& EXTENDED TCT NOVEMBER 1 5 , Form 2016 OMBNo. 1545-0047 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax 990 2015 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) o f the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) ► Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. D epartm ent o f the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Open to Public Inspection ________ ► Inform ation about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.lrs.gov/form990._________ and ending A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning B C Name of organization Check il applicable: lA d dre ss ____ change Name change Initial return □ □ □ □ □ D Employer identification number E D ISO N E LE C TR IC IN C . 13-0659550 Room/suite Number and street (or P.0, box if mail is not delivered to street address) City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Am ended return A p p lica ­ tion p en ding WASHINGTON. DC E Telephone number _________2 0 2 - 5 0 8 - 5 0 0 0 G Gross receipts $ 173.055,814, 7 0 1 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N . W . ____ Final return/ term in­ ated 2 0 0 0 4 - 2 6 9 6 ____________ R . KUHN F Name and address of principal officer:THOMAS H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates?......I SAME AS C ABOVE H(b) I Tax-exempt status: □ 501(c)(3) L X J 501(c) f 6 H (insert no.) I I 4947(a)(1) or □ 527 IYes I X I No ....I 1Yes [ No If "No," attach a list, (see instructions) Are all subordinates in cluded'?I. H[c) Group exemption number ►__________ J Website: ► WWW . E E I . O R G K Form of organization: X I Corporation Part I IN S T IT U T E . Doing business as Association Trust I I O thers L Year of formation; 1 9 3 3l M Slate of legal domicile: V A Summary TO PRO VIDE A FORUM FOR THE IN D U S T R Y ._________________________ Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: E L E C T R IC U T I L I T Y Check this box ► I___I if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. 67 67 229 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ................... Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) 100 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary)................................................. 7 a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 551.543. 7a b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990 T, line 3 d ............. ............ 7b 0. Prior Year 8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) 0. 83.495,890 1,785.620 ........................................................... 10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3,4, and 7d) ................................ 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and li e ) ............... 0 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) 0) a .2 88,725.957. 1,352,068. 0. 85,281.510 2,340.168. 12 Total revenue ■add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) C Current Year 90.078.025. 3.044.707. 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ......................................... 0. 0. 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5 -1 0 )....... 36.231.622. 40.002.177. 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line l i e ) ............................................ 0. 0. 43,822.823 82.394.613 2 , 8 8 6 . 8_97j 4 7 , 3 3 1 , 265. 90.378.149. -300,124. b Total fundraising expenses (Part 17 IX, column (D), line 25) ► _________________ 0_, Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 1 la - lid , 11f-24e) 18 Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 .............................. 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) 22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 Part II ............................................... Beflinnlnp of Current Year End of Year 121,025,677. 95.894.683. 25.130.994. 138,441.558. 112.031.823. 26.409.735. Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return,_ eluding accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and cor#leje. Decprafj^l of pfepai/r (cilher than < is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. Date gnafure of officer Sign 'JOHN S . SCHLENKER Here TREASURER/CFO Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name Preparer Use Only Date Chech I PTIN It ---1 1 / 1 5 / 1 6 setr-employod [ P0 04 4 48 2 2 Firm's I! IN b.__ 4 1 - 0 7 4 6 7 4 9 PreMrersjityialure D A VID TRIMNER Firm's namB CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP Firm's address 4 2 5 0 N . F A IR F A X D R IV E , S U IT E ________ A R LIN G TO N . VA 2 2 2 0 3 Paid 1020 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) - 532001 12 16-15 LHA For Paperwork Reduction A ct Notice, see the separate instructions. Phone no. 5 7 1 - 2 2 7 - 9 5 00 ........................... C xJ Yes Form 990 (2015) E D ISO N E LECTRIC IN S T IT U T E , I N C . Part III Statement of Program rogram Service Accomplishments C heck If Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part I I I .............................. 1 3 - 0 6 ,5 9.55 0 Page_2 [X ] _ Form 990 (2015) 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission: EDISO N E LE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E IN C . IS THE A S S O C IA TIO N OF A M E R IC A 'S ____________ SHAREHOLDER-OWNED E LE C TR IC U T I L I T I E S . THE IN S T IT U T E PROVIDES___________ A U T H O R IT A T IV E A N A LY S IS AND C R IT IC A L INDUSTRY DATA TO IT S MEMBERS, CONGRESS, GOVERNMENT AG EN C IES, THE F IN A N C IA L COMMUNITY, AND OTHER________ 2 3 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................................................................................................................................................... I IYes S N o If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O. Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services?................... I IYes S ] N o If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O. 4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported._____________________________________________________________________________ 4a (Code:________ ) (Expenses $________________________ Includlno(rantsoT$ ________________________ ) (Revenue $______________________ . ) E E I ' S CLEAN ENERGY A C T IV IT IE S COMPRISE A HOST OF A C T IV IT IE S RELATED TO THE EVOLVING E L E C T R IC GENERATION FL E E T : A RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL__________ REGULATIONS AND P O L IC IE S ; WHOLESALE E L E C T R IC IT Y MARKETS; THE NEED FOR A D IV E R S E M IX OF GENERATION SOURCES, IN C L U D IN G RENEWABLES AND D IS T R IB U T E D G ENERATION: AND INTERCONNECTION P O L IC IE S . AS THE A S S O C IA TIO N OF__________ SHAREHOLDER-OWNED E LE C TR IC COMPANIES, THESE PROGRAMS AND A C T IV IT IE S RELATE TO THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF E E I ._______________________________________________ 4b (Code: ____________ ) (Expenses $ _______________________________ Including grants of $ ___________________ ____________ ) (Revenue $ _______________________________ ) ED ISO N E LE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E ( E E I ) I S FOCUSED ON A NUMBER OF G RID_____________ MODERNIZATIO N A C T IV IT IE S RELATED TO PROMOTING THE VALUE OF THE POWER G R ID : G R ID TECHNOLOGY INVESTM ENTS; THE CYBER AND PHYSICA L SEC URITY OF THE G R ID : AND THE PLA N N IN G . B U IL D IN G , AND OPERATION OF THE D IS T R IB U T IO N SYSTEM. AS THE A S S O C IA T IO N OF SHAREHOLDER-OWNED E LE C TR IC COMPANIES.