Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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:
CName of organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2000 FLORIDA AVE NW
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC200091231
D Employer identification number

52-0955532
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 59,087,550
F Name and address of principal officer:
RANDY FISER
2000 FLORIDA AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC200091231
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.AGU.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1972
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: AGU SEEKS TO PROMOTE DISCOVERY IN EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF HUMANITY.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 14
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 14
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 166
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 21,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 264,706
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 45,929
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 3,823,570 4,207,852
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 35,222,259 33,478,723
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,912,569 6,807,549
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 247,490
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 41,958,398 44,741,614
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 481,842 1,275,652
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) 17,279,622 19,136,622
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet876,298    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 26,546,024 28,162,572
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 44,307,488 48,574,846
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -2,349,090 -3,833,232
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 165,599,946 183,407,268
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 52,891,606 61,761,711
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 112,708,340 121,645,557
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)
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..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE PURPOSE OF THE AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION (AGU) IS TO PROMOTE DISCOVERY IN EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF HUMANITY. AGU GALVANIZES A COMMUNITY OF EARTH AND SPACE SCIENTISTS THAT COLLABORATIVELY ADVANCES AND COMMUNICATES SCIENCE AND ITS POWER TO ENSURE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 12,067,917 including grants of $ 295,416 ) (Revenue $ 16,285,147 )
MEETINGS: AGU HAS A DIVERSE MEETING PORTFOLIO THAT OFFERS MEETINGS OF VARIOUS SIZES AND FORMATS. MOST MEETING PARTICIPANTS PRESENT A POSTER AND/OR A TALK ON THEIR LATEST SCIENTIFIC FINDINGS CONTRIBUTING TO ADVANCING EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE. INDIVIDUALS MUST PAY A REGISTRATION FEE TO PARTICIPATE. THE ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS COVERING THEIR PRESENTATIONS ARE PUBLISHED AS PART OF THE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM FOR EACH MEETING AND AVAILABLE VIA AGU'S WEBSITE.THE AGU FALL MEETING IS RECOGNIZED AS THE LEADING MEETING IN THE EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES COMMUNITY WITH PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON INTER- AND MULTIPLE DISCIPLINARY SCIENCES AND POLICY AND SOCIETAL ISSUES. IT IS THE LARGEST MEETING IN THIS FIELD ATTRACTING MORE THAN 27,000 PARTICIPANTS AT THE DECEMBER 2019 MEETING. THE MEETING GENERATES HUNDREDS OF PRESS AND MEDIA STORIES ABOUT EARTH AND SCIENCE IN PROMINENT SOURCES THROUGH DISTRIBUTION ON THE TELEVISION, NEWS PRINT AND THROUGH OTHER ELECTRONIC OUTLETS.THE CHAPMAN CONFERENCES ARE SMALL TOPICAL CONFERENCES THAT FOCUS ON CURRENT AND EMERGING SCIENCE ISSUES. FIVE CHAPMAN CONFERENCES WERE HELD IN 2019. OF THE FIVE CONFERENCES, THREE WERE HELD IN THE UNITED STATES, ONE WAS HELD IN ICELAND AND ONE WAS HELD IN SPAIN. ATTENDANCE RANGED FROM BETWEEN 44 AND 140 PARTICIPANTS. THE ASTROBIOLOGY CONFERENCE (ABSCICON) IS AN ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASTROBIOLOGY COMMUNITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NASA. THE 2019 MEETING WAS HELD AT THE HYATT REGENCY BELLEVUE IN BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON. THE