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 10-01-2020 , and ending 09-30-2021
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1000 JEFFERSON DRIVE SW
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20560
D Employer identification number

53-0206027
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 2,200,967,631
F Name and address of principal officer:
LONNIE G BUNCH III
1000 JEFFERSON DRIVE SW
WASHINGTON,DC20560
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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WWW.SI.EDU
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1846
M State of legal domicile:
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: "INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE" IS THE MISSION SET FORTH BY JAMES SMITHSON.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 17
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 17
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2020 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 6,829
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,711
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 8,759,246
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 1,308,610,079 1,527,783,787
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 70,900,273 72,854,595
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 138,930,823 173,911,340
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 43,158,810 30,214,261
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1,561,599,985 1,804,763,983
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 15,999,050 15,009,433
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) 740,009,927 735,501,143
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 2,351,761 1,928,096
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet60,704,432    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 635,654,155 663,681,466
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 1,394,014,893 1,416,120,138
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 167,585,092 388,643,845
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 6,053,364,633 7,059,162,886
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,416,385,130 1,563,199,727
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 4,636,979,503 5,495,963,159
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: "INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE" IS THE MISSION SET FORTH BY JAMES SMITHSON. THE SMITHSONIAN ENDEAVORS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE BY PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE, DISCOVERING NEW KNOWLEDGE, AND SHARING OUR RESOURCES WITH THE WORLD.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 344,149,517 including grants of $ 3,283,361 ) (Revenue $ 38,832,807 )
EDUCATION, PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITIONS (SEE SCHEDULE O)
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 558,341,782 including grants of $ 11,726,072 ) (Revenue $ 35,691,873 )
RESEARCH AND COLLECTIONS (SEE SCHEDULE O)
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 63,709,805 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 9,023,742 )
MEMBERSHIP (SEE SCHEDULE O)
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet966,201,104
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
7
Yes
 
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I .... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IIClick to see attachment...........
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 IIIClick to see attachment.........................
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......................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
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..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
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
 
No
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............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
3,155
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
 
 
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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
6,829
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
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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Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
17
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
17
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
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
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletOFFICE OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGPO BOX 37012   WASHINGTON,DC200137012 (202) 633-7167
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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) HONORABLE JOHN G ROBERTS JR......................................................................
REGENT
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(2) HONORABLE MICHAEL R PENCE......................................................................
REGENT (CONCLUDED JAN 2021)
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(3) HONORABLE KAMALA D HARRIS......................................................................
REGENT (COMMENCE JAN 2021)
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(4) HONORABLE JOHN BOOZMAN......................................................................
REGENT
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(5) HONORABLE CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO......................................................................
REGENT (COMMENCE FEB 2021)
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(6) HONORABLE PATRICK J LEAHY......................................................................
REGENT
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) HONORABLE DAVID PERDUE......................................................................
REGENT (CONCLUDED JAN 2021)
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) HONORABLE DORIS MATSUI......................................................................
REGENT
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) HONORABLE LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD......................................................................
REGENT
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) HONORABLE JOHN SHIMKUS......................................................................
REGENT (CONCLUDED JAN 2021)
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) HONORABLE ADRIAN SMITH......................................................................
REGENT (COMMENCE APR 2021)
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) HONORABLE BARBARA M BARRETT......................................................................
REGENT (COMMENCE JUNE 2021)
 3.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) MR STEVE CASE......................................................................
REGENT
 10.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) MR JOHN FAHEY......................................................................
REGENT
 3.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) MR ROGER W FERGUSON JR......................................................................
REGENT
 3.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) MR MICHAEL GOVAN......................................................................
REGENT
 3.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) DR RISA J LAVIZZO-MOUREY......................................................................
REGENT
 3.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) MR MICHAEL M LYNTON........................................................................
REGENT
 3.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) MS DENISE M O'LEARY........................................................................
REGENT
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(20) MR FRANKLIN D RAINES........................................................................
REGENT (CONCLUDED JAN 2021)
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(21) MR DAVID M RUBENSTEIN........................................................................
REGENT
 7.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(22) MR LONNIE G BUNCH III........................................................................
SECRETARY OF THE SMITHSONIAN
 50.00
.......................0.00 		    X       726,156 0 64,311
(23) MICHAEL MCCARTHY........................................................................
UNDER SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION
 50.00
.......................0.00 		    X       357,033 0 75,192
(24) JUDITH LEONARD........................................................................
GENERAL COUNSEL
 50.00
.......................0.00 		    X       250,021 0 45,957
(25) CATHY HELM........................................................................
INSPECTOR GENERAL
 50.00
.......................0.00 		    X       223,061 0 23,368
(26) MEROE PARK........................................................................
DEPUTY SECRETARY & COO
 50.00
.......................0.00 		    X       448,911 0 41,426
(27) PORTER WILKINSON........................................................................
CHIEF OF STAFF - REGENTS
 50.00
.......................0.00 		    X       221,143 0 30,276
(28) DOUGLAS HALL........................................................................
ACTING UNDER SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION
 50.00
.......................0.00 		    X       200,916 0 31,213
(29) AMY CHEN........................................................................
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
 50.00
.......................0.00 		      X     673,679 0 40,712
(30) ROBERT SPILLER........................................................................
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADVANCEMENT
 50.00
.......................0.00 		      X     392,559 0 76,830
(31) ELLEN STOFAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR, NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
 50.00
.......................0.00 		      X     288,132 0 74,793
(32) KEVIN GOVER........................................................................
ACTING UNDER SECRETARY FOR MUSEUMS & CULTURE
 50.00
.......................0.00 		      X     301,673 0 66,038
(33) JULISSA MARENCO........................................................................
ASST. SECRETARY FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND EXTERNAL AF
 50.00
.......................0.00 		      X     239,927 0 58,889
(34) ROGER BRISSENDEN........................................................................
ACTING UNDER SECRETARY FOR SCIENCE & RESEARCH
 50.00
.......................0.00 		      X     241,512 0 31,217
(35) NANCY BECHTOL........................................................................
DIRECTOR, SMITHSONIAN FACILITIES
 50.00
.......................0.00 		      X     198,366 0 27,577
(36) CHARLES ALCOCK........................................................................
DIRECTOR, SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY
 50.00
.......................0.00 		      X     158,371 0 20,656
(37) CAROL LEBLANC........................................................................
PRESIDENT, SMITHSONIAN ENTERPRISES
 50.00
.......................0.00 		      X     501,299 0 63,489
(38) JEFFREY SMITH........................................................................
INVESTMENT OFFICER
 50.00
.......................0.00 		        X   615,259 0 60,442
(39) MICHAEL GIOVENCO........................................................................
INVESTMENT OFFICER
 50.00
.......................0.00 		        X   530,390 0 32,656
(40) RYAN DOTSON........................................................................
INVESTMENT OFFICER
 50.00
.......................0.00 		        X   472,123 0 55,032
(41) JOHN DAVIS........................................................................
INTERIM DIRECTOR, COOPER HEWITT
 50.00
.......................0.00 		        X   417,958 0 62,325
(42) MELISSA CHIU........................................................................
DIRECTOR, HIRSHHORN MUSEUM & SCULPTURE GARDEN
 50.00
.......................0.00 		        X   405,663 0 75,376
(43) RICHARD KURIN........................................................................
SR. SCHOLAR AND AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE
 50.00
.......................0.00 		          X 335,295 0 63,463
(44) ERA MARSHALL........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT & SUPPLIER DIVERSITY
 50.00
.......................0.00 		          X 225,054 0 20,031
(45) ZULLY DORR........................................................................
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADVANCEMENT
 50.00
.......................0.00 		          X 211,155 0 51,649
(46) DERON BURBA........................................................................
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
 50.00
.......................0.00 		          X 202,284 0 56,222
(47) JOHN LAPIANA........................................................................
SENIOR ADVISOR
 50.00
.......................0.00 		          X 199,854 0 37,675
(48) DAVID VOYLES........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, MGMT AND BUDGET
 50.00
.......................0.00 		          X 196,143 0 17,338
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 9,233,937 0 1,304,153
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet1,725
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
Yes
 
