Form

990

OMB No. 1545-0047

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

2016

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)▶ Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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For the 2016 calendar year, or tax year beginning

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Check if applicable: C Name of organization CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM USA INC, 2016, and ending

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Doing business as

Name change

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)

D Employer identification number
E Telephone number

Room/suite2030 ADDISON SUITE 650

212-967-1100

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

Final return/terminated

BERKELEY, CA, 94704

Amended returnI

Tax-exempt status:

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Website: ▶

501(c)(3)

501(c) () ◀ (insert no.)H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates?
4947(a)(1) orCorporation

Trust

527

Revenue
Expenses✔

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No

H(c) Group exemption number ▶

Association

2015

L Year of formation:

Other ▶

CA

M State of legal domicile:

Summary

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Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities:

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Check this box ▶ if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets.
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Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) . . . . . . . . .
Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) . . . .
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Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line 2a). . . . .
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Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 . . . . . . . .
7aNet unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 . . . . . . . . .
7bEffective altruism is a growing social movementfounded on the desire to make the world as good a place as it can be, the use of evidence and reason to find out how to do so,and the audacity to actually try.

Prior YearNet Assets orFund Balances

Yes

H(b) Are all subordinates included?
Yes
If “No,” attach a list. (see instructions)www.centerforeffectivealtruism.org

Form of organization: ✔

Activities & Governance✔

1,548,370

G Gross receipts $Amy Labenz
2030 ADDISON, SUITE 650, BERKELEY, CA 94704

Application pending F Name and address of principal officer:

Part I, 20 16

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Address change
Initial return

Open to Public
Inspection▶ Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

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Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g). . . . . . . . . . .
Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) . . . . . .
Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) . . .
Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3) . . . . .
Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) . . . . . .
Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)
Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) . . . . . .
Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) ▶
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Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e). . . . .
Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25).
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 . . . . . . . .

Current Year

672,03500
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424,9780001,302,524
245,846001,548,370
125,050
0311,982
020,872445,850
226,185

524,483
961,515586,855
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Beginning of Current Year

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Total assets (Part X, line 16) . . . . . . . . . .
Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) . . . . . . . . . .
Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20

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

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Sign
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10-06-2017
Date

Signature of officer

Amy Labenz, President
Type or print name and title

Print/Type preparer’s namePaid
Preparer Mary Soper
Use Only Firm’s namePreparer's signature

Date

Check
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self-employed

10-05-2017▶

Firm's address ▶

Easy Office dba Jitasa
1750 W Front Street Suite 200, Boise, ID 83702

Firm's EIN ▶
Phone no.

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

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For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

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Part III1

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Briefly describe the organization’s mission:
Effective altruism is a growing social movement founded on the desire to make the world as good a place as it can be, the use ofevidence and reason to find out how to do so, and the audacity to actually try.

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Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on theprior Form 990 or 990-EZ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any programservices? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by
expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others,
the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.

4a(Code:) (Expenses $) (Revenue $404,504 including grants of $200,545 )EA-Global Program- runs several large conferences per year, with 200-1000 attendees, with the purpose of promoting theconcepts of effective altruism and supporting / developing the effective altruist movement.

4b (Code:) (Expenses $134,233 including grants of $125,000 ) (Revenue $0 )Special Program (Special Projects Division) - a team focused on research into the fundamentals of effective altruism. The
priorities: publishing papers on research in EA, developing models of e.g. cause prioritization, developing a community researchblog and expanding the effective altruism concepts project.

4c(Code:) (Expenses $109,483 including grants of $0 ) (Revenue $0 )Core Services- day to day work other than that for major events like EA Global. This includes coordination with local effective
altruism groups in cities and universities around the world; email and social media outreach through newsletters and Facebook
posts; research and writing about core ideas in the field of effective altruism; and creation and promotion of an interactive tool toguide donation decisions.

4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.) See Schedule O, Statement 1(Expenses $273,632 including grants of $0 ) (Revenue $4e Total program service expenses ▶
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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules
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Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? . . .
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to
candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . .

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Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues,
assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors
have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If“Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II. . .
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as acustodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or
debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IV .
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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 . .
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is “Yes,” then complete Schedule D, Parts VI,
VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or moreof its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII . . . . . . . .
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or moreof its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII . . . . . . . .
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets
reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X
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 X .
12 a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII

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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
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Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E . . . .
14 a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? . . . . .
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 . . . . .
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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 . . . . . . . . . . .
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Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or otherassistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV. . . . . . . .
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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) . . . . .
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
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20 a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H . . . . . .
b If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
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Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization ordomestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II . . . .
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of theorganization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensatedemployees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . .
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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? . .
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 . . . . .

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Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any
current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, ordisqualified persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee,
substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled
entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III . . . . . . .
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L,
Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified
conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule N, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations
sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I . . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? . . . . . . .
b If “Yes” to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with acontrolled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . .
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prioryear, 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV . .
b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule L, Part IV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof)
was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV . . .
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Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organizationand that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R,
Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and
19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O.

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Form 990 (2016)

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

1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. . . .
1a8b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . .
1b0c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors andreportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 return2a9b 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) . .
3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? . . . .
b If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O . .
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)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: ▶
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? . . .
b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
c If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did theorganization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? . . . . .
b If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or
gifts were not tax deductible? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Organizations 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? . . . . .
c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was
required to file Form 8282? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year . . . . . . . .
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Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? .
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by thesponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? . . . . . . . .
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . . . . . . . .
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? . . .
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 . . . . . . .
10aGross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities .
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Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
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Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources
against amounts due or received from them.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11bSection 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year . .
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Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
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Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
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. . . . . . . . . .
13bc Enter the amount of reserves on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? . . . . .
b If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O

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Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No”
response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Form 990 (2016)

Part VI

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

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Section A. Governing Body and Management
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1aEnter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year . .
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or
if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similarcommittee, explain in Schedule O.

1a8b Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .
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Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship withany other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7a

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
Did the organization have members or stockholders? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members,
stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during
the year by the following:a The governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Is 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 . . . . .

No

2

✔

3
4
5
6

✔
✔
✔
✔

7a

✔

7b

✔

8a
8b

✔
✔

9

✔

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

10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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?
11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
b Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990.
12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13. . . . . . . .
b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts?
c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,”describe in Schedule O how this was done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy?
. . . . . . . . .
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval byindependent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Other officers or key employees of the organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If “Yes” to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangementwith a taxable entity during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 theorganization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10a

No

✔

10b
11a ✔
12a ✔
12b ✔
12c ✔
13 ✔
14

✔

15a
15b

✔
✔

16a

✔

16b

Section C. Disclosure
17
18

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed ▶
CA
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 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✔ Upon request
Own website
Another’s website
Other (explain in Schedule O)
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, andfinancial 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: ▶
Easy Office dba Jitasa, (208)287-4777
1750 W Front Street Suite 200, Boise, ID 83702

Form 990 (2016)

Page 7Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, andIndependent Contractors

Form 990 (2016)

Part VII

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 theorganization’s tax year.
• List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount ofcompensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.
• List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of “key employee.”• List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from theorganization and any related organizations.
• List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than$100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
• List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of theorganization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(C)

PETER ECKERSLEY
BOARD MEMBER
AMY WILLEY LABENZPRESIDENTKERRY VAUGHANVICE PRESIDENT

Former

BOARD MEMBERBORIS YAKUBCHIKBOARD MEMBER

Highest compensatedemployee

WILLIAM MACASKILL
VICE PRESIDENT/CHAIRTARA MAC AULAYTREASURER AND SECRETARYSAM BANKMAN-FRIEDBOARD MEMBER
BEN KUHN

Key employee

Averagehours perweek (list any
hours forrelatedorganizations
below dotted
line)

OfficerName and Title

Position(do not check more than one
box, unless person is both an
officer and a director/trustee)Institutional trustee(B)

Individual trustee
or director

(A)

(D)

(E)

(F)

Reportable
Reportablecompensation compensation fromfromrelatedtheorganizationsorganization(W-2/1099-MISC)(W-2/1099-MISC)

