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
2020
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2020 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
201 Chicago Avenue
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Minneapolis, MN55415
D Employer identification number

61-1532062
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 40,403,636
F Name and address of principal officer:
Mary Post
201 Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis,MN55415
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www.aan.com
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 2007
M State of legal domicile: MN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) exists for the benefit of its members, to do the things collectively that would be nearly, if not completely, impossible to do individually. No matter what stage our members are in their career, or what their role is within the field of neurology, our commitment to be indispensable to our members' professional lives is evident in what we do throughout the year. We knew 2020 would bring significant change to the AAN: For the first time in 21 years, we were going to have a new chief executive officer with the April retirement of Catherine M. Rydell, CAE. To succeed her, the Board of Directors chose Mary E. Post, MBA, CAE, who had formerly worked at the AAN for 16 years in a variety of positions, culminating as deputy executive director. We also were searching for a successor for our Chief Financial Officer Tim Engel, CPA, who was scheduled to retire after 14 years with the AAN. Kevin C. Myren, CPA, was ultimately hired for the position.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 19
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 16
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2020 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 215
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,448
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 678,167
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 86,437
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 5,000 2,000
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 38,448,067 39,529,429
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,639,630 771,277
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 57,097 87,589
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 40,149,794 40,390,295
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 22,399,812 24,421,670
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
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17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 14,769,990 14,315,591
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 37,169,802 38,737,261
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 2,979,992 1,653,034
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 26,791,349 34,221,511
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 18,600,440 24,377,568
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 8,190,909 9,843,943
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2020)
Form 990 (2020)
Page 2
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 Academy's mission is to promote the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care and enhance member career satisfaction.
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 $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
MEMBERSHIP: This was another record year for AAN membership recruitment and retention. Neurologists and neuroscience professionals from around the world now make up more than 36,000 AAN members, and the Academy can claim to be home to nearly 93 percent of US neurologists. Successful year-over-year recruitment and retention of members is attributed to the AAN's ongoing commitment to grow the available resources for neurologists as well as the various members of a neurology care team no matter their practice setting, career stage, or geographic location. This success also underscores that members feel the AAN provided tremendous value throughout the disruptive COVID-19 pandemic. Neurologists prize their memberships with the AAN and the AAN applied 81 cents of every dollar to member benefits. The Advanced Practice Provider membership category saw continued record growth and interest, with 1,662 members in 2020. The category has grown significantly in recent years; in 2014, there were just 228 advanced practice provider members. The AAN had another strong year with 191 approved applications for new Fellow of the AAN status in 2020. Fellow status acknowledges exemplary work and achievements in the neurosciences, the clinical practice of neurology or academic/administrative neurology, in the AAN, and in the community. To assist members during the pandemic, the Neurology Career Center at Careers.AAN.com shared a listing of employers in need of temporary, short-term physician resources to help neurologists displaced due to clinic closures or other issues. Additionally, without a physical Annual Meeting in 2020, there was no event for employers and job seekers to connect in person. The Neurology Career Center staff brainstormed a possible online solution and surveyed AAN members regarding their preferences. As a result, a new event was created within the existing Neurology Career Center software by incorporating an existing events page with Zoom breakout rooms. The new Virtual Career Fair is now a recurring Neurology Career Center event averaging 927 job views and 77 applications per event. In 2020, AAN.com saw a 37-percent growth in visitors and a 23-percent increase in sessions. Organic search remains the primary driver of traffic to the site, accounting for 58 percent of total visitors. Mobile use of AAN.com continues to rise, increasing by 47 percent in 2020. Press & Media, Online Learning, and Guidelines were the most popular areas of the site. The strength of SynapseSM Online Communities continues to grow. There were more than 21,000 AAN members belonging to one or more of the 60 Synapse open or private communities. Synapse provides a platform for AAN section members to openly share special interest and subspecialty-related information and resources with colleagues. The AAN remains dedicated to serving the needs of our members around the globe. Members outside of the United States make up 22 percent of total membership and represent 144 countries.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
