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
2021
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 1100
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20001
D Employer identification number

13-0433430
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 265,303,874
F Name and address of principal officer:
MICHAEL J SOMMERS
200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 1100
WASHINGTON,DC20001
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Tax-exempt status: ( 6 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.API.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1919
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 FOR COMPLETE MISSION STATEMENT
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 41
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 40
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 383
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 15,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 188,894,744 204,383,376
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,089,131 346,007
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 23,570,841 24,059,652
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 213,554,716 228,789,035
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 110,000 200,500
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) 81,119,034 75,008,323
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 151,222,727 151,516,744
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 232,451,761 226,725,567
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -18,897,045 2,063,468
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 117,715,070 119,123,451
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 199,757,740 161,998,092
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... -82,042,670 -42,874,641
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MISSION OF AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (API) IS TO PROMOTE SAFETY ACROSS THE INDUSTRY GLOBALLY AND TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY IN SUPPORT OF A STRONG, VIABLE U.S. OIL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY.
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 $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
ADVOCACY - API SPEAKS FOR THE OIL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY BEFORE CONGRESS, THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT, STATE LEGISLATURES, AND THE MEDIA. IT NEGOTIATES WITH REGULATORY AGENCIES, REPRESENTS THE INDUSTRY IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, PARTICIPATES IN COALITIONS, AND WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER ASSOCIATIONS TO ACHIEVE ITS MEMBERS' PUBLIC POLICY GOALS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
RESEARCH AND STATISTICS - API CONDUCTS OR SPONSORS RESEARCH RANGING FROM ECONOMIC ANALYSES TO TOXICOLOGICAL TESTING. API COLLECTS, MAINTAINS, AND PUBLISHES STATISTICS AND DATA ON ALL ASPECTS OF U.S. INDUSTRY OPERATIONS, INCLUDING SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR VARIOUS PRODUCTS, IMPORTS AND EXPORTS, DRILLING ACTIVITIES AND COSTS, AND WELL COMPLETIONS. THIS DATA PROVIDES TIMELY INDICATORS OF INDUSTRY TRENDS. API'S WEEKLY STATISTICAL BULLETIN IS THE MOST RECOGNIZED PUBLICATION, WIDELY REPORTED BY THE MEDIA.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
