TY 2019 Form 990

- TIN:

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)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2019 , and ending 12-31-2019

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES

% LAURA SKARNULIS

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
353 NORTH CLARK STREET Suite 1400

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHICAGO, IL60654

D Employer identification number

41-0847713

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 22,302,572

F Name and address of principal officer:
RICHARD E HAWKINS MD
353 NORTH CLARK STREET
CHICAGO,IL60654

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 6 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.ABMS.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1935

M State of legal domicile: IL

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: ABMS SERVES THE PUBLIC AND THE MEDICAL PROFESSION BY IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE THROUGH SETTING PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR LIFELONG CERTIFICATION WITH MEMBER BOARDS.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	35
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	32
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	77
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	174
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	5,664
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 .........	7b	1,508

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	0	0
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	18,980,323	20,193,400
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	-464,422	1,851,760
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	51,701	252,554
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	18,567,602	22,297,714
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	557,000	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	11,196,190	11,280,542
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	8,984,678	8,111,861
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	20,737,868	19,392,403
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-2,170,266	2,905,311
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	21,628,159	23,246,326
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	8,307,459	8,569,637
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	13,320,700	14,676,689

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

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self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)

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

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: ABMS COLLABORATES WITH ITS 24 MEMBER BOARDS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE TO PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH A SYSTEM OF HIGH QUALITY SPECIALTY BOARD CERTIFICATION. (continued in Schedule O)

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

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 $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	ABMS IS A LEADER IN SETTING PHYSICIAN SPECIALTY STANDARDS FOR INITIAL BOARD CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING CERTIFICATION ACROSS 40 SPECIALTIES AND 87 SUBSPECIALTIES. ABMS ASSISTS ITS 24 MEMBER BOARDS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICIAN SPECIALISTS. IN THE UNITED STATES, ABMS MEMBER BOARDS CERTIFY MORE THAN 900,000 PHYSICIANS AND SCIENTISTS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	INTERNATIONALLY, ABMS ASSISTS IN DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING A PROGRAM OF PHYSICIAN CERTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT FOR SINGAPORE'S MEDICAL SPECIALISTS, AS WELL AS CONSULTS WITH OTHER COUNTRIES AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE WORLD SEEKING TO EXPLORE OR ESTABLISH PHYSICIAN CERTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	ABMS CONVENES LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS FROM ACROSS THE MEMBER BOARDS AND GREATER HEALTH CARE COMMUNITIES TO DISCUSS CURRENT AND EMERGING ISSUES IN TODAY'S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND WAYS IN WHICH ABMS AND ITS MEMBER BOARDS CAN ADDRESS THOSE ISSUES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...

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 Click to see attachment

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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.........

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 Click to see attachment

Yes

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 Click to see attachment

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

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

....

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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

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 Click to see attachment

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

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 V Click to see attachment

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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.

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

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 VII Click to see attachment

.......

11b

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 Click to see attachment

.......

11c

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 Click to see attachment

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

11d

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

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 X Click 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

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

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

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

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

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

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) ....

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

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

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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.....

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

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........

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

Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

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

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....

25a

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

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?

If "Yes," complete

Schedule L, Part III.........................

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 current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................

28a

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....

28b

A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............ Click to see attachment

Yes

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

Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

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

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

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 Click to see attachment

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

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

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

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

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)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

Yes

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)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

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? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

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? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

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

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

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

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

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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.

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

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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

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

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.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

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

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? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

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

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

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.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

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

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

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

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

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

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

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

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.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

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.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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LAURA SKARNULIS353 NORTH CLARK STREET STE 1400 CHICAGO,IL60654 (312) 436-2694

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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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.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

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.

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.

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.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.