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
CLARKSMOOTCONSIGLI A JOINT VENTURE

7500 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA,MD20814 		CONSTRUCTION 94,129,726
UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE LP

1551 N TUSTIN AVE
SANTA ANA,CA927058664 		SECURITY 15,447,446
TC PENNSY DRIVE LLC

444 MADISON AVENUE 18TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY100226903 		REAL ESTATE 8,599,481
100 DISCOVERY PARK DE LLC

116 HUNTINGTON AVE
BOSTON,MA02116 		REAL ESTATE 5,355,337
HUANG-CFM JOINT VENTURE 5601N GENERAL

WASHINGTON DRIVE
ALEXANDRIA,VA223122403 		CONSTRUCTION 4,452,145
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet227
Form 990 (2020)
Form 990 (2020)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 41,540
b Membership dues..1b 26,150,117
c Fundraising events..1c 137,934
d Related organizations1d 313,659
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,128,227,740
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 372,912,797
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 14,415,001
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 1,527,783,787
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a VISITORS/MEMBERS/EMPLO 900099 39,058,229 39,058,229    
b SUBSCRIPTIONS-MAGAZINE 511120 27,600,665 27,600,665    
c TOURS/CLASSES 900099 4,446,029 4,439,789 6,240  
d TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS 712110 1,121,053 1,121,053    
e THEATER INCOME 512131 628,619 628,619    
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 72,854,595
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 11,187,982   137,334 11,050,648
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 12,307,816     12,307,816
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   6,787,713 6a
b Less: rental expenses   5,934,087 6b
c Rental income or (loss)   853,626 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 853,626   753,257 100,369
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,369,676 545,745,690 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 0 384,392,008 7b
c Gain or (loss) 1,369,676 161,353,682 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 162,723,358 1,369,676   161,353,682
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 137,934of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 29,196
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 169,183
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -139,987   -139,987
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 12,429,903
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 5,708,370
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 6,721,533 6,721,533    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MAG/WEBSITE ADVERTISIN 541800 7,214,096 -443,867 7,657,963  
b INTERCOMPANY REVENUE 900099 3,254,889 3,050,437 204,452  
c MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 2,288 2,288    
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 10,471,273
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 1,804,763,983 83,548,422 8,759,246 184,672,528
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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 .... 247,353 247,353
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 11,810,520 11,810,520
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 2,951,560 2,951,560
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 7,699,235 2,934,444 4,295,402 469,389
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 1,616,163   1,616,163  
7 Other salaries and wages........ 540,853,399 421,418,733 90,584,736 28,849,930
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 74,093,777 31,273,191 42,820,586  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 72,622,988 26,044,590 43,011,959 3,566,439
10 Payroll taxes ........... 38,615,581 14,325,857 24,254,459 35,265
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 347,534 213,032 129,202 5,300
c Accounting ........... 1,246,043   1,236,815 9,228
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 1,928,096 1,928,096
f Investment management fees ...... 3,234,653   3,234,653  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 120,594,318 75,524,834 34,457,644 10,611,840
12 Advertising and promotion .... 2,378,654 1,511,376 291,354 575,924
13 Office expenses ....... 42,414,848 25,148,140 8,864,172 8,402,536
14 Information technology ...... 43,791,018 7,851,005 34,559,237 1,380,776
15 Royalties .. 360,282 360,282    
16 Occupancy ........... 157,695,520 117,329,399 38,319,047 2,047,074
17 Travel ............ 3,415,554 3,440,335 136,818 -161,599
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 2,177,002 913,186 1,128,318 135,498
20 Interest ........... 6,911,571 6,911,571    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 168,501,285 140,277,320 27,971,213 252,752
23 Insurance ... 1,898,731 740,271 1,158,408 52
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 EQUIPMENT 43,400,426 22,821,904 20,361,078 217,444
b PROGRAM PRODUCTION 34,528,193 20,839,148 11,310,961 2,378,084
c RESEARCH/SUBCONTRACT 30,876,378 30,874,299 1,675 404
d
e All other expenses -90,544 438,754 -529,298  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 1,416,120,138 966,201,104 389,214,602 60,704,432
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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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 886,734,458 1 844,451,216
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 132,486,826 2 63,712,426
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 174,700,566 3 384,207,924
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 35,118,164 4 14,015,641
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 .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 12,284,919 8 10,864,725
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 7,827,545 9 5,422,180
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 5,536,015,262
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 2,767,716,105 2,740,772,945 10c 2,768,299,157
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 296,159,722 11 14,017,884
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 1,751,236,768 12 2,834,308,164
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 110,422,301
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 16,042,720 15 9,441,268
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 6,053,364,633 16 7,059,162,886
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 295,826,945 17 272,879,396
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 677,540,432 19 730,285,978
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 94,604,197 20 92,743,241
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 296,744,908 23 419,570,713
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 51,668,648 25 47,720,399
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 1,416,385,130 26 1,563,199,727
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 .......... 2,655,815,646 27 2,805,038,537
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 1,981,163,857 28 2,690,924,622
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 ........... 4,636,979,503 32 5,495,963,159
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 6,053,364,633 33 7,059,162,886
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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
1,804,763,983
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
1,416,120,138
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
388,643,845
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
4,636,979,503
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
477,058,901
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-6,719,090
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
5,495,963,159
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2020)
Form 990 (2020)
Additional Data


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

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
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5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 1,174,926,626 1,192,108,664 1,292,933,360 1,308,610,079 1,527,783,787 6,496,362,516
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 1,174,926,626 1,192,108,664 1,292,933,360 1,308,610,079 1,527,783,787 6,496,362,516
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 66,577,374
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 6,429,785,142
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 1,174,926,626 1,192,108,664 1,292,933,360 1,308,610,079 1,527,783,787 6,496,362,516
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 36,693,083 40,028,926 40,511,011 33,186,345 24,349,424 174,768,789
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 6,671,131,305
12
12
642,871,136
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
96.380 %
15
15
97.190 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2020 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2020
1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
a From 2015.......  
b From 2016.......  
c From 2017.......  
d From 2018.......  
e From 2019.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2020 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2015 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2020 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2020 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2020, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions. 		 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2020. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2021. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2016.....  
b Excess from 2017.....  
c Excess from 2018.....  
d Excess from 2019.....  
e Excess from 2020.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2020)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
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Schedule of Contributors

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Name of the organization
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
Name of organization
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
  		Employer identification number
53-0206027
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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Name of organization
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
  		Employer identification number

53-0206027
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Page 4
Name of organization
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
  		Employer identification number

53-0206027
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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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.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a 1
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b 88.25
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d 0
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet0
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet1
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
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 .... 1,937,754,681 1,713,248,540 1,645,269,208 1,502,159,340 1,368,754,997
b Contributions ... 50,779,878 35,816,167 36,000,996 52,445,032 42,062,815
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 626,775,984 270,503,159 113,052,434 167,085,531 166,875,266
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		79,750,157 76,885,815 75,789,588 72,853,244 71,427,379
f Administrative expenses .... 3,047,189 4,927,370 5,284,510 3,567,451 4,106,359
g End of year balance ...... 2,532,513,197 1,937,754,681 1,713,248,540 1,645,269,208 1,502,159,340
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet41.300 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet23.430 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet35.270 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .......................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .......................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....   32,818,456 32,818,456
b Buildings ....   4,283,965,354 2,309,386,140 1,974,579,214
c Leasehold improvements   132,998,684 91,097,356 41,901,328
d Equipment ....   454,313,772 367,232,609 87,081,163
e Other .....   631,918,996   631,918,996
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 2,768,299,157
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) SECURITIES-ENDOWMENT CONSOLIDATED		 2,505,394,087 F