Estimatedamount ofothercompensationfrom theorganization
and relatedorganizations

5
✔

✔

0

0

0

✔

✔

0

0

0

✔

0

0

0

✔

0

0

0

✔

0

0

0

✔

0

0

0

57,3440066,428

0

0

20
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
40
0
40

✔
✔

✔

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Page 8Form 990 (2016)

Part VII

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

FormerHighest compensatedemployee

Key employee

Officer

Institutional trustee(B)
Averagehours perweek (list any
hours forrelatedorganizations
below dottedline)

Individual trustee
or director(A)
Name and title

Position(do not check more than one
box, unless person is both an
officer and a director/trustee)

(D)

(E)

(F)

Reportable
Reportablecompensation compensation fromfromrelatedtheorganizationsorganization(W-2/1099-MISC)(W-2/1099-MISC)

Estimatedamount ofothercompensationfrom theorganization
and relatedorganizations

1b
c
d
2

Sub-total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▶
123,7720Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . . . . . ▶
Total (add lines 1b and 1c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▶
123,7720Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 ofreportable compensation from the organization ▶
0

3

Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensatedemployee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . .

4

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from theorganization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for suchindividual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individualfor services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person . . . . . .

0
0

Yes

5

No

3

✔

4

✔

✔
5
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 ofcompensation 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

None

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 ▶
0

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Page 9Form 990 (2016)

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

Program Service Revenue

Contributions, Gifts, Grants
and Other Similar Amounts(A)
Total revenue

1a
b
c
d
e
f

1a
1b
1c
1d
1e

Federated campaigns . . .
Membership dues . . . .
Fundraising events . . . .
Related organizations . . .
Government grants (contributions)
All other contributions, gifts, grants,
and similar amounts not included above(C)
Unrelatedbusiness
revenue(D)
Revenue
excluded from tax
under sections
512-514

0
0
0
0
0

1f
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f: $h Total. Add lines 1a–1f . . . . . .

1,302,524
0

.

.

.

1,302,524▶

Business Code

2a EA Global Tickets
900099bcdef All other program service revenue .
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f . . . . . . . . . ▶
3
Investment income (including dividends, interest,and other similar amounts) . . . . . . . ▶
45Gross rents . .
Less: rental expenses
Rental income or (loss)
0
Net rental income or (loss) . . . .
(i) Securities
Gross amount from sales ofassets other than inventoryb Less: cost or other basis
and sales expenses .
c Gain or (loss) . .
d Net gain or (loss)

b
c
9a
b
c
10a
b
c

245,846000245,846000245,8460(ii) Personal

6a
b
c
d
7a

8a

245,846

Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds ▶
Royalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▶
(i) Real

Other Revenue(B)
Related or
exemptfunctionrevenue

0

.

.

.

▶

(ii) Other

0

.

.

.

.

.

.

0

.

.

.

Gross income from fundraising
events (not including $0of contributions reported on line 1c).
See Part IV, line 18 . . . . . a
Less: direct expenses . . . . b
Net income or (loss) from fundraising events
Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 . . . . . a
Less: direct expenses . . . . b
Net income or (loss) from gaming activities .
Gross sales of inventory, lessreturns and allowances . . . a
Less: cost of goods sold . . . b
Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory .

▶

.

▶

.

▶

.

▶

Business Code

Miscellaneous Revenue

11abcd All other revenue . . . . .
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d . . .
12
Total revenue. See instructions.

.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.
.

▶

0

▶

1,548,370

0Form 990 (2016)

Page 10Form 990 (2016)

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.
1
2(A)
Total expenses(B)
Program service
expenses(C)
Management andgeneral expenses(D)
Fundraisingexpenses

Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations
and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 . .
Grants and other assistance to domestic
individuals. See Part IV, line 22 . . . . .

3

Grants and other assistance to foreignorganizations, foreign governments, and foreign
individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 . . .

125,050

125,050

4
5

Benefits paid to or for members . . . .
Compensation of current officers, directors,
trustees, and key employees . . . . .

123,772

123,7726

Compensation not included above, to disqualified
persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) andpersons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) . .