MEETING FOCUSES ON ALL AREAS OF ASTROBIOLOGY INCLUDING OCEAN WORLDS, EXOPLANETS AND THE TRANSITION OF PREBIOTIC CHEMISTRY TO BIOLOGY. THE 2019 MEETING ATTRACTED OVER 900 ATTENDEES FROM 29 COUNTRIES. THE AGU-SEG WORKSHOP IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SOCIETY OF EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS (SEG). THE FOCUS OF THE 2019 WORKSHOP WAS TO SHARE ADVANCEMENTS AND APPLICATIONS OF AIRBORNE GEOPHYSICS FOR GROUND WATER, MINERAL, PETROLEUM, GEOTECHNICAL AND HAZARDS INVESTIGATIONS. THE WORKSHOP WAS HELD AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY IN DAVIE, FLORIDA AND ATTRACTED 52 ATTENDEES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 11,298,246 including grants of $ 102,915 ) (Revenue $   )
COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA, PROGRAMS SEEK TO: 1) BUILD AND MAINTAIN AGU'S REPUTATION AS A LEADER, COLLABORATOR AND SOUGHT AFTER PARTNER WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF THE EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE COMMUNITY; 2) PROMOTE AGU AND ITS PROGRAMS, INITIATIVES AND SERVICES TO CURRENT AND POTENTIAL MEMBERS, AS WELL AS TO THE BROADER EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE COMMUNITY; AND 3) EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, AT ALL LEVELS AND ACROSS ALL SECTORS, ON THE IMPORTANCE AND IMPACT OF THE EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES, PARTICULARLY AS IT RELATES TO SOCIETAL WELL-BEING. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THESE AREAS DURING THE 2019 FISCAL YEAR INCLUDE: EXPANDING EOS.ORG, A NEWS WEBSITE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING TRUSTWORTHY NEWS AND PERSPECTIVES ABOUT THE EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES AND THEIR IMPACT, AS WELL AS A BI-WEEKLY NEWS MAGAZINE; REFRAMING AND RELAUNCHING THE SHARING SCIENCE PROGRAM, WHICH SEEKS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER SCIENTISTS TO SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE WITH THE PUBLIC.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 10,988,324 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 17,122,575 )
PUBLICATIONS - AGU PUBLISHES 22 JOURNALS PRESENTING PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH PAPERS AS WELL AS NUMEROUS BOOKS. THESE PUBLICATIONS COVER THE EARTH SCIENCES, PLANETARY SCIENCES, SOLAR-TERRESTRIAL AND SPACE PHYSICS, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES. COVERAGE OF THE PAPERS HELP MAKE THESE SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, AND MANY OF THE PAPERS ARE USED IN IMPORTANT ASSESSMENTS SUCH AS THE IPCC. ALL AGU JOURNALS AND SOME BOOKS ARE DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE INTERNET; MOST STILL HAVE A MINOR PRINT COMPONENT. ONE OR MORE OF THE PUBLICATIONS REACH EACH OF THE AGU'S MORE THAN 60,000 MEMBERS. AGU PUBLICATIONS REACH MANY SCIENTISTS AND STUDENTS BEYOND THE AGU MEMBERSHIP, AS WELL AS OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, THROUGH MORE THAN 5,800 LIBRARIES, AND CONTENT AFTER 1997 AND OLDER THAN 24 MONTHS IS FREELY AVAILABLE. PUBLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN OVER 150 COUNTRIES. AGU PUBLISHES MORE THAN 6940 ARTICLES ANNUALLY.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,926,674 including grants of $ 877,320 ) (Revenue $ 697,347 )
SCIENCE - THE AGU SCIENCE DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AGU TALENT POOL AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVIDING SUPPORT TO AGU MEMBERS THROUGH ALL CAREER STAGES; AND FOR SERVING AS FOCAL POINT FOR SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM-RELATED ACTIVITIES WHICH CUT ACROSS AGU DISCIPLINESINCLUDING AREAS SUCH AS SCIENTIFIC ETHICS PROGRAMS, HONORS AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS FOR AGU MEMBERS, AND FOR AGU SCIENTIFIC INITIATIVES SUCH AS THE THRIVING EARTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,225,198 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,990,471 )
SOCIETY ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIP SERVICES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 6,151,872 including grants of $ 877,320 ) (Revenue $ 2,687,818 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet40,506,359
Form 990 (2019)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment.........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 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...........
26
 
