Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I M990 1 Department of the Treasury lntemal Revenue Service A For the 2011 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 Check if applicable Address change Name change Initial return i_ Terminated i_ Amended return i_ Application pending benefit trust or private foundation) and ending 12-31-2011 Name of organization Audubon Nature Institute Inc Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung OMB No 1545-0047 2011 Open to Public F-The organization may have to use a copy ofthis return to satisfy state reporting requirements Inspection Employer identification number 51-0157624 Doing Business As Telephone number (504)861-2537 Number and street (or 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) 6500 Magazine Street Room/suite Gross receipts 28,501,656 City or town, state or country, and ZIP 4 New Orleans, LA 701184848 Name and address of principal officer Ronald Forman 6500 Magazine Street NewOr|eans,LA 701184848 1 Tax--exem pt status I7 501(c)(3) 501(c)( )1 (insert no) 4947(a)(1) or 527 Website:Ir org H(a) Is this a group return for affiliates? I_Yes I7N0 H(b) Are all affiliates included? Yes No If"No," attach a list (see instructions) H(c) Group exemption number Ir Form of organization '7 Corporation Trust Association Other Summary Year of formation 1975 State of legal domicile LA 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities Operation of museums and parks dedicated to nature on behalf ofthe City ofNewOr|eans 2 Check this box ifthe organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% ofits net assets :5 3 Number ofvoting members ofthe governing body (Part VI, line la) 3 30 4 Number ofindependent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line lb) 4 30 -E 5 Total numberofindividuals 2a) 5 1,003 6 Total number ofvolunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 612 it 7aTota| unrelated business revenue from Part column (C), line 12 7a 0 Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 0 Prior Year Current Year 8 Contributions and grants 1h) 4,381,752 5,810,685 Program service revenue (Part 2g) 21,410,357 22,130,346 10 Investmentincome (Part 3,4,and 7d 44,513 33,998 I: 11 5,6d,8c,9c,10c,and11e) -93,143 93,711 12 Total revenue--add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12) 25,743,479 28,068,740 13 Grants and similaramounts 1-3) 5,011,828 3,306,057 14 Benefits paid to orfor members (PartIX,co|umn 4) 0 0 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 3 5.10) 22,016,888 22,873,136 16a Professionalfundraising fees (PartIX,co|umn 11e) 0 0 Total fundraising expenses (Part column (D), line 25) F-7831705 17 584,765 688,164 18 Totalexpenses Add lines 13-17 27,613,481 26,867,357 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 -1,870,002 1,201,383 3 Beginning of Current End of Year fig Year E3 20 Totalassets (Part X,|ine 16) 12,928,247 13,278,742 5'3 21 Totalliabilities (Part X,|ine 26) 7,488,186 6,670,297 22 Net assets orfund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 5,440,061 6,608,445 Signature Block 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 is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. 2012-12-21 Sign Sig nature of officer Date Here DALE STASTNY Senior Exec Type or print name and title Preparers Date Chneck if |(3r6Darert's taxpayer identification number NANCY 2 EVETTS se -- see ins ruc ions Paid 5'g"a we employed i- P00407310 Preparers Firm's name (or yours DELOITTE TAX LLP I. Use if EIN 85'1055772 address, and ZIP 4 1111 BAGBY ST SUITE 4500 Phone no II (713) 982-2000 HOUSTON, TX 77002 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) I7Yes For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat No 11282Y Form 990 (2011) Form 99o(2o11) Pagez Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check contarns a response to any questron In this Part . . . . . . . . . .I7 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission Audubon Nature operates a family of museums and parks dedicated to nature on behalfofthe City of New 0 rleans Include Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium ofthe Americas, Entergy Imax Theater, Audubon Insectarium, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Audubon Park, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, Audubon Wilderness Park, Freeport-McMoran Audubon Species Survival Center, and Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species There are eight basic tenets ofANI's mission statement that guide decisions at all facilities The tenets are as follows Provide a guest experience ofoutstanding qualrty, exhibit of wildlife, preserve native Louisiana habitats, educate our diverse audience about the natural world, enhance the care and survival through research and conservation, provide opportunities for recreation In natural settings, operate a financially self-suffrcient collection of museums and parks, and weave quality entertainment through the guest experience 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not lrsted on thepriorForm990or990-EZIf"Yes," describe these new servrces on Schedule 0 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes In how rt conducts, any program If"Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0 4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of Its three largest program services, as measured by expenses Section 501(c)(3)and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1)trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, rfany, for each program service reported 4a (Code (Expenses 23,564,981 including grants of 2,305,023) (Revenue 21,281,843 In 2011, Audubon remained committed to providing outstanding guest experiences, educational opportunities, and preserving the wonders of nature throughout the year Marked by promising attendance trends and positive revenue growth, Audubon achieved great success in 2011 Audubon's commitment to conservation also led to the successful breeding of three Louisiana Pine snake clutches As the most endangered reptile in North America, the hatching of nine new snakes is significant in the efforts to preserve the Louisiana Pine snake population Seven of the snakes were released in Spring 2012, while two will remain at the 200 as part of the captive population Audubon Zoo introduced several new animals in 2011, including two brown pelicans, a female capybara, 3 Thomson's gazelle, and 2 Asian small- clawed otters Also debuting in 2011, the new wet and wild splash park--Coo| Zoo--opened April 1 at Audubon Zoo Cool Zoo became an instant summer hit featuring Jumping water spouts, a huge alligator water slide, a spider monkey soaker and water--spitting snakes And, construction continued on the new state--of--the--art elephant barn and paddock at Audubon Zoo, the new habitat will provide our Asian Elephants with a much larger stomping ground Audubon Aquarium of the Americas welcomed two Tiger Sharks and dozens of other fish and species to the collection over the course of 2011 Arguably the largest addition was that of the hundreds of free--f|ying parakeets at Audubon Aquarium now residing in Parakeet Pointe This new, interactive experience opened March 25, 2011 Parakeets surround visitors in a specia||y--desig ned 800 square--foot outdoor environment that encourages up--c|ose encounters--inc|uding a chance to feed the birds with veterinarian--approved seed sticks Also in 2011, the Aquarium's Louisiana Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program cared for 30 sea turtles and one dolphin remaining in the wake of the 2010 Gulf oil spill Over 200 sea turtles and three dolphins were cared for by staff and volunteers in tota|--a testament to the team's extraordinary efforts 172 sea turtles were returned to the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, and the remaining 30 were released on May 27, 2011 The following month the last dolphin, affectionately named Roux Brees, was transported to a permanent home at Gulf World in Panama City, Florida Entergy IMAX Theatre upgraded its projector system, allowing Audubon to augment its educational offerings with feature--|ength films Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows II in 3D, Polar Express and Happy Feet Two 3D Experience brought excitement to the theaters gigantic 5 1/2--story screen The upgrade led to increased attendance toward the end of 2011, including a 34% increase for the month of December when compared to December 2010 Woldenberg Riverfront Park restoration work, funded through CDBG, made great progress In 2011, emergency wharf repairs were completed, and bids were issued on remaining wharf repair and landscaping improvements Restoration began on iconic sculptures including Ida Koh|meyer's Aquatic Colonnade and the Malcolm Woldenberg bronze Improvements will continue and are scheduled for completion in 2013 Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium welcomed several "firsts" in 2011 including the successful captive rearing of both unicorn katydids and giant Malaysian katydids, and acquisition of a pair of enonnous elephant beetles (scarabs from Central America) This one--of-- a--kind museum continued to impress visitors from near and far with exotic insect encounters and unique experiences The combined attendance of the Zoo, Aquarium, IMAX, and Insectarium totaled 2 million visitors, up 1 7% from 2010 736,420 visited Audubon Aquarium, 212,635 visited Entergy IMAX Theater, 864,680 visited Audubon Zoo, and 192,748 visited Audubon Insectarium Audubon Nature Institute program service total for operation and management of these facilities of $23,564,981 includes salaries incurred by Audubon Nature Institute employees These salary costs were reimbursed by a management contract with Audubon Commission 4b (Code (Expenses 1,871,422 including grants of 1,001,034) (Revenue 870,388) Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species celebrated the birth of two African b|ack--footed kittens in February 2011 The kittens were the first of their kind to be born from a frozen embryo via in vitro fertilization at Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species In the quest to save this and other species vulnerable to extinction, this breeding success was an important milestone The program service total for operation and management of this facility of $1,871,422 includes salaries incurred by Audubon Nature Institute employees These salary costs were reimbursed by a management agreement contract with Audubon Commission NOTE The Fonn 990 reflects financial information related to the not--for--profit Audubon Nature Institute, it does not include operational statements for the Audubon--managed facilities To fully understand the financial status of Audubon Nature Institute's managed facilities, please review the audited statements for Audubon Nature Institute and Audubon Commission Call 504-861-5107 to request the most current audited financial statement 44; (Code (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4d Other program servrces in Schedule 0 (Expenses Including grants of$ (Revenue 4e Total program service expenses!