7
8

Other salaries and wages . . . . . .
Pension plan accruals and contributions (includesection 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions)

164,955

164,955

Other employee benefits . . . . . . .
Payroll taxes . . . . . . . . . . .
Fees for services (non-employees):a Management. . . . . . . . . .
b Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c Accounting . . . . . . . . . . .
d Lobbying . . . . . . . . . . . .
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f Investment management fees . . . . .
g Other. (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column(A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O.) . .

719
22,536

22,536

8,115
9,455

83

8,115
9,372

67,31945,37929,424
7,644

66,671
44,683
26,565
5,194

648
696
2,859
2,450

86,22544,52786,22536,841

7,686

9
10
11

719

12
13
14
15
16
17
18

Advertising and promotion . . . . . .
Office expenses. . . . . . . . .
Information technology . . . . . . .
Royalties . . . . . . . . . . . .
Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . .
Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public officials

19
20
21
22
23
24

Conferences, conventions, and meetings .
Interest . . . . . . . . . . . .
Payments to affiliates . . . . . . . .
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .
Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered
above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. Ifline 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column(A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)

206,448

206,448

212
3,075

418

212
2,657

a Dues and Subscriptionsb Bank Charges and Processing Feesc Telephoned Other Program Expenses
e All other expenses
Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e
25
Joint costs. Complete this line only if the26
organization reported in column (B) joint costs
from a combined educational campaign andfundraising solicitation. Check here ▶
iffollowing SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). . . .

11,501
3,489
91
1,579

10,286
493
53
1,579

1,215
2,996
38
0

0
0
0
0

961,515921,852

39,6630Form 990 (2016)

Page 11

Form 990 (2016)

Part X

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

Net Assets or Fund Balances

Liabilities

Assets(A)
Beginning of year

1
2
3
4
5

Cash—non-interest-bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Savings and temporary cash investments . . . . . . . . . .
Pledges and grants receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts receivable, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors,
trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees.
Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section
4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers andsponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiaryorganizations (see instructions). Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . . .

7
8
9
10a

Notes and loans receivable, net . . . . .
Inventories for sale or use . . . . . . .
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges . .
Land, buildings, and equipment: cost orother basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D

b
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22

.
.
.

.
.
.

.
.
.

.
.
.

.
.
.

.
.
.

.
.
.

.
.
.

10a
3,048
Less: accumulated depreciation . . . .
10b
212
Investments—publicly traded securities. . . . . . . . . .
Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . .
Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . .
Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) . . . . .
Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . .
Grants payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax-exempt bond liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D .
Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors,
trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, anddisqualified persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . .

23
24
25

Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties . .
Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26

Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 . . . . . . . .
Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here ▶
complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.

27
28
29

30
31
32
33
34

Unrestricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temporarily restricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . .
Permanently restricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . .
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here ▶
complete lines 30 through 34.

.

.

226,184
0
0
0

1
2
3
4

0

5

0
0
0
0

6
7
8
9

0
0
0
0
0
226,184
0
0
0
0
0

10c
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

813,186
147
0
0
0
0

0 22
0 23
0 24

0
0
0

810,350

2,836

25
0 26

147

0 27
226,184 28
0 29

813,039
0
0

30
31
32
226,184 33
226,184 34

813,039
813,186

and

✔

.
.
.

.
(B)
End of year.
.
.

Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds . . . . . . . .
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund . . .
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds .
Total net assets or fund balances . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . . . . . . . . .

andForm 990 (2016)

Page 12

Form 990 (2016)

Part XI

Reconciliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25). . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . . .
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Donated services and use of facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prior period adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . .
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line
33, column (B)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part XII

.

.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

1,548,370
961,515586,855
226,184
0
0
0
0
0

10

813,039

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes1

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

2a

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? . . .
If “Yes,” check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled orreviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis
Consolidated basis
Both consolidated and separate basis
b Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
. . . . . . .
If “Yes,” check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a
separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
Separate basis
Consolidated basis
Both consolidated and separate basis
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversightof the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo therequired audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

No

2a

✔

2b

✔

c

2c

3a

✔

3b
Form 990 (2016)

(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
▶ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
▶ Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

Name of the organization

2016

Open to Public
Inspection

Employer identification number

CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM USA INC

Part IOMB No. 1545-0047

Public Charity Status and Public Support

SCHEDULE A

47-1988398

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2
A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)
A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
3
A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the4
hospital’s name, city, and state:5
An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9