STANDARDS - FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS, API HAS LED THE DEVELOPMENT OF PETROLEUM, NATURAL GAS AND PETROCHEMICAL EQUIPMENT AND OPERATING STANDARDS. THESE REPRESENT THE INDUSTRY'S COLLECTIVE WISDOM ON EVERYTHING FROM DRILL BITS TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND EMBRACE PROVEN, SOUND ENGINEERING AND OPERATING PRACTICES AND SAFE, INTERCHANGEABLE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS. API MAINTAINS OVER 800 STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES. MANY HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED INTO STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND THEY ARE ALSO THE MOST WIDELY CITED STANDARDS BY THE INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY COMMUNITY.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
CERTIFICATION - EACH DAY, THE OIL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY DEPENDS ON EQUIPMENT TO PRODUCE, REFINE, AND DISTRIBUTE ITS PRODUCTS. THE EQUIPMENT USED IS SOME OF THE MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED AVAILABLE IN THE SEARCH FOR OIL AND GAS AND ALLOWS THE INDUSTRY TO OPERATE IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE MANNER. DESIGNED FOR MANUFACTURERS OF PRODUCTION, DRILLING, AND REFINERY EQUIPMENT, THE API MONOGRAM PROGRAM VERIFIES THAT MANUFACTURERS ARE OPERATING IN COMPLIANCE WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS. API ALSO PROVIDES QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION THROUGH ITS API QUALITY REGISTRAR PROGRAM. API ALSO CERTIFIES INSPECTORS OF INDUSTRY EQUIPMENT THROUGH ITS INDIVIDUAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS. API OFFERS A WITNESSING PROGRAM TO OBSERVE CRITICAL MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT TESTING AND VERIFICATION. API TRAINING OFFERS OIL AND GAS PROFESSIONALS COMPREHENSIVE ELEARNING AND INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING COURSES ON API STANDARDS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INDUSTRY TOPICS. API'S WORKSAFE PROGRAM IS A SERVICE STATION CONTRACTOR SAFETY QUALIFICATION PROGRAM THAT IDENTIFIES PERSONNEL WHO HAVE RECEIVED TRAINING FOR AND PASSED STANDARDIZED EXAMS COVERING THE LATEST SERVICE STATION INDUSTRY SAFETY PRACTICES. API ALSO OPERATES A CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR MOTOR OILS THAT MEET API'S PUBLISHED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR BOTH GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
EVENTS AND TRAINING - API ORGANIZES SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, AND SYMPOSIA ON ISSUES VITAL TO THE INDUSTRY'S LIVELIHOOD. IT PROVIDES TRAINING MATERIALS THAT HELP PROFESSIONALS IN THE OIL AND GAS BUSINESS MEET REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
SAFETY - THE CENTER FOR OFFSHORE SAFETY IS AN INDUSTRY SPONSORED PROGRAM FOCUSED EXCLUSIVELY ON GULF OF MEXICO OFFSHORE SAFETY. API'S SYSTEM PROGRAMS SAFETY ASSESSMENTS, INCLUDING THE PROCESS SAFETY SITE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (PSSAP) AND THE PIPELINE SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, PROVIDE FOR INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT OF A REFINERY'S (PSSAP) OR AN OPERATOR'S (PIPELINE SMS) SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS BASED UPON API'S STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES BY CREDIBLE, THIRD-PARTY SAFETY EXPERTS. THROUGH API'S ENERGY EXCELLENCE PROGRAM, API'S MEMBER COMPANIES COMMIT TO ENHANCE THE INTEGRITY OF OPERATIONS ACROSS THE INDUSTRY BY APPLYING STANDARDS, IMPLEMENTING WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND PARTICIPATING IN PERFORMANCE INITIATIVES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
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Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
Yes
 