______ THESE PROGRAMS AND A C T IV IT IE S RELATE TO THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF E E I . ________ 4c ( c o d e :____________ ) (Expenses $ _______________________________ Including grants of $ ________________________________ ) (Revenue $ _______________________________ ) E E I ' S CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS A C T IV IT IE S ARE FOCUSED ON M EETING CUSTOMERS’ CHANGING NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS AND ENSURING THAT COMPANIES ARE ABLE TO OFFER CUSTOMERS THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THEY WANT THROUGH________________ PARTNERSHIPS W ITH POLICYMAKERS. INDUSTRY A L L IE S , R E S ID E N T IA L .______________ COMMERCIAL AND IN D U S T R IA L CUSTOMERS. AND N O N -T R A D IT IO N A L A L L IE S . AS THE A S S O C IA T IO N OF SHAREHOLDER-OWNED E LE C TR IC COMPANIES. THESE PROGRAMS AND A C T IV IT IE S RELATE TO THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF E E I . ___________________ 4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.) (E xpenses $ 4e including grants of $ ) {Revenue $ J __________ Total proaram service expenses ► Form 990(2015) 532002 12-16-15 12321115 137216 056-03811200 2015.04030 2 EDISO N E LE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E , 056-0331 Form990(2015)________ EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE, INC. Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules 13-0659550 Paae3 ~" Yes 1 If “Yes," complete Schedule A Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule o f Contributors 2 No Is the organization described in section 501 (c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? ..................................................................... ............................................. 2 X X 3 X 1 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for 3 public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part 1 ............................................................... Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect 4 4 during the tax year? If "Ves, “ complete Schedule C, Part II Is the organization a section 501 (c)(4), 501 (c)(5), or 501 (c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or 5 similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Ves,11complete Schedule C, Part III ............................................. 5 X Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to 6 provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Ves," complete Schedule D, Part 1 6 X 7 X Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, 7 the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes,“ complete Schedule D, Part II.................. 8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes," complete 8 X 9 Schedule D, Part III Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Ves," complete Schedule D, Part IV Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent 9 X endowments, or quasi-endowments? If ‘ Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V 10 X 10 ..................................................................... If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X 11 as applicable. a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI ....................................................................................................................... b Did the organization report an amount for investments - other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII ,, ,, ................................. c Did the organization report an amount for investments • program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX ...................................... e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X i Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes," complete Schedule D, PartX ............. 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII ............................................................................................................ b Was the organization included In consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, 13 11a X 11b X 11c X X lid lie X Ilf X X 12a 12b X 13 X 14a X investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 15 16 X or more? If “Yes, “ complete Schedule F, Parts 1and IV ...................................................................................... Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any 14b foreign organization? If “Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV 15 X 16 X Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If "Yes, “ complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, 17 X 18 column (A), lines 6 and M e? If "Yes,11complete Schedule G, Part 1 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II 18 X 19 X 19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III ............................................................................................................................................................ Form 990 (2015) 532003 12-16-15 12321115 137216 056-03811200 3 2015.04030 EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE, 056-0331 EDISO N ELECTRIC IN S T IT U T E . Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)___________ Form 990 (2015) IN C . 13-0659550 Paoe4 Yes 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? 21 No X 20a 20b Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes,' complete Schedule 1, Parts 1and II 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on 23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule 1, Parts 1and III and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes," complete Schedule J 24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31,2002? If "Yes," answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If "No", go to line 25a b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 21 X 9? 