(B) SECURITIES-SHORT-TERM		 274,924,929 F

(C) SECURITIES-GIFT ANNUITY PROGRAM		 27,237,852 F

(D) SECURITIES-ACCRUED ENDOWMENT		 25,769,642 F

(E) SECURITIES-ENDOWMENT US TREAS		 998,750 F

(F) ACCRUED INTEREST-CONSOLIDATED		 -17,096 F
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 2,834,308,164
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  
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 47,720,399
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 2,394,103,142
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 477,058,901
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 9,232,489
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 100,404,869
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 586,696,259
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 1,807,406,883
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 3,234,653
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -5,877,553
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c -2,642,900
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 1,804,763,983
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 1,535,119,485
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 9,232,489
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 9,232,489
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 1,525,886,996
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 3,234,653
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b -113,001,511
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c -109,766,858
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 1,416,120,138
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II, LINE 3: SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DID NOT MODIFY, TRANSFER, RELEASE, EXTINGUISH OR TERMINATE ANY CONSERVATION EASEMENTS DURING THE YEAR. PART II, LINE 6: THE SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER (SERC) IS LOCATED ON 2,650 ACRES OF LAND ON THE CHESAPEAKE BAY IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND SPANNING FORESTS, WETLANDS, MARSHES, AND 12 MILES OF PROTECTED SHORELINE. THE SITE SERVES AS A NATURAL LABORATORY FOR LONG-TERM AND CUTTING-EDGE ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH. THE SMITHSONIAN HAS A CONSERVATION EASEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH PROPERTY THAT IS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO SERC LAND OWNED BY THE INSTITUTION. FACILITIES AND SECURITY STAFF VISIT THE AREA REGULARLY, AND ARE THUS ABLE TO REPORT ANY UNUSUAL ACTIVITY ON THE LAND SUBJECT TO THE EASEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT SEPARATELY TRACK THE HOURS AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH MONITORING THE PROPERTY RELATED TO THE EASEMENT.
PART II, LINE 9: THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION'S CONSERVATION EASEMENT DOES NOT APPEAR IN THE INSTITUTION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART III, LINE 1A: IN CONFORMITY WITH THE PRACTICE GENERALLY FOLLOWED BY MUSEUMS, NO VALUE IS ASSIGNED TO THE COLLECTIONS IN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION. PURCHASES OF COLLECTION ITEMS ARE RECOGNIZED AS REDUCTIONS IN NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTION IN THE PERIOD OF ACQUISITION. PROCEEDS FROM DEACCESSIONS OR INSURANCE RECOVERIES FOR LOST OR DESTROYED COLLECTION ITEMS ARE RECOGNIZED AS INCREASES IN THE APPROPRIATE NET ASSET CLASS AND ARE DESIGNATED FOR FUTURE COLLECTION ACQUISITIONS, CARE, AND MAINTENANCE.
PART III, LINE 4: THE ACQUISITION, PRESERVATION, MANAGEMENT, AND STUDY OF COLLECTIONS ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO THE SMITHSONIAN'S MISSION TO INCREASE AND DIFFUSE KNOWLEDGE AND HAVE BEEN THE FOUNDATION UPON WHICH IT RESTS. SMITHSONIAN COLLECTIONS ARE A NATIONAL AND GLOBAL RESOURCE ACCESSED EACH YEAR BY MILLIONS OF VISITORS AND RESEARCHERS WHO USE TRADITIONAL METHODS AND CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES TO EXPLORE SUBJECTS FROM AERONAUTICS TO ZOOLOGY. THROUGH ITS COLLECTIONS, THE SMITHSONIAN PRESENTS THE ASTONISHING RECORD OF AMERICAN AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTIC, HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, AND SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT, WITH A SCOPE AND DEPTH NO OTHER INSTITUTION IN THE WORLD CAN MATCH. SMITHSONIAN COLLECTIONS CONTRIBUTE TO POPULATION RECOVERY OF ENDANGERED SPECIES, ADVANCES IN REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY, GENOME RESOURCE BANKING, MEDICAL RESEARCH, FORENSIC ANALYSIS, BIO-SECURITY, AND CONSERVATION POLICY WORLDWIDE. ASSEMBLED OVER MORE THAN 175 YEARS, THE COLLECTIONS ARE CENTRAL TO THE CORE ACTIVITIES AND TO THE VITALITY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SMITHSONIAN.
PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWMENT INCLUDES APPROXIMATELY 700 INDIVIDUAL ENDOWMENT FUNDS. THE ENDOWMENT PROVIDES STABLE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIP, RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, OTHER PROGRAMS, ACQUISITIONS OF COLLECTIONS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES. IT PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN ENABLING THE INSTITUTION TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION - "THE INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE." THE ENDOWMENT INCLUDES BOTH DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS. CLASSIFICATION AND REPORTING OF NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENDOWMENT REFLECT DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS.
PART X, LINE 2: FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE THE SMITHSONIAN RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED. THE SMITHSONIAN DOES NOT BELIEVE ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: IMPUTED REVENUE 107,123,958. GAIN ON SALE OF REAL ESTATE 373,807. CHANGES IN NET OTHER ASSET OF RELATED ORG -7,092,896.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXP -169,183. DIRECT EXPENSES COGS -5,708,370.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: IMPUTED REVENUE -107,123,958. DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXP -169,183. DIRECT EXPENSES COGS -5,708,370.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" 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
ASIA 0 0 ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS   491,620
SUB-SAHARAN-AFRICA 0 0 ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS   115,275
NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY) 0 0 ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS   264,615
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS   405,477
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS   887,814
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) 0 0 ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS   671,637
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 0 0 ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS   50,000
AUSTRALIA 0 0 ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS   65,120
ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES TRAVEL, RELATED TO RESEARCH, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING 80,676
SUB-SAHARAN-AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES TRAVEL, RELATED TO RESEARCH, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING 149,963
NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY) 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES TRAVEL, RELATED TO RESEARCH, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING 5,637
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES TRAVEL, RELATED TO RESEARCH, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING 56,944
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES TRAVEL, RELATED TO RESEARCH, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING 96,969
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES TRAVEL, RELATED TO RESEARCH, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING 32,223
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 INVESTMENTS   1,148,427,261
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 INVESTMENTS   5,512,726
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 INVESTMENTS   132,592,725
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 INVESTMENTS   44,497,357
3a Sub-total .... 0 0 2,951,558
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 1,331,452,481
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 1,334,404,039
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W 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 ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS 54,400 DIRECT DEPOSIT AND CHECKS      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
1
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS ASIA 22 491,620 DIRECT DEPOSIT AND CHECKS     ACCRUAL
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS SUB-SAHARAN-AFRICA 6 60,875 DIRECT DEPOSIT AND CHECKS     ACCRUAL
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY) 19 264,615 DIRECT DEPOSIT AND CHECKS     ACCRUAL
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS NORTH AMERICA 54 405,477 DIRECT DEPOSIT AND CHECKS     ACCRUAL
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS SOUTH AMERICA 53 887,814 DIRECT DEPOSIT AND CHECKS     ACCRUAL
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) 36 671,637 DIRECT DEPOSIT AND CHECKS     ACCRUAL
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 1 50,000 DIRECT DEPOSIT AND CHECKS     ACCRUAL
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS AUSTRALIA 2 65,120 DIRECT DEPOSIT AND CHECKS     ACCRUAL
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE OFFICE OF FELLOWSHIPS HAS CENTRAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SMITHSONIAN PROGRAMS OF RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS AND OTHER ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE STUDENTS, POSTDOCTORAL AND SENIOR SCHOLARS. THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IS A COMPETITIVE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS, WHO APPLY TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AT THE INSTITUTION WITH RESEARCH STAFF SERVING AS ADVISORS. THE REVIEW PROCESS IS MADE UP OF DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEES COMPRISED OF THE INSTITUTION'S STAFF WHO EVALUATE THE CANDIDATES AND THEN SELECT THE FELLOWS. THERE ARE OTHER COMPETITIVE AND NON-COMPETITIVE FELLOWSHIPS FOR VISITING SCHOLAR AND STUDENT APPOINTEES SELECTED THROUGH THE SMITHSONIAN UNITS THAT GO THROUGH A VARIETY OF OTHER SELECTION PROCESSES BEFORE AN AWARD IS MADE. AN OFFICIAL LETTER/AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED TO EACH AWARD RECIPIENT IDENTIFYING THE AWARD TITLE, DATES OF TENURE, STIPEND ALLOWANCES, AND REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HOLDING THIS POSITION. ALL RECIPIENTS EITHER WILL IDENTIFY A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FOR RECEIPT OF THEIR MONETARY AWARD OR THEY WILL RECEIVE US TREASURY CHECKS. DEPENDING ON THE TENURE OF THE APPOINTMENT, PAYMENTS CAN RANGE FROM ONE LUMP SUM, BIWEEKLY PAYMENTS OR MONTHLY PAYMENTS. MOST FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS ARE AWARDED FOR ONE TO TWO YEARS. ON OCCASION, THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION HAS VISITING SCHOLARS OR FELLOWS WHO ARE CONDUCTING RESEARCH IN ANOTHER COUNTRY. PAYMENTS ARE USUALLY SUBMITTED AS STATED ABOVE, HOWEVER, ON OCCASION, THERE MAY BE ONE OR TWO WHO REQUEST THAT THEIR PAYMENTS BE SENT TO THE COUNTRY OF THEIR RESEARCH. AT THE END OF TENURE, A FINAL REPORT OF THEIR RESEARCH ACCOMPLISHMENTS IS PROVIDED FOR OUR RECORDS. SMITHSONIAN RESEARCH STAFF WHO SERVE AS ADVISORS TO THESE FELLOWS, STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS ARE USUALLY IN THE FIELD DURING THEIR TENURE. THE EIGHT SMITHSONIAN RESEARCH CENTERS LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES AND ONE LOCATED IN PANAMA MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF THEIR FELLOWS ESPECIALLY THOSE FELLOWS IN OTHER COUNTRIES, AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS IS MANAGED THROUGH THE INSTITUTION'S CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION FOR ACCOUNTABILITY.
PART III ACCOUNTING METHOD:  
PART I, LINE 2B SI ENGAGED MULTIPLE FUNDRAISING SERVICES AND MANY WORK ON THE SAME CAMPAIGNS. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ACCURATELY REPORT THE EXACT AMOUNT OF REVENUE ASSOCIATED WITH EACH FUNDRAISER. NONE OF THESE FUNDRAISERS HAD CONTROL OF CONTRIBUTIONS; ALL WERE PAID UNDER THE TERMS OF NEGOTIATED CONTRACTS. SI CLOSELY MONITORS FUNDRAISING PERFORMANCE AGAINST ESTABLISHED CAMPAIGN GOALS FOR ITS CONTRACTORS, AND RESULTS ARE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION IN FUTURE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS. PART I, LINE 2B(II) LINE 2B COLUMN(II) ACTIVITY 5 MARKETING/FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT
PART I, LINE 3 ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS (STIPENDS) PER FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS, STIPENDS ARE REPORTED ON SCHEDULE F IF THE PERSON RECEIVING THE STIPEND IS LIVING OR RESIDING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AT THE TIME THE STIPEND IS PAID OR DISTRIBUTED. HOWEVER, MANY OF THESE STIPEND RECIPIENTS LATER TRAVELED TO THE SMITHSONIAN IN THE UNITED STATES TO PERFORM THEIR RESEARCH. FOREIGN TRAVELER PROGRAM SERVICES FOR TRAVEL RELATED TO RESEARCH, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING IS FOR TRAVEL BY SI EMPLOYEES, RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, OR INVITATIONAL TRAVELERS (I.E., INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT SI EMPLOYEES). ONLY TRAVEL ESSENTIAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL SMITHSONIAN BUSINESS AND FOR WHICH TRAVEL-RELATED EXPENSES ARE TO BE PAID BY THE SMITHSONIAN, CAN BE APPROVED, AUTHORIZED, AND REIMBURSED. INVESTMENTS INVESTMENTS IN REGIONS INCLUDE INVESTMENTS IN FOREIGN PARTNERSHIPS AND FOREIGN CORPORATIONS. THE FOREIGN REGION IS DETERMINED BY THE COUNTRY WHOSE LAWS GOVERN THE INVESTMENT ENTITY. THE VALUE REPORTED REPRESENTS THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE INVESTMENT AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR. METHOD TO ACCOUNT FOR EXPENDITURES ON ORG'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN: ACCRUAL EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC: ACCRUAL EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND): ACCRUAL MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA: ACCRUAL NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY): ACCRUAL RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES: ACCRUAL SOUTH AMERICA: ACCRUAL SOUTH ASIA: ACCRUAL SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: ACCRUAL
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
AVALON CONSULTING GROUP INC
805 15TH STREET NW
 