No
27
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.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
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
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
188
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
166
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCA , UK
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
14
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
14
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletRANDY FISER CEO2000 FLORIDA AVE NW   WASHINGTON,DC200091231 (202) 462-6900
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) ROBIN ELIZABETH BELL......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 8.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) SUSAN LOZIER......................................................................
PRESIDENT-ELECT
 5.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) ERIC A DAVIDSON......................................................................
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
 5.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) JANA DAVIS......................................................................
GENERAL SECRETARY/TREASURER
 5.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) CARLOS NOBRE......................................................................
INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY
 5.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(6) CHRIS BALLENTINE......................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) CARLOS DENGO......................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) LISA J GRAUMLICH......................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) BRANDON JONES......................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) JILL L KARSTEN......................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) KERSTIN LEHNERT......................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) PHILIP MOTE......................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) RICHARD W MURRAY......................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) JENNY RIKER......................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) CHRISTINE MCENTEE......................................................................
CEO
 37.50
.................
  		    X       838,607 0 29,631
(16) JANICE R LACHANCE......................................................................
COO
 37.50
.................
  		    X       414,809 0 33,890
(17) MICHAEL S ANDREWS......................................................................
CFO
 37.50
.................
  		    X       288,413 0 59,511
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) JAY R BRODSKY........................................................................
CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER
 37.50
.......................   		    X       250,096 0 25,048
(19) ROYCE B HANSON........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 37.50
.......................   		      X     378,386 0 44,057
(20) DANA D REHM........................................................................
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 37.50
.......................   		      X     246,674 0 10,313
(21) BILLY WILLIAMS........................................................................
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 37.50
.......................   		      X     239,825 0 42,547
(22) LAUREN M PARR........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 37.50
.......................   		      X     210,899 0 36,391
(23) ALEXANDRA M SHULTZ........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 37.50
.......................   		      X     210,493 0 40,739
(24) ARTESHA C MOORE........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 37.50
.......................   		      X     205,244 0 37,856
(25) MATTHEW M GIAMPOALA........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 37.50
.......................   		      X     202,539 0 15,756
(26) TRACY J LAMONDUE........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 37.50
.......................   		      X     198,802 0 35,705
(27) SHELLEY L STALL........................................................................
SENIOR DIRECTOR
 37.50
.......................   		        X   193,864 0 20,684
(28) JESSICA C LATTERMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 37.50
.......................   		        X   167,790 0 12,301
(29) RAJUL E PANDYA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 37.50
.......................   		        X   166,538 0 18,254
(30) VICTORIA J FORLINI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 37.50
.......................   		        X   163,327 0 15,604
(31) KARINE S BLAUFUSS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 37.50
.......................   		        X   147,405 0 14,226
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 4,523,711 0 492,513
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet50
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
HITT CONSULTING