23 X X 24a 24b c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24c d 24d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? X 25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part 1 25a b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part 1 25h Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or 26 former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II 26 X 27 X a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If ‘ Yes, “ complete Schedule L, Part IV 28a b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28b X X c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28c 27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III 28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions): 29 30 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M 31 X 32 X 33 X Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part 1 34 X Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets?/f "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II 33 30 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes, “ complete Schedule N, Part 1 32 X X Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M 31 29 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 35a X X 35b X 34 If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)7 If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 37 36 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 38 Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O . . X 37 38 X Form 990(2015) 532004 12-16-15 12321115 137216 056-03811200 4 2015.04030 EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE, 056-0331 Form 990 (2015) Part V 13-0659550 EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE. INC. Paae5 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V Yes la Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable la No 1 53 b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable lb c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming 0 (gambling) winnings to prize winners? 1c 2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 2a 2 29 b If at least one Is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax retur ns? Note. If the sum of lines la and 2a Is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions ) .................................... 3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No," to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O 4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? 2b X 3a X X 3b 4a X 5a X X b If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: ► See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial A ccounts (FBAR). 5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transa ction? 5b c If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? 5c 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit 6a any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? 7 X 6b O rganizations th a t may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7a 7b c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? ............................................................................................................................................................................... d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contrac t? f 8 Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7e 7f g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 86 99 as required?... 7g h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? 7h Sponsoring organizations m aintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the 9 10 11 7c 7d sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? 8 Sponsoring organizations m aintaining donor advised funds. a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 9a b Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 9b Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 10n b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities 10b Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter: a Gross income from members or shareholders 11a b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) 11b 12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exem pt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041 ? b If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ................... 13 12a 12b Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? 13a Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O. b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the 13b organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans c Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? b It “Yes." has it filed a Form 720 to report these pavments? II 'No. “ provide an explanation in Schedule O 14a X 14b Form 990(2015) 532005 12-16 -1 5 12321115 137216 056-03811200 2015.04030 5 E D ISO N ELE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E , 056-0331 E D ISO N ELECTRIC IN S T IT U T E . IN C . Part VI Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 13-0659550 Pane6 7b below, and for a "No" response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions. Form 99Q (2015) __________Check if Schedule Q contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI Section A. Governing Body and Management _ 1_XJ ........................................ _________________________ Yes la Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year la No 67 If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule 0. Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent 1b Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? 67 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision X X of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person?........................................ 4 Did the organization make any significant changes to Its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ............. ........................................ X 7a Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? 7b Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: a The governing body? ................................. .............................................................................................. ....................... 8a b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b 8 9 ................................................................................ Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization's mailing address? If "Yes. " provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .................................................. Section B. Policies (This Section 5 requests information about policies nol lequircd by the internal Revenue CodeJ Yes 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? b If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? 