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment..
5
Yes
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 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
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
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
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
 
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on 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
284
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on 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
383
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
 
No
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
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletBR , CH
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
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
Yes
 
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
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, any disqualified person, or mine operator engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
41
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
40
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
 
No
b
Describe on 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 on 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 on 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
CA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 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:
MediumBulletBEN SETO200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 1100   WASHINGTON,DC20001 (202) 682-8000
Form 990 (2021)
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Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the 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, Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) 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 the 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/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(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) MICHAEL J SOMMERS......................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO
 40.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       2,704,703 0 1,200,989
(2) GREG C GARLAND......................................................................
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) MICHAEL K WIRTH......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER & CHAIR FIN CMTE
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) ALAN S ARMSTRONG......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(5) JOSEPH A BLOUNT......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(6) WILLIE CHIANG......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) JOHN J CHRISTMANN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) BRIAN COFFMAN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) DAN O DINGES......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) SANDY ESSLEMONT......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) JACK A FUSCO......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) CHRIS GOLDEN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER - START MAR 2021
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) MIKE J HENNIGAN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) W HERBERT HUNT......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) JOHN B HESS......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) VICKI HOLLUB......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) PAUL L HOWES......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2021)
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Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(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) ROGER W JENKINS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) THOMAS E JORDEN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(20) KEVIN P KAUFFMAN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(21) TRACY W KROHN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(22) RYAN M LANCE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(23) RODERICK D LARSON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(24) DAVID C LAWLER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(25) JEFFREY W MARTIN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(26) BRIGHAM A MCCOWN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER - START MAR 2021
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(27) JEFF MILLER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(28) AL MONACO........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(29) RICHARD E MUNCRIEF........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(30) OLIVIER LE PEUCH........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(31) DOUGLAS J PFERDEHIRT........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(32) FRANOIS POIRIER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER - START MAR 2021
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(33) W RANDALL FOWLER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(34) LORENZO SIMONELLI........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(35) GERALDINE SLATTERY........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(36) ARJA TALAKAR........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(37) LEE M TILLMAN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(38) GRETCHEN H WATKINS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(39) BILL WAY........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(40) DARREN W WOODS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(41) KAREN B WRIGHT........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(42) PIERRE BANG........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER - LEFT JAN 2021
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(43) THOMAS P BURKE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER - LEFT SEP 2021
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(44) DAVE A HAGER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER - LEFT JAN 2021
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(45) HANS JAKOB HEGGE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER - LEFT MAR 2021
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(46) CARLOS M HERNANDEZ........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER - LEFT FEB 2021
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(47) ROBERT DOUG LAWLER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER - LEFT MAY 2021
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(48) DOUGLAS R MATTHEWS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER - LEFT FEB 2021
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(49) JULIE J ROBERTSON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER - LEFT FEB 2021
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(50) DOUG J SUTTLES........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER - LEFT AUG 2021
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(51) AMANDA E EVERSOLE........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VP & COO
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       1,089,376 0 216,935
(52) PAUL G AFONSO........................................................................
SR VP & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       854,178 0 99,243
(53) FRANK J MACCHIAROLA........................................................................
SR VP, POLICY, ECONOMICS, & REG.
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     1,032,473 0 110,095
(54) MEGAN B BLOOMGREN........................................................................
SR VP, COMMUNICATIONS
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     643,088 0 146,380
(55) WILLIAM A KOETZLE........................................................................
SR VP, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     594,040 0 131,591
(56) DEBRA C PHILLIPS........................................................................
SR VP, GLOBAL - LEFT SEP 2021
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     429,059 0 44,248
(57) BENNY SETO........................................................................
VP, FINANCE
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     345,676 0 62,903
(58) ANCHAL S LIDDAR........................................................................
SR VP, GLOBAL - START DEC 2021
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     318,177 0 54,609
(59) HOWARD FELDMAN........................................................................
SR CNSLR., POLICY, ECONOMICS, & REG.
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   452,505 0 221,470
(60) JOHN P WAGNER........................................................................
VP & ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   450,550 0 177,567
(61) ROLF W HANSON........................................................................
VP, STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   496,929 0 126,441
(62) RYAN P MEYERS........................................................................
VP & DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   513,560 0 44,743
(63) SHANNON DIBARI........................................................................
SR ADVISOR
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   491,165 0 62,130
(64) MICHAEL J PFEIFFER........................................................................
FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE
 40.00
.......................0.00 		          X 311,405 0 67,914
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 10,726,884 0 2,767,258
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 MediumBullet206
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
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
MAIN STREET MEDIA GROUP