PUBLICATIONS: The publication of scientific, scholarly, and practice-related content is a vital part of the AAN's activities, and essential to the careers of our members. The AAN's publications also provide an opportunity to generate revenue that helps keep membership dues low. Founded in 1951, Neurology(R) is the official scientific journal of the AAN, and subscriptions are a benefit of membership. As the leading clinical neurology journal worldwide, Neurology is directed to physicians concerned with diseases and conditions of the brain and nervous system. José G. Merino, MD, MPhil, FAHA, FAAN, was selected to become editor-in-chief in April 2020. Major accomplishments this year include achievement of gender parity in the core editorial team and the editorial board. Neurology experienced an increase in submissions from 5,362 in 2019 to 7,548 papers in 2020; Resident & Fellow submissions increased from 815 in 2019 to 1,133 in 2020. Much of the increases can be attributed to manuscripts related to neurologic manifestations of COVID-19. The journal launched a specialty site "COVID-19" to handle additional commentaries and blog entries detailing experiences of neurologists throughout the world during the pandemic. The Neurology(R) Podcast broadcast 17 Special Podcasts on COVID-19; the podcast program enjoyed more than 976,000 downloads during 2020. International editions of the publication include those in Argentina, Japan, India, China, Spain, and Brazil. The journal's impact factor increased to 8.770 in 2020. Neurology(R) Clinical Practice submissions increased from 753 in 2019 to 1,348 in 2020. The feature "Practice Current-An Interactive Exchange on Controversial Topics" continues to be popular, garnering responses from more than 60 countries for each of the worldwide surveys; a companion feature, "Practice Buzz," was launched in 2020 and surveys readers about contemporary issues such as work/life balance during the pandemic and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Neurology(R) Genetics, a free open access journal, continued to publish new papers, which are searchable in PubMed. The journal received its first impact factor in 2020, 3.509. Submissions increased from 156 in 2019 to 264 in 2020. Neurology(R) Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation, a free open access journal, continued to publish new papers, and is indexed in MEDLINE, with NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) within a few weeks of publication. The journal's impact factor increased to 7.724 in 2020. Submissions increased from 462 in 2019 to 837 in 2020. Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology(R), published six times a year on core subspecialty topics in neurology, has served an important role in the AAN's publications portfolio by educating practicing neurologists since 1993. Continuum was relied upon more than ever by members in 2020. Paid member circulation for Continuum(R) grew to 8,226-an increase of 3.1 percent over 2019. Total circulation, which includes nonmembers and Junior members, was 13,067, a 3.2 percent increase over the same time last year. The number of unique users completing Continuum(R) CME grew by 10 percent, and the number of tests taken increased by 14 percent. Twitter followers jumped 227 percent, from 987 to 3,230, and Facebook followers increased nearly 10 percent, from 7,794 to 8,589. Neurology Today(R), the AAN's official news source published biweekly, reported widely and broadly on the impact of COVID-19 on the field of neurology and neurologic patients in 2020, offering more than 100 articles online and in print on clinical, professionalism, wellness, and societal-impact topics related to the pandemic. Among the most popular articles were "The Spread of COVID-19: Questions Raised, Some Answered by Neuroinfectious Disease Experts" and "COVID-19: Neurologists in Italy to Colleagues in US: Look for Poorly Defined Neurologic Conditions in Patients with the Coronavirus." Coverage of COVID-19 resulted in a more than three-time uptick in the traffic to the publication website and an online landing page devoted to COVID-19 coverage. Social media followers grew, as well, with more than 47,000 followers on Facebook and nearly 14,000 on Twitter. AANnews(R), the official monthly member magazine of the Academy, is mailed to more than 28,000 US members and is posted online in the "About the AAN" area of AAN.com for international and US members to easily access. While promoting Academy events and resources in 2020, the magazine kept members informed of regulatory changes, federal legislation and advocacy opportunities, nominations of the new Board of Directors, and success stories of neurology advocates and AAN Leadership Program graduates. Brain & Life(R) magazine, published six times a year, is free to patients with neurologic disorders, their caregivers, and anyone interested in brain health. In 2020, Brain & Life mailed to more than 313,000 individuals with more than 180,000 copies sent to AAN member offices for waiting room distribution in 2020. BrainandLife.org, the companion website to the publication, saw a 118-percent increase in traffic, with more than 2.26 million sessions in 2020. Digital subscribers to the website also grew by 108 percent to 43,229. Social followers across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram grew 19 percent to 120,136. Brain & Life en Español mails as a supplement to print issues four times a year and has a print run of 100,000 copies per issue. The number of individuals specifically opting in to receive Spanish issues with their English copies grew to 11,023 in December 2020, up 49 percent since December 2019.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
TRAINING, TOOLS and RESOURCES: Academy members and staff fervently advocated in Washington, DC, for assistance for neurologists because of the pandemic. As relief rolled out from Congress, the Academy provided members with helpful webinars and resources to understand the Small Business Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, and other opportunities. As lockdowns lifted, members needed guidance to safely reopen their neurology practices, and the AAN published webinars and articles to help show the way to safely expand in-person visits and services. For many neurologists, telemedicine became a vital tool in connecting with their patients. Telehealth was new for many of our members, and AAN staff and member volunteers quickly developed a webinar on how to set up telemedicine in practice. The recorded webinar continues to provide value as it has been viewed more than 13,600 times. When members continued to have difficulties procuring essential personal protective equipment, the AAN helped connect them with a broker through Project N95 that provided access to highly discounted masks, shields, and gowns. Prior to the onset of pandemic lockdowns, the