-$ Form 990 (20 1 1) Form 990 (201120a Page 3 Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," Yes complete Schedule A 1 Is the organization required to complete Schedule 3, Schedule of Contributors(see instructions)? 2 Yes Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf ofor in opposition to No candidates for public office? If "Yes,"complete Schedule C, Part Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) Yes election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes,"complete Schedule C, Part II 4 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 No 5 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similarfunds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment ofamounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes,"complete Schedule D, Part IE 6 0 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If "Yes,"complete Schedule D, Part II 7 0 Did the organization maintain collections ofworks ofart, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 3 0 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I 9 0 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, 10 No permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part Ifthe organization's answerto any ofthe following questions is 'Yes,'then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX, or as applicable Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, |ine1O7 If "Yes,"complete Schedule D, Part VI 113 es Did the organization report an amount for investments--other securities in Part X, line 12 that IS 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 167 If "Yes,"complete Schedule D, Part 11-5 0 Did the organization report an amount for investments--program related in Part X, line 13 that IS 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 167 If "Yes/complete Schedule D, Part 11? 0 Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more ofits total assets reported in Part X, line 167 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX. 11d 0 Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes,"complete Schedule D, Part XE Yes 11e 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 11f No Schedule D, Part XE Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes/complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and 12a No 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, XII, and is optional 12b Yes Is the organization a school described in section If "Yes,"complete ScheduleE 13 No Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside ofthe United States? 14a No 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, Part] . 14b N0 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 ofgrants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the If "Yes,"complete Part II and IV . 15 0 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 ofaggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the 7 If "Yes,"complete Schedulel-', Part and IV . 16 No Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, ofexpenses for professional fundraising services on 17 No Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e7 If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I Did the organization report more than $15,000 total offundraising event gross income and contributions on Part lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes,"complete Schedule G, Part II 18 es Did the organization report more than $15,000 ofgross income from gaming activities on Part line 9a? If 19 Yes "Yes, complete Schedule G, Part Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If "Yes,"complete ScheduleH 20a No If"Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements 20', Form 990 (2011) Form 990 (2011Part II IV Part I and V, line 1 Page 4 Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Did the organization report more than $5,000 ofgrants and other assistance to governments and organizations in 21 Yes the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes,"complete Schedule I, Parts I and II Did the organization report more than $5,000 ofgrants and other assistance to individuals in the United States 22 on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes,"complete Schedule I, Parts I and 0 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation ofthe organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated 23 es employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule] . Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as ofthe last day ofthe year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes," answer questions 24b--24d and complete Schedule K. If "No, "go to line 25 24a 0 Did the organization invest any proceeds oftax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 244: Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuerfor bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I 253 N0 Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any ofthe organization's prior Forms 990 or If 25b No "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part I Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as ofthe end ofthe organization's tax year? If "Yes,"complete Schedule L, 25 NO Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If "Yes," 27 N0 complete Schedule L, Part Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions) A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes/complete Schedule L, Part 28a No A family member ofa current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I . 23'? es 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 owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . 23? 0 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes,"complete ScheduleM'E 29 Yes Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes,"complete ScheduleM 30 0 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes,"complete Schedule N, No 31 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II 32 0 Did the organization own 100% ofan entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3? If "Yes,"complete Schedule R, PartI 33 0 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes,"complete Schedule R, Parts II, Il/, No 34 Is any related organization a controlled entity ofthe filing organization within the meaning ofsection 512(b)(13)? 35a No Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the 35b meaning ofsection 51 2(b)(1 If "Yes,"complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 0 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 35 0 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes,"complete Schedule R, Part VI 37 0 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 33 es Form 990 (2011) Form 99o(2o11) Page5 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check IfSchedu|e contalns a response to any questlon In thIs Part . . . . . . . . . Yes No 1a Enterthe number reported In Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter-0- If not app|Icab|e 1a 1 Enter the number of Forms W-2G Included In |Ine 1a Enter-0- If not 1 1 the organlzatlon comply wIth backup wIthho|dIng rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C Yes 2a Enter the number ofemployees reported on Form W-3, of Wage and Tax Statements fI|ed for the calendar year wIth or wIthIn the year covered by thIs return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a 1,003 Ifat least one Is reported on |Ine 2a, dId the organlzatlon fI|e all requlred federal employment tax returns? 2b Yes Note. Ifthe sum of|Ines 1a and 2a Is greater than 250, you may be requlred to e-fI|e (see Instructlons) 3a the organlzatlon have unrelated buslness gross Income of$1,000 or more durlng the N0 If"Yes," has It fI|ed a Form 990-T forthIs year? If "No,"provtde an explanatIon In Schedule any tIme durlng the calendar year, dId the organlzatlon have an Interest In, or a slgnature or other authorlty over, a fInancIa| account In a forelgn country (such as a bank account or securItIes 43 No If"Yes," enter the name ofthe forelgn country Ir See Instructlons for fI|Ing requlrements for Form TD 90-22 1, Report of Forelgn Bank and FInancIa| Accounts 5a Was the organlzatlon a party to a prohIbIted tax shelter transactlon at any tIme durlng the tax year? . . 5a No any taxable party notIfy the organIzatIon that It was or Is a party to a prohIbIted tax shelter transactlon? 5b No If"Yes" to |Ine 5a or 5b, dId the organlzatlon fI|e Form 5c 6a Does the organlzatlon have annual gross recelpts that are normally greater than $100,000, and dId the 6a No organlzatlon so|IcIt any contrIbutIons that were not tax If"Yes," dId the organIzatIon Include wIth every so|IcItatIon an express statement that such contrIbutIons or gIfts 5b 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). a the organlzatlon recelve a payment In excess of$75 made partly as a contrIbutIon and partly for goods and 7a Yes servlces provlded to the payor? If"Yes," dId the organIzatIon notIfy the donor ofthe value ofthe goods or servlces provldedYes the organIzatIon sell, exchange, or otherwlse dlspose personal property for whIch It was requlred to N0 If"Yes," Indlcate the number of Forms 8282 fI|ed durlng the year . . . . I 7d I 0 the organlzatlon recelve any funds, dlrectly or Indlrectly, to pay premlums on a personal benefit 7e N0 the organIzatIon, durlng the year, pay premlums, dlrectly or Indlrectly, on a personal benefit contract? . . 