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
(A) Name and title
(1) RICHARD E HAWKINS MD...................................................................... PRESIDENT & CEO	48.5 ................. 1.5	X	X				647,633	20,030	81,324
(2) LAURA SKARNULIS...................................................................... COO	48.5 ................. 1.5		X				375,004	11,598	66,755
(3) DAVID W PRICE MD...................................................................... SVP Portfolio Prgm (THRU 8/19)	20.0 ................. 30.0				X		163,627	218,197	15,231
(4) DAVID SWANSON PHD...................................................................... VP ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & SVCS	47.5 ................. 2.5				X		309,476	16,289	42,873
(5) JOHN MANDELBAUM...................................................................... CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER	46.5 ................. 3.5			X			270,207	20,339	71,564
(6) THOMAS GRANATIR...................................................................... SVP POLICY & EXT. RELATIONS	50.0 ................. 0.0			X			273,738	0	61,946
(7) LOIS MARGARET NORA MD...................................................................... FORMER PRES. & CEO	0.0 ................. 0.0					X	285,651	0	26,272
(8) JENNIFER MICHAEL...................................................................... CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER	49.5 ................. 0.5			X			244,141	2,467	54,327
(9) RICHARD WATERS...................................................................... VP MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS	49.0 ................. 1.0				X		235,042	4,797	17,858
(10) KRISTA ALLBEE...................................................................... VP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS	50.0 ................. 0.0			X			230,038	0	18,659
(11) KATHLEEN HOLTZMAN...................................................................... DIR OF ASSESSMENT AND INTL OPS	50.0 ................. 0.0				X		193,017	0	43,229
(12) DAVID COURSEY...................................................................... DIRECTOR OF SALES	50.0 ................. 0.0				X		196,340	0	36,021
(13) MIRA IRONS MD...................................................................... SVP ACDMIC AFFairs (THRU 5/19)	50.0 ................. 0.0			X			181,183	0	10,682
(14) KATHLEEN RUFF...................................................................... CHIEF OF STAFF (THRU 4/19)	50.0 ................. 0.0			X			150,443	0	4,304
(15) JENNIFER BAYER...................................................................... VP OF FINANCE (THRU 7/19)	48.0 ................. 2.0		X				117,587	4,899	9,860
(16) JULIE HUBBARD...................................................................... CFO (BEG 9/19)	49.0 ................. 1.0		X				69,482	1,418	1,585
(17) BARRY S SMITH MD...................................................................... CHAIR	10.0 ................. 1.5	X	X				21,739	3,261	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) ANNE-MARIE IRANI MD........................................................................ SECRETARY-TREASURER	2.0 .......................1.0	X	X	18,750	6,250	0
(19) MIRIAM G BLITZER PHD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(20) PAMELA J BOYERS PHD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(21) KEITH E BRANDT MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(22) JO BUYSKE MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(23) ANTHONY CHIODO MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(24) RICHARD J BARON MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(25) DANIEL J COLE MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................1.0	X		0	0	0
(26) E SANDER CONNOLLY JR........................................................................ DIRECTOR (THRU 06/19)	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(27) LARRY R FAULKNER MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(28) LARRY A GREEN MD........................................................................ CHAIR-ELECT	10.0 .......................1.0	X	X	0	0	0
(29) THOMAS W HESS JD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(30) VALERIE P JACKSON MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(31) J BRANTLEY THRASHER........................................................................ DIRECTOR (BEG 1/19)	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(32) JAMES G LIFTON MBA........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(33) WALTER H MERRILL MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(34) EVE M KURTIN PHARMD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................1.0	X		0	0	0
(35) RANDALL K ROENIGK MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................1.0	X		0	0	0
(36) BARBARA WACHSMAN MPH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(37) GEORGE B BARTLEY MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(38) THEODORE M FREEMAN M........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(39) GEORGE D WENDEL JR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................1.5	X		0	0	0
(40) DAVID F MARTIN MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(41) DAVID G NICHOLS MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(42) BRIAN NUSSENBAUM MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(43) CHRISTOPHER J ONDRULA........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(44) GARY W PROCOP MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(45) JAMES C PUFFER MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR (THRU 06/19)	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(46) EARL J REISDORFF MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(47) GEORGE M SEGALL MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(48) BRUCE G WOLFF MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(49) JOHN C MOORHEAD MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR (BEG 07/19)	4.0 .......................1.0	X		0	0	0
(50) TARA MONGOMERY........................................................................ DIRECTOR (BEG 7/19)	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(51) WARREN P NEWTON MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR (BEG 7/19)	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0
(52) JOHN A WILSON MD........................................................................ DIRECTOR (BEG 7/19)	1.0 .......................0.0	X		0	0	0