AAN held its 18th annual Neurology on the Hill event on February 24 in Washington, DC. Representing 48 states, 211 members participated in nearly 300 congressional visits. Advocates focused on reducing the regulatory burden of prior authorization; reducing Medicare Part D price caps to improve medication access by patients; and increasing research funding. Two other in-person advocacy events continued through online meetings. Neurology off the Hill took place over the August recess, when members of Congress were back in their home states and districts and virtually met with constituent neurologists. The second annual AAN Legislative Summit also was held virtually, instead of in Washington, DC, in September with 95 members from 47 states meeting with their Senate offices via video or conference call to urge Congress to support the implementation of the new payment structure for E/M services as proposed in the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, as well as continuation of relaxed telehealth regulations following the end of the public health emergency. Despite the difficulties imposed by the pandemic, the AAN had a strong year advancing its legislative priorities in Washington, DC. Over the year, we sent 11 extensive AAN letters and joined 40 coalition sign-on letters to Congress, the US vice president, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and private payers. The Academy's efforts were supported by more than 2,800 US members who engaged with their lawmakers. AAN President James C. Stevens, MD, FAAN, coauthored an op-ed in MedPage Today titled "Medicare Is Doing the Right Thing on E/M Payment-But We're Not Across the Goal Line Yet." Some other accomplishments include: Reimbursement A new coding and payment structure is set to be implemented for Evaluation and Management (E/M) services on January 1, 2021, which will simplify existing documentation requirements and provide a substantial increase in reimbursement for neurologists. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) projects the overall positive impact of the new E/M structure after budget neutrality adjustments to result in a six-percent increase in reimbursement for neurologists overall, although the impacts will vary across the specialty. This positive outcome is a product of a multi-year advocacy effort that reversed a previous proposal that was projected to be highly detrimental to neurology and other cognitive specialties. We estimate the overall impact of the AAN's advocacy on this issue as resulting in an additional $150 million annually in Medicare payments to neurologists for E/M services. Telehealth The AAN has strongly advocated for additional flexibilities related to promoting telehealth access for telehealth services. During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), there have been significant advocacy wins including coverage and payment parity for medically necessary telehealth services, including telephone services. In the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, CMS is implementing several permanent flexibilities that we support associated with providing telehealth services, including additional services being added to the Medicare telehealth list, new coding and payment for an extended virtual check-in service, and modifications to direct supervision requirements. Responding to COVID-19 Immediately in response to the COVID-19 PHE, the AAN strongly advocated for improved access to personal protective equipment, financial support for practices struggling in the wake of the PHE, improved access to telehealth services, and a reduction in regulatory burdens. In addition to the telehealth changes mentioned above, there have also been numerous changes made by the Department of Health and Human Services and CMS to reduce regulatory burdens throughout the PHE, including the delay of the Appropriate Use Criteria program, modifications to the Quality Payment Program, and the relaxation of certain prior authorization requirements. The AAN also supported the allocation of funding through the provider relief fund and other financial assistance programs. Reducing Administrative Burdens The Trump administration permanently implemented changes to the Anti-kickback Statute and Stark Law to promote value-based care and improve access to Alternative Payment Models. The AAN previously submitted comments that were highly supportive of these changes. In line with AAN recommendations, CMS proposed several permanent changes to prior authorization requirements for Medicaid and CHIP managed care plans, state Medicaid and CHIP fee-for-service programs, and Qualified Health Plans (QHP) issuers on the Federally Facilitated Exchanges (FFEs). The AAN submitted comments in support of these changes and will urge the agency to extend them to Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. The AAN's award-winning patient and caregiver magazine, Brain & Life(R), and its companion website, BrainandLife.org, centralize all AAN patient education content in one location. A Spanish version, Brain & Life(R) en Español, published quarterly in 2020. Brain & Life won two Awards for Excellence in the category Interviews and Profiles, for the October/November 2019, article, "Actor Dash Mihok on How Tourette Syndrome Shaped His Career," and for Feature Writing for the August/September 2019 article, "Why MS Patients May Benefit from Aggressive Early Treatment." Midway through 2020, the AAN released a compelling compilation of heartfelt video messages from numerous celebrities who have graced the covers of Brain & Life, including musician Peter Frampton and actors Emilia Clarke and Blair Underwood. Themselves touched by neurologic disorders, these stars inspired viewers with how they were coping with the crisis and meeting each day with strength and courage to persevere. The number of individual digital subscribers to Brain & Life more than doubled to 43,229 compared to 21,185 in 2019. With each issue of Brain & Life estimated to reach 1.6 million readers, and each quarterly copy of Brain & Life en Español shared by more than 100,000 readers, it should not be surprising that the award-winning patient magazine and its companion online website BrainandLife.org became the centerpiece of the Patient-Public Strategy Task Force recommendations that were accepted by the Board of Directors in September.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
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Form 990 (2020)
Form 990 (2020)
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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 A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
Yes
 