2900 FAIRVIEW PARK DR
FALLS CHURCH,VA22042 		CONSULTING SERVICES 1,977,998
SMG FOOD & BEVERAGE

300 CONSHOHOCKEN STATE RD
CONSHOHOCKEN,PA19428 		CATERING SERVICES 1,546,545
PROJECTION PRESENTATION

PO BOX 890472
CHARLOTTE,NC282890472 		AV SERVICES 1,419,381
FREEMAN

9900 BUSINESS PARKWAY
LANHAM,MD20706 		EXHIBIT SERVICES 949,005
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL

901 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		CONVENTION VENUE 867,596
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet48
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 1,990,471
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 324,436
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 1,892,945
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 4,207,852
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PUBLICATIONS 511190 17,263,065 16,998,359 264,706  
b MEETINGS 900099 15,956,007 15,956,007    
c SOCIETY ACTIVITIES 900099 155,875 155,875    
d PUBLICATION AND MEDIA ROYALTIES 511190 103,776 103,776    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 33,478,723
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 2,289,026     2,289,026
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   247,490 6a
b Less: rental expenses   0 6b
c Rental income or (loss)   247,490 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 247,490     247,490
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   18,864,459 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   14,345,936 7b
c Gain or (loss)   4,518,523 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 4,518,523     4,518,523
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 44,741,614 33,214,017 264,706 7,055,039
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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 .... 37,915 37,915
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 863,156 863,156
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 374,581 374,581
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 4,110,451 2,501,088 1,483,551 125,812
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 11,006,725 6,732,573 3,930,581 343,571
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 958,226 565,225 367,975 25,026
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,967,665 1,109,259 811,286 47,120
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,093,555 680,060 385,437 28,058
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 323,397   323,397  
b Legal ......... 950,594 48,878 900,428 1,288
c Accounting ........... 185,196   185,196  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 422,189   422,189  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 5,612,688 2,103,686 3,329,217 179,785
12 Advertising and promotion .... 48,005 21,346 26,659  
13 Office expenses ....... 875,513 667,911 198,945 8,657
14 Information technology ...... 1,863,560 401,159 1,457,496 4,905
15 Royalties .. 36,892 33,644 3,248  
16 Occupancy ........... 1,072,253 5,423 1,066,830  
17 Travel ............ 1,826,629 1,241,980 532,437 52,212
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 7,905,499 7,121,359 770,757 13,383
20 Interest ........... 884,000   884,000  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 1,475,718 26,865 1,448,853  
23 Insurance ... 278,368   278,368  
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 HONORARIA/CONTRIBUTIONS 1,482,983 1,432,808 23,175 27,000
b PRODUCTION/PUBLICATIONS 979,029 963,378 13,399 2,252
c OUTSOURCING & LOGISTICS 443,177 428,803 14,374  
d ABSTRACT MANAGEMENT 297,904 297,904    
e All other expenses 1,198,978 12,847,358 -11,665,609 17,229
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 48,574,846 40,506,359 7,192,189 876,298
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 419 1 419
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 9,204,684 2 14,556,427
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 38,781 3 166,754
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 3,154,365 4 3,138,520
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 .......
  5  
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) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 870,691 9 859,234
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 50,667,300
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 4,060,062 40,431,279 10c 46,607,238
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 72,443,837 11 68,345,791
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 38,412,138 12 48,240,504
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,043,752 15 1,492,381
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 165,599,946 16 183,407,268
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 8,272,904 17 11,456,336
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 987,418 19 3,598,499
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 40,081,602 20 43,157,126
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
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 .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 3,549,682 25 3,549,750
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 52,891,606 26 61,761,711
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 104,066,147 27 110,627,291
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 8,642,193 28 11,018,266
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet 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 ........... 112,708,340 32 121,645,557
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 165,599,946 33 183,407,268
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
44,741,614
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
48,574,846
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-3,833,232
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
112,708,340
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
12,784,807
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-14,358
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
121,645,557
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Form 990 (2019)
Additional Data


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

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow 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 GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Employer identification number

52-0955532
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
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Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 2,513,039 2,746,787 2,938,021 3,823,570 4,207,852 16,229,269
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose 27,516,431 30,466,706 52,170,146 34,830,142 33,214,017 178,197,442
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5 30,029,470 33,213,493 55,108,167 38,653,712 37,421,869 194,426,711
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons 18,270 18,340 22,816 36,585 11,326 107,337
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.           0
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 18,270 18,340 22,816 36,585 11,326 107,337
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 194,319,374
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 30,029,470 33,213,493 55,108,167 38,653,712 37,421,869 194,426,711
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 2,046,350 2,101,346 2,126,323 2,392,979 2,536,516 11,203,514
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 2,046,350 2,101,346 2,126,323 2,392,979 2,536,516 11,203,514
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.         36,284 36,284
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 32,075,820 35,314,839 57,234,490 41,046,691 39,994,669 205,666,509
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
94.480 %
16
16
94.330 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
5.450 %
18
18
5.590 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2019 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......  
b From 2015.......  
c From 2016.......  
d From 2017.......  
e From 2018.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....  
b Excess from 2016.....  
c Excess from 2017.....  
d Excess from 2018.....  
e Excess from 2019.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
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Schedule of Contributors

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Name of the organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Employer identification number

52-0955532
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Name of organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
  		Employer identification number
52-0955532
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
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Name of organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
  		Employer identification number

52-0955532
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
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Name of organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
  		Employer identification number

52-0955532
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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Department of the Treasury
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Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

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

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

52-0955532
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

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

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

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...................... 6,484  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................ 33,028  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 39,512  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 48,315,735  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 48,355,247  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................................................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 21,360 31,798 24,129 39,512 116,799
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 135 1,572 3,393 6,484 11,584
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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
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
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 GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Employer identification number