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	3,983,098	309,545	562,490

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

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 ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

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
NCS PEARSON INC, 13036 COLLECTION CENTER DRIVE CHICAGO,IL60693	EXAM SERVICES	550,848
FIGMD INC, 6952 ROTE ROAD ROCKFORD,IL61107	SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT	222,740
FURST GROUP, 2902 MCFARLAND RD SUITE 100 ROCKFORD,IL61107	CONSULTING SERVICES	218,928
PSAV, 6630 ARROYO SPRINGS ST LAS VEGAS,NV89113	MEETING SERVICES	143,664
SCHIFF HARDIN llp, 233 S WACKER DRIVE CHICAGO,IL60606	LEGAL FEES	142,517
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 7

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		0

		Business Code
2a	MEMBERSHIP DUES	862100	7,475,199	7,475,199	0	0
b	SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DATA SERVICES	730000	5,905,405	5,905,405	0	0
c	INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS	900099	3,737,014	3,737,014	0	0
d	LICENSE FEES	860000	2,078,100	2,078,100	0	0
e	PROGRAM AND SPONSORSHIP FEES	860000	974,028	974,028	0	0
f	All other program service revenue.		23,654	23,654	0	0
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		20,193,400

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			1,851,760			1,851,760
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds			0
5 Royalties...........			0
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents		133,263	6a
b	Less: rental expenses		4,858	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	0	128,405	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			128,405		5,664	122,741
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory			7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses			7b
c	Gain or (loss)			7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........			0
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	0
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			0
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a	0
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..			0
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a	0
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			0
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	INTERNATIONAL TAX REFUND		900099	124,149			124,149
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			124,149
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			22,297,714	20,193,400	5,664	2,098,650

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	0
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	0
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	2,981,260	0	0
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........	0
7	Other salaries and wages........	6,678,674	0	0
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	494,366	0	0
9	Other employee benefits .......	552,823	0	0
10	Payroll taxes ...........	573,419	0	0
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	307,695	0	0
b	Legal .........	307,920	0	0
c	Accounting ...........	127,223	0	0
d	Lobbying ...........	281,933	0
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	0
f	Investment management fees ......	61,676	0	0
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	1,370,737	0	0
12	Advertising and promotion ....	514,422	0	0
13	Office expenses .......	320,158	0	0
14	Information technology ......	1,273,640	0	0
15	Royalties ..	0	0	0
16	Occupancy ...........	1,021,022	0	0
17	Travel ............	502,596	0	0
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	0	0	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	1,399,990	0	0
20	Interest ...........	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	435,465	0	0
23	Insurance ...	187,384	0	0
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
b
c
d
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	19,392,403	0	0	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			3,826,814	1	4,532,859
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			0	2	0
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			0	3	0
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			1,793,832	4	1,119,924
5	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
				0	5	0
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
				0	6	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........			0	7	0
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			0	8	0
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			601,182	9	419,000
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	3,755,937
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	3,020,350	1,018,352	10c	735,587
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			11,054,900	11	13,808,366
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			0	12	0
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			0	13	0
14	Intangible assets ...............			796,836	14	796,836
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			2,536,243	15	1,833,754
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			21,628,159	16	23,246,326

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	3,412,936	17	3,059,333
18	Grants payable ...	0	18	0
19	Deferred revenue .........	4,007,711	19	4,684,355
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	0	20	0
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D	0	21	0
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
		0	22	0
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	23	0
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	24	0
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	886,812	25	825,949
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	8,307,459	26	8,569,637

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	13,320,700	27	14,676,689
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	0	28	0
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	13,320,700	32	14,676,689
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	21,628,159	33	23,246,326

Form 990 (2019)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

22,297,714

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

19,392,403

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

2,905,311

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

13,320,700

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

-1,549,322

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

14,676,689

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

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?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

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?