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
 
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
Yes
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
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 VII.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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.....
21
 
No
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Form 990 (2020)
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Part IV
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........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
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
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
 
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
 
 
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.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
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
171
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
215
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
Yes
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
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
19
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
16
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MN
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:
MediumBulletKevin C Myren CPA201 Chicago Avenue   Minneapolis,MN55415 (612) 928-6023
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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) Catherine M Rydell......................................................................
Chief Executive Officer Emeritus January-June
 41
.................
4 		    X       571,525 0 31,721
(2) Christine E Phelps......................................................................
Deputy Executive Director, AANI
 13
.................
35 		      X     408,614 0 46,533
(3) Mary E Post......................................................................
Chief Executive Officer March - December
 54
.................
4 		    X       406,167 0 47,429
(4) Bruce Levi......................................................................
Chief Legal and Strategy Officer
 46
.................
0 		      X     397,043 0 46,533
(5) Jason Kopinski......................................................................
Deputy Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer
 29
.................
14 		      X     389,265 0 53,264
(6) John Hutchins......................................................................
General Counsel
 28
.................
25 		      X     294,418 0 49,347
(7) Angela Babb......................................................................
Chief Communications and Membership Officer
 48
.................
5 		      X     273,502 0 48,143
(8) Timothy J Engel......................................................................
Chief Financial Officer January - August
 26
.................
11 		    X       287,114 0 23,524
(9) Deanna Ekholm......................................................................
Chief Human Resource Officer
 49
.................
0 		      X     284,867 0 22,807
(10) Derek Brandt......................................................................
Director Congressional Affairs
 43
.................
0 		        X   191,811 0 33,323
(11) Amy Kaloides......................................................................
Senior Director, Advocacy
 44
.................
1 		        X   167,036 0 40,379
(12) Kristine Fridgen......................................................................
Deputy Chief, CESC
 2
.................
44 		        X   182,017 0 25,307
(13) Daniel Spirn......................................................................
Senior Regulatory Counsel
 42
.................
0 		        X   180,018 0 25,781
(14) Christopher M Keran......................................................................
Senior Director, Member Insights
 40
.................
3 		        X   160,783 0 39,740
(15) James C Stevens MD FAAN......................................................................
President
 15
.................
15 		X   X       191,908 0 0
(16) Christopher Becker......................................................................
Chief Business Innovation Officer
 45
.................
5 		      X     164,479 0 13,894
(17) Orly Avitzur MD MBA FAAN......................................................................
President Elect
 2
.................
2 		X   X       165,616 0 0
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Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Kevin C Myren........................................................................
Chief Financial Officer August - December
 51
.......................0 		    X       90,877 0 9,832
(19) Ann H Tilton MD FAAN........................................................................
Vice President
 1.5
.......................1.5 		X   X       30,000 0 0
(20) Gregory D Cascino MD FAAN........................................................................
Director
 2
.......................   		X           5,965 0 0
(21) Charlene Gamaldo MD FAAN........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................1 		X           2,500 0 0
(22) Elaine C Jones MD FAAN........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................1 		X           1,146 0 0
(23) Ralph L Sacco MD FAAN........................................................................
Past President
 1.5
.......................1.5 		X   X       0 0 0
(24) Janis Miyasaki MD MeD FAAN........................................................................
Treasurer
 3
.......................3 		X   X       0 0 0
(25) Carlayne E Jackson MD FAAN........................................................................
Secretary
 1.5
.......................1.5 		X   X       0 0 0
(26) Brenda Banwell MD FAAN........................................................................
Director
 1.5
.......................1.5 		X           0 0 0
(27) Sarah M Benish MD FAAN........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................1 		X           0 0 0
(28) James N Goldenberg MD FAAN........................................................................
Director
 2
.......................2 		X           0 0 0
(29) Nicholas E Johnson MD........................................................................
Director
 2
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) Jonathan P Hosey MD FAAN........................................................................
