008,364 0    
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 0 33,212,755    
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 0 0    
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2003 2010
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?     X          
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 % 6.86 %    
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 0 % 6.86 %    
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 I, Column (f) Bond Issues, Line B The issue date of the current refunded bonds was January 1, 1998.
Schedule K, Part III, Line 5 Private Business Use, Column B The percentage of financed property used in private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity is based on the percentage of unrelated revenue in the gift shop within the space financed by this bond issue. The private business use for the current year was in excess of 5%. However, the private business use is being monitored and will remain under 5% for the entire measurement period (1998-2028).
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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 imageGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
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 .... X 4,375   NONE
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 269 18,918,833 Market value
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles ..... X 6,451   NONE
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts .... X 2,190   NONE
23 Scientific specimens .. X 85,674   NONE
24 Archeological artifacts ... X 3   NONE
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Goods ) X 34 2,091,251 Market value
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Archival CF/LF ) X 938   NONE
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Archival Items ) X 59,686   NONE
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Archival GB ) X 10,440   NONE
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
70
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 nonstandard 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.
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Schedule M (Form 990) (2018)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2018)
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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 33 IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, AS ALLOWED BY SFAS 116, THE SMITHSONIAN DOES NOT ASSIGN VALUE TO COLLECTION ITEMS ACQUIRED BY DONATION.
Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b Third parties used to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributions Items are sold through commercial galleries and auctions houses. Individuals and firms are hired on a contractual basis to process acquisitions. Although the Smithsonian acquires collection with the good faith intention of retaining them for an indefinite period of time, prudent collections management includes judicious consideration of appropriate deaccessioning and disposal to refine and improve the quality and relevance of the collections with respect to the Smithsonian's mission and purpose. When objects are deaccessioned for disposal by sale, the Smithsonian contracts with commercial galleries or auction houses to sell the objects in order to assure the best return from the sale.
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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.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part V, Line 7h THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION RECEIVED A DONATION OF THE "MARS EXPERIENCE" BUS. USING A TRADITIONAL SCHOOL BUS OUTFITTED WITH AUDIO AND VISUAL TECHNOLOGY, THE INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE VIRTUALLY TRANSPORTS VISITORS TO THE RED PLANET AND GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO SEE WHAT IT MIGHT BE LIKE ON MARS. THE "MARS EXPERIENCE" WAS PRODUCED AND DONATED TO THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION BY LOCKHEED MARTIN.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee The Bylaws of the organization delegate authority to the Executive Committee to act on behalf of the Board of Regents when the Board of Regents is not in session. The Board of Regents elects from its members an Executive Committee consisting of three members. The Executive Committee has and may exercise all powers of the Board of Regents when the Board of Regents is not in session, except those expressly reserved to itself by the Board of Regents, provided that all such proceedings are reported to the Governance and Nominating Committee and the Board of Regents on a regular basis. The Chair of the Board serves as Chair of the Executive Committee. The Vice Chair of the Board serves as a member of the Executive Committee.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body Pursuant to federal statute, the Board of Regents consists of the Vice President of the United States, the Chief Justice of the United States, three members of the U.S. Senate, three members of the U.S. House of Representatives, and nine additional citizen Regents. The three Senators are appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate, and the three members of the House of Representatives are appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Their appointment terms coincide with the terms for which they are elected, and they may be reappointed if re-elected. The citizen Regents are nominated by the Board of Regents, and appointed by a Joint Resolution of Congress which is signed by the President of the United States.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body The Form 990 return is reviewed by the Director of Finance and Accounting, the Office of General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer and the Secretary of the Smithsonian. The return is also reviewed by an independent accounting firm. After this review process, the 990 is made available to the full Board for its review and comment. The Audit & Review Committee conducts a final review of the return at a regularly scheduled Committee meeting prior to its filing.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy All officers, key employees, and certain other employees are required to complete and file annually a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. These Reports - which require disclosure of certain assets, earned income, liabilities, outside positions, outside contracts and agreements, gifts, hospitality, reimbursements, and other interests related to the employee's Smithsonian position - are reviewed by the Institution's Office of General Counsel for compliance with applicable conflict of interest policies and laws. In addition to this required reporting, all key employees are required to comply with the Institution's Standards of Conduct, which, among other things, requires that employees not engage in private or personal activities that might conflict or appear to conflict with Smithsonian interests, requires that employees obtain Office of General Counsel approval before engaging in an outside activity for compensation, and requires employees to consult with the Office of General Counsel whenever a doubt exists as to whether an activity or planned activity violates the Standards. All members of the Smithsonian's governing body are required to complete and file annually the Board of Regents Annual Disclosure Statement. These statements - which require reporting by members (including any reportable interests held by immediate family of members) on outside positions and substantial shareholding in for-profit business entities, outside positions in non-profit entities, and interests and affiliations of the member that have or sought to have a relationship to the Smithsonian - are reviewed by the Institution's General Counsel for compliance with applicable conflict of interest policies and laws. In addition to this required reporting, all members of the Smithsonian's governing body are required to comply with the Board of Regents Ethics Guidelines, which, among other things, define conflicts of interest and establish procedures for disclosing and reporting of conflicts and recusal from decision-making.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official The Smithsonian ensures that compensation paid to officers and other key employees is reasonable and comparable to similar organizations. Employees of the Smithsonian may be paid with federally appropriated funds or with nonfederal ("Trust") funds. Most Trust funded (nonfederal) officer and key employee positions are subject to market-based compensation, and the Board of Regent's Committee on Compensation and Human Resources engages an independent consultant to develop and assemble comparability data for its consideration and to inform its decisions. The Committee's annual deliberations and decisions are documented as part of the final recommendation materials submitted to the Board of Regents. Salaries for Federal employees are determined by statutorily established pay ranges for civil service employees. As a matter of policy, the Smithsonian has established similar ranges for certain Trust funded officer and key employee positions and maintains those ranges in proportion to the appropriate Federal pay ranges.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees See explanation for Part VI, Line 15a
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The Smithsonian makes its governing documents, statement of values and code of ethics, and audited financial statements available on its public website (www.si.edu). Documents may also be viewed at the Office of Finance and Accounting or mailed.
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11b Insurance funds were received for reimbursement and support for future conservation, resulting from a fire sprinkler malfunction in July 2017 in a leased collection storage facility.
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service Revenue All Other program service revenue - Total Revenue: 100000, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: 100000, Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ;
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances CHANGE IN RELATED PARTY NET ASSETS - -104822; DEFERRED GAIN ON BUILDING - 3905586; CHANGE IN MINORITY INTEREST - SNI-SI NETWORKS LLC - 1211540; Cumulative effect of Accounting Change - -6841275; Adjustment to Opening Balance - 32143;
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2b THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION IS SEPARATELY AUDITED. THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT'S CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS The Office of Fellowships has central management and administrative responsibility for the Smithsonian programs of research fellowships and other academic appointments for undergraduate, graduate students, postdoctoral and senior scholars. The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program is a competitive fellowship program for graduate and postdoctoral fellows, who apply to conduct research at the Institution with research staff serving as advisors. The review process is made up of disciplinary committees comprised of the Institution's staff who evaluate the candidates and then select the fellows. There are other competitive and non-competitive fellowships for visiting scholar and student appointees selected through the Smithsonian units that go through a variety of other selection processes before an award is made. An official letter/agreement is provided to each award recipient identifying the award title, dates of tenure, stipend allowances, and required responsibilities for holding this position. All recipients either will identify a financial institution for receipt of their monetary award or they will receive US Treasury checks. Depending on the tenure of the appointment, payments can range from one lump sum, biweekly payments or monthly payments. Most fellowship appointments are awarded for one to two years. On occasion, the Smithsonian Institution has visiting scholars or fellows who are conducting research in another country. Payments are usually submitted as stated above, however, on occasion, there may be one or two who request that their payments be sent to the country of their research. At the end of tenure, a final report of their research accomplishments is provided for our records. Smithsonian research staff who serve as advisors to these fellows, students and scholars are usually in the field during their tenure. The eight Smithsonian research centers located in the United States and one located in Panama monitor the progress of their fellows especially those fellows in other countries, and the administrative management of funds is managed through the Institution's central administration for accountability.
Form 990 Page 1, Line K The Smithsonian Institution is a trust instrumentality of the U.S., created by Congress; organized pursuant to 20 U.S.C. sec. 41 et seq.
Form 990 Page 1, Line M State of Legal Domicile: As a trust instrumentality of the United States, the Smithsonian Institution is a federal entity that is not domiciled in any state.
FORM 990, PART IV LINE 12B AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THE SMITHSONIAN'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT'S CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)Clay Fellowships Charitable Trust
10 Memorial Boulevard