WASHINGTON, DC20005 		DIRECT MARKETING CONSULTANT   No 0 597,488 -597,488
 
BLACKBAUD INC
P O BOX 930256
 
ATLANTA, GA311930256 		FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT   No 0 38,543 -38,543
 
COMMUNITY COUNSELLING SERVICE CO LLC
461 5TH AVENUE
 
NEW YORK, NY10017 		FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT   No 0 461,029 -461,029
 
GRENZEBACH GLIER & ASSOCIATES INC
200 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 2100
 
CHIGAGO, IL606042473 		MARKETING CONSULTANT   No 0 242,520 -242,520
 
JOHN BROWN LIMITED INC
4916 CRESTWOOD DRIVE
 
WACO, TX78710 		FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT   No 0 13,047 -13,047
 
PUBLIC INTEREST COMMUNICATION INC
7700 LEESBURG PIKE
 
FALLS CHURCH, VA22043 		FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT   No 0 5,918 -5,918
 
SD&A TELESERVICES INC
101 CONTINENTAL BLVD
 
EL SEGUNDO, GA902454515 		TELEMARKETING SERVICES   No 0 75,827 -75,827
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow   1,434,372 -1,434,372
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.









VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

NDA AWARD DINNER
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA
(event type) 		(c) Other events

5
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
 
 
167,130
167,130

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
 
 
137,934
137,934
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
 
 
29,196
29,196



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .     189 189
9 Other direct expenses . . . 100,000 56,975 12,019 168,994
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 169,183
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -139,987
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