Director
 1.5
.......................1.5 		X           0 0 0
(31) Shannon M Kilgore MD FAAN........................................................................
Director
 1.5
.......................1.5 		X           0 0 0
(32) Brett M Kissela MD MS FAAN........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................1 		X           0 0 0
(33) Brad C Klein MD MBA FAAN........................................................................
Director
 2
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(34) Jose G Merino MD MPhil FAAN........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................1 		X           0 0 0
(35) Thomas R Vidic MD FAAN........................................................................
Director
 1.5
.......................1.5 		X           0 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 4,846,671 0 557,557
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 MediumBullet55
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
American Academy of Neurology Institute

201 Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis,MN55415 		Access facilities/equipment 1,663,454
Ideal Printers

645 Olive Street
Saint Paul,MN55130 		Printing jobs 163,666
Curtis 1000

5601 East River Rd
Fridley,MN55432 		Printing AANnews publication 164,167
Omni Shoreham Hotel

2500 Calvert St NW
Washington,DC20008 		Hospitality Services 211,118
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Rd NW 7PHC
Washington,DC20007 		Reimbursement for NJ Editor 174,000
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet13
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Form 990 (2020)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 0
b Membership dues..1b 0
c Fundraising events..1c 0
d Related organizations1d 0
e Government grants (contributions)1e 0
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 2,000
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 0
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 2,000
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Publishing 511120 16,402,287 15,724,120 678,167 0
b Salaries and Benefits 561000 10,621,551 10,621,551 0 0
c Membership Dues 900099 8,841,624 8,841,624 0 0
d Reimbursement of Admin Expenses 561000 3,398,572 3,398,572 0 0
e Conferences 541900 48,346 48,346 0 0
f All other program service revenue. 217,049 217,049 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 39,529,429
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 771,277 771,277 0 0
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0 0 0 0
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents 0 13,341 6a
b Less: rental expenses 0 13,341 6b
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 0 0 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 0 0 7b
c Gain or (loss) 0 0 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 0of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 0
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0 0 0
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 87,589 87,589 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 87,589
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 40,390,295 39,710,128 678,167 0
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 0      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages........ 18,643,508      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,753,414      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,738,913      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,285,835      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 95,961      
c Accounting ........... 0      
d Lobbying ........... 48,000      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 2,466,333      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 749,998      
13 Office expenses ....... 575,012      
14 Information technology ...... 1,335,110      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 1,814,655      
17 Travel ............ 464,880      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 337,121      
20 Interest ........... 11,648      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 342,330      
23 Insurance ... 144,760      
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 Subscriptions, memberships, contributions 4,379,640      
b Honoraria and Stipends 1,457,913      
c Income Tax 49,117      
d All other expenses 43,113      
e All other expenses 0      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 38,737,261 0 0 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here 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 ........ 3,054,914 1 10,536,229
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 10,152,251 2 10,876,397
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 4,077,390 4 2,309,523
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 443,471 9 327,874
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,651,499
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 977,102 904,373 10c 674,397
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 8,158,950 11 9,497,091
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 26,791,349 16 34,221,511
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 4,871,980 17 4,215,044
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 12,832,638 19 19,473,131
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 895,822 25 689,393
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 18,600,440 26 24,377,568
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 .......... 8,190,909 27 9,843,943
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 0 28 0
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 ........... 8,190,909 32 9,843,943
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 26,791,349 33 34,221,511
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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
40,390,295
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
38,737,261
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
1,653,034
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
8,190,909
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
0
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
0
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
0
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
0
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
9,843,943
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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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