11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? b Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. 12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No, “ go to line 13 b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes, ” describe in Schedule O how this was done .......................................................................................................................... 13 14 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent X 10b 11a X 12a 12b .... 12c 13 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ............... ...................................................................... b Other officers or key employees of the organization No 10a 15a 15b X X X X X X X If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions). 16a Did the organization Invest In, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? 16a X If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ................................................................... ..................................................... 16b Section C. Disclosure 17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed ► ______ NONE_______________ 18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply. 19 Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial 20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization’s books and records: ► ___________________ I I Own website I I Another's website I X I Upon request I 1Other (explain in Schedule O) statements available to the public during the tax year. JOHN S . 5CHL ENKER - 2 0 2 - 5 0 8 - 5 5 4 0 _________ ___________________________________________ 7 0 1 PENNSYLVANIA A V E ■ NW. WASHINGTON. DC 2 0 0 0 4 - 2 6 9 6 __________________________ 532006 12- 16-16 Form 990 (2015) 12321115 137216 056-03811200 2015.04030 EDISO N E LE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E , 056-0331 13-0659550 EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE. INC. Form 990(2015) Paoe7 Part VII] Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII Section A. Officers. Directors, Trustees. Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees_____________________ __________ ________ la 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. • List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid. • List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of ''key employee." • List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations. • List all of the organization's form er officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. • List all of the organization's form er directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest compensated employees; and former such persons. 1__I Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee. (A) (B) cP o e 900099 77 093 094 b MEETINGS 900099 c PROGRAMS d ADVERTISING 900099 541800 551. 543, e PUBLICATIONS f All other program service revenue 511190 135. 622. B .558.164, 2. 387. 534, __ a. Total. Add lines 2a-2f ............. Investment income (including dividends, interest, and Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 5 Royalties ............................ (!) Real 8 558 164 2. 387, 534 5 5 1 .5 4 3 . 135.622 aa 725. 957, other similar amounts)......................................................... ► 4 77 Q93 094 2. 2 49. 23 5 2. 249 235. ► (li) Personal 6 a Gross rents b Less: rental expenses......... c Rental income or (loss) d Net rental income or (loss) ........................................... 7 a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory (0 Securities ► (ii) Other 82. 080.622, Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 82 977 789. 897 167. c Gain or (loss) d Net gain or (loss) ................................. ............ a> 3 C H a> cc a> c. - 89 7. 16 7. - 897, 167. 8 a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ _____________________of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ........................................... a b Less: direct expenses................................. b c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events 9 a Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ........................................... a b Less: direct expenses .............................. b c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities 10 a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........................................... b Less: cost of goods sold .... ................... __ c Net income or (loss) from safes of inventory Miscellaneous Revenue a b Business Code 11 a b c d All other revenue e Total. Add lines 1la-1 Id 12_ Total revenue. See Inslruclions. ► 90 078 025 88 174 414 551 543 532009 12-18-15 12321115 137216 056-03811200 13 2015.04030 EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE, 1 , 3 5 3 , 068, Form 990 (2015) 056-0331 EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE. INC. Form 990 (2015) 13-0659550 Page 10 Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses Section 5 01(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must comp fete column (A). Do not Include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b. 8b, 9b, and 10b o f Part VIII. 1 (B) Program service expenses (C) Management and general expenses Fundraising expenses Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 2 (A) Total expenses 3,044,707. Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 4 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees 6 12.439.431. Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 7 8 Other salaries and wages Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) 9 Other employee benefits 10 11 Payroll taxes Fees for services (non-employees): 21,805,614. 1.813,470. 2.382.297. 1.561.365. a Management b Le ga l.................................................................. c d Accounting Lobbying e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 f Investment management fees 13,688,422. 97,638. 1.916,270. 367.722. g Other. (II line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Sch 0.) 12 Advertising and promotion 13 14 Office expenses Information technology 15 Royalties 16 Occupancy 17 Travel 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 20 Interest 21 22 Payments to affiliates Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 23 24 Insurance Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0.) ..... 9.896.607. 122,441. 3.067,635. 1.246,486. 5.995.281. 2.440,435. a SUBSCRIPTIONS b PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX 42,554. 6.426.921. 2.954. 