10

11
12

✔

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public
described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)An agricultural research organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college
or university or a non-land-grant college of agriculture (see instructions). Enter the name, city, and state of the college oruniversity:
An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and grossreceipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its
support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).
An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposesof one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3).
Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

aType I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving
the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the
supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

b

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having
control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported
organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with,
its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

cdType III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s)that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentivenessrequirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

e

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III
functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.
f Enter the number of supported organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization(ii) EIN(iii) Type of organization(described on lines 1–10
above (see instructions))(iv) Is the organization (v) Amount of monetary
listed in your governing
support (seedocument?
instructions)Yes(vi) Amount ofother support (seeinstructions)

No

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016

Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify underPart III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ▶
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, andmembership fees received. (Do notinclude any “unusual grants.”) . . .
2

Taxrevenues
leviedfortheorganization’s benefit and either paid
to or expended on its behalf . . .

3

The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to theorganization without charge . . . .

4

Total. Add lines 1 through 3 .

5The portion of total contributions by
eachperson(otherthanagovernmental
unitor
publicly
supported organization) included online 1 that exceeds 2% of the amountshown on line 11, column (f) . . . .

6

Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

.

(a) 2012.

(b) 2013

0(c) 20140(d) 20150(e) 2016

672,035

1,302,504

1,974,539

672,035

1,302,504

1,974,539

1,048,470
926,069

Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ▶
7
Amounts from line 4 . . . . . .
8Gross income from interest, dividends,
payments received on securities loans,rents, royalties and income from similarsources . . . . . . . . . .

(f) Total(a) 2012(b) 2013
0(c) 20140(d) 20150(e) 2016

672,035

1,302,504(f) Total
1,974,539

9

Net income from unrelated businessactivities, whether or not the businessis regularly carried on. . . . .

10

Other income. Do not include gain orloss from the sale of capital assets(Explain in Part VI.) . . . . . . .

11
12
13

Total support. Add lines 7 through 10
1,974,539
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . .
12245,846First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization’s first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)organization, check this box and stop here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▶ ✔

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
15
16a

Public support percentage for 2016 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) . . . .
14
%
15
%
Public support percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 . . . . . . . . . .
331/3% support test—2016. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 331/3% or more, check thisbox and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . . ▶
b 331/3% support test—2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 331/3% or more, checkthis box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . ▶

17a10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2016. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is
10% or more, and if the organization meets the “facts-and-circumstances” test, check this box and stop here. Explain inPart VI how the organization meets the “facts-and-circumstances” test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▶

b 10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the “facts-and-circumstances” test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the “facts-and-circumstances” test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▶
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▶
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016

Part IIISupport Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II.
If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ▶
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees1
received. (Do not include any “unusual grants.”)2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise
sold or services performed, or facilities
furnished in any activity that is related to theorganization’s tax-exempt purpose . . .
3Gross receipts from activities that are not an
unrelated trade or business under section 513
4

Taxrevenues
leviedfortheorganization’s benefit and either paid
to or expended on its behalf . . .

5

The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to theorganization without charge . . . .

67aTotal. Add lines 1 through 5 . . . .
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3
received from disqualified persons .

(a) 2012(b) 2013(c) 2014(d) 2015(e) 2016(f) Total(a) 2012(b) 2013(c) 2014(d) 2015(e) 2016(f) Totalb Amounts included on lines 2 and 3
receivedfrom other than disqualified
persons that exceed the greater of $5,000
or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the yearc8

Add lines 7a and 7b . . . . . .
Public support. (Subtract line 7c fromline 6.) . . . . . . . . . . .

Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ▶
9
Amounts from line 6 . . . . . .
10a Gross income from interest, dividends,
payments received on securities loans, rents,
royalties and income from similar sources .
b Unrelated business taxable income (lesssection 511 taxes) from businesses
acquired after June 30, 1975 . . . .
c
11

12

Add lines 10a and 10b . . . . .
Net income from unrelated businessactivities not included in line 10b, whether
or not the business is regularly carried on
Other income. Do not include gain orloss from the sale of capital assets(Explain in Part VI.) . . . . . . .
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11,
and 12.) . . . . . . . . . .
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization’s first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)organization, check this box and stop here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▶

13
14

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
16

Public support percentage for 2016 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
Public support percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 . . . . . .