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

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
 
Employer identification number

61-1532062
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
$ 0
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
0

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
$ 0
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$ 0
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$ 0
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) BrainPAC
  		201 Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis,MN55415 		27-0644272 0 33,165
2
3
4
5
6
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Cat. No. 50084S
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

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) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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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
 
No
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
No
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
8,841,624
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
1,234,987
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
0
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
1,234,987
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
1,060,995
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
173,992
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
0
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C, Part I-A, Line 1 The organization provided in-kind administrative services to its FEC registered SSF, BrainPAC.
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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
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
 
Employer identification number

61-1532062
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 $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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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 ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
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 Bullet  
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .......................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .......................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ..... 0 0 0
b Buildings .... 0 0 0 0
c Leasehold improvements 0 0 0 0
d Equipment .... 0 1,651,499 977,102 674,397
e Other ..... 0 0 0 0
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 674,397
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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
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
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 0
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 689,393
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  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Organization follows the provisions of FASB ASC 740-10-25, which requires that a tax position be recognized or derecognized based on a "more likely not" threshold. This applies to position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Organization does not believe its financial statements include any uncertain tax positions. The Organization returns are subject to review and examination by Federal authorities. The tax return for 2017 through 2019 are open to examination by Federal authorities.
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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.
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
 
Employer identification number

61-1532062
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
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grantmaking Unrestricted educational grant and contribution towards expenses for European Academy of Neurology teaching course in Sub-Saharan Africa Kampala, Uganda 23-26 September 2020. 11,257
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Grantmaking In 2013 AAN partnered with the St. Luke Foundation to provide an opportunity for AAN members to become involved in the growing field of global neurologic care. This grant funds trips for AAN fellow, active, resident and student members. In addition, it provides funding for neurologic care including medications and imaging studies for our neediest patients. 24,540
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ....      
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 35,797
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2020
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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)
Sub-Saharan Africa Unrestricted educational grant and contribution towards expenses for the Europena Academy of Neurology teaching course in Sub-Saharan Africa in Kampala, Uganda 23-26 September 2020. 11,257 Check 0    
Central America and the Caribbean In 2013 AAN partnered with the St. Luke Foundation to provide an opportunity for AAN members to become involved in the growing field of global neurological care. This grant funds trips for AAN fellow, active, resident and student members. In addition, it provides funding for neurological care including medications and imaging studies for our neediest patients. 24,540 Check 0    
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
2
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
0
Schedule F (Form 990) 2020
Schedule F (Form 990) 2020Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2020
Schedule F (Form 990) 2020
Page 4
Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2020
Schedule F (Form 990) 2020
Page 5
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.
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Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 There is a committee formed specifically for the distribution and use of these funds. No reporting from recipients required in an effort to reduce administrative burden on grant recipient.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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
Graphic Arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
Graphic Arrow Attach to Form 990.
Graphic Arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
 
Employer identification number

61-1532062
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
 
 
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
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
 
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
 
 
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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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Schedule J (Form 990) 2020