PO BOX 25093
ALEXANDRIA,VA22313 		ADVERTISING 32,134,902
COALITION FOR AMERICAN JOBS

700 2ND STREET NE
WASHINGTON,DC20002 		ADVOCACY 4,927,100
MOODY INTERNATIONAL LTD

25025 I-45 NORTH SUITE 111
SPRING,TX77380 		AUDITING 3,979,319
ORGANIZING MONTROSS GROUP INC

2101 L ST NW SUITE 800
WASHINGTON,DC20037 		ADVOCACY 3,694,731
BETTER JOBS TOGETHER CAMPAIGN

3804 WILSON BLVD 1025
ARLINGTON,VA22203 		ADVOCACY 3,525,000
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet227
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet  
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 112,445,048 112,445,048    
b CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 900099 88,999,880 88,999,880    
c MEETING REVENUE 900099 2,888,448 2,888,448    
d SUBSCRIPTIONS 900099 50,000 50,000    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 204,383,376
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 381,668     381,668
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 23,905,106 23,905,106    
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   36,479,178 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 240,124 36,274,715 7b
c Gain or (loss) -240,124 204,463 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet -35,661     -35,661
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a LEGAL SETTLEMENTS 900099 96,768     96,768
b PAYROLL MANAGEMENT REIMBURSEMENTS 900099 37,504     37,504
c REFUNDS 900099 17,568     17,568
d All other revenue .... 2,706     2,706
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 154,546
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 228,789,035 228,288,482 0 500,553
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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 .... 200,500  
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 10,077,763      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 379,319      
7 Other salaries and wages........ 45,303,089      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 10,472,163      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 5,639,651      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 3,136,338      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 8,413,764      
c Accounting ........... 168,600      
d Lobbying ........... 4,887,665      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 84,026      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 38,363,701      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 47,646,002      
13 Office expenses ....... 2,740,606      
14 Information technology ...... 9,480,607      
15 Royalties .. 733,343      
16 Occupancy ........... 5,519,067      
17 Travel ............ 2,883,293      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 4,667,322      
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 3,926,575      
23 Insurance ... 861,753      
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 STUDIES/RESEARCH 13,045,585      
b THIRD-PARTY OUTREACH 10,264,810      
c ESTIMATED TAX PAYMENTS 220,890      
d NET PERIODIC BENEFIT -2,817,207      
e All other expenses 426,342      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 226,725,567      
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 13,197,018 1 22,665,930
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,048,803 2 352,097
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 15,696,337 4 12,347,143
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 ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 4,733,382 9 3,472,784
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 49,551,433
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 33,088,316 18,847,709 10c 16,463,117
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 33,560,293 11 33,940,521
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 30,631,528 15 29,881,859
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 117,715,070 16 119,123,451
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 16,625,583 17 19,091,719
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 7,475,297 19 7,847,558
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 175,656,860 25 135,058,815
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 199,757,740 26 161,998,092
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 .......... -82,042,670 27 -42,874,641
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
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 ........... -82,042,670 32 -42,874,641
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 117,715,070 33 119,123,451
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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
228,789,035
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
226,725,567
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
2,063,468
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
-82,042,670
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-809,958
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
37,914,519
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
-42,874,641
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 on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

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

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

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
 
Employer identification number

13-0433430
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

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

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$ 210,000
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
0

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$ 0
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$ 210,000
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$ 210,000
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
(1) AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
  		200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW STE 1100
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		26-2596972 0 40,500
(2) REPUBLICAN ATTORNEYS GENERAL ASSOCIATION
  		1747 PENN AVE NW STE 800
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		46-4501717 50,000 0
(3) REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION
  		1747 PENN AVE NW STE 250
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		11-3655877 135,000 0
(4) REPUBLICAN STATE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
  		1201 F STREET NW STE 675
WASHINGTON,DC20004 		05-0532524 25,000 0
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2018 (b) 2019 (c) 2020 (d) 2021 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
No
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
Yes
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
112,445,048
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
51,239,506
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
-27,351,805
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
23,887,701
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
78,711,534
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
-54,823,833
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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PART I-A, LINE 1: API CONDUCTS POLITICAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH A SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND, AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE. IN 2021, API MADE PAYMENTS TOTALING $210,000 TO SECTION 527 POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
 
Employer identification number

13-0433430
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements   11,144,307 2,034,028 9,110,279
d Equipment ....   1,120,737 839,900 280,837
e Other .....   37,286,389 30,214,388 7,072,001
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 16,463,117
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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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET 29,881,859
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 29,881,859
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  
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 135,058,815
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 ....... 1 228,211,740
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -809,958
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 76,565
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -733,393
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 228,945,133
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 84,026
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -240,124
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c -156,098
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 228,789,035
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 ........... 1 189,033,200
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -37,608,341
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e -37,608,341
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 226,641,541
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 84,026
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 84,026
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 226,725,567
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 XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: API POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE CONSOLIDATED IN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 76,565.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSET -240,124.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: OTHER PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT CHANGES -37,914,519. API POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE CONSOLIDATED IN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 66,054. LOSS ON FIXED ASSET DISPOSAL 240,124.
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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
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
 