943.124. 128,367. 584,109. 26.136. C d e 25 26 All other expenses Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24c Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization 338,163. 90.378.149. reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here [ 1 Iflo llo w in o SOP 08-2 (ASC 060-7201 Form 990(2015) 532010 12-16-15 12321115 137216 056-03811200 2015.04030 14 EDISON E LE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E , 056-0331 Part X 13 0 6 5 9 5 5 0 EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE. INC Form 990(2015) Paoell Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X (B) End of year (A) Beginning of year i Cash - non-interest-bearing 2 Savings and temporary cash investments -983,851. 5,978,423. i 2 -515,177. 14.559,751. 3 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 4 Accounts receivable, net 5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, 1,491,331. 4 2,447,096. 447^700. 5 0. trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L 6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary 6 7 employees' beneficiary organizations (see instr). Complete Part II of Sch L if i % W 2 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 8 Inventories for sale or use 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 8 1,055,799. 10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 10b b Less: accumulated depreciation Investments - publicly traded securities 11 14,833,160. 1.660,176. 2,692,558. 109.763.921. 10c 11 12 Investments - other securities. See Part IV, line 11 12 13 Investments - program-related. See Part IV, line 11 13 14 Intangible assets 15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) ................................ 17 18 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 19 Deferred revenue 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20 21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 21 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, 13,172,984. 107.021,915. 14 579,796. 121.025.677. 8,122,897. 15 16 17 566,841. 138.441.558. 10j557_,826. 18 Grants payable 25.260.878. 19 ■H key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. J3 Complete Part II of Schedule L 22 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24 25 Other liabilities (including federal Income tax, payables to related third n 1,188.148. 9 26.181.659. parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of .............................................................. Schedule D 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 ......... Organizations th a t fo llo w SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here ► (A to o c ra ro 1X 62.510.908. 95.894.683. 26 75.292.338, 112.031.823. 25.130.994. 27 26.409.735. 1 and com plete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 27 Unrestricted net assets 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 28 Permanently restricted net assets 29 CD ■D 29 C to U. b n Si tn < % Z 25 Organizations th a t do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here ► 1----- 1 30 and complete lines 30 through 34. Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 33 Total net assets or fund balances 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 30 31 32 25.130,994. 121.025.677. 33 34 26.409.735. 138.441,558. Form 990 (2015) 532011 12-16-15 12321115 137216 056-03811200 2015.04030 15 EDISO N E LE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E , 056-0331 13-0659550 EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE, INC. Form 990(20151 Paae12 Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI S3 .......................... 1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) i 2 3 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 2 4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) 5 6 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments Donated services and use of facilities 7 Investment expenses 6 7 Prior period adjustments 8 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (H)) ............................................................................................................................................................. 9 8 9 10 3 4 5 10 90,078.025. 90.378.149. -300.124. 25.130.994. -722.572. 2.301,437. 26,409,735. Part XII Financial Statements and Reporting Check If Schedule O contains a response or note lo any line In this Part XII .................................................................................... Yes 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: 1___ 1Cash 1X 1Accrual 1 I No 1___I Other If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule O. 2a Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? X 2a If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: b 1 1Separate basis 1 1Consolidated basis 1 1Both consolidated and separate basis Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b X 2c X If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: c 1 1Separate basis 1X 1Consolidated basis 1 1Both consolidated and separate basis If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. 3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? b 3a X If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain whv In Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits ..................................................... 3b Form 990 (2015) 532012 12-16-15 12321115 137216 056-03811200 2015.04030 16 EDISO N E LE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E , 056-0331 Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities SCHEDULE C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) D epartm ent o f th e Treasury Inlernal Revenue Service O M B N o 1545-0047 W I5 For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 ► Complete if the organization is described below. ► Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public Inspection ► Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.ln.gov/form990. If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, P art IV, line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then • Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts l-A and B. Do not complete Part l-C. • Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts l-A and C below. Do not complete Part l-B. • Section 527 organizations: Complete Part l-A only. If the organization answered “Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then • 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. • 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," on Form 990, Part IV, line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) o r Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then • Section 501(c)(4). (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III. Name of organization Employer identification number EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE ,_INC. Part l-A 13-0659550 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization. 