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.

Form 990 (2019)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet

Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

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

Name of the organization

AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES

Employer identification number

41-0847713

Part I-A

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

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) .................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................

Part I-B

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

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

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

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

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

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

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

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

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

Yes No

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

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

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

Cat. No. 50084S

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Page 2

Part II-A

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

A Check SchCMd Bullet

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

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

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

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

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2016	(b) 2017	(c) 2018	(d) 2019	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

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

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

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

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part II-B

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

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

(a)

Yes|No

(b)

Amount

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Part III-A

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

Yes

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

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

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

Yes

Part III-B

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

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

7,475,199

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

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

649,742

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

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

649,742

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

649,595

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

147

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

Part IV

Supplemental Information

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

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2019

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES

Employer identification number

41-0847713

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

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

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Term endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements	527,711	239,030	288,681
d	Equipment ....	3,220,852	2,773,946	446,906
e	Other .....
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				735,587

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value
(1)DUE FROM RELATED AFFILIATE				1,301,840
(2)DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN				528,629
(3)SECURITY DEPOSIT				3,285
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				1,833,754

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes	0
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	825,949
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

Schedule D (Form 990) 2019

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

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
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5

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
FIN 48 FOOTNOTE	SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 ABMS, ABMS REF AND MSPAPO HAVE RECEIVED FAVORABLE DETERMINATION LETTERS FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, STATING THAT THEY ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (IRC) AS ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(6) FOR ABMS AND SECTION 501(C)(3) FOR ABMS REF AND MSPAPO, EXCEPT FOR INCOME TAXES PERTAINING TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. ABMS REF AND MSPAPO ARE AFFILIATES OF ABMS AND ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RETURN. ABMS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, AND ABMS SOLUTIONS, LLC, ARE BOTH WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES OF ABMS AND ARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES UNDER THE IRC. ABMS SINGAPORE, LLC, WHICH IS A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF ABMS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, IS SUBJECT TO SINGAPORE CORPORATE INCOME TAX AND GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) BASED ON THE CONTRACT INCOME EARNED IN SINGAPORE. THE TAXES ARE ACCOUNTED FOR UNDER THE ASSET AND LIABILITY METHOD. THIS METHOD REQUIRES THE RECOGNITION OF TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE EXPECTED FUTURE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF EVENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR ABMS SINGAPORE, LLC.

Return Reference

Explanation

FIN 48 FOOTNOTE

SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 ABMS, ABMS REF AND MSPAPO HAVE RECEIVED FAVORABLE DETERMINATION LETTERS FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, STATING THAT THEY ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (IRC) AS ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(6) FOR ABMS AND SECTION 501(C)(3) FOR ABMS REF AND MSPAPO, EXCEPT FOR INCOME TAXES PERTAINING TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. ABMS REF AND MSPAPO ARE AFFILIATES OF ABMS AND ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RETURN. ABMS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, AND ABMS SOLUTIONS, LLC, ARE BOTH WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES OF ABMS AND ARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES UNDER THE IRC. ABMS SINGAPORE, LLC, WHICH IS A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF ABMS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, IS SUBJECT TO SINGAPORE CORPORATE INCOME TAX AND GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) BASED ON THE CONTRACT INCOME EARNED IN SINGAPORE. THE TAXES ARE ACCOUNTED FOR UNDER THE ASSET AND LIABILITY METHOD. THIS METHOD REQUIRES THE RECOGNITION OF TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE EXPECTED FUTURE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF EVENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR ABMS SINGAPORE, LLC.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2019

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

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

2019

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES

Employer identification number

41-0847713

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

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

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)

(a) Region		(d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, 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 the region	(f) Total expenditures for and investments in the region
	East Asia and the Pacific	Program Services	SPCLTY CERTIFICATION	2,973,459
















3a	Sub-total ....			2,973,459
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)			2,973,459

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2019

Schedule F (Form 990) 2019

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Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 noncash assistance	(h) Description of noncash assistance	(i) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

2	Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................