7f No Ifthe organlzatlon recelved a contrIbutIon ofqua|IfIed Intellectual property, dId the organlzatlon fI|e Form 8899 as 79 Ifthe organlzatlon recelved a contrIbutIon ofcars, boats, alrplanes, or other vehlcles, dId the organlzatlon fI|e a 7h 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. the organIzatIon, or a donor advlsed fund maIntaIned by a sponsorlng organIzatIon, have excess buslness at any tIme durlng the yearSponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. the organlzatlon make any taxable dIstrIbutIons undersectlon 4966the organlzatlon make a dIstrIbutIon to a donor, donor advlsor, or related personSection 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter a InItIatIon fees and capIta| contrIbutIons Included on Part |Ine 12 . . . 10a Gross recelpts, Included on Form 990, Part |Ine 12, for pub|Ic use ofclub 10b facI|ItIes 11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter a Gross Income from members or shareholders . . . . . . . . . 11a Gross Income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paId to other sources agalnst amounts due or recelved from them11b 12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organlzatlon fI|Ing Form 990 In |Ieu of Form 1041? 12a If"Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt Interest recelved or accrued durlng the year 12b 13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. a Is the organlzatlon llcensed to Issue qua|IfIed health plans In more than one state? Note. All 501(c)(29) organlzatlons must |Ist In Schedule 0 each state In whIch they are llcensed to Issue qua|IfIed health plans, the amount of reserves requlred by each state, and the amount of reserves the organIzatIon allocated to each state 13a Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organlzatlon IS requlred to maIntaIn by the states In whIch the organlzatlon IS llcensed to Issue qua|IfIed health plans 13'' Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand 13c 14a the organlzatlon recelve any payments for servlces durlng the tax year"Yes," has It filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No,"provIde an explanation In Schedule 0 . . 14b Form 990 (2011) Form 990 (2011) Page 5 Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions. Check ifSchedu|e 0 contains a response to any question in this Part VI .I7 Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No 1a Enter the number ofvoting members ofthe governing body at the end ofthe tax year 1a 30 Enter the number ofvoting members included in line la, above, who are independent 1b 30 2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employeeDid the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? . 3 N0 4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? N0 5 Did the organization become aware during the year ofa significant diversion of the organization's assets? . 5 No Did the organization have members or stockholders? Yes 7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members ofthe governing body? 7a Yes Are any governance decisions ofthe organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, 7b No 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 The governing body? 8a Yes Each committee with authority to act on behalfof the governing body? 8b Yes 9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization's mailing address? If"Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule . . . . . 9 N0 Section B. Policies (This Section requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes No 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 10a No If"Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities ofsuch chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt lob purposes? 11a Has the organization provided a complete copy ofthis Form 990 to all members ofits governing body before filing the form? 11a Yes Describe in Schedule 0 the process, ifany, used by the organization to review the Form 990 12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No,"go to /me 13 12a Yes Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? 12b Yes Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If"Yes," describe in Schedule how this was done 12C Yes 13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 Yes 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 Yes 15 Did the process for determining compensation ofthe following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 15a Yes Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b Yes If"Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions) 16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a Joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? 15a N0 If"Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in Joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? 16b Section C. Disclosure 17 18 19 20 List the States with which a copy ofthis Form 990 IS required to be filedlr Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 ifapplicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c) (3)5 only) available for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply Own website Another's website I7 Upon request Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and ifso, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public See Additional Data Table State the name, physical address, and telephone number ofthe person who possesses the books and records of the organization Ir Caroline Tierney 6500 Magazine Street NewOr|eans, LA 701184848 (504) 861-2537 Form 990 (2011) Form 99o(2o11) Page7 Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check ifSchedu|e 0 contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year I List all ofthe organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless ofamount ofcompensation, and current key employees Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid I List all ofthe organization's current key employees, ifany See instructions for definition of "key employee I List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations I List all ofthe organization's former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations I List all ofthe organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director ortrustee ofthe organization, 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 organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average Position (do not check Reportable Reportable Estimated hours more than one box, compensation compensation amount of other per unless person is both from the from related compensation week an officer and a organization (W- organizations from the (describe director/trustee) (W- 2/1099- organization and hours I MISC) related for C, -- 3.3: organizations related 3 3 EE organizations Schedule See Additional Data Table Form 990 (2011) Form 99o(2o11) Page8 Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average Position (do not check Reportable Reportable Estimated hours more than one box, compensation compensation amount of other per unless person is both from the from related compensation week an officer and a organization (W- organizations from the (describe director/trustee) (W- 2/1099- organization and hours I MISC) related for -- 3.3: organizations related 3 ELE or anizations Schedule See Additional Data Table Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . . . . Total (add lines 1,689,886 0 497,396 2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationlr10 Yes No 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line la? If "Yes," complete ScheduleJforsuch Individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 No 4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes/'comp/ete Schedu/eJforsuch 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If ScheduleJforsuch person . . . . . 5 No Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for yourfive highest compensated independent contractors that received more than 100,000 of compensation from the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year (A) (B) (C) Name and business address ion of services Com nsation 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 ofcompensation from the organization II-0 Form 990 (2011) Form 990 (2011) En" Statement of Revenue Page 9 (A) (B) (C) (D) Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue exempt business excluded from function revenue tax under revenue sections 512, 513, or 514 1a Federated campaigns . . 1a Membership dues . . . . 1b Fundraising events . . . . 1c 792,400 Related organizations . . . 1d my Government grants (contributions) 1e 1,596,791 All other contributions, gifts, grants, and 1f 3,421,494 '5 3 similar amounts not included above Noncash contributions included ines a- ,5 .5: Total. Add lines 1a-1f 5,810,685 Business Code 2a Contract Sa|arv Reimb 541610 22,130,346 22,130,346 =5 All other program service revenue -3- i Total. Add lines 2a--2f . 22,130,346 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest and other similar amounts) 33998 33393 Income from investment of tax--exempt bond proceeds 5 Royalties . Real (ii) Personal 6a Gross rents 1,145 Less rental 0 expenses Rental income 1,146 or(|oss) Net rental income or (loss) 3" 1,145 1,146 Securities (ii) Other Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory Less cost or other basis and sales expenses Gain or (loss) Net gain or(|oss) . 33 Gross income from fundraising events (not including 3 792,400 ofcontributions reported on line 1c) =13 See PartIV,|ine 18 II 3 412 896 13 Less direct expenses . . . 422,400 ll-F Net income or (loss) from fundraising events . . 3" -9,504 -9,504 9a Gross income from gaming activities See Part IV, line 19 3 90,700 Less direct expenses . . . 10515 Net income or (loss) from gaming activities . . 80,184 80,184 10a Gross sales ofinventory, less returns and allowances a Less cost ofgoods sold . . Netincome sales ofinventory . . Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code 113 Termite Symposium regi 611600 211885 21'885 All other revenue Tota|.Add|ines 11a--11d .. 21,885 12 Total revenue. See Instructions 28,068,740 22,152,231 0 105,824 Form 990 (2011) Form 990(2011) page 10 Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D) CheckifSchedu|eO containsa response to any questioninthis PartIX . . . Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, (A) Managefizent and 7b! 8b! 9b! and 10b of Part Total expenses expenses general expenses expenses 1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States See Part IV, line 21 3,306,057 3,306,057 2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 4 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees 1,507,475 1,084,825 253,590 169,060 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 7 Other salaries and wages 17,998,037 17,699,777 59,652 238,608 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) 180.162 180.162 9 Other employee benefits 1,823,706 1,823,706 10 Payroll taxes 1,363,756 1,341,876 4,376 17,504 11 Fees for services (non-employees) a Management Legal Accounting 26,313 5,263 21,050 Lobbying 132,000 26,400 105,600 Professional fundraising See Part IV, line 17 Investment management fees Other 99,828 19,966 79,862 12 Advertising and promotion 13 Office expenses 60,068 12,014 48,054 14 Information technology 7,890 1,578 6,312 15 Royalties 16 Occupancy 17 Travel 8,435 1,687 6,748 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 1,654 331 1,323 20 Interest 91,757 18,351 73,406 21 Payments to affiliates 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 7,221 1,444 5,777 23 Insurance 24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f Ifline 24famount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24fexpenses on Schedule 0 a LSU HUD grant 178,637 178,637 Other expenses 63,960 63,960 Donor relations 10,401 10,401 All other expenses 25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 25,357,357 25,435,403 547,249 733,705 26 Joint costs. Check here Ir if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) Complete this line only ifthe organization reported in column (B) Joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation Form 990 (2011) Form 990 (2011) Balance Sheet Page 11 (A) (B) Beginning ofyear End ofyear 1 Cash--non-interest-bearing 1 2 Savings and temporary cash investments 441.097 2 2.128.520 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 2.790.274 3 1.782.802 4 Accounts receivable, net 7.345.007 4 8.943.277 5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part II of Schedule 5 6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) Complete Part II of Schedule 6 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7 8 Inventories forsale or use 8 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 20.588 9 18.900 10a Land, buildings, and equipment cost or other basis Complete 103.555 Part VI of Schedule 10a Less accumulated depreciation 10b 54.745 13.158 10c 48.810 11 Investments--pub|ic|y traded securities 2.195.594 11 2.238.181 12 Investments--other securities See Part IV, line 11 122.529 12 124.252 13 Investments--program-related See Part IV, line 11 13 14 Intangible assets 14 15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 15 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 12.928.247 16 13.278.742 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 242.427 17 407.329 18 Grants payable 18 19 Deferred revenue 19 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20 21 Escrow or custodial account liability CompletePart IVofScheduleD 21 22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons Complete Part I I of Schedule 22 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 5.038.182 24 4.015.000 25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24) Complete Part ofSchedu|e 2,207,577 25 2,247,968 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 7.488.188 26 8.870.297 an Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here II- |7 and complete lines 27 3 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 27 Unrestricted net assets 292.758 27 182.790 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 5.147.303 28 8.425.855 29 Permanently restricted net assets 29 0 If Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here Ir and complete :5 lines 30 through 34. 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 30 31 Paid-in or capital surp|us,or|and, building or equipment fund 31 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32 33 Total net assets orfund balances 5.440.081 33 8.808.445 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 12,928,247 34 13,278,742 Form 990 (2011) Form 990(2011) Page 12 Reconcilliation of Net Assets Check ifSchedu|e 0 contains a response to any question in this Part XI 1 Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), line 12) 1 28,068,740 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 26,867,357 3 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 1,201,383 4 Net assets orfund balances at beginning ofyear (must equal Part X, line 33, column 4 5,440,061 5 Other changes in net assets orfund balances (explain in Schedule 0) 5 -32,999 6 Net assets orfund balances at end ofyear Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column . . . . . . 5 6,608,445 Financial Statements and Reporting Check ifSchedu|e 0 contains a response to any question in this Part XII .I7 Yes No 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 Cash I7 Accrual ther Ifthe organization changed its method ofaccounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule 0 2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a No Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b Yes If"Yes," to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight ofthe audit, review, or compilation ofits financial statements and selection ofan independent accountant? Ifthe organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0 2c yes If"Yes" to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both I-- Separate basis I7 Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separated basis 3a As a result ofa federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single AuditAct and OMB 33 Yes If"Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? Ifthe organization did not undergo the required 3b Yes audit or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits Form 990 (2011) Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS |As Filed Data - DLN: 93493356008562] 0 MB 1545-0047 SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support 0 (Form 990 or 990EZ) 1 1 Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section Department of the Treasury 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. open to Public lntemal Revenue Semce It Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. It See separate instruct ions. Name of the organization Employer identification number Audubon Nature Institute Inc 51-0157624 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 11, check only one box) 1 A church,convention ofchurches,or association ofchurches section 2 A school described in section (Attach Schedule 3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section Enter the hospital's name, city, and state 5 An organization operated for the benefit ofa college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section (Complete Part II 6 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 7 An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit orfrom the general public descnbedin section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete Part II 8 A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete Part II 9 I7 An organization that normally receives (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions--sub]ect 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 afterJune 30, 1975 See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part 10 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety Seesection 509(a)(4). 11 An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of 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 that describes the type ofsupporting organization and complete lines 1 1e through 1 1h a Type I I-- Type II I-- Type - Functionally integrated I-- Type - Other By checking this box, I certify that the organization IS not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and otherthan one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1)or section 509(a)(2) Ifthe organization received a written determination from the IRS that it IS a Type I, Type II or Type supporting organization, check this box I- Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons? a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii) Yes No and (in) below, the governing body ofthe the supported organization? 11g(i) (ii) a family member ofa person described in (I) above? 11g(ii) a 35% controlled entity ofa person described in (I) or (ii) above? Provide the following information about the supported organization(s) (iv) Type of Is the (V) (W) 0) 0,-gamzatlon Organization In Did you notify the Is the (vii) Name of (ii) (desc,-lbed on I I organization in organization in C0 (I) lste In I I Amount of supported EIN lines 1- 9 above co me your C0 (I)organI2e governing .) .2 support'? organization section document-, SUPPOIT In 9 (see instructionsTotal For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 at 1 1 2 8 5 ScheduleA(Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011 Page 2 i Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 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 PartI or if the organization failed to qualify under Part If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part Section A. Public Support Vearbe9'""'"9 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 (f)Tota| 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received (Do not include any "unusual grants") 2 Tax revenues levied forthe organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 3 The value ofservices orfacilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge 4 Tota|.Add lines 1 through 3 5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 1 1, column 6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4 Section B. Total Support year 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Total 7 Amounts from line 4 8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources 9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business IS regularly carried on 10 Other income (Explain in Part IV )Do not include gain or loss from the sale ofcapital assets 11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10) 12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc (See instructions) 12 13 First Five Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, orfifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here Fl- Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 14 15 16a 17a 18 Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 6 column divided by line 11 column Public Support Percentage for 2010 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 14 15 33 1/3?