Schedule J (Form 990) 2020
Page 2
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
1Catherine M Rydell
Chief Executive Officer Emeritus 		(i)

(ii)		 263,659
-------------
0 		123,184
-------------
0 		184,683
-------------
0 		27,682
-------------
0 		4,040
-------------
0 		603,248
-------------
0 		69,725
-------------
0
2Mary E Post
Chief Executive Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 340,479
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		65,688
-------------
0 		29,925
-------------
0 		17,504
-------------
0 		453,596
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3Christine E Phelps
Deputy Executive Director, AANI 		(i)

(ii)		 332,413
-------------
0 		58,454
-------------
0 		17,747
-------------
0 		29,925
-------------
0 		16,608
-------------
0 		455,147
-------------
0 		28,152
-------------
0
4Bruce Levi
Chief Legal and Strategy Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 339,564
-------------
0 		51,823
-------------
0 		5,656
-------------
0 		29,925
-------------
0 		16,608
-------------
0 		443,576
-------------
0 		29,098
-------------
0
5Jason Kopinski
Deputy Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 314,617
-------------
0 		57,831
-------------
0 		16,817
-------------
0 		29,925
-------------
0 		23,339
-------------
0 		442,529
-------------
0 		27,529
-------------
0
6John Hutchins
General Counsel 		(i)

(ii)		 218,479
-------------
0 		67,724
-------------
0 		8,215
-------------
0 		24,433
-------------
0 		24,914
-------------
0 		343,765
-------------
0 		17,724
-------------
0
7Angela Babb
Chief Communications and Membership Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 221,468
-------------
0 		42,142
-------------
0 		9,892
-------------
0 		24,604
-------------
0 		23,539
-------------
0 		321,645
-------------
0 		19,415
-------------
0
8Timothy J Engel
Chief Financial Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 173,022
-------------
0 		52,653
-------------
0 		61,439
-------------
0 		18,138
-------------
0 		5,386
-------------
0 		310,638
-------------
0 		22,351
-------------
0
9Deanna Ekholm
Chief Human Resource Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 217,259
-------------
0 		66,410
-------------
0 		1,198
-------------
0 		22,807
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		307,674
-------------
0 		16,410
-------------
0
10Derek Brandt
Director Congressional Affairs 		(i)

(ii)		 174,434
-------------
0 		10,316
-------------
0 		7,062
-------------
0 		19,072
-------------
0 		14,251
-------------
0 		225,135
-------------
0 		10,316
-------------
0
11Amy Kaloides
Senior Director, Advocacy 		(i)

(ii)		 152,435
-------------
0 		8,747
-------------
0 		5,854
-------------
0 		15,766
-------------
0 		24,613
-------------
0 		207,415
-------------
0 		8,747
-------------
0
12Kristine Fridgen
Deputy Chief, CESC 		(i)

(ii)		 163,186
-------------
0 		12,320
-------------
0 		6,510
-------------
0 		17,544
-------------
0 		7,763
-------------
0 		207,323
-------------
0 		9,820
-------------
0
13Daniel Spirn
Senior Regulatory Counsel 		(i)

(ii)		 166,275
-------------
0 		9,845
-------------
0 		3,898
-------------
0 		17,501
-------------
0 		8,279
-------------
0 		205,798
-------------
0 		9,845
-------------
0
14Christopher M Keran
Senior Director, Member Insights 		(i)

(ii)		 145,576
-------------
0 		9,125
-------------
0 		6,083
-------------
0 		16,201
-------------
0 		23,539
-------------
0 		200,524
-------------
0 		9,125
-------------
0
15James C Stevens MD FAAN
President 		(i)

(ii)		 191,908
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		191,908
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16Christopher Becker
Chief Business Innovation Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 74,182
-------------
0 		35,432
-------------
0 		54,865
-------------
0 		8,116
-------------
0 		5,778
-------------
0 		178,373
-------------
0 		20,281
-------------
0
17Kevin C Myren
Chief Financial Officer August - December 		(i)

(ii)		 90,308
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		569
-------------
0 		7,067
-------------
0 		2,765
-------------
0 		100,709
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2020