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

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

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE G, PART I SI IS A TRUST INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE U.S. AND AS SUCH IS EXEMPT FROM STATE REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO THE SUPREMACY CLAUSE OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION. ALL STATES THAT HAVE INQUIRED ABOUT SI FUNDRAISING SOLICITATION REGISTRATION HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THIS EXEMPTION.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number
53-0206027
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
ROLLINS HALL 2003A
NORFOLK,VA235290001 		54-6000884 501(C)(3) 55,000       ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS
(2) QUEENS COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
65-30 KISSENA BLVD FL 13 STE 1306
FLUSHING,NY113671575 		11-6080521 501(C)(3) 35,000       ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS
(3) OHIO STATE UNIV RESEARCH FDN
1960 KENNY ROAD
COLUMBUS,OH432101063 		31-6401599 501(C)(3) 27,550       ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS
(4) UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT COLL
4500 CAMPUS DRIVE
COLLEGE PARK,MD207420001 		52-6002033 501(C)(3) 27,351       ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS
(5) CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
1914 HICKORY BLVD SW
LENOIR,NC286456404 		56-6000998 501(C)(3) 20,950       ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS
(6) MARLBORO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRIC
122 BROAD STREET
BENNETTSVILLE,SC295120947 		57-6000387 501(C)(3) 15,500       ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS
(7) BURKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
700 E PARKER ROAD
MORGANTON,NC286556762 		56-0935935 501(C)(3) 14,450       ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS
(8) POLK COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
125 E MILLS STREET
COLUMBUS,NC287220638 		56-6001098 501(C)(3) 8,725       ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS
(9) REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF M
106 PLEASANT STREET SE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55455 		41-6007513 501(C)(3) 8,320       ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS
(10) COUNTY OF ALEXANDER
700 LILEDOUN ROAD
TAYLORSVILLE,NC286810250 		56-6000984 501(C)(3) 8,100       ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS
(11) ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTR
102 FOUNDERS CT
ORANGEBURG,SC291182087 		83-3861927 501(C)(3) 7,625       ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS
(12) NOVOGENE CORPORATION INC
8801 FOLSOM BLVD SUITE 290
SACRAMENTO,CA958264534 		47-2149437 501(C)(3) 5,964       ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
12
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT STIPENDS 969 11,810,520      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE SMITHSONIAN PROGRAMS OF RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS AND OTHER ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE STUDENTS, POSTDOCTORAL AND SENIOR SCHOLARS. THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IS A COMPETITIVE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS, WHO APPLY TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AT THE INSTITUTION WITH RESEARCH STAFF SERVING AS ADVISORS. THE REVIEW PROCESS IS MADE UP OF DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEES COMPRISED OF THE INSTITUTION'S RESEARCH STAFF WHO EVALUATE THE CANDIDATES AND THEN SELECT THE FELLOWS. THERE ARE OTHER COMPETITIVE AND NON-COMPETITIVE FELLOWSHIPS FOR VISITING SCHOLAR AND STUDENT APPOINTEES SELECTED THROUGH THE SMITHSONIAN UNITS THAT GO THROUGH A VARIETY OF OTHER SELECTIONS PROCESSES BEFORE AN AWARD IS MADE. AN OFFICIAL LETTER/AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED TO EACH AWARD RECIPIENT IDENTIFYING THE AWARD TITLE, DATES OF TENURE, STIPEND ALLOWANCES, AND REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HOLDING THIS POSITION. ALL RECIPIENTS EITHER WILL IDENTIFY A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FOR RECEIPT OF THEIR MONETARY AWARD OR THEY WILL RECEIVE US TREASURY CHECKS. DEPENDING ON THE TENURE OF THE APPOINTMENT, PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE IN A LUMP SUM OR IN PERIODIC PAYMENTS. MOST FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS ARE AWARDED FOR ONE TO TWO YEARS. AT THE END OF TENURE, A FINAL REPORT OF THEIR RESEARCH ACCOMPLISHMENTS IS PROVIDED FOR OUR RECORDS. SMITHSONIAN RESEARCH STAFF WHO SERVE AS ADVISORS TO THESE FELLOWS, STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS ARE USUALLY IN THE FIELD DURING THEIR TENURE. THE INDIVIDUAL SMITHSONIAN RESEARCH CENTERS MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF THEIR FELLOWS, AND THE FUNDS ARE MANAGED THROUGH THE INSTITUTION'S CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION TO ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY. SIMILAR PROCESSES ARE FOLLOWED FOR AWARDS MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE ACADEMIC STAFF PERFORM THE RELATED RESEARCH.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes 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
 
No
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
 
No
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1MR LONNIE G BUNCH III
SECRETARY OF THE SMITHSONIAN 		(i)

(ii)		 720,822
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0 		0
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0 		5,334
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0 		41,565
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0 		22,746
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0 		790,467
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0 		0
-------------
0
2AMY CHEN
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 271,816
-------------
0 		400,097
-------------
0 		1,766
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0 		39,345
-------------
0 		1,367
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0 		714,391
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0 		0
-------------
0
3JEFFREY SMITH
INVESTMENT OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 188,862
-------------
0 		426,124
-------------
0 		273
-------------
0 		27,220
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0 		33,222
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0 		675,701
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4CAROL LEBLANC
PRESIDENT, SMITHSONIAN ENTERPRISES 		(i)

(ii)		 346,335
-------------
0 		153,396
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0 		1,568
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0 		41,565
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0 		21,924
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0 		564,788
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5MICHAEL GIOVENCO
INVESTMENT OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 164,604
-------------
0 		365,573
-------------
0 		213
-------------
0 		21,528
-------------
0 		11,128
-------------
0 		563,046
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6RYAN DOTSON
INVESTMENT OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 137,886
-------------
0 		334,113
-------------
0 		124
-------------
0 		19,082
-------------
0 		35,950
-------------
0 		527,155
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7MEROE PARK
DEPUTY SECRETARY & COO 		(i)

(ii)		 448,019
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		892
-------------
0 		39,773
-------------
0 		1,653
-------------
0 		490,337
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8MELISSA CHIU
DIRECTOR, HIRSHHORN MUSEUM & SCULPTU 		(i)

(ii)		 399,997
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		666
-------------
0 		41,565
-------------
0 		33,811
-------------
0 		481,039
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9JOHN DAVIS
INTERIM DIRECTOR, COOPER HEWITT 		(i)

(ii)		 406,164
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		1,794
-------------
0 		41,565
-------------
0 		20,760
-------------
0 		480,283
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10ROBERT SPILLER
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADVANCEMENT 		(i)

(ii)		 380,816
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		1,743
-------------
0 		41,565
-------------
0 		35,265
-------------
0 		469,389
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11MICHAEL MCCARTHY
UNDER SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION 		(i)

(ii)		 336,207
-------------
0 		20,000
-------------
0 		826
-------------
0 		41,565
-------------
0 		33,627
-------------
0 		432,225
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12RICHARD KURIN
SR. SCHOLAR AND AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE 		(i)

(ii)		 318,493
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		6,802
-------------
0 		48,060
-------------
0 		15,403
-------------
0 		398,758
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13KEVIN GOVER
ACTING UNDER SECRETARY FOR MUSEUMS & 		(i)

(ii)		 292,793
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		3,880
-------------
0 		41,565
-------------
0 		24,473
-------------
0 		367,711
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14ELLEN STOFAN
DIRECTOR, NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUS 		(i)

(ii)		 281,732
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		1,400
-------------
0 		41,565
-------------
0 		33,228
-------------
0 		362,925
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15JULISSA MARENCO
ASST. SECRETARY FOR COMMUNICATIONS A 		(i)

(ii)		 232,577
-------------
0 		7,000
-------------
0 		350
-------------
0 		34,559
-------------
0 		24,330
-------------
0 		298,816
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16JUDITH LEONARD
GENERAL COUNSEL 		(i)

(ii)		 240,210
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		4,811
-------------
0 		34,559
-------------
0 		11,398
-------------
0 		295,978
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17ROGER BRISSENDEN
ACTING UNDER SECRETARY FOR SCIENCE & 		(i)

(ii)		 216,512
-------------
0 		25,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		9,721
-------------
0 		21,496
-------------
0 		272,729
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
18ZULLY DORR
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADVAN 		(i)

(ii)		 210,405
-------------
0 		750
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		30,271
-------------
0 		21,378
-------------
0 		262,804
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
19DERON BURBA
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 196,474
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		810
-------------
0 		28,079
-------------
0 		28,143
-------------
0 		258,506
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
20PORTER WILKINSON
CHIEF OF STAFF - REGENTS 		(i)

(ii)		 210,946
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		197
-------------
0 		29,093
-------------
0 		1,183
-------------
0 		251,419
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
21CATHY HELM
INSPECTOR GENERAL 		(i)

(ii)		 223,061
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		23,368
-------------
0 		246,429
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
22ERA MARSHALL
DIRECTOR OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT & SUPPL 		(i)

(ii)		 215,054
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		20,031
-------------
0 		245,085
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
23JOHN LAPIANA
SENIOR ADVISOR 		(i)

(ii)		 193,686
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		1,168
-------------
0 		26,472
-------------
0 		11,203
-------------
0 		237,529
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
24DOUGLAS HALL
ACTING UNDER SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTR 		(i)

(ii)		 188,416
-------------
0 		12,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		9,823
-------------
0 		21,390
-------------
0 		232,129
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
25NANCY BECHTOL
DIRECTOR, SMITHSONIAN FACILITIES 		(i)

(ii)		 196,446
-------------
0 		749
-------------
0 		1,171
-------------
0 		26,511
-------------
0 		1,066
-------------
0 		225,943
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
26DAVID VOYLES
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, MGMT AND BUDGE 		(i)