/o support test--2011.Ifthe organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization Fl- 33 1/3?/o support test--2010.Ifthe organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box and stop here.The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization FI- organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14 IS 10% or more, and ifthe organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization FI- organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line 15 is 10% or more, and ifthe organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization FI- Private Foundation Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see instructions FI- Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011 Page 3 Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 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 1 7a 8 in) Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received (Do not include any "unusual grants") Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that IS related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf The value ofservices or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge Total. Add lines 1 through 5 Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from otherthan disqualified persons that exceed the greater of$5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 forthe year Add lines 7a and 7b Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6 2007 2008 (C) 2009 2010 2011 Total 5,570,180 4,884,006 4,100,258 4,381,752 5,810,685 24,746,881 18,492,390 22,771,817 21,219,071 21,410,357 22,130,346 106,023,981 24,062,570 27,655,823 25,319,329 25,792,109 27,941,031 130,770,862 98,880 106,169 103,815 335,303 87,100 731,267 98,880 106,169 103,815 335,303 87,100 731,267 130,039,595 Section B. Total Support Calendar year 9 10a 11 12 13 14 (orfiscal year beginning in) Amounts from line 6 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired afterJune 30, 1975 Add lines 10a and 10b Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business IS regularly carried on Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12 2007 2008 (C) 2009 2010 2011 Total 24,062,570 27,655,823 25,319,329 25,792, 109 27,941,031 130,770,862 357,377 92,365 23,528 27,696 35, 144 536,110 357,377 92,365 23,528 27,696 35,144 536,110 239,425 13,184 23,052 21,885 297,546 24,419,947 27,987,613 25,356,041 25,842,857 27,998,060 131,604,518 First Five Years Ifthe Form 990 IS for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, orfifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here irl' Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 15 16 Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column divided by line 13 column Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part line Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column divided by line 13 column Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part line 1/3?/o support tests--2011.Ifthe organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 IS more than 33 1/3% and line 17 IS not more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 33 1/3?/o support tests--2010.Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 IS not more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization Private Foundation Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions FI7 PI- PI- Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011 Schedu|eA (Form 990 or990-EZ)2011 Page4 Part IV Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions). Facts And Circumstances Test Explanation Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011 Additional Data Software ID: Software Version: Form 990, Special Condition Description: EIN: Name: 51--0157624 Audubon Nature Institute Inc Special Condition Description Form 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average Position (check all Reportable Reportable Estimated hours that apply) compensation compensation amount of other per .13, I from the from related compensation week C, 3 3.1: organization (W- organizations from the 3 EE (W- 2/1099- organization and E3 5 3 II: 3- an MISC) related i: organizations Stephanie Feoli 1 00 Chairman Leslie Gottsegen DDS First Vice Chair 1 O0 Ronald Markham Second Vice Chair 1 O0 Vincent Palumbo Corresponding Secretary 1 O0 Susu Stall Recording Secretary 1 O0 Chris Bardell Treasurer 1 O0 Joseph A JaegerJr Parliamentarian 1 O0 Thomas Westfeldt Immediate Past Chair 1 O0 Byron A Adams Jr Member ofthe Board 1 O0 Luis Banos Member ofthe Board 1 O0 Inez Glapion Member ofthe Board 1 O0 Virginia Rowan Member ofthe Board 1 O0 Jenny Charpentier Member ofthe Board 1 O0 Quentin Dastugue Member ofthe Board 1 O0 Frances Fayard Member ofthe Board 1 O0 Fenn French Member ofthe Board 1 O0 Lynes Sloss Member ofthe Board 1 O0 Cecile Colhoun Member ofthe Board 1 O0 JenniferS Heebe Member ofthe Board 1 O0 Andre Hooper Member ofthe Board 1 O0 Ted Le Clercq Member ofthe Board 1 O0 DrewJardine Member ofthe Board 1 O0 Jason Williams Member ofthe Board 1 O0 Kate Werner Member ofthe Board 1 O0 Rosemary Ledet Member ofthe Board 1 O0 Form 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average Position (check all Reportable Reportable Estimated hours that apply) compensation compensation amount of other per I from the from related compensation week .3, 3 3.1: organization (W- organizations from the 33 3 gfi (W- 2/1099- organization and H- MISC) related 3 '13' 5" El organizations Nolan Marshall Member ofthe Board 1 O0 0 Ra] Pannu Member ofthe Board 1 O0 0 0 John Payne Member ofthe Board 1 O0 0 0 Matt Wisdom Member ofthe Board 1 O0 0 0 Cheryl Teamer Member ofthe Board 1 O0 0 Kelly Duncan PartYearBoard Member 1 O0 0 0 Angus Cooper part Year Board Member 1 O0 0 0 William Grace PartYearBoard Member 1 O0 0 0 Maurice Lagarde PartYearBoard Member 1 O0 0 0 Thomas Reese PartYearBoard Member 1 O0 0 0 Jamie Schlottman PartYearBoard Member 1 O0 0 Gil Zanchi PartYearBoard Member 1 O0 0 0 Ronald Forman President&CEO 40 00 513'579 245'113 Dale WStastny Exec VP CO0 40 00 235,847 115,039 William Kurtz Sr Exec 40 00 294,057 103,840 Karyn Kearney 158 476 5 505 Executive Vice President 40 O0 Larry Rivarde Executive Vice President 40 O0 131'441 10'643 John Hewitt Sr ofHusbandry 40 O0 117'?" 7'686 Steve Dorand Sr Exhibitry 40 O0 120591 Richard Buchsbaum VP Food Beverage 40 O0 118'176 5'880 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493356008562) SCHEDULE Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities OMB N0 1545'??47 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 1 1 I- Complete if the organization is described below. Ir Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Ir See separate instructions. Open to Public Department of the Treasury lntemal Revenue Senrice Ins ection If the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 99042, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then II Section 501(c)(3) organizations Complete Parts l--A and Do not complete Part l--C Section 501(0) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations Complete Parts l--A and below Do not complete Part I-B in Section 527 organizations Complete Part l--A only If the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 99042, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part ll--A Do not complete Part ll--B in Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part ll--B Do not complete Part ll--A If the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 99042, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations Complete Part Name ofthe organization Employer identification number Audubon Nature Institute Inc 51--0157624 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization. 1 Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalfofor in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV 2 Political expenditures 3 Volunteer hours Part I-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount ofany excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 F- 2 Enter the amount ofany excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 F- 3 Ifthe organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 forthis year? Yes No 4a Was a correction made? Yes No If"Yes," describe in Part IV Part I-C Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities Ir 2 Enter the amount ofthe filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities Ir 3 Total exempt function expenditures Add lines 1 and 2 Enter here and on Form 1120-PO L, line 17b Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? I-- Yes No 5 Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN)ofa|| section 527 political organizations to which the filing organization made payments For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization's funds Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC) Ifadditional space is needed, provide information in Part IV (3) Name (b)Addl'eSS (C) EIN (d)Amount paid from ?f filing organization-S contributions received funds Ifnone, enter -0- and promptw and directly delivered to a separate political organization Ifnone, enter-0- For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990. Cat No 500345 schedme (Form 999 or 990.52) 2911 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election Page 2 under section 501(h)). A Check Ifthe filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share ofexcess lobbying expenditures) Check Ifthe filing organization checked box A and ''limited contro|" provisions apply . . . . I Affl Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) Totals Totals 1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) 197,632 Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and lb) 197,632 Other exempt purpose expenditures 26,195,059 Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) 26,392,691 Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following table in both 1 O00 000 columns If the amount on line 1e, column or is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is: Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 1e Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000 Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000 Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% ofline 1f) 250,000 Subtract line lg from line 1a Ifzero or less, enter-0- 0 i Subtract line lffrom line 1c Ifzero or less, enter-0- 0 Ifthere is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? es 4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period Vear 2008 2009 2010 2011 Total beginning in) 2a Lobbying non-taxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000 Lobbying ceiling amount 6000 000 (150% ofline 2a, Total lobbying expenditures 202,656 204,064 206,933 197,632 811,285 Grassroots non-taxable amount 250.000 250.000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000 Grassroots ceiling amount (150% ofline 2d, column 1'500'000 Grassroots lobbying expenditures Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011 Schedu|eC (Form 990 or990-EZ)2011 Page3 Part II-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). (D) Yes No A mount 1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of Volunteers? Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? Media advertisements? Mailings to members, legislators, orthe public? Publications, or published or broadcast statements? Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? 3'lO'hfDD.nU'fll Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? Other activities? If"Yes," describe in Part IV Total lines 1c through 1i 2a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? If"Yes," enter the amount ofany tax incurred under section 4912 If"Yes," enter the amount ofany tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 Ifthe filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6). Yes No 1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 1 2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of$2,000 or less? 2 3 Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? 3 Part Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part lines 1 and 2 are answered "No" OR if Part line 3 is answered "Yes". 1 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members 1 2 Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). a Current year 2a Carryoverfrom last year 2b Total 2c 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues 3 4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? 4 5 Taxable amount oflobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) 5 Part IV Supplemental Information Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part I-A, line 1, Part I-B, line 4, Part I-C, line 5, and Part ll-B, line 1i Also, comolete this part for any additional information Identifier Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2011 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493356008562] OMB No 1545-0047 99?' Supplemental Financial Statements 1 Ir Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, DePal1mEURnT0fTheTlea3UW Part IV, line 6, 7, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b lntemal Revenue Seniice Name of the organization Audubon Nature Institute Inc Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number Ir Attach to Form 990. hr See separate instruct ions. 51-0157624 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6. U1-BUJNI-I Donor advised funds Funds and other accounts Total number at end of year Aggregate contributions to (during year) Aggregate grants from (during year) Aggregate value at end ofyear 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 l_ N0 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit ofthe donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit V85 l_ N0 Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7. 1 O.fiU'fll Purpose(s) ofconservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply) Preservation ofland for public use (e recreation or pleasure) Protection of natural habitat I-- Preservation ofan historically importantly land area I-- Preservation ofa certified historic structure Preservation ofopen space Complete lines 2a--2d ifthe organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form ofa conservation easement on the last day ofthe tax year Held at the End of the Year Total number ofconservation easements 2a Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b Number ofconservation easements on a certified historic structure included in 2c Number ofconservation easements included in acquired after 8/17/06 2d Number ofconservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the taxable year Ir Number ofstates where property subject to conservation easement IS located I- Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling ofviolations, and enforcement ofthe conservation easements it holds? YES N0 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year F- Amount ofexpenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements ofsection 170(h)(4)(B)(i)and 170(h)(4)(B)(ll)7 |--Yes l_No In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, ifapplicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the organization's accounting for conservation easements Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8. 1a Ifthe organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, 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 XIV, the text ofthe footnote to its financial statements that describes these items [3 Ifthe organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works ofart, 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 Revenues included in Form 990, Part line 1 Ir (")Assets includedin Form 990,PartX hr$ 2 Ifthe organization received or held works ofart, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items a Revenues included in Form 990, Part line 1 hr$ '3 Assets includedin Form 990,PartX For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990 Cat No 52283D Schedule D(Form 990) 2011 Schedule (Form 990) 2011 anizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (Continued) Page 2 3 Using the organization's accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply) a public exhibition Loan or exchange programs Scholarly research Other Preservation for future generations 4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part XIV 5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations ofart, historical treasures or other similar assets to be sold to raise funds ratherthan to be maintained as part ofthe organization's collection? Yes N0 Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21. 1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990,Part If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table Amount Beginning balance 0 Additions during the year 9 Distributions during the year Ending balance 0 2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990,Part X,|ine 21? I_Yes If"Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV Part Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10. (a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back 1a Beginning ofyear balance Contributions Investment earnings orlosses Grants or scholarships Other expenditures forfacilities and programs Administrative expenses End ofyear balance 2 Provide the estimated percentage ofthe year end balance held as a Board designated or quasi-endowment Ir Permanent endowment Ir Term endowment F- 3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession ofthe organization that are held and administered for the organization by Yes No unrelated organizations 3a(i) (ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If"Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule . . . . . . . . . 3b 4 Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10. or an 1a Land Buildings Leasehold improvements (1 Equipment 103,555 54,745 48,810 eOther Total. Add lines 1a-1e (Column should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line . . . . . . . . Ir 48,810 Schedule (Form 990) 2011 Schedule (Form 990) 201 1 Page 3 Investments--0ther Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. Description ofsecurity or category Method ofvaluation (including name ofsecurity) (b)Book Value Cost or end-of-year market value (1 )Financial derivatives (2 losely-held equity interests Other Total. (Column should equal Form 990, PartX, col (B) line 12) Investments--Pro ram Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13. Method ofvaluation Description ofinvestment type Book value Cost orend_of_yearmarket Value Total. (Column should equal Form 990, Part)(, col (B) line 13) Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15. Description Book value Total. (Column should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.) I- Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. 1 Description of Liability Amount Federal Income Taxes Accrued Compensation 2,247,968 Total. (Column should equal Form 990, PartX, col (3) line 25) p. 2,247,953 2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740) Schedule (Form 990) 2011 Schedule (Form 990) 201 1 Page 4 Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements Total revenue (Form 990, Part column (A), line 12) Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) Excess or (deficit) forthe year Subtract line 2 from line 1 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments Donated services and use offacilities Investment expenses Prior period adjustments Other (Describe in Part XIV) Total adjustments (net) Add lines 4 - 8 10 Excess or (deficit) forthe year perfinancial statements Combine lines 3 and 9 10 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part line 12 1 2e 4c 5 nses per Return a Net unrealized gains on investments 2a Donated services and use offacilities 2b Recoveries of prior year grants 2c Other (Describe in Part XIV) 2d Add lines 2a through 2d 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part line 12, but not on line 1 Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part line 7b 4a Other (Describe in Part XIV) 4b Add|ines4aand 4b 5 Total Revenue Add lines 3and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12 . . E5111 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expe 1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25 a Donated services and use offacilities 2a Prior year adjustments 2b Otherlosses 2c Other (Describe in Part XIV) 2d Add lines 2a through 2d 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part line 7b 4a Other (Describe in Part XIV) 4b Add|ines4aand 4b 5 Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18) Part XIV Supplemental Information 1 2e Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part lines 1a and 4, Part IV, lines 1b and 2b, Part V, line 4, Part X, Part XI, line 8, Part XII, lines 2d and 4b, and Part lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any additional information Identifier Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990) 2011 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493356008562] SCHEDULEG Supplemental Information Regarding 99? Fundraising or Gaming Activities Complete ifthe organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, Deparlmenl Ofihe or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. ope [1 to Public lnlemal Revenue Service Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Ins . ection a me of the rga nizatio Employer identification number Audubon Nature Institute Inc 51--0157624 Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. 