Employer identification number

13-0433430
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS 37,518
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 1 3 PROGRAM SERVICES CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS 9,209,623
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS 2,444,920
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 1 2 PROGRAM SERVICES CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS 1,919,221
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS 709,239
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES EVENT SPONSORSHIPS 12,000
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS 756,461
SOUTH AMERICA 1 2 PROGRAM SERVICES CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS 1,117,102
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS 1,082,439
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS 163,707
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 3 7 16,206,084
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 1,246,146
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 3 7 17,452,230
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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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
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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
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
 
Employer identification number
13-0433430
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
2025 E ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		53-0196605 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
9190 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA,MD20814 		43-6075050 501(C)(3) 7,500 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(3) CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE
1128 16TH ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		52-1114225 501(C)(3) 100,000 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(4) EVERYBODY WINS DC
666 11TH ST NW STE 1030
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		52-1938281 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) FRIENDS OF THE WORLD MARITIME UNIVERSITY INC
9707 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA,MD20814 		52-1320023 501(C)(3) 8,500 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(6) GREAT MINDS IN STEM
2465 W WHITTIER BLVD STE 202
MONTEBELLO,CA90640 		95-4577359 501(C)(3) 11,500 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE
120 WALL ST 8TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10005 		13-1840489 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(8) SKILLSUSA INC
14001 SKILLSUSA WAY
LEESBURG,VA20176 		52-0812433 501(C)(3) 8,000 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(9) WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
655 NEW YORK AVE NW 6TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		27-3521132 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
2
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3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
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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)
(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: IN ORDER TO ENSURE ALL GRANT FUNDS ARE USED FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSE, ALL GRANTS ARE ASSIGNED AN API STAFF MEMBER AS THE CONTRACT OFFICER. THE CONTRACT OFFICER'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE MONITORING THE ACTIVITIES OF GRANTEES, AS WELL AS THE RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF PERIODIC PROGRESS REPORTS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
 
Employer identification number

13-0433430
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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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, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (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
1MICHAEL J SOMMERS
PRESIDENT AND CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 1,716,686
-------------
0 		862,500
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0 		125,517
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0 		1,169,808
-------------
0 		31,181
-------------
0 		3,905,692
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2AMANDA E EVERSOLE
EXECUTIVE VP & COO 		(i)

(ii)		 747,899
-------------
0 		300,000
-------------
0 		41,477
-------------
0 		182,651
-------------
0 		34,284
-------------
0 		1,306,311
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3FRANK J MACCHIAROLA
SR VP, POLICY, ECONOMICS, & REG. 		(i)

(ii)		 499,911
-------------
0 		395,292
-------------
0 		137,270
-------------
0 		108,322
-------------
0 		1,773
-------------
0 		1,142,568
-------------
0 		235,292
-------------
0
4PAUL G AFONSO
SR VP & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 700,648
-------------
0 		110,000
-------------
0 		43,530
-------------
0 		97,427
-------------
0 		1,816
-------------
0 		953,421
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5MEGAN B BLOOMGREN
SR VP, COMMUNICATIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 450,179
-------------
0 		175,000
-------------
0 		17,909
-------------
0 		115,199
-------------
0 		31,181
-------------
0 		789,468
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6WILLIAM A KOETZLE
SR VP, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 456,148
-------------
0 		115,000
-------------
0 		22,892
-------------
0 		97,307
-------------
0 		34,284
-------------
0 		725,631
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7HOWARD FELDMAN
SR CNSLR., POLICY, ECONOMICS, & REG. 		(i)

(ii)		 316,462
-------------
0 		57,800
-------------
0 		78,243
-------------
0 		199,440
-------------
0 		22,030
-------------
0 		673,975
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8JOHN P WAGNER
VP & ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL 		(i)