1 Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. 2 Political expenditures .................................................................................. ► $ 3 Volunteer hours Part (-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 2 ► $ ____________ Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .................................. ► $ _____________ 3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .................................................................. 4a Was a correction made? .............................................................................................................................................. I I IYce I___I No 1Yes □ No b If "Yes." describe in Part IV. Part l-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 a ctivities............ ► $ 2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................................... ► $ 3 Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b ............................................................................................................................................................................. ► $ 4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ............................................. ________ _ L__ I Yes I 1 No 5 Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV. (b) Address (a) Name (c) EIN For Paperwork Reduction A ct Notice, see the Instructions fo r Form 990 or 990-EZ. (d) Amount paid from (e) Amount of political contributions received and filing organization's promptly and directly funds. If none, enter -0-. delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter 0-. Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 LHA 532041 10-05-15 12321115 137216 056-03811200 2015.04030 17 EDISO N E LE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E , 056-0331 ScheduleC(Form9 9 0 or990-EZ)2015 Part ll-A EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE, INC. 1 3 - 0 6 5 9 5 5 0 Page2 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). A Check ► r r if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures). B Check ► I I if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply. (a) Filing organization’s totals Lim its on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) (b) Affiliated group totals 1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines la and 1b) ................................................................ d Other exempt purpose expenditures e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and Id) f Lobbying nonlaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table In both columns. lithe amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is: Not over $500,000 The lobbying nontaxable amount is: Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000. $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 20% of the amount on line 1e. Over $1.000,000 but not over $1,500,000 Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 Over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000. $1.000,000. g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line If) h Subtract line 1g from line la . If zero or less, en ter-0- .......... ........................................................... ........................................................................ i Subtract line I f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0- .................................................. ........................ j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ............................................................................ ............... □ Yes □ No 4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations tha t made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2012 (b)2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total 2a Lobbying nontaxable amount b Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, co!umn(e)) c Total lobbying expenditures d Grassroots nontaxable amount e Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e)) f Grassroots lobbying expenditures Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 632042 10-06-15 12321115 137216 056-03811200 2015.04030 18 EDISO N E LE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E 056-0331 EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE, INC. 13-0659550 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 (c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501 (h)). Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Part ll-B (a) For each "Yes, " response on lines la through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description o f the lobbying activity. 1 Yes Page3 (b) No Am ount During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of: a Volunteers? b Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 11)? c Media advertisements? d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? i Other activities? j Total. Add lines 1c through 1 i 2a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? b If “Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 c If “Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 d If the filino oraanlzaliori incurred a section 4912 tax. did it file Form 4720 for this ye a r? ................... Part lll-A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c (5), or section 501(c)(6). Yes No X X 1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? i 2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? 2 3 3 X Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part lll-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered “No," OR (b) Part lll-A, line 3, is answered "Yes." Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members 74,238,611. i Did the oraanizatlon aqree to carrv over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? Part lll-B 1 2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for w hich the section 527(f) tax was paid), a Current year 2a b Carryover from last year 2b c Total 2c 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues 4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess 5 3 does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? 4 Taxable amounl of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) 5 Part IV 8,367,062. -2.916.275. 5.450.787. 