.
.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.
.

15
16

%
%

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
18
19a

Investment income percentage for 2016 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) . . .
17%
Investment income percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 . . . . . . . . . .
18%331/3% support tests—2016. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 331/3%, and line
17 is not more than 331/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . ▶
b 331/3% support tests—2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 331/3%, andline 18 is not more than 331/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ▶

20

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions▶

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016

Part IV

Supporting Organizations(Complete only if you checked a box in line 12 on Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A
and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete
Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes No1

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing
documents? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated byclass or purpose, describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

2

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of statusunder section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported
organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If “Yes,” answer(b) and (c) below.

3ab Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) andsatisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI when and how theorganization made the determination.
c Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States (“foreign supported organization”)? If“Yes,” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
b Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign
supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion
despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

1

2
3a

3b
3c
4a

4b

c

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination
under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used
to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes.

4c

5a

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,”
answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN
numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action;(iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action
was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

5ab Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class alreadydesignated in the organization's organizing document?
c Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) toanyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefitedby one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or
benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
7

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor(defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity withregard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7?
If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

8

5b
5c

6

7
8

9a

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or moredisqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations describedin section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
b Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which
the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
c Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit
from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

9a
9b
9c

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section
4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated
supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer 10b below.
b Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to
determine whether the organization had excess business holdings.)

10a
10b

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016

Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes No11

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c)below, the governing body of a supported organization?
b A family member of a person described in (a) above?
c A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11a
11b
11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes No1

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power toregularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during thetax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or
controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization,
describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported
organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

2

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported
organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part
VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated,supervised, or controlled the supporting organization.

1

2

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes No1

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors
or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control
or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed
the supported organization(s).

1Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes No1

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of theorganization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax
year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of theorganization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

1

2

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported
organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If “No,” explain in Part VI how
the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

23

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have asignificant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s
income or assets at all times during the tax year? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI the role the organization’s
supported organizations played in this regard.

3

Section E. Type III Functionally Integrated Supporting Organizations
1

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions).
a
b
c

2
a

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.
The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.
The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions).
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes NoDid substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes ofthe supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If “Yes,” then in Part VI identify
those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes,
how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determinedthat these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

2ab Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or moreof the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI thereasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these
activities but for the organization’s involvement.

2b3

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, ortrustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

3ab Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs, and activities of eachof its supported organizations? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.

3ba

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016

Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See
instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
(B) Current Year
Section A - Adjusted Net Income(A) Prior Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain
1
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions
2
3 Other gross income (see instructions)3
4 Add lines 1 through 3.
4
5 Depreciation and depletion
5
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production orcollection of gross income or for management, conservation, or
maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)6
7 Other expenses (see instructions)
7
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6, and 7 from line 4).
8(B) Current Year
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount(A) Prior Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (seeinstructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):a Average monthly value of securitiesb Average monthly cash balancesc Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)
e Discount claimed for blockage or otherfactors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt-use assets
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d.
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount,
see instructions).
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)
6 Multiply line 5 by .035.
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)
Section C - Distributable Amount

1a
1b
1c
1d

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Current Year

1
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)
2 Enter 85% of line 1.
2
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)
3
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3.
4
5 Income tax imposed in prior year
5
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to6emergency temporary reduction (see instructions).
7
Check here if the current year is the organization’s first as a non-functionally integrated Type III supporting organization (seeinstructions).
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016

Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section D - Distributions
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported
organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions.
7 Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive(provide details in Part VI). See instructions.
9 Distributable amount for 2016 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amountSection E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)1(i)
Excess Distributions

Current Year(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2016(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2016

Distributable amount for 2016 from Section C, line 6
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2016
(reasonable cause required—explain in Part VI). See
instructions.
Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2016:

2
3
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j

From 2013 . . . . .
From 2014 . . . . .
From 2015 . . . . .
Total of lines 3a through e
Applied to underdistributions of prior years
Applied to 2016 distributable amount
Carryover from 2011 not applied (see instructions)Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
Distributions for 2016 from4
Section D, line 7:$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2016 distributable amountc Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2016, if
5any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. For result
greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.