(ii)		 291,984
-------------
0 		55,200
-------------
0 		103,366
-------------
0 		146,681
-------------
0 		30,886
-------------
0 		628,117
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9ROLF W HANSON
VP, STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 414,530
-------------
0 		52,400
-------------
0 		29,999
-------------
0 		95,260
-------------
0 		31,181
-------------
0 		623,370
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10RYAN P MEYERS
VP & DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL 		(i)

(ii)		 422,013
-------------
0 		76,500
-------------
0 		15,047
-------------
0 		24,107
-------------
0 		20,636
-------------
0 		558,303
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11SHANNON DIBARI
SR ADVISOR 		(i)

(ii)		 400,310
-------------
0 		72,200
-------------
0 		18,655
-------------
0 		60,357
-------------
0 		1,773
-------------
0 		553,295
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12DEBRA C PHILLIPS
SR VP, GLOBAL - LEFT SEP 2021 		(i)

(ii)		 365,757
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		63,302
-------------
0 		20,487
-------------
0 		23,761
-------------
0 		473,307
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13BENNY SETO
VP, FINANCE 		(i)

(ii)		 286,113
-------------
0 		54,100
-------------
0 		5,463
-------------
0 		32,151
-------------
0 		30,752
-------------
0 		408,579
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14MICHAEL J PFEIFFER
FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE 		(i)

(ii)		 269,196
-------------
0 		39,200
-------------
0 		3,009
-------------
0 		34,165
-------------
0 		33,749
-------------
0 		379,319
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15ANCHAL S LIDDAR
SR VP, GLOBAL - START DEC 2021 		(i)