Schedule F (Form 990) 2019

Schedule F (Form 990) 2019Page 3

Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 noncash assistance	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

Schedule F (Form 990) 2019

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

Schedule F (Form 990) 2019

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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
PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S.	SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION TRACKS AND MONITORS EXPENDITURES TO ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE THE U.S. USING THE SAME METHODS IT USES TO TRACK AND MONITOR EXPENDITURES WITHIN THE U.S.
ACTIVITIES PER REGION	SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3 THE ORGANIZATION USES THE ACCRUAL METHOD TO ACCOUNT FOR EXPENDITURES.

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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

2019

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES

Employer identification number

41-0847713

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on 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 .........

Yes

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 on Line 1a? ..

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

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

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1RICHARD E HAWKINS MD PRESIDENT & CEO	(i) (ii)	613,440 ------------- 18,972	15,763 ------------- 488	18,430 ------------- 570	50,589 ------------- 1,565	28,437 ------------- 880	726,659 ------------- 22,475	0 ------------- 0
2LAURA SKARNULIS COO	(i) (ii)	336,689 ------------- 10,413	38,315 ------------- 1,185	0 ------------- 0	35,890 ------------- 1,110	30,867 ------------- 955	441,761 ------------- 13,663	0 ------------- 0
3DAVID W PRICE MD SVP Portfolio Prgm (THRU 8/19)	(i) (ii)	69,714 ------------- 104,570	0 ------------- 0	93,913 ------------- 113,627	6,092 ------------- 9,139	295 ------------- 443	170,014 ------------- 227,779	0 ------------- 0
4DAVID SWANSON PHD VP ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & SVCS	(i) (ii)	278,591 ------------- 14,663	6,185 ------------- 326	24,700 ------------- 1,300	19,665 ------------- 1,035	21,204 ------------- 1,116	350,345 ------------- 18,440	0 ------------- 0
5JOHN MANDELBAUM CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER	(i) (ii)	224,563 ------------- 16,903	27,974 ------------- 2,106	17,670 ------------- 1,330	42,611 ------------- 3,207	26,312 ------------- 1,981	339,130 ------------- 25,527	0 ------------- 0
6THOMAS GRANATIR SVP POLICY & EXT. RELATIONS	(i) (ii)	245,518 ------------- 0	28,220 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	37,000 ------------- 0	26,353 ------------- 0	337,091 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7LOIS MARGARET NORA MD FORMER PRES. & CEO	(i) (ii)	285,651 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	8,800 ------------- 0	17,619 ------------- 0	312,070 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8JENNIFER MICHAEL CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER	(i) (ii)	230,528 ------------- 2,329	13,613 ------------- 138	0 ------------- 0	19,287 ------------- 195	37,790 ------------- 382	301,218 ------------- 3,044	0 ------------- 0
9RICHARD WATERS VP MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS	(i) (ii)	225,977 ------------- 4,612	9,065 ------------- 185	0 ------------- 0	17,501 ------------- 357	1,673 ------------- 34	254,216 ------------- 5,188	0 ------------- 0
10KRISTA ALLBEE VP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS	(i) (ii)	222,038 ------------- 0	8,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	17,184 ------------- 0	1,622 ------------- 0	248,844 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11KATHLEEN HOLTZMAN DIR OF ASSESSMENT AND INTL OPS	(i) (ii)	183,717 ------------- 0	9,300 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	14,934 ------------- 0	28,442 ------------- 0	236,393 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
12DAVID COURSEY DIRECTOR OF SALES	(i) (ii)	130,812 ------------- 0	65,528 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	15,031 ------------- 0	21,137 ------------- 0	232,508 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
13MIRA IRONS MD SVP ACDMIC AFFairs (THRU 5/19)	(i) (ii)	124,652 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	56,531 ------------- 0	5,872 ------------- 0	5,396 ------------- 0	192,451 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
14KATHLEEN RUFF CHIEF OF STAFF (THRU 4/19)	(i) (ii)	86,627 ------------- 0	100 ------------- 0	63,716 ------------- 0	4,304 ------------- 0	49 ------------- 0	154,796 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