8

Remaining underdistributions for 2016. Subtract lines 3h
and 4b from line 1. For result greater than zero, explain inPart VI. See instructions.
Excess distributions carryover to 2017. Add lines 3j
and 4c.
Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c
d
e

Excess from 2013
Excess from 2014
Excess from 2015
Excess from 2016

6

7

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.
.
.

.
.
.
.

.
.
.
.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016

Part VI

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016

SCHEDULE D(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

OMB No. 1545-0047

Supplemental Financial Statements

Name of the organization

Open to Public
Inspection

Employer identification number

CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM USA INC

Part I2016▶ 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.
▶ Attach to Form 990.
▶ Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

47-1988398

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
2
3
4
5

Total number at end of year . . . . . . .
Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
Aggregate value of grants from (during year) .
Aggregate value at end of year . . . . . .
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? . . . . . .

Yes

No

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

Yes

No

Part II
1

2
a
b
c
d
3
4
5
6

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

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education)
Preservation of a historically important land area
Protection of natural habitat
Preservation of a certified historic structure
Preservation of open spaceComplete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation
Held at the End of the Tax Yeareasement on the last day of the tax year.
Total number of conservation easements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2aTotal acreage restricted by conservation easements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2b2c
Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) . . . .
Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on ahistoric structure listed in the National Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2dNumber of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during thetax year ▶
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located ▶
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of
violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
▶

7
8
9

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year▶$
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i)and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
NoIn Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, andbalance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes theorganization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III
1a

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

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (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 SFAS 116 (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:

2(i) Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▶ $(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▶ $If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide thefollowing amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

a Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1
b Assets included in Form 990, Part X . . . .

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

Schedule D (Form 990) 2016

Part III
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
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c

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Public exhibition
Loan or exchange programsdScholarly research
OtherePreservation for future generations
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in PartXIII.
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? . .
YesNoPart IV
1a

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

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets notincluded on Form 990, Part X? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

b If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
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AmountBeginning balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1cAdditions during the year
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1dDistributions during the year
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1eEnding balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided on Part XIII . .

Part VYes.

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 back1a Beginning of year balance . . .
b Contributions . . . . . . .
c Net investment earnings, gains, andlosses . . . . . . . . . .
d Grants or scholarships . . . .
e Other expenditures for facilities andprograms . . . . . . . . .
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Administrative expenses . . . .
End of year balance . . . . .
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:%
Board designated or quasi-endowment ▶
Permanent endowment ▶
%Temporarily restricted endowment ▶
%The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for theorganization by:(i) unrelated organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b If “Yes” on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .
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Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization’s endowment funds.

Part VI

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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

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00Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10c.) .

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Schedule D (Form 990) 2016

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)(1) Financial derivatives. . .
(2) Closely-held equity interests .
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Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.) ▶

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

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Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 13.) ▶

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered “Yes” on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description(b) Book value

(1)
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Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 15.) .

Part X
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Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered “Yes” on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X,
line 25.
(a) Description of liability(b) Book value(1) Federal income taxes
(2)
(3)
(4)
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(6)
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Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 25.) ▶
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that reports theorganization’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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Schedule D (Form 990) 2016

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.

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Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements . .
Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . . . . . . . . .
2ab Donated services and use of facilities. . . . . . . . . . .
2bc Recoveries of prior year grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2cd Other (Describe in Part XIII.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2de Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Amounts 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 . .
4ab Other (Describe in Part XIII.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4bc Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.)

Part XII

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Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return.
Complete if the organization answered “Yes” on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.

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Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements . . . . . . .
Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities. . . . . . . . . . .
2ab Prior year adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2bc Other losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2cd Other (Describe in Part XIII.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2de Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4Amounts 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 . .
4ab Other (Describe in Part XIII.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4bc Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Supplemental Information.

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, 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.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2016

SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

OMB No. 1545-0047

2016▶ Complete if the organization answered “Yes” on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service▶ Attach to Form 990.