(ii)		 260,549
-------------
0 		55,700
-------------
0 		1,928
-------------
0 		23,915
-------------
0 		30,694
-------------
0 		372,786
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A FIRST CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL - FIRST CLASS AIR TRAVEL IS LIMITED TO EXECUTIVE STAFF MEMBERS AND MAY BE BOOKED ONLY WHEN BUSINESS CLASS IS UNAVAILABLE ON QUALIFYING FLIGHTS. OTHER STAFF MEMBERS MAY TRAVEL FIRST OR BUSINESS CLASS ONLY WHEN ACCOMPANYING AN EXECUTIVE STAFF MEMBER, A MEMBER COMPANY EXECUTIVE OR GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIAL WHO TRAVELS FIRST CLASS OR BUSINESS CLASS, OR, FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS, WHEN EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES JUSTIFY TRAVELING BUSINESS CLASS. FIRST OR BUSINESS CLASS AIR TRAVEL MUST BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY AN EXECUTIVE STAFF MEMBER, AND THE EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE THE JUSTIFICATION ON THE EXPENSE REPORT. FIRST CLASS TRAIN PASSAGE IS AN ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE TO COACH AIR FARES OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE. IT IS NOT API'S PRACTICE TO CHARTER TRAVEL, EXCEPT IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCE IN WHICH COMMERCIAL TRAVEL SCHEDULES DO NOT ACCOMMODATE THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S ITINERARY. NO FLIGHTS WERE CHARTERED DURING 2021. TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS - INSTANCES IN WHICH A SPOUSE ACCOMPANIES AN EMPLOYEE TRAVELING ON BUSINESS AT API EXPENSE ARE LIMITED AND APPROVED IN ADVANCE. IN SUCH AUTHORIZED CASES, UNLESS THE STRICT LEGAL DEFINITION OF BUSINESS PURPOSE IS MET, THE REIMBURSEMENT IS TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME TO THE EMPLOYEE. TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS UP PAYMENTS - FOR EMPLOYEES WHO QUALIFY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN, API PAYS TAXES DUE ON THE ACCRUED BENEFITS AS THEY ARE AWARDED TO THE PARTICIPANTS. THESE TAX PAYMENTS ARE TREATED AS AN ADVANCE AND NETTED FROM THE ACCRUED BENEFITS TO THE PARTICIPANTS UPON DISTRIBUTION. HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB DUES OR INITIATION FEES - REIMBURSEMENT OF CLUB DUES TO AN EMPLOYEE IN ANY CLUB ORGANIZED FOR PLEASURE, RECREATION, OR OTHER SOCIAL PURPOSE (I.E. COUNTRY CLUBS, LUNCHEON CLUBS, AND AIRLINE AND HOTEL CLUBS) IS LIMITED AND REQUIRES EXECUTIVE STAFF APPROVAL. EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE BEEN REIMBURSED FOR CLUB DUES MUST ANNUALLY ACCOUNT FOR THEIR BUSINESS USE, AND NON-BUSINESS USE IS TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME TO THE EMPLOYEE. PERSONAL SERVICES - API PROVIDES AN ANNUAL ALLOWANCE OF $5,000 TO THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO BE USED FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING AND TAX PREPARATION SERVICES. THIS ALLOWANCE IS TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME TO THE PRESIDENT & CEO. API PROVIDES A PERSONAL DRIVER TO THE PRESIDENT & CEO PRIMARILY FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. ANY PERSONAL USAGE IS TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME TO THE PRESIDENT & CEO.
PART I, LINE 4B IN 2021, THE FOLLOWING PARTICIPANTS IN THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE 457(F) SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT PLANS RECEIVED VESTED CONTRIBUTIONS THAT WERE INCLUDED IN THE PARTICIPANT'S 2021 W-2, AS WELL AS NON-VESTED CONTRIBUTIONS. THE TOTAL VESTED AND NON-VESTED CONTRIBUTIONS IN 2021 WERE AS FOLLOWS: MICHAEL J. SOMMERS $1,266,893 AMANDA E. EVERSOLE $204,764 FRANK J. MACCHIAROLA $198,274 PAUL G. AFONSO $120,506 MEGAN B. BLOOMGREN $107,734 WILLIAM A. KOETZLE $86,095 HOWARD FELDMAN $71,917 JOHN P. WAGNER $97,280 ROLF W. HANSON $47,815 RYAN P. MEYERS $12,150 SHANNON DIBARI $38,201 DEBRA C. PHILLIPS $7,711 BENNY SETO $1,066 MICHAEL J. PFEIFFER $1,186 THE FOLLOWING PARTICIPANT IN THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE 457(F) SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT PLANS RECEIVED A DISTRIBUTION IN 2021 AS FOLLOWS, THIS DISTRIBUTION WAS INCLUDED IN THE PARTICIPANT'S 2021 W-2: DEBRA C. PHILLIPS $10,534
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

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
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
 