(ii)		 191,076
-------------
0 		5,067
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,625
-------------
0 		9,713
-------------
0 		213,481
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
27CHARLES ALCOCK
DIRECTOR, SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL 		(i)

(ii)		 156,729
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,642
-------------
0 		19,759
-------------
0 		897
-------------
0 		179,027
-------------
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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A CHARTERED TRAVEL FOR BONA-FIDE BUSINESS PURPOSES WAS AUTHORIZED FOR TWO KEY EMPLOYEES WHEN THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THEIR TRAVEL MET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN'S POLICY FOR SUCH TRAVEL. CHARTERED CLASS TRAVEL WAS APPROVED IN EACH INSTANCE BY THAT INDIVIDUAL'S DESIGNATED "APPROVING OFFICIAL" FOR TRAVEL. THE SMITHSONIAN'S TRAVEL POLICY IS GUIDED BY THE FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATIONS AS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE SMITHSONIAN'S TRAVEL HANDBOOK. THE ACCOUNTABLE PLAN FOR TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS MAINTAINED BY THE SMITHSONIAN MEETS IRS REQUIREMENTS, THEREFORE NO PORTION OF THIS TRAVEL WAS TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
PART II: COMPENSATION FROM AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL NAME: CHARLES ALCOCK COMPENSATION FROM UNRELATED ORGANIZATION: $171,320 NAME OF UNRELATED ORGANIZATION: HARVARD UNIVERSITY
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax-Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part Ⅵ, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part Ⅵ.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number
53-0206027
Part Ⅰ
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer		 (i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A FAIRFAX COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
  		54-0787833 30382ECZ5 12-03-2003 77,545,000 NEW CONSTRUCTION   X   X   X
B DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 2548397S6 04-29-2010 33,825,749 REFUNDING OF 1997 BONDS   X   X   X
Part Ⅱ
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired ..................   19,180,749    
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............        
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 77,545,000 33,825,749    
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 530,475 612,994    
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 6,161      
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 77,008,364      
11 Other spent proceeds .............   33,212,755    
12 Other unspent proceeds .............        
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2003 2010
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue of tax-exempt
bonds (or, if issued prior to 2019, a current refunding issue)? ........ 		  X X          
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue of taxable
bonds (or, if issued prior to 2019, an advance refunding issue)? ........ 		  X   X        
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X          
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X          
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50193E
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Part Ⅲ
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X        
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X   X        
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X X          
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?     X          
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X        
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet        
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet 0 % 1.940 %    
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 0 % 1.940 %    
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X        
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X        
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X   X          
Part Ⅳ
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X        
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X   X        
b Exception to rebate? ........ X   X          
c No rebate due? .........   X   X        
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part Ⅵ the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? ..... X   X          
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Part Ⅳ
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X        
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X        
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X        
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X          
Part Ⅴ
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X          
Part Ⅵ
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K. (See instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE K, PART III, LINE 5 THE PERCENTAGE OF FINANCED PROPERTY USED IN PRIVATE BUSINESS USE AS A RESULT OF UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS ACTIVITY IS BASED ON THE PERCENTAGE OF UNRELATED REVENUE IN THE GIFT SHOP WITHIN THE SPACE FINANCED BY THIS BOND ISSUE. THE PRIVATE BUSINESS USE FOR THE CURRENT WAS LESS THAN 5%. THE PRIVATE BUSINESS IS BEING MONITORED AND WILL REMAIN UNDER 5% FOR THE ENTIRE MEASUREMENT PERIOD (1998-2028).
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e) Original principal amount (f) Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i) Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) MARIA MARABLE-BUNCH
  		WIFE OF L. BUNCH SECRETARY OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 165,105 ANNUAL COMPENSATION   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art .... X 1,843    
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 306 13,292,940 MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles ..... X 545    
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts .... X 1,967    
23 Scientific specimens .. X 5,306    
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( GOODS ) X 22 977,471 MARKET VALUE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( ARCHIVAL ITEMS ) X 2,026 0  
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( ARCHIVAL LINEAR FT ) X 478 0  
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( ARCHIVAL GB ) X 3,713 0  
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
56
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2020)
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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 32B: ITEMS ARE SOLD THROUGH COMMERCIAL GALLERIES AND AUCTIONS HOUSES. INDIVIDUALS AND FIRMS ARE HIRED ON A CONTRACTUAL BASIS TO PROCESS ACQUISITIONS. ALTHOUGH THE SMITHSONIAN ACQUIRES COLLECTION ITEMS AND OBJECTS WITH THE GOOD FAITH INTENTION OF RETAINING THEM FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME, PRUDENT COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT INCLUDES JUDICIOUS CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATE DEACCESSIONING AND DISPOSAL TO REFINE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND RELEVANCE OF THE COLLECTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE SMITHSONIAN'S MISSION AND PURPOSE. WHEN OBJECTS ARE DEACCESSIONED FOR DISPOSAL BY SALE, THE SMITHSONIAN CONTRACTS WITH COMMERCIAL GALLERIES OR AUCTION HOUSES TO SELL THE OBJECTS IN ORDER TO ASSURE THE BEST RETURN FROM THE SALE.
PART I, LINE 33: IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, AS ALLOWED BY SFAS 116, THE SMITHSONIAN DOES NOT ASSIGN VALUE TO COLLECTION ITEMS ACQUIRED BY DONATION.
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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
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 1, LINE K THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION IS A TRUST INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE U.S., CREATED BY CONGRESS; ORGANIZED PURSUANT TO 20 U.S.C. SEC. 41 ET SEQ. FORM 990, PAGE 1, LINE M STATE OF LEGAL DOMICILE: AS A TRUST INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE UNITED STATES, THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION IS A FEDERAL ENTITY THAT IS NOT DOMICILED IN ANY STATE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: EDUCATION, PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITIONS: AFTER THE SMITHSONIAN CLOSED ITS MUSEUMS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN MARCH 2020, ALL 19 MUSEUMS RE-OPENED TO THE PUBLIC ON ADJUSTED SCHEDULES STARTING IN MAY 2021. IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL GUIDELINES, THE MUSEUMS ADHERED TO NEW HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS TO PROTECT AGAINST THE SPREAD OF COVID-19. IN RESPONSE TO THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, THE SMITHSONIAN PRIORITIZED DIGITAL APPROACHES TO EDUCATION, PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITIONS. THE SMITHSONIAN DEVELOPED AND CURATED THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS NEEDED TO SUPPORT DISTANCE LEARNING. AS PART OF THOSE EFFORTS, THE SMITHSONIAN PARTNERED WITH PBS LEARNINGMEDIA TO BRING LEARNING-READY CONTENT TO PRE-K12 EDUCATORS NATIONWIDE. THE SMITHSONIAN PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL INTERACTIVES, DOCUMENTS AND IN-DEPTH LESSON PLANS THAT ALIGNED WITH COMMON CORE AND NATIONAL AND STATE STANDARDS. AT THE END OF 2020, THE SMITHSONIAN HOSTED "24 HOURS IN A TIME OF CHANGE," A DAY-LONG VIRTUAL PROGRAM CENTERED AROUND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES SUCH AS RACIAL INJUSTICE AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE PROGRAM ENCOURAGED A NATIONAL DIALOGUE BY INVITING THE PUBLIC TO REFLECT ON AND SHARE THEIR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES OF 2020. IN ADDITION TO DIGITAL CONVERSATIONS, TEN SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS AND CENTERS HOSTED A SERIES OF VIRTUAL RECORDED AND LIVE PROGRAMS. TO EXPAND PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF AND APPRECIATION FOR PORTRAITURE, THE NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY COMMENCED A NATIONWIDE TOUR OF THE ICONIC OBAMA PORTRAITS BY ARTISTS AMY SHERALD AND KEHINDE WILEY. THE TOUR, WHICH BEGAN IN JUNE 2021, INCLUDES STOPS IN BROOKLYN, LOS ANGELES, ATLANTA, AND HOUSTON. DURING ITS STOP IN ILLINOIS, THE TOUR CONSISTENTLY BROKE DAILY ATTENDANCE RECORDS FOR THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO. THE SMITHSONIAN LAUNCHED A NEW RACE INITIATIVE, "OUR SHARED FUTURE: RECKONING WITH OUR RACIAL PAST" WITH A VIRTUAL FORUM IN AUG. 2021. THE VIRTUAL EVENT BROUGHT TOGETHER NATIONAL THOUGHT LEADERS AND SMITHSONIAN EXPERTS TO ENCOURAGE A PUBLIC DIALOGUE ABOUT HOW AMERICANS UNDERSTAND, EXPERIENCE AND CONFRONT RACISM. THE EVENT TOUCHED ON SIX MAIN THEMES: RACE AND WELLNESS; RACE AND WEALTH; RACE AND PLACE; RACE, POLICY AND ETHICS; RACE BEYOND THE U.S.; AND RACE, ARTS AND AESTHETICS. IN SEPT. 2021, THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE OPENED THE EXHIBIT, "MAKE GOOD THE PROMISES: RECONSTRUCTION AND ITS LEGACIES." THE LANDMARK EXHIBITION EXAMINES WHAT HISTORIANS CONSIDER TO BE THE LEAST STUDIED PERIOD IN AMERICAN HISTORY. "MAKE GOOD THE PROMISES" FEATURES MORE THAN 175 OBJECTS, 300 IMAGES AND 14 MEDIA PROGRAMS EXPLORING THE PERIOD AND ITS ONGOING IMPACT ON AMERICA TODAY.