52-0955532
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under 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.
b
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 $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 1,360,862 875,400 764,380 656,256 602,625
b Contributions ... 805,948 558,886 30,992 84,268 49,902
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 140,491 -50,085 103,537 45,316 9,729
d Grants or scholarships ... 20,993 22,881 23,051 21,000  
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....   458 458 460 6,000
g End of year balance ...... 2,286,308 1,360,862 875,400 764,380 656,256
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet93.010 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet6.990 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....   1,705,021 1,705,021
b Buildings ....   41,744,607 737,129 41,007,478
c Leasehold improvements   986,265 29,887 956,378
d Equipment ....   4,649,196 1,710,835 2,938,361
e Other .....   1,582,211 1,582,211 0
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 46,607,238
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUNDS		 48,240,504 F
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 48,240,504
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 3,549,750
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 57,104,232
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 12,784,807
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 12,784,807
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 44,319,425
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 422,189
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 422,189
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 44,741,614
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 48,152,657
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 48,152,657
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 422,189
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 422,189
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 48,574,846
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE IN SPECIFIC AREAS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Employer identification number

52-0955532
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the 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
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 GRANTMAKING TRAVEL GRANT 3,000
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 GRANTMAKING REIMBURSEMENT, TRAVEL GRANT 98,264
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES, GRANTMAKING HONORARIA, REIMBURSEMENT, TRAVEL GRANT 594,941
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 GRANTMAKING REIMBURSEMENT, TRAVEL GRANT 3,875
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANTMAKING HONORARIA, REIMBURSEMENT, TRAVEL GRANT 32,505
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 0 0 GRANTMAKING TRAVEL GRANT 1,429
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANTMAKING REIMBURSEMENT, TRAVEL GRANT 6,542
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 GRANTMAKING REIMBURSEMENT, TRAVEL GRANT 101,686
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 GRANTMAKING HONORARIA, REIMBURSEMENT, TRAVEL GRANT 180,614
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 INVESTMENT   3,368,652
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 0 0 842,242
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 3,549,266
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 4,391,508
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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 .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" 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)
TRAVEL GRANT CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 1 2,500 WIRE TRANSFER      
FALL MEETING TRAVEL GRANT EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 16 19,500 WIRE TRANSFER      
FALL MEETING AND CHAPMAN TRAVEL GRANT EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 31 50,154 WIRE TRANSFER      
FALL MEETING TRAVEL GRANT MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 3 3,500 WIRE TRANSFER      
FALL MEETING AND OCEAN SICENCE MEETING TRAVEL GRANT NORTH AMERICA 12 20,588 WIRE TRANSFER      
FALL MEETING TRAVEL GRANT RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 1 1,269 WIRE TRANSFER      
FALL MEETING AND OCEAN SICENCE MEETING TRAVEL GRANT SOUTH AMERICA 4 4,084 WIRE TRANSFER      
FALL MEETING AND CHAPMAN TRAVEL GRANT SOUTH ASIA 88 97,897 WIRE TRANSFER      
FALL MEETING TRAVEL GRANT SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 31 175,089 WIRE TRANSFER      
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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
PART I, LINE 2: PRIOR TO MAKING AN AWARD TO A FOREIGN NATIONAL, AGU CHECKS THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (HTTPS://WWW.EPLS.GOV/) TO ENSURE THAT THE RECIPIENT IS ALLOWED TO RECEIVE THESE FUNDS.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Employer identification number
52-0955532
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE
1200 NEW YORK AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		53-0196568 501C3 17,915       PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF PLACEMENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR CONGRESSIONAL FELLOWS
(2) SUMMER OF APPLIED GEOPHYSICAL EXPERIENCE
2215 CURTIS STREET
BERKELEY,CA94702 		82-5105770 501C3 20,000       2019 AGU SAGE RIECKER SCHOLARS
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
2
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) BERKNER 11 19,075      
(2) CENTENNIAL 90 516,167      
(3) CHAPMAN TRAVEL GRANT 37 54,868      
(4) CLIMATE PRIZE GRANT 1 5,000      
(5) CONGRESSIONAL SCIENCE FELLOWS 2 85,000      
(6) DATA VISUALIZATION AND STORYTELLING COMPETITION GRAND 21 43,000      
(7) FM TRAVEL GRANT 118 90,782      
(8) HORTON GRANT 4 21,000      
(9) TAIRA PRIZE GRANT 1 18,000      
(10) OTHER GRANT 4 10,263      
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE BUDGETS ARE REVIEWED PRIOR TO MAKING AN OFFER OF AN AWARD AND THE PRESENTATION OF A CONTRACT. POTENTIAL AWARDEES ARE ASKED TO REVISE THEIR BUDGETS, WHERE NECESSARY, AND TO PRESENT AN ANNOTATED BUDGET NARRATIVE EXPLAINING PROPOSED EXPENSES. PRIOR TO TRANSFERRING ANY FUNDS, WE CONFIRM THAT THE RECIPIENT IS NOT LISTED ON EITHER THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF TERRORISM AND FINANCIAL SANCTIONS LIST OR THE GSA EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM. THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AND THE INSTITUTION'S FINANCIAL OFFICER ARE PRESENTED WITH COPIES OF FINANCIAL REGULATIONS, AS WELL AS REFERENCES WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE AWARDEES ARE INSTRUCTED THAT UPON SIGNATURE IT IS EXPECTED THAT THEY WILL ABIDE BY ALL STIPULATIONS OF THE CONTRACT AS WELL AS THE ACCOMPANYING INFORMATION, ESPECIALLY IN REGARD TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. THE NAME OF THE CONTRACT OFFICER IS INCLUDED IN ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN CONTACT WITH THE CONTRACT OFFICER THROUGHOUT THE TIME OF THE GRANT AWARD. AWARDEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO REPORT ON CHANGES IN PROPOSED EXPENSES IF THOSE CHANGES EXCEED 20% OF THE FUNDS IN ANY INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY, DETAILED FINANCIAL REPORTS, INCLUDING BACKUP DOCUMENTATION, ARE REQUIRED AT SUITABLE INTERVALS DURING THE PROJECTS. THE GRANT AWARDS ARE MADE IN INSTALLMENTS BASED ON A PRE-DETERMINED PAYMENT SCHEDULE. FINAL PAYMENTS ARE MADE ONLY AFTER REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TECHNICAL REPORTS AND ARE BASED ON ACTUAL EXPENSES AND CONFIRMATION THAT THE AWARDEE HAS MET CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS.
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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 GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Employer identification number