1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any ofthe following activities Check all that apply a I-- Mail solicitations i_ Solicitation of non-government grants i_ Internet and e-mail solicitations Solicitation ofgovernment grants I-- Phone solicitations i_ Special fundraising events I-- In-person solicitations 2a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services? yes No If"Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser IS to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table Name and address of (ii) Activity Did (iv) Gross receipts Amount paid to (vi) Amount paid to individual fundraiser have from activity (or retained by) (or retained by) or entity (fundraiser) custody or fundraiser listed in organization control of col contributions? Yes No 3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 50083H Schedule (Form 990 or 990-E2) 2011 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011 Page 2 Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990--EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000. Event #1 EVEN #2 Other Events Total Events (Add col through zoo to Do Sca|es&A|es co] (EVEWC WIDE) (EVEN WPE) (total number) 1 Gross receipts 1,056,908 148,388 1,205,296 2 788,355 4,045 792,400 3 268,553 144,343 412,896 minus line 2) 4 Cash prizes 5 Non-cash prizes in -112- 6 Rent/facility costs 7 Food and beverages 3 Entertainment 5_ 9 Other direct expenses 377,610 44,790 422,400 10 Direct expense summary Add lines 4 through 9 in column (42-7-I400 11 Net income summary Combine lines 3 and 10 in column It _9 504 Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990--EZ, line 6a. Eli Bingo Pull tabs/Instant Other gaming Total gaming (Add bingo/progressive bingo col through col 5 1 Gross revenue 90,700 90,700 2 Cash prizes -in 3 Non-cash rizes 4 Rent/facility costs -113' 5. 5 5 Other direct expenses 10516 10'516 6 Volunteerlabor YES YES -- YES -- No No I7 No (10,516 7 Direct expense summary Add lines 2 through 5 in column 80,184 8 Net gaming income summary Combine lines 1 and 7 in column It 9 Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities LA Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each ofthese states? '7 Yes No If"No," Explain 10a Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? Yes .1 NO If"Yes," Explain Schedule (Form 990 or 990-E2) 2011 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011 Page Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? |7Yes |_No Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee ofa trust or a member ofa partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gaming? |_Yes |7No Indicate the percentage ofgaming activity operated in 13a 13b Provide the name and address ofthe person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records 100 000 0/o The organization's facility An outside facility Namei" Caroline Tierney Address 6500 Magazine St NewOr|eans,LA 70118 Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue? If "Yes," enter the amount ofgaming revenue received by the organization It and the amount ofgaming revenue retained by the third party If "Yes," enter name and address NameI"' Address Gaming manager information Wiliam Kurtz NameI"' '7 Director/officer Independent contractor Mandatory distributions Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to retain the state gaming license? Yes No Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year!" Part IV Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule (see instructions.) Identifier ReturnReference Explanation Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011 Iefile GRAPHIC print -- DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data -- Schedule I (Form 990) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization Audubon Nature Institute Inc Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, Governments and Individuals in the United States Attach to Form 990 Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22. DLN: 93493356008562 OMB No 1545-0047 Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number 51-0157624 2011 General Information on Grants and Assistance 1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistanceDescribe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use ofgrant funds in the United States Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space IS neededName and address of EIN IRC Code section Amount ofcash Amount of non- Method of Description of Purpose ofgrant organization ifapplicable grant cash valuation non-cash assistance or assistance or government assistance (book, FMV, appraisal, other) (1)AudubonCommission- 72-6000962 IRC SECTION 115 916,597 Supports programs, Audubon Aquarium6500 capital projects,and Magazine Street operations of NewOr|eans,LA facilities 701184848 (2)AudubonCommission- 72-6000962 IRC SECTION 115 1,355,927 Supports programs, Audubon ZooPark6 500 capital projects, and Magazine Street operations of NewOr|eans,LA facilities 701184848 (3)AudubonCommission- 72-6000962 IRC SECTION 115 1,001,034 Supports programs, Audubon Center for capital projects, and Research Endgd Species operations of 6500 Magazine Street facilities NewOr|eans,LA 701184848 (4) Audubon Commission - 72-6000962 IRC SECTION 115 32,499 Supports programs, Audubon Insectarium6500 Magazine Street New 0 rleans, LA 701184848 capital projects, and operations of facilities 2 Enter total number ofsection 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table . 3 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table . For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 50055P Schedule I (Form 990) 2011 Schedule I (Form 990) 2011 Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed. Page 2 . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22. (a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of recipients (c)Amount of cash grant (d)Amount of non-cash assistance (e)Method ofvaluation (book, FMV, appraisal, other) (f)Description of non-cash assistance Part IV Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information. Identifier Return Reference Explanation Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the Part I, Line 2 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Audubon Nature Institute manages a family of museums and parks (facilities) These facilities receive all ofthe grant money that Audubon Nature Institute (ANI) grants in a year Since ANI is managing the facilities that receive the money, ANI has the information readily available to monitor the use ofgrant funds Through reporting and accounting records and through communications with managers of the grant funds, ANI can verify that the monies are being spent in the correct manner Schedule I (Form 990) 2011 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I scheduie Compensation Information 'Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees Ir Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Department of the Treasury part IV, question 23_ lntemal Revenue Senrice Name of the organization Audubon Nature Institute Inc OMB No 1545-0047 Ir Attach to Form 990. hr See separate instruct ions. 51-0157624 Questions Regarding Compensation 1a 9 For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990 Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number Check the appropiate box(es) ifthe organization provided any ofthe following to or for a person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la Complete Part to provide any relevant information regarding these items I7 First-class or charter travel I7 Housing allowance or residence for personal use I7 Travel for companions I7 Payments for business use of personal residence I7 Tax idemnification and gross-up payments I7 Health or social club dues or initiation fees I7 Discretionary spending account I7 Personal services (e maid, chauffeur, chef) Ifany of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization followa written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision ofall the expenses described above? If"No," complete Part to explain Did the organization require substantiation priorto reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line la? Indicate which, ifany, ofthe following the organization uses to establish the compensation ofthe organization's CEO/Executive Director Check all that apply I7 Compensation committee I7 Written employment contract I7 Independent compensation consultant I7 Compensation survey or study I7 Form 990 of other organizations I7 Approval by the board or compensation committee During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? If"Yes" to any oflines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9. For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of The organization? Any related organization? If"Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of The organization? Any related organization? If"Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization provide any non-fixed payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If"Yes," describe in Part Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs section 53 If"Yes," describe in Part If"Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53 Cat No 50053T Yes Schedule (Form 990) 2011 Schedu|eJ (Form 990)2011 Page 2 Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J--1 If additional space needed. For each IndIvIdua| whose compensation must be reported In Schedule J, report compensatlon from the organization on row (I) and from related organizations, described In the Instructlons on row (II) Do not list any Indivlduals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII Note. The sum ofcolumns for each |Isted IndIvIdua| must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Sectlon