9,245,265. -3.794.478. Supplemental Information Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part 1C, line 5; Part ll-A (affiliated group list); Part ll-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions); and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information. Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 532043 ID -05-15 19 12321115 137216 056-03811200 2015.04030 E DISO N E LE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E , 056-0331 (Form 990) Departm ent of the Treasury Internal Revenue S ervice O M B No. 1545*0047 Supplemental Financial Statements SC HED U LE D Name of the organization Part 1 2015 ► Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6, 7 ,8 ,9 , 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, l i d , l i e , I l f , 12a, or 12b. Attach to Form 990. ► Information about Schedule D (Form 990)and its instructions is at www.Irs.gov/Uj rm990. Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number EDISO N E LE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E . IN C . 13-0659550 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.ComDiete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6. (a) Donor advised funds 1 Total number at end of year 2 3 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 4 Aggregate value at end of year (b) Funds and other accounts 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 con tro l?............................................... .□ Yes □ No .□ Yes I I No Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring Impermissible privale benefit? Part II Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7. Purposed) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all t hat apply). 1 1Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) 1 .1 Protection of natural habitat I I Preservation of open space I I I Preservation of a historically important land area 1 I Preservation of a certified historic structure Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year, H eld a l ih e End of the T a x Y e a r a Total number of conservation easements b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2a .................... ........................................... .................... 2b c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) 2c d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register 2d 3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax year ► ______________ Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located ► ______________ Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .................................................................................... I I Yes I I No Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year 7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year ► $ _________ Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................................................................................................................. IIYes 1INo In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the organization’s accounting for conservation easements._____________ Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. __________Complete if the organization answered "Yes” on Form 990, Part IV, line 8,_________ la If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items, b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these Items: (i) Revenue included on Form 990, PartVIII, line 1 ................................................................................. (ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................................................................................................. 2 ► $ ______________ ► $ ________________________ If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items: a b Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII,line 1 ...................................................................................................... Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................................................. LHA For Paperwork Reduction A ct Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. ► $ _______________________ ► Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 532051 11-02-15 20 12321115 137216 056-03811200 2015.04030 EDISO N E LE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E , 056-0331 $______ Schedule D(Form 990) 2015 EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE. INC. 13-0659550 Page 2 Part 111 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assetsfcoor/mred) 3 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply): I I Public exhibition HI Scholarly research I d [ 1Loan or exchange programs e I 1Other 1Preservation for future generations Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part XIII. During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? ................................. Part IV Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. I I Yes n No □ No Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21. la Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990, Part X? ...................................................................................................................................................................... I I Yes Amount c Beginning balance 1c d id 1e Additions during the year e Distributions during the year f Ending balance if 2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? .............. I 1Yes ............................ b If "Yes." explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Chock here if the explanation has been provided on Pari XIII Part V Endowment Funds. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV. line 10. (a)Current year la b (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back I I No I I (e) Four years back Beginning of year balance Contributions.............................................. c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses d Grants or scholarships e Other expenditures for facilities and programs f g Administrative expenses End of year balance Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as: 2 a Board designated or quasi-endowment ► __________________ % b Permanent endowment ► __________________ % c Temporarily restricted endowment ► _____________ % The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%. 3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by: Yes (I) unrelated organizations............................................................................................ „ ............................................................. 3a(i) (ii) related organizations .......................... ..................................................................................................................................... 