Open to Public
Inspection▶ Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

Employer identification number

Name of the organization

CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM USA INC

Part I

47-1988398

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

1

For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and otherassistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award the
grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

✔

Yes

No

2

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

3

Activities per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)(a) Region(b) Number ofoffices in theregion(c) Number of
employees,
agents, andindependent
contractors
in the region(d) Activities conducted in theregion (by type) (such as,
fundraising, program services,
investments, grants to recipientslocated in the region)(e) If activity listed in (d) is
a program service,describe specific type ofservice(s) in the region(f) Total
expenditures forand investmentsin the region(1) Sch F, Stmt 1
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
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(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
3a Sub-total . . . . . .
b Total from continuation
sheets to Part I . . . .
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)00
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

125,000
Cat. No. 50082W

Schedule F (Form 990) 2016

Page 2Grants 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.

Schedule F (Form 990) 2016

Part II
1(1)(a) Name oforganization(b) IRS code
section and EIN(if applicable)(c) Region(d) Purpose of
grant(e) Amount ofcash grant(f) Manner ofcash
disbursement(g) Amount of
noncashassistance(h) Descriptionof noncash assistance(i) Method ofvaluation(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)

Sch F, Stmt 2

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3

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . ▶
Enter total number of other organizations or entities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▶

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Schedule F (Form 990) 2016

Page 3Grants 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.

Schedule F (Form 990) 2016

Part III(a) Type of grant or assistance(b) Region(c) Number ofrecipients(d) Amount ofcash grant(e) Manner ofcash
disbursement(f) Amount of
noncashassistance(g) Descriptionof noncash assistance(h) Method ofvaluation(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)

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Schedule F (Form 990) 2016

Part IV
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6

Foreign Forms

Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If “Yes,”
the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign
Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

✔

No

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; do not file with Form 990) . .

Yes

✔

No

Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If “Yes,”
the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect To
Certain Foreign Corporations (see Instructions for Form 5471) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

✔

No

Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or aqualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621,
Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing
Fund (see Instructions for Form 8621) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

✔

No

Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If “Yes,”
the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain
Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

✔

No

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 (seeInstructions for Form 5713; do not file with Form 990) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

✔

No

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Schedule F (Form 990) 2016

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); andPart III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional
information. See instructions.

Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 - The organization provides funds with the understanding that those funds will be used to fulfill the mission of thereceiving organization.

Schedule F (Form 990) 2016

Schedule F, Part V, Statement 1

CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM USA INC

Form: Schedule F (2016)

EIN: 47-1988398

Page: 1

Part I, Line 3
Accounts and Activities Outside the United States_

Offices

Employees

Total

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RegionActivities
Services

Europe (including Iceland and Greenland)
Program Services
Grant to Founders Forum For Good.

125,000_

Total:

Page: 100

125,000

Schedule F, Part V, Statement 2

CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM USA INC

Form: Schedule F (2016)

EIN: 47-1988398

Page: 2

Part II, Line 1
Grants To Organization Outside US_

Cash Grant

Non-Cash Assistance

125,000

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RegionGrant
Cash Disbursement
Desc. of Non-Cash Asst.
Valuation_

Page: 2Europe (including Iceland and Greenland)
Grant for Forum for GoodWIRESCHEDULE O(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

OMB No. 1545-0047

2016

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
▶ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
▶ Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

Open to Public
Inspection

Employer identification number

Name of the organization

CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM USA INC

47-1988398

Form 990, Part III, Line 2 - Global Tickets program began in tax year 2016.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b - THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD, AND APPROVED AFTER ANY AND ALL
QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c - When a conflict of interest arises a plan for regularly checking in with the involved parties is done
so monthly as per the policy of the handbook.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 - FINANCIAL AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REASONABLE
WRITTEN REQUEST AND THE FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA GUIDESTAR.

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

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2016)

Schedule O, Statement 1

CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM USA INC

Form: Form 990 (2016)

EIN: 47-1988398

Page: 2

Part III, Line 4d
Other Program Services Accomplishments_

Activity
Code

Description

ExpenseGrants

Revenue

Other Programs-

273,63200273,632

0

0

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Total:

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