Schedule J (Form 990) 2020
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
 
Employer identification number

61-1532062
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d BrainPAC: Advocating for the profession of neurology and preserving access to care by patients is a core activity of the Academy. The Academy's political action committee, BrainPAC, is an effective tool to advance this mission by enabling access to get our message to lawmakers. It also helps level the playing field with other physician specialties that have PACs and compete for attention. Voluntary contributions by US members and staff are key to a successful PAC.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Filers CEO, CFO, and the Deputy Executive Director of the corporation's subsidiary, American Academy of Neurology Institute (AANI), are co-employed by both entities. Fifteen Directors of the corporation were also Board members of AANI in the tax year. Accordingly, the individuals in the enumerated posts each had a business relationship with the overlapped Directors.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The Academy's membership includes individuals who meet the requirements of the following membership classes: Senior, Student, Intern, Resident/Fellow, Business Administrators, Advance Practice Providers, Researchers, International and US Physician. Members and applicants must demonstrate ethical and professional conduct. Please see www.aan.com for details on each membership class.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a All classes of membership vote for the election of one or more members of the governing body, who must be fellows or honorary or senior members whose prior classification was fellow. Eligible voting members select members of the governing body periodically as variances arise or otherwise.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b The Academy's members having voting rights and accordingly have rights to elect members of the Board (and approve certain officers). Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws must be brought before the members to effect adoption.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The CFO performed extensive review of the draft 990 as initially prepared by AAN's staff accountant and reviewed by the Controller. The draft was reviewed by the Academy's exempt organization's tax professional. The form was then presented to the Audit Committee by the CFO and other members of the management team for the Committee's comments. The finalized 990 is brought to the Board of Directors for discussion during a regularly schedule meeting. At that time, a complete overview of the final 990 form is to be provided by the CFO and general Counsel. The form 990 is filed after this process.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Academy operates with a conflict of interest policy covers individuals serving as officers, directors, committee members, teachers, authors, consultants as well as any other capacity with leadership responsibility as an "official" of the organization. Covered individuals are required to complete a relationship disclosure statement annually, or more frequently if changes in personal circumstances occur. The statements are reviewed and actions determined in line with the organization's hierarchy based on the individuals position and the the recommendation of General Counsel. Conflicts are handled on an individual basis. Actions taken reflect the severity of the actual/potential conflict ranging from "no action required", to an on-going monitoring with appropriate disclosures of such facts, or required withdrawal of the individual from the conflicting relationship. Conflict of interest proceedings are documented in meeting minutes or as otherwise appropriate.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Academy's Board utilizes a Compensation Committee to set the compensation for the CEO; that Committee employs the procedures inquired here and last set of compensation set in 2020. The CEO is charged with setting compensation for the employed Officers and Key Employees and in doing so, compensation surveys are utilized. The Committee reviews comprehensive market studies every 2-3 years and will make market adjustments accordingly. Annual salary adjustments are made as performance warrants. The last market adjustment was made in 2020.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Academy makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to anyone on its website.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
 
Employer identification number

61-1532062
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)American Academy of Neurology Institute
201 Chicago Avenue

Minneapolis,MN55415
41-0726167 		Promote and administer charitable activities in neurosciences MN 501 (C)(3) Line 7 American Academy of Neurology
 
Yes
 












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












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












Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) American Academy of Neurology Institute

 d 8,625,000 Loan guaranteed (new facility), AAN is required to co-sign (amount shown is balance as of December 31,2020)
(2) American Academy of Neurology Institute

 k 1,663,454 Lease related to leased facilities/equipment - FMV via independent determination as set out in resource allocation agreement.
(3) American Academy of Neurology Institute

 o 8,075,834 Sharing of employees. Amount is based on the fair market value.
(4) American Academy of Neurology Institute

 q 2,842,963 Finance, HR, IT, Marketing FMV recovered per resource allocation agreement


Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

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




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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020

Additional Data


Software ID: 20012124
Software Version: v1.00






TY 2020 ReasonableCauseExplanation
Name:
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
EIN:
61-1532062
Software ID:
20012124
Software Version:
v1.00
Explanation:
Form 8860 Application for Extension was filed and accepted by IRS on March 22, 2021. Filing Due November 15, 2021.