A, line la, columns (D) and (E) for that IndIvIdua| (A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensatlon (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total ofcolumns (F) Compensation (ii) Bonus 8, mi) Other other deferred benefits reported In prior Base com ensation Form 990 or Com pensatlon Incentive repoitabie 9 9 0 compensa IOH compensa IOFI Orm - (1) Ronald Forman (I) 513,579 0 0 228,910 16,203 758,692 0 (II(2) Dale Wstastny (I) 235,847 0 0 103,083 11,956 350,886 0 (IIKurtz (I) 294,057 0 0 90,657 13,183 397,897 0 (II(4) Karyn Kearney (I) 158,476 0 0 0 5,505 163,981 0 (IISchedule (Form 990) 2011 Schedule (Form 990) 2011 Supplemental Information Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1aAlso complete this part for any additional information Page 3 Identifier Ret urn Explanation Ref erenoe Part I, Line 4b Audubon Nature Institute, Inc has a discretionary 457(f) Executive Retirement Plan for three ofits officers The plan provides additional compensation based on years ofservice and estimated pay at retirement The plan participants include Ronald Forman, Dale Stastny, and William Kurtz The assets of this plan are owned by Audubon Nature Institute Ronald Forman and William Kurtz did not receive any income from the plan in 2011 Dale Stastny took a taxable distribution from the plan of$476,5 57 in 2011 Schedule (Form 990) 2011 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493356008562] Schedule Transactions with Interested Persons OMB (Form 990 ?r 99042) Ir Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part lines 38a or 40b. Depanmeni ofthe Treasury II- Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Irsee separate instructions. Open to Public lniemal Revenue Service Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number Audubon Nature Institute Inc 51--0157624 Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 organizations only). Complete ifthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b 1 Name ofdisqualified person of transaction Corrected? Yes No 2 Enter the amount oftax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under 3 Enter the amount oftax, ifany, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization . . . . . . . It Loans to and/or From Interested Persons. Complete ifthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990 Part IV, line 26 or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a Name of interested person and (c)O riginal In Approved (g)Wntten Ur ose organization? al amount (d)|3a|ance due default? by board or agreement? committeeTotal . . . . . . Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons. Com lete if the or anization answered "Yes" on Form 990 Part IV line 27. (b)Re|ationship between interested person and the anization Name of interested person (c)A mount ofgrant or type ofassistance For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Cat No 50056A schedme (Form 990 or 999.52) 2911 Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011 Part IV Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c. Page 2 Relationship between interested A mount of Description of transaction Sharing of organization's Name of interested person person and the transaction revenues, organization yes No (1)WKurtz See PartV Family 46,191 Employment No Member of officer Supplemental Information Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule (see instructions) Identifier Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493356008562] NonCash Contributions OMB 1545 0?47 i-Comp|ete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 1 1 Deparlmeniofihe Treasury lntemal Revenue Service Ins ection Name of the organization Employer identification number Audubon Nature Institute Inc 51-0157624 Types of Property (C) Check Number ofcontributions Contribution amounts Method ofdetermining if or items contributed reported on contribution amounts applicable Form 19 1 Art--Works ofart 2 Art--Historica| treasures 3 Art--Fractiona| interests 4 Books and publications 5 Clothing and household goods . . . 0 6 Cars and other vehicles 7 Boats and planes 8 Intellectual property 9 Securities--Pub|ic|y traded . 2 9,811 Cost or selling price 10 Securities--C|ose|y held stock . 11 Securities--Partnership, LLC, or trust interests . 12 Securities--Misce||aneous 13 Qualified conservation contribution--Historic structures . 14 Qualified conservation contribution--Other 15 Real estate--Residentia| 16 Real estate--Commercia| 17 Real estate--Other 18 Collectibles 19 Food inventory 20 Drugs and medical supplies 21 Taxidermy 22 Historical artifacts 23 Scientific specimens 24 Archeological artifacts 25 otherp(Beverages 1 34,320 Cost or selling price 26 Otheri>> Hotel Rooms 1 4,294 Cost or selling price 27 Otherir( Travel/Food/Entertainment) 82 0 28 Otheri-( 29 Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax yearfor contributions for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement . . . 29 Yes No 30a During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it must hold for at least three years from the date ofthe initial contribution, and which is not required to be used for exempt purposes forthe entire holding periodIf"Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II 31 Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review ofany non-standard contributions? 31 N0 32a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash 32aYeS If"Yes," describe in Part II 33 Ifthe organization did not report revenues in column for a type of property for which column is checked, describe in Part II For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 51227] Schedule (Form 990) 2011 Schedule (Form 990) 2011 Page 2 Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33. Also complete this part for any additional information. Identifier Ret urn Reference Explanation Method for Determining Number of Contributors Part I, Column Amounts in Part I, Column referto the number ofcontributors Third Party Use Part I, Line 32b The organization uses securities brokers to handle the processing ofstock contributions Non Reporting of Revenue Part I, Line 33 Revenue IS not reported for items donated to Audubon Nature Institute that are related to the annual auction held at the Zoo To Do fundraiser Revenue IS reported when the item is auctioned off and included in the fundraising section ofthis return Schedule (Form 990) 2011 Iefile GRAPHIC print -- DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data -- SCHEDULE 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury lntemal Revenue Seniice Name of the organization Audubon Nature Institute Inc OMB No 1545-0047 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ 2011 Open to Public Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or to provide any additional information. Ir Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Inspection Employer identification number Identifier Return Explanation Reference Form 990, The members of Audubon Nature Institute consist of the following classes individual, student, senior citizen, Part VI, family, individual plus one, family plus one, bronze patron, and honorary rriembers Section A, line 6 Form 990, The members of Audubon Nature Institute consist of the following classes individual, student, senior citizen, Part VI, family, individual plus one, bronze patron, and honorary members The members elect the governing body Section A, Each membership, except honorary members, is entitled to one vote on any rriatter submitted to a vote of the line Ta membership Form 990, The 990 is review ed by the Director of Finance and the Senior Executive VP/Chief of Staff After their review, Part VI, the return is also review ed by an international public accounting firm Once the return has been review ed by Section B, line the above mentioned parties, it is provided to the board and then the return is filed with the IRS 11 Form 990, Audubon Nature Institute has a conflict of interest policy that has procedures in place to handle disclosing Part VI, conflicts, determining whether a conflict exists, addressing the conflict, and violations of the policy Annual Section B, line staterrients are signed regarding the policy and periodic reviews are conducted to ensure the policy is being 120 follow ed Form 990, The compensation committee of the Audubon Nature Institute Board meets every two years Staff provides the Part VI, committee with a six year history of the personal service agreement, outlining raises, length of term and any Section B, line notable changes The annual compensation survey conducted by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums is 15 review ed, comparing the salaries of the officers with that of facilities with comparable annual visitation, staffing and operating budgets Staff provides an overview of the goals and accomplishments since the previous Committee meeting, as well as future goals The Compensation Committee makes and approves a resolution setting the base salary The resolution of the Compensation Committee is then presented to the Executive Committee for final approval The Executive Committee is authorized by the Board to set the benefits and enter into the personal services contracts with the officers The Audubon Nature Institute Board, through the Chairman, enters into written personal services agreements (or arnendrrients), with the officers Form 990, Audubon Nature Institute makes the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements Part VI, available to the public upon request Section C, line 19 Changes in Form 990, Net unrealized losses on investments --87,901 Change in outside investment --6,748 457f deferred Net Assets or Part XI, line 5 compensation unrealized gains/losses 61,650 Total to Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 --32,999 Fund Balances Explanation of Form 990, Form 990, Part XI, Line 2b -- The Audubon Nature Institute, Inc financials are audited as part of the consolidated financial Part XII, Line financial statement of Audubon Nature lnstitite, Inc (51--O157624) and Audubon Nature Institute Foundation (58- staterrients 2b 1958248) The consolidated financial staterrient for Audubon Nature Institute, Inc and Audubon Nature Institute Foundation is prepared by in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards This consolidated audit is completed by an independent accountant