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

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FIRST-CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL	SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A PER THE TERMS OF HIS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER IS PERMITTED TO FLY FIRST CLASS FOR ORGANIZATION-RELATED BUSINESS ON FLIGHTS THAT ARE THREE HOURS IN DURATION OR LONGER. THIS BENEFIT IS NOT TAXABLE AS COMPENSATION.
HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB DUES	SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A ABMS OFFERS 1 KEY EMPLOYEE AND 1 HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE LOCATED IN THE CHICAGO OFFICE HEALTH CLUB SUBSIDIES WHICH ARE TAXABLE TO THEM AS COMPENSATION. ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE CHICAGO OFFICE ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THIS BENEFIT.
DISCRETIONARY SPENDING	SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A PER THE TERMS OF THEIR OFFER LETTERS, 1 KEY EMPLOYEE AND 2 HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES RECEIVE TRAVEL ALLOWANCES. THE TRAVEL ALLOWANCES ARE TAXABLE TO THEM AS COMPENSATION. SEVERANCE PAYMENTS SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4A Dr. Price received a severance payment of $108,967, which was allocated to both ABMS and ABMS REF.
Former Officer Compensation	WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE ABMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LOIS MARGARET NORA, MD, ELECTED TO RECEIVE ACCRUED PAID TIME OFF OVER THE 30-MONTH PERIOD FOLLOWING HER DEPARTURE IN JANUARY 2018. THE EXPENSE WAS RECOGNIZED IN THE YEARS THAT THE LEAVE WAS EARNED.