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: RESEARCH AND COLLECTIONS: THE SMITHSONIAN'S COLLECTIONS OF NEARLY 156 MILLION OBJECTS (ART, ARTIFACTS AND SCIENTIFIC SPECIMENS) ARE THE HEART OF THE INSTITUTION. RESEARCH, PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITIONS ARE BASED ON THESE COLLECTIONS, WHICH ADDITIONALLY INCLUDE MORE THAN 33 MILLION DIGITAL RECORDS OF ONLINE MATERIAL. CARE OF THE COLLECTIONS INVOLVES THE WORK OF REGISTRARS, CONSERVATORS, MUSEUM SPECIALISTS, DESIGNERS, CURATORS AND EDITORS. APPROXIMATELY 146 MILLION OBJECTS AND SPECIMENS ARE PART OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTIONS AND ARE PRIMARILY USED FOR RESEARCH BY BOTH SMITHSONIAN SCIENTISTS AND RESEARCHERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. IN SOME CASES, THE MUSEUM HAS THE DEFINITIVE, IRREPLACEABLE COLLECTION OF A CERTAIN SPECIES WHICH IS ESSENTIAL FOR COMPARATIVE STUDIES. AS PART OF THE SMITHSONIAN'S COLLECTION EFFORTS SURROUNDING THE HISTORIC EVENTS OF 2020, THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY ANNOUNCED THE ACQUISITION OF MATERIALS CONNECTED WITH THE FIRST-KNOWN DOSES OF FDA-APPROVED COVID-19 VACCINE ADMINISTERED IN THE U.S. THE ACQUISITION INCLUDED THE VIAL THAT CONTAINED THE FIRST DOSES OF APPROVED VACCINE DISPENSED IN THE U.S., AS WELL AS OBJECTS RELATED TO VACCINE DISTRIBUTION. IN AUGUST 2021, TWO SCIMITAR-HORNED ORYX CALVES WERE BORN AS THE RESULT OF ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION AT SMITHSONIAN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE (SCBI). THE SCIMITAR-HORNED ORYX ARE CONSIDERED EXTINCT IN THE WILD. BY DEVELOPING AN ALTERNATE PROTOCOL FOR INSEMINATING SCIMITAR-HORNED ORYX, SCIENTISTS AT SCBI CONTINUE TO PLAY A LEADING ROLE IN THE SMITHSONIAN'S GLOBAL EFFORTS TO SAVE WILDLIFE SPECIES FROM EXTINCTION. RESEARCHERS AT THE SMITHSONIAN TROPICAL RESEARCH CENTER LED A STUDY THAT SHOWS THE ASTEROID IMPACT THAT DECIMATED THE DINOSAURS 66 MILLION YEARS AGO ALSO CAUSED 45% OF PLANTS IN WHAT IS NOW COLOMBIA TO GO EXTINCT. THE TEAM DISCOVERED THAT THE MASSIVE EXTINCTION ALLOWED FOR THE REIGN OF FLOWERING PLANTS IN MODERN TROPICAL RAINFORESTS. THEIR STUDY SHEDS LIGHT ON THE ORIGINS OF MODERN RAINFORESTS AND MAY HELP SCIENTISTS UNDERSTAND HOW RAINFORESTS WILL RESPOND TO A RAPIDLY CHANGING CLIMATE IN THE FUTURE. ASTRONOMERS AT THE CENTER FOR ASTROPHYSICS DETECTED THE FIRST JUPITER-LIKE PLANET WITHOUT CLOUDS OR HAZE IN ITS OBSERVABLE ATMOSPHERE. THE EXCEEDINGLY RARE DISCOVERY MARKS THE SECOND TIME ASTRONOMERS HAVE OBSERVED A CLOUD-FREE EXOPLANET. THE DISCOVERY OF PLANETS WITH CLEAR ATMOSPHERES WILL ALLOW SCIENTISTS TO BETTER STUDY THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF PLANETS. SCIENTISTS AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY DISPROVED THE IDEA THAT EELS ARE EXCLUSIVELY SOLITARY PREDATORS BY DISCOVERING ELECTRIC EELS HUNTING IN A GROUP. DESPITE HOW COMMON GROUP HUNTING IS IN MAMMALS, ONLY NINE SPECIES OF FISH ARE KNOWN TO HUNT IN GROUPS. THE RESEARCH IS A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTION TO EEL LITERATURE CONSIDERING HOW LITTLE IS KNOWN ABOUT THE SPECIES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: MEMBERSHIP: THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATE PROGRAM IS THE INSTITUTION'S LARGEST AND MOST BASIC MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE, WHICH IS PUBLISHED 11 TIMES A YEAR. THE PRINT AND ONLINE PUBLICATION PROVIDES IN-DEPTH COVERAGE OF HISTORY, SCIENCE, NATURE, ART AND WORLD CULTURES. "FRIENDS OF THE SMITHSONIAN" IS A HIGHER-LEVEL MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN A DEEP PHILANTHROPIC CONNECTION TO THE SMITHSONIAN. FRIENDS RECEIVE SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE, PLUS THEY ARE INVITED TO VARIOUS EVENTS AND ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT AND SUPPORT THE INSTITUTION'S EXHIBITIONS AND RESEARCH. THE SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES IS A SELF-SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM WHICH PRODUCES INFORMATIVE, ENLIGHTENING, ENTERTAINING, AND INSIGHTFUL PROGRAMS INSPIRED BY AND GOING BEYOND SMITHSONIAN RESEARCH, COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS. PROGRAMS ENGAGE AUDIENCES FROM PRE-K TO POST-RETIREMENT WHO HAVE KEEN INTEREST IN FURTHERING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES, THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF WORLD CULTURES. THE LARGEST MUSEUM-BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IN THE WORLD, SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES ANNUALLY OFFERS MORE THAN 750 VIRTUAL SEMINARS AND LECTURES, IN-PERSON AND ONLINE STUDIO ART CLASSES, PERFORMANCES, AND LOCAL AND REGIONAL STUDY TOURS. PERFORMANCES AT DISCOVERY THEATER AND MORE THAN 100 EDUCATIONALLY FOCUSED ONLINE AND IN-PERSON SUMMER CAMPS ARE AMONG THE PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER THE JOYS OF LEARNING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES. SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES STREAMING LAUNCHED DURING THE PANDEMIC AND CONTINUES TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES. NOTABLE GUESTS IN 2021 INCLUDED JUSTICE STEPHEN BREYER, DR. ANTHONY FAUCI, ELIZABETH WARREN, AUTHOR JODI PICOULT, AND ACTORS MARTIN SHEEN AND STANLEY TUCCI.
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 12B THE SMITHSONIAN'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT'S CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 THE BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS WHEN THE BOARD OF REGENTS IS NOT IN SESSION. THE BOARD OF REGENTS ELECTS FROM ITS MEMBERS AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF THREE MEMBERS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS AND MAY EXERCISE ALL POWERS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS WHEN THE BOARD OF REGENTS IS NOT IN SESSION, EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY RESERVED TO ITSELF BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS, PROVIDED THAT ALL SUCH PROCEEDINGS ARE REPORTED TO THE GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD SERVES AS CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD SERVES AS A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 STEVE CASE - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP DAVID RUBENSTEIN - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP FRANKLIN RAINES - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A PURSUANT TO FEDERAL STATUTE, THE BOARD OF REGENTS CONSISTS OF THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES, THREE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. SENATE, THREE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND NINE ADDITIONAL CITIZEN REGENTS. THE THREE SENATORS ARE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE U.S. SENATE, AND THE THREE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. THEIR APPOINTMENT TERMS COINCIDE WITH THE TERMS FOR WHICH THEY ARE ELECTED, AND THEY MAY BE REAPPOINTED IF RE-ELECTED. THE CITIZEN REGENTS ARE NOMINATED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS, AND APPOINTED BY A JOINT RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS WHICH IS SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND THE SECRETARY OF THE SMITHSONIAN. THE RETURN IS ALSO REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. AFTER THIS REVIEW PROCESS, THE 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD FOR ITS REVIEW AND COMMENT. THE AUDIT & REVIEW COMMITTEE CONDUCTS A FINAL REVIEW OF THE RETURN AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND CERTAIN OTHER EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND FILE ANNUALLY A CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT. THESE REPORTS - WHICH REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN ASSETS, EARNED INCOME, LIABILITIES, OUTSIDE POSITIONS, OUTSIDE CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS, GIFTS, HOSPITALITY, REIMBURSEMENTS, AND OTHER INTERESTS RELATED TO THE EMPLOYEE'S SMITHSONIAN POSITION - ARE REVIEWED BY THE INSTITUTION'S OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL FOR COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND LAWS. IN ADDITION TO THIS REQUIRED REPORTING, ALL KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTITUTION'S STANDARDS OF CONDUCT, WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REQUIRES THAT EMPLOYEES NOT ENGAGE IN PRIVATE OR PERSONAL ACTIVITIES THAT MIGHT CONFLICT OR APPEAR TO CONFLICT WITH SMITHSONIAN INTERESTS, REQUIRES THAT EMPLOYEES OBTAIN OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL APPROVAL BEFORE ENGAGING IN AN OUTSIDE ACTIVITY FOR COMPENSATION, AND REQUIRES EMPLOYEES TO CONSULT WITH THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL WHENEVER A DOUBT EXISTS AS TO WHETHER AN ACTIVITY OR PLANNED ACTIVITY VIOLATES THE STANDARDS. ALL MEMBERS OF THE SMITHSONIAN'S GOVERNING BODY ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND FILE ANNUALLY THE BOARD OF REGENTS ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THESE STATEMENTS - WHICH REQUIRE REPORTING BY MEMBERS (INCLUDING ANY REPORTABLE INTERESTS HELD BY IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF MEMBERS) ON OUTSIDE POSITIONS AND SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDING IN FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS ENTITIES, OUTSIDE POSITIONS IN NON-PROFIT ENTITIES, AND INTERESTS AND AFFILIATIONS OF THE MEMBER THAT HAVE OR SOUGHT TO HAVE A RELATIONSHIP TO THE SMITHSONIAN - ARE REVIEWED BY THE INSTITUTION'S GENERAL COUNSEL FOR COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND LAWS. IN ADDITION TO THIS REQUIRED REPORTING, ALL MEMBERS OF THE SMITHSONIAN'S GOVERNING BODY ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE BOARD OF REGENTS ETHICS GUIDELINES, WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DEFINE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR DISCLOSING AND REPORTING OF CONFLICTS AND RECUSAL FROM DECISION-MAKING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE SMITHSONIAN ENSURES THAT COMPENSATION PAID TO OFFICERS AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES IS REASONABLE AND COMPARABLE TO SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. EMPLOYEES OF THE SMITHSONIAN MAY BE PAID WITH FEDERALLY APPROPRIATED FUNDS OR WITH NONFEDERAL ("TRUST") FUNDS. MOST TRUST FUNDED (NONFEDERAL) OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO MARKET-BASED COMPENSATION, AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS' COMMITTEE ON COMPENSATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP AND ASSEMBLE COMPARABILITY DATA FOR ITS CONSIDERATION AND TO INFORM ITS DECISIONS. THE COMMITTEE'S ANNUAL DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED AS PART OF THE FINAL RECOMMENDATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS'. SALARIES FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED BY STATUTORILY ESTABLISHED PAY RANGES FOR CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, THE SMITHSONIAN HAS ESTABLISHED SIMILAR RANGES FOR CERTAIN TRUST FUNDED OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE POSITIONS AND MAINTAINS THOSE RANGES IN PROPORTION TO THE APPROPRIATE FEDERAL PAY RANGES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE SMITHSONIAN MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, STATEMENT OF VALUES AND CODE OF ETHICS, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE ON ITS PUBLIC WEBSITE (WWW.SI.EDU). DOCUMENTS MAY ALSO BE VIEWED AT THE OFFICE OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING OR MAILED.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RELATED ORG -7,092,897. GAIN ON SALE OF REAL ESTATE 373,807.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2B THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION IS SEPARATELY AUDITED. THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT'S CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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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
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)CLAY FELLOWSHIPS CHARITABLE TRUST
10 MEMORIAL BOULEVARD