52-0955532
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes 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 .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1CHRISTINE MCENTEE
CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 747,019
-------------
0 		57,245
-------------
0 		34,343
-------------
0 		6,413
-------------
0 		24,763
-------------
0 		869,783
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2JANICE R LACHANCE
COO 		(i)

(ii)		 367,562
-------------
0 		22,500
-------------
0 		24,747
-------------
0 		33,585
-------------
0 		1,754
-------------
0 		450,148
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3MICHAEL S ANDREWS
CFO 		(i)

(ii)		 259,126
-------------
0 		22,500
-------------
0 		6,787
-------------
0 		33,585
-------------
0 		27,398
-------------
0 		349,396
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4JAY R BRODSKY
CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 243,252
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		1,844
-------------
0 		24,003
-------------
0 		2,514
-------------
0 		276,613
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5ROYCE B HANSON
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 361,678
-------------
0 		12,500
-------------
0 		4,208
-------------
0 		33,585
-------------
0 		12,173
-------------
0 		424,144
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6DANA D REHM
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 103,348
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		138,326
-------------
0 		10,313
-------------
0 		326
-------------
0 		257,313
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7BILLY WILLIAMS
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 221,291
-------------
0 		4,000
-------------
0 		14,534
-------------
0 		26,942
-------------
0 		16,905
-------------
0 		283,672
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8LAUREN M PARR
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 201,825
-------------
0 		8,000
-------------
0 		1,074
-------------
0 		24,518
-------------
0 		13,037
-------------
0 		248,454
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9ALEXANDRA M SHULTZ
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 200,776
-------------
0 		8,000
-------------
0 		1,717
-------------
0 		24,141
-------------
0 		17,806
-------------
0 		252,440
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10ARTESHA C MOORE
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 192,727
-------------
0 		12,000
-------------
0 		517
-------------
0 		23,751
-------------
0 		15,023
-------------
0 		244,018
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11MATTHEW M GIAMPOALA
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 197,767
-------------
0 		4,000
-------------
0 		772
-------------
0 		13,378
-------------
0 		3,124
-------------
0 		219,041
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12TRACY J LAMONDUE
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 196,230
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,572
-------------
0 		22,131
-------------
0 		14,496
-------------
0 		235,429
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13SHELLEY L STALL
SENIOR DIRECTOR 		(i)