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES

Employer identification number

41-0847713

Return Reference	Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	Form 990, Part III, Line 1 ABMS AND ITS MEMBER BOARDS ESTABLISH THE STANDARDS FOR BOTH INITIAL CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING CERTIFICATION THAT ASSIST PHYSICIANS AND OTHER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY PATIENT CARE, THEREBY OFFERING A RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT SYSTEM OF CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN EACH RESPECTIVE AREA OF SPECIALTY MEDICINE. SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM CHANGES Form 990, Part III, Line 2 On June 3, 2019, the board of directors of MSPAPO, a related organization, adopted a resolution authorizing the sale of MSPAPO's assets and liabilities to ABMS and the subsequent dissolution of MSPAPO. The motion also authorized and directed ABMS' Chief operating Officer to "Wind up" any remaining operations, affairs and activities of MSPAPO and then file articles of dissolution for MSPAPO with the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State. MSPAPO's programs were acquired by ABMS following its dissolution. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D IN TERMS OF ADVOCACY, ABMS COMMUNICATES INFORMATION ABOUT AND EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF BOARD CERTIFICATION, CONTINUING CERTIFICATION AND THEIR RELATED STANDARDS TO MEMBER BOARDS, DIPLOMATES, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THESE COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDE PATIENTS, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND INSTITUTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND JUDGMENT OF PHYSICIANS AND SCIENTISTS WHO ARE BOARD CERTIFIED. CERTIFICATIONMATTERS.ORG, WHICH IS A PUBLIC ACCESS ABMS WEBSITE, ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT BOARD CERTIFICATION. ANY INDIVIDUAL MAY ACCESS THIS SITE TO DETERMINE IF A PHYSICIAN IS BOARD-CERTIFIED BY AN ABMS MEMBER BOARD. IN TERMS OF RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ABMS AND ITS MEMBER BOARDS ACTIVELY STUDY AND SUPPORT RESEARCH INTO THE IMPACT THAT CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS HAVE ON BOTH THE PROFESSION OF MEDICINE AS WELL AS IMPROVING PATIENT SAFETY AND HEALTH CARE. ABMS IS ALSO COMMITTED TO PHYSICIAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AS PART OF CONTINUING CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION AND QUALITY AND PRACTICE IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES.
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY	FORM 990, SECTION A, PART VI, LINE 1A WITH RESPECT TO "MATERIAL DIFFERENCES IN VOTING RIGHTS AMONG MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY," ABMS' BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPRISED OF 35 VOTING MEMBERS. THE CHAIR, CHAIR-ELECT, IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, SECRETARY-TREASURER AND PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER EACH HAS 1 VOTE. THE 6 PUBLIC MEMBERS EACH HAVE 1 VOTE. THE 24 MEMBER BOARD EMPOWERED REPRESENTATIVES (MBERS) EACH HAVE EITHER 1 VOTE OR AN ALLOCATED PORTION OF 100 VOTES (I.E., PROPORTIONAL VOTING) DEPENDING ON THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE RESOLUTION. IN THE CASE OF PROPORTIONAL VOTING, EACH MBER HAS A BASE OF 2 VOTES, AND THE REMAINDER OF THE 100 VOTES IS DIVIDED AMONG THE MBERs IN ACCORDANCE WITH A FORMULA BASED ON THE NUMBER OF DIPLOMATES CERTIFIED BY THE MEMBER BOARD REPRESENTED BY THAT MBER DURING THE PREVIOUS 5-YEAR PERIOD. WITH RESPECT TO THE GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATING "BROAD AUTHORITY" TO AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, ABMS' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS A STANDING COMMITTEE OF ABMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSEEING THE CORPORATION AND WITH FULL AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION IN THE INTERIM BETWEEN MEETINGS OF ABMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS REQUIRED TO COMMUNICATE TO THE ABMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN A TIMELY FASHION ALL OF ITS ACTIONS TAKEN ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF ABMS CHAIR, CHAIR-ELECT, IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, SECRETARY-TREASURER, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, 3 MBERs, AND 1 PUBLIC MEMBER.
MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THERE ARE 3 CLASSES OF MEMBERS, NAMELY: REGULAR MEMBERS, ASSOCIATE MEMBERS AND PUBLIC MEMBERS. EACH CLASS HAS ONLY THE RIGHTS AND POWERS SET FORTH BELOW. REGULAR MEMBERS ARE ALL 24 PRIMARY AND CONJOINT MEDICAL SPECIALTY BOARDS WHICH HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY ABMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CRITERIA STIPULATED IN THE "ESSENTIALS FOR APPROVAL OF EXAMINING BOARDS IN MEDICAL SPECIALTIES" AS ESTABLISHED BY ABMS FROM TIME TO TIME. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARE LIMITED TO SUCH ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN MEDICAL EDUCATION OR THE STANDARDS OF MEDICAL PRACTICE AS, IN THE SOLE OPINION OF ABMS, MAY ASSIST IT SIGNIFICANTLY IN THE ATTAINMENT OF ITS PURPOSES. PUBLIC MEMBERS ARE PERSONS ELECTED BY ABMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BRING VIEWPOINTS FROM THE PUBLIC TO THE DELIBERATIONS OF THE CORPORATION.
MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS WHO MAY ELECT	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINES 7A PER THE ABMS BYLAWS, CANDIDATES FOR OPEN MBER POSITIONS ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE RESPECTIVE MEMBER BOARD TO THE ABMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC MEMBER POSITIONS MAY BE RECOMMENDED TO THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE BY ANY MEMBER OF ABMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ANY MBER OR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE CRITERIA AND QUALIFICATIONS OF PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES BEFORE NOMINATING THEM TO ABMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS. NEW MEMBERS OF ABMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY A REPRESENTATIONAL SUPERMAJORITY VOTE OF THE EXISTING MEMBERS ABMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 ABMS RETAINED THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO REVIEW THE FORM 990 AND ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULES. THE INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM PRESENTS THE FORM 990 TO THE ABMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT THEN APPROVES IT FOR PRESENTATION TO AND APPROVAL BY ABMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. AFTERWARDS, A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ABMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ABMS CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND DUALITIES OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, COUNCIL, COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEMBERS, IDENTIFIED KEY AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS AND DUALITIES OF INTEREST IN WRITING. AT THE BEGINNING OF ALL BOARD AND BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS, PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND DUALITIES OF INTEREST. THE MINUTES OF ALL BOARD AND ALL BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS CONTAIN THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO DISCLOSED OR OTHERWISE WERE FOUND TO HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OR DUALITY OF INTEREST, THE NATURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST, ANY ACTION TAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OR DUALITY OF INTEREST WAS PRESENT AND THE BOARD'S OR COMMITTEE'S DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OR DUALITY OR INTEREST IN FACT EXISTED.
PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION	FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A & 15B FOR THE ABMS PRESIDENT AND Chief Executive Officer's COMPENSATION 1. COMPARABILITY DATA FROM SIMILAR NOT FOR PROFIT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 2. AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM WILL PERIODICALLY ADVISE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. 3. MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO ARE INDEPENDENT, SET THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. FOR KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES (as defined in Part VII) OF ABMS IS SET BY THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. WHEN SETTING COMPENSATION, THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TAKES INTO ACCOUNT COMPARABILITY DATA REGARDING COMPENSATION AS WELL AS THE PERIODIC ADVICE OF AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM. THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEES WAS LAST REVIEWED IN 2018.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE; THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE ORGANIZATION.
RELATED ORGANIZATION COMPENSATION	FORM 990, PART VII THE COMPENSATION REPORTED IN PART VII IS THE COMPENSATION PAID BY ABMS FOR A FULL-TIME POSITION. HOWEVER, A PORTION OF THE VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS' TIME IS DEVOTED TO ABMS REF AND MSPAPO. ABMS IS REIMBURSED BY ABMS REF AND MSPAPO FOR THESE COSTS.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES	FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 10 TRANSFER OF NET DEFICIT AS A RESULT OF DISSOLUTION $(1,549,322)