Employer identification number

13-0433430
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FORM 990, PART V, LINE 3: API, IN CONJUNCTION WITH EXTERNAL LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING TAX PROFESSIONALS, HAS PERFORMED AN EXTENSIVE REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AS GENERATING UBTI. BASED ON THE REVIEW, INCOME PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AS UBTI WAS DETERMINED TO BE FROM ACTIVITIES SUBSTANTIALLY RELATED TO API'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE. ACCORDINGLY, API HAS NO UBTI FOR THE 2021 TAX YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A API'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF UP TO 15 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD (BUT NO LESS THAN 12). MEMBERS INCLUDE THE API CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, WITH REPRESENTATION OF THE TOP SIX (6) DUES-PAYING MEMBERS, AND THE REMAINING MEMBERS CHOSEN FROM THE REMAINING DUES-PAYING MEMBERS. THE API PRESIDENT & CEO SERVES AS EX-OFFICIO VOTING MEMBER. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE ALL THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE ABSENCE OF ACTION BY THE BOARD, EXCEPT TO AMEND THE BYLAWS OR AS OTHERWISE LIMITED BY LAW. ITS RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE LONG-RANGE PLANNING, STRATEGIC ISSUES, PROGRAM AND BUDGET DEVELOPMENT, OVERSIGHT, AND ADMINISTRATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 API IS A TRADE ASSOCIATION WITH MEMBERSHIP DRAWN FROM THE OIL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY. MEMBERSHIP IS AT A COMPANY (PARTNERSHIP, COMPANY, OR CORPORATION) LEVEL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING, FROM WITHIN THE MEMBERSHIP. MEMBERSHIP ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CEASES WHEN A DIRECTOR CEASES TO HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL FULL-TIME CONNECTION WITH THE MEMBER COMPANY THE DIRECTOR SERVED WHEN ELECTED. ONLY THE HIGHEST RANKING EXECUTIVE FROM A MEMBER COMPANY CAN BE ELECTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ANY ONE TIME.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B API'S FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY ITS EXTERNAL ACCOUNTING FIRM. PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 WAS INCLUDED WITH THE MATERIALS FOR THE FINANCE COMMITTEE'S MEETING IN SEPTEMBER 2022 AND REVIEWED DURING THE MEETING. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C API'S STANDARDS OF CONDUCT POLICY INCLUDES PROVISIONS RELATED TO AVOIDING ANY ACT THAT MAY RESULT IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, ALL EMPLOYEES ARE ASKED TO CONFIRM THEIR COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT POLICY. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO IS AWARE OF A VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY MUST TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION SO THAT THE VIOLATION IS PROMPTLY ADDRESSED. THIS MAY INCLUDE REPORTING A VIOLATION TO AN EXECUTIVE STAFF MEMBER OR TO AN EXTERNALLY OPERATED ETHICS HOTLINE. ALL REPORTS ARE ASSIGNED TO AN APPROPRIATE EXECUTIVE STAFF MEMBER FOR INVESTIGATION AND RESOLUTION AND A REPORT OF ALL INCIDENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE EACH YEAR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADOPTED A CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY IN 2008 THAT REQUIRES FULL DISCLOSURE OF ALL ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE API EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL DECIDE AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND WHAT SUBSEQUENT ACTION IS APPROPRIATE (IF ANY). A COPY OF THE POLICY IS PROVIDED ANNUALLY TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS WHO ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DISCLOSURE FORM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION FOR API'S PRESIDENT & CEO, OTHER OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, BASED ON PERFORMANCE REVIEWS, EXTERNAL COMPARABLE DATA OBTAINED FROM CONSULTANTS, AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION. THE PRESIDENT & CEO'S COMPENSATION IS BASED ON A WRITTEN CONTRACT APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. A REVIEW WAS LAST CONDUCTED IN 2021 FOR THE PRESIDENT & CEO, OTHER OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G EMPLOYMENT AGENCY FEES 224,204. RETIREMENT PLAN FEES 262,521. OTHER CONSULTING FEES 6,630,270. ADVOCACY CONSULTANT FEES 10,257,864. GIS AUDITOR SERVICES 20,988,842.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: OTHER PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT CHANGES 37,914,519.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990) 2021


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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
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
 
Employer identification number

13-0433430
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE HOLDING LLC
200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW STE 1100
WASHINGTON,DC20001
13-0433430 		HOLDS A MINORITY INTEREST IN API-BRASIL CONSULTORIA LDTA. DE 0 0 AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
 
(2) API-BRASIL CONSULTORIA LTDA
PRAIA DE BOTAFOGO 228-16 ANDAR
RIO DE JANEIRO   22250-040
BR
98-1154471 		BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BR 0 112,083 AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
 








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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE STE 1100

WASHINGTON,DC20001
27-2596972 		POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE/SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND DC 527   AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
 
Yes
 












For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












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












Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

 N 72,100 FAIR MARKET VALUE
(2) AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

 O 164,231 FAIR MARKET VALUE




Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
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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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021

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