Providence,RI02903
04-3560268 		Support of Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory MA 501(c)(3) Type III-O NA
 
 
No
(2)Smithsonian UK Charitable Trust
 
 
Advance the work of the Smithsonian Institution worldwide UK 501(c)(3)   Smithsonian Institution
 
Yes
 










For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) BLACKBIRD 1846 ENERGY FUND LP

10000 MEMORIAL DRIVE
SUITE 550
HOUSTON,TX77024
47-3887280 		INVESTMENTS DE BLACKBIRD 1846 ENERGY FUND GP LP
  		Excluded 3,388,511 16,378,064   No -1,074,582   No 100 %












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) Charitable Remander Trusts (2)

1000 Jefferson Drive SW
Washington,DC20560
 Charitable Remainder Trust DC NA
  		Trust       Yes  
(2) Charitable Remainder Trusts (2)

1000 Jefferson Drive SW
Washington,DC20560
 Charitable Remainder Trust MA NA
  		Trust       Yes  
(3) Charitable Remiander Trusts (1)

1000 Jefferson Drive SW
Washington,DC20560
 Chritable Remainder Trust MI NA
  		Trust       Yes  
(4) Charitable Remainder Trusts (5)

1000 Jefferson Drive SW
Washington,DC20560
 Charitable Remainder Trust NY NA
  		Trust       Yes  
(5) Charitable Remainder Trusts (3)

1000 Jefferson Drive SW
Washington,DC20560
 Charitable Remainder Trust VA NA
  		Trust       Yes  
(6) REVETAS SIV I LP

 
 
INVESTMENTS GK REVETAS GP II LIMITED
  		C Corporation 1,156,586 2,446,375 100 % Yes  
(7) FUNDAMENTAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES OFFSHORE LTD

PO BOX 309 UGLAND HOUSE
  GRAND CAYMANKY11104
CJ
INVESTMENTS CJ NA
  		C Corporation 1,022,568 27,668,818 65.97 % Yes  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) BLACKBIRD 1846 ENERGY FUND LP

 S 1,754,936 FMV





Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

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




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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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