(ii)		 184,763
-------------
0 		4,000
-------------
0 		5,101
-------------
0 		20,684
-------------
0 		1,147
-------------
0 		215,695
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14JESSICA C LATTERMAN
DIRECTOR 		(i)

(ii)		 160,000
-------------
0 		6,000
-------------
0 		1,790
-------------
0 		12,301
-------------
0 		894
-------------
0 		180,985
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15RAJUL E PANDYA
DIRECTOR 		(i)

(ii)		 163,048
-------------
0 		3,000
-------------
0 		490
-------------
0 		17,255
-------------
0 		1,899
-------------
0 		185,692
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16VICTORIA J FORLINI
DIRECTOR 		(i)

(ii)		 147,356
-------------
0 		6,000
-------------
0 		9,971
-------------
0 		15,604
-------------
0 		888
-------------
0 		179,819
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17KARINE S BLAUFUSS
DIRECTOR 		(i)

(ii)		 144,162
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		3,243
-------------
0 		14,226
-------------
0 		985
-------------
0 		162,616
-------------
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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A AGU MAY PROVIDE BUSINESS OR FIRST CLASS TRAVEL (ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS) FOR THE AGU PRESIDENT WHEN MULTIPLE TRIPS (IN EXCESS OF 6 HOURS) TO ATTEND AGU BUSINESS MEETINGS ARE REQUIRED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CEO'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ALLOWS FOR BUSINESS OR FIRST CLASS TRAVEL FOR TRIPS IN EXCESS OF 5 HOURS. AGU DOES NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF FIRST CLASS OR BUSINESS TRAVEL AS TAXABLE INCOME TO THE CEO OR PRESIDENT. AGU WILL PAY ANNUALLY ALL REASONABLE EXPENSES OF THE CEO'S SPOUSE TO ACCOMPANY HER TO THE FALL MEETING AND ONE OTHER AGU MEETING OF HER CHOICE WHICH IS TAXABLE INCOME TO THE CEO.
PART I, LINE 4A DANA REHM, SEVERANCE, $131,250.
PART I, LINE 7 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, MAY PAY EXECUTIVE AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUS OF UP TO TEN PERCENT (10%) OF HER SALARY BASED ON HER ACHIEVING EXPLICIT PERFORMANCE GOALS MANUALLY SET FORTH ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DURING THE REVIEW PERIOD.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax-Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part Ⅵ, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part Ⅵ.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Employer identification number
52-0955532
Part Ⅰ
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer		 (i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131   03-01-2017 37,650,000 SERIES 2017 DIRECT PLACEMENT FOR AGU BUILDING RENOVATION   X   X   X
Part Ⅱ
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired ..................        
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............        
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 37,650,000      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 573,718      
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ...............        
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds .............        
11 Other spent proceeds .............        
12 Other unspent proceeds .............        
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2017
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue of tax-exempt
bonds (or, if issued prior to 2018, a current refunding issue)? ........ 		X              
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue of taxable
bonds (or, if issued prior to 2018, an advance refunding issue)? ........ 		  X            
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? ..........   X            
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X              
Part Ⅲ
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X            
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Part Ⅲ
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X            
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X            
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet        
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet        
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............        
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X            
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X            
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X              
Part Ⅳ
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X            
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X            
b Exception to rebate? ........   X            
c No rebate due? ......... X              
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part Ⅵ the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? .....   X            
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X            
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
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Part Ⅳ
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X            
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X            
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X              
Part Ⅴ
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X              
Part Ⅵ
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K. (See instructions).
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SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 13 THE BONDS WERE ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN 2017.
Schedule K (Form 990) 2019

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Employer identification number