PROVIDENCE,RI02903
04-3560268 		SUPPORT OF SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY MA 501(C)(3) 12 TYPE III-O N/A
 
No
(2)SMITHSONIAN UK CHARITABLE TRUST
C/O WITHER LLP 16 OLD BAILEY
LONDON   EC4M 7EG
UK
ADVANCE THE WORK OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WORLDWIDE UK 501(C)(3)   SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
 
Yes
 










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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
(1) BLACKBIRD 1846 ENERGY FUND LP

10000 MEMORIAL DRIVE SUITE 550
HOUSTON,TX77024
47-3887280 		INVESTMENTS DE BLACKBIR D 1846 ENERGY FUND GP LP
  		EXCLUDED -4,449,880 1,636,867   No     No 100.000 %












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

1000 JEFFERSON DRIVE SW
WASHINGTON,DC20560
 CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST DC N/A
 T       Yes  
(2) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (2)

1000 JEFFERSON DRIVE SW
WASHINGTON,DC20560
 CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST MA N/A
 T       Yes  
(3) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (1)

1000 JEFFERSON DRIVE SW
WASHINGTON,DC20560
 CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST MI N/A
 T       Yes  
(4) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (5)

1000 JEFFERSON DRIVE SW
WASHINGTON,DC20560
 CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST NY N/A
 T       Yes  
(5) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (3)

1000 JEFFERSON DRIVE SW
WASHINGTON,DC20560
 CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST VA N/A
 T       Yes  
(6) REVETAS SIV I LP

1 ROYAL PLAZA ROYAL AVENUE ST
PETER PORT   GY1 2HL
GK
INVESTMENTS GK REVETAS GP II LIMITED
  		C 71,344 2,993,966 100.000 % Yes  
(7) FOUNDATION CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES OFFSHORE LTD

PO BOX 309 UGLAND HOUSE
GRAND CAYMAN   KY1-1104
CJ
INVESTMENTS CJ N/A
 T -1,807,125 22,051,763 66.000 % Yes  
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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
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





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






























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