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

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES

Employer identification number

41-0847713

Part I

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity
(1) ABMS INTERNATIONAL LLC 353 N Clark St Suite 1400 CHICAGO,IL60654 27-4201101	CERTIFICATION	IL	3,737,014	8,000,990	ABMS
(2) ABMS SINGAPORE LLC 353 N Clark St Suite 1400 CHICAGO,IL60654 27-4201326	CERTIFICATION	IL	0	0	ABMS INTL
(3) ABMS SOLUTIONS LLC 353 N Clark St Suite 1400 CHICAGO,IL60654 45-3952583	DATA SERVICES	IL	5,905,405	25,295,438	ABMS

Part II

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)ABMS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION 353 N Clark St Suite 1400 CHICAGO,IL60654 23-7304902	SUPPORTING	IL	501(C)(3)	12A	ABMS	Yes
(2)MULTI-SPECIALTY PORTFOLIO APPROVAL PRGM 353 N Clark St Suite 1400 CHICAGO,IL60654 46-5431221	PROMOTING	IL	501(C)(3)	10	ABMS	Yes

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

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2019

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

Part IV

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

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

Schedule R (Form 990) 2019

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Part V

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) ABMS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION	D	1,301,840	FMV
(2) ABMS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION	N	66,182	FMV
(3) MULTISPECIALTY PORTFOLIO APPROVAL PROGRAM ORG	N	49,099	FMV
(4) ABMS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION	O	472,985	FMV
(5) MULTISPECIALTY PORTFOLIO APPROVAL PROGRAM ORG	O	274,915	FMV

Schedule R (Form 990) 2019

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Part VI

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

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

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

Schedule R (Form 990) 2019

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

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

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) 2019

Additional Data

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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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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) .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No