52-0955532
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 THERE SHALL BE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT, GENERAL SECRETARY, AND THE INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL BE A NONVOTING EX-OFFICIO MEMBER. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT THE AFFAIRS OF THE UNION BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, PROVIDED THAT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY NOT CONTRADICT BOARD POLICY OR DECISIONS. ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MUST BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD WITHIN TEN DAYS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY ALSO MEET BY CONFERENCE CALL OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS PROVIDED THAT ALL PERSONS MAY HEAR AND SPEAK TO ONE ANOTHER AT THE SAME TIME. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY TAKE ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT SIGNED BY ALL MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THERE SHALL BE THE FOLLOWING MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES: A. MEMBER - INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PROFESSIONALLY ENGAGED IN OR ASSOCIATED WITH EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ARE ELIGIBLE TO BECOME MEMBERS OF THE UNION. MEMBERS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ALL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER MATERIALS, SUBSCRIBE TO UNION JOURNALS, PURCHASE UNION PUBLICATIONS AT MEMBER RATES AS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SERVE AS ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE UNION, SECTIONS AND FOCUS GROUPS, AND VOTE ON MATTERS BROUGHT BEFORE THE MEMBERSHIP; B. FELLOW - A MEMBER WHO HAS ATTAINED ACKNOWLEDGED EMINENCE IN EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE, AND WHO HAS BEEN ELECTED BY A COMMITTEE OF FELLOWS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE INDUCTED AS A FELLOW. A MEMBER OF THE UNION WHO IS A RECIPIENT OF AN AGU MEDAL SHALL AUTOMATICALLY BE MADE A FELLOW. THE NUMBER OF FELLOWS ELECTED IN EACH ANNUAL CLASS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.1% OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP AT THE END OF THE YEAR PRECEDING INSTALLATION OF THAT CLASS; C. HONORARY FELLOW - A PERSON WHO HAS PROVIDED SERVICES TO THE UNION OR MADE EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELDS OF EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE MAY BE ELECTED AN HONORARY FELLOW BY THE COUNCIL; D. ASSOCIATE - AN INDIVIDUAL WHO DESIRES IDENTIFICATION WITH THE UNION AND WISHES TO SUPPORT ITS OBJECTIVES BUT DOES NOT MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP MAY BECOME AN ASSOCIATE. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS MAY NOT VOTE OR HOLD OFFICE, BUT SHALL OTHERWISE HAVE ALL OF THE RIGHTS OF MEMBERSHIP; AND E. AFFILIATE - A CORPORATION, ACADEMIC INSTITUTION, OR OTHER ORGANIZATION INTERESTED IN EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE MAY DESIGNATE A REPRESENTATIVE TO BECOME AN AFFILIATE. THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL ENJOY THE PRIVILEGES OF A MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A ALL ELIGIBLE MEMBERS MAY VOTE TO ELECT THE UNION OFFICERS (PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY AND GENERAL SECRETARY/TREASURER) AND CAN VOTE IN UP TO THREE SECTIONS OF THEIR CHOICE TO ELECT SECTION PRESIDENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE GENERAL SECRETARY/TREASURER REVIEWS THE FORM 990 IN DEPTH WITH THE EVP, FINANCE AND IT AND THE DIRECTOR, FINANCE. THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C IF AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE OR EMPLOYEE HAS ANY INDICATION THAT HE OR SHE HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT CONFLICT OF INTEREST, OR RECEIVES INFORMATION REGARDING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST OF ANOTHER, THE CEO, COO AND DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES MUST BE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED. ALL AGU OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AT THE START OF THEIR TENURE. EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AT THE START OF EMPLOYMENT. EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW AND UPDATE THEIR CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY IF NECESSARY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 15A - CEO COMPENSATION IS ESTABLISHED USING THE METHODS INDICATED ON SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 3. COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS LAST REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE AGU BOARD IN MARCH 2017. 15B - COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED USING AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, COMPENSATION SURVEYS, AND FORM 990 COMPARISON DATA. COMPENSATION APPROVAL FOR AGU OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CEO. THE CEO SHARES THE COMPARABLE MARKET DATA ON SALARY RANGES WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 AGU'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ONLINE AT WWW.AGU.ORG AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,103,686. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,329,217. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 179,785. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,612,688.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS 218,690. NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST -233,048.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 2C: THE OVERSIGHT PROCESS REMAINS UNCHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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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