3a(fi) If "Yes" on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R ? ............................................................. 3b NO Describe In Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.___________________________________ Part VI Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Description of property la b (b)Cost or other (c)Accumulated basis (other) depreciation (d)Book value Land Buildings c Leasehold improvements d a (a)Cost or other basis (investment) Equipment O th e r ................................................................. 8,598,913. 4.216,426. 2,017,821. Total. Add lines la through 1e. (Column (dl must eaual Form 990. Part X. column (B). line 10c.) 218.052. 8.380.861. 994,440. 3.221.986. 447.684. 1.570,137. — ....... ► 13.172.984. Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 532052 00-21 -1 5 12321115 137216 056-03811200 21 2015.04030 EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE, 056-0331 E DISO N E LE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E . ParTVIl Investments - Other Securities. Schedule 0 (Form 990) 2015 IN C . 13 0659550 Page 3 Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11 b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. (3 ) Description of security or category {including name of security) (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value (1) Financial derivatives (2) Closely-held equity interests (3) Other _ J A )_________________________ _ _________________________________________ (C) (D) (B _ © ____ ______________________________________ _ ( G ) _____________________ ._____________________ __ itdJ__________________________________ _ Total. (Col. (b) must eaual Form 990. Par IX. col. (B)line 12.)► Part VI ii Investments - Program Related. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X. line 13. (a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value _ (1 ) & _________________________ (3) Ml (5J (61 _ (7) (8) (?)_______ Total. (Col. b) musl equal Form 990. Part X. col. (B) line 13.) ► Part IX Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line l i d . See Form 990, Part X, line 15. (a) Description (b) Book value __ t i l ________________________________________________________ __________________ __ (2)_________________________________________________________________ 13)_______________________________ J4L __ (5) __ (8)__________ _ e i _________________________________________________________ _ _ J 9 ) ________________________ Total. (Column (bl must eaual Form 990. Part X, col, (B) line 15.) P a rt X O th e r L ia b ilitie s . ...... ..........._ ................................................................... fc- Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part IV, line 11 e or 11 f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. (a) Description of liability (b) Book value 1, (1 ) Federal income taxes (2) POSTRETIREMENT B E N E F IT O BLIG A TIO N (3) DEFERRED COMPENSATION (4) DEFERRED RENT (5) BEN EFITS L I A B I L I T I E S (6) OTHER CURRENT L I A B I L I T I E S (7) L IF E INSURANCE L I A B I L I T Y (8) MEDICARE TAX L I A B I L I T Y (9) OTHER LONG-TERM L I A B I L I T Y Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990. Part X. col. (B) line 25.) 2. ........... ► 11,751,447. 51.465.398. 10,652.885. 1,099,271. 226,698. 75,000. 19.132. 2 j 507. 75,292,338. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here ii the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII I X I Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 532053 09-21-15 22 12321115 137216 056-03811200 2015.04030 E DISO N ELECTRIC IN S T IT U T E , 056-0331 Schedule P (Form 990) 2015 EDISO N E LE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E , IN C . 13-0659550 Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Page4 Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV. line 12a. 1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12: 1 a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 2a b Donated services and use of facilities 2b c Recoveries of prior year grants 2c d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) 2d e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1: 3 a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) 4a 4b c Add lines 4a and 4b 5 4c Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must eauat Form 990. Pari 1. line 12.) 5 Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered "Yes'1on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 2 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 1 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25: a Donated services and use of facilities 2a b Prior year adjustments 2b c Other losses 2c d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ... . 2d e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: 3 a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) 4b c Add lines 4a and 4b 5 4c Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990. Part 1. line 18.) ..................................................... 5 Part XIII Supplemental Information. Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines la and 4; Part IV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. PART X , EE I L IN E 2 :________ _______________________________________________ _______ ____ AND THE FOUNDATION HAVE EVALUATED T H E IR TAX P O S IT IO N S AND DETERMINED THAT T H E IR P O S IT IO N S ARE M O R E -L IK E L Y -T H A N -N O T TO BE SUSTAINED ON EX A M IN A T IO N . ________ E E I AND THE FO U N D A TIO N 'S TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND E XA M IN A TIO N BY FEDERAL AND STATE A U T H O R IT IE S . THE TAX RETURNS FOR THE F IS C A L YEARS ENDED 2 0 1 2 THROUGH 2 0 1 4 ARE OPEN TO E XA M INATIO N BY FEDERAL AND STATE A U T H O R IT IE S . _____ 53205-1 00-21 -1 5 Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 23 12321115 137216 056-03811200 2015.04030 ED ISO N E LE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E , 056-0331 (Form 990) Department of th e Treasury Internal Revenue Service O M B No. 1545-0047 Statement of Activities Outside the United States SC H ED U LE F 2015 ► Complete If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. ► Attach to Form 990. ► Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.lrs.gov/form990. Name of the organization Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number EDISON E LE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E . IN C . 13-0659550 Part 1 General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b. 1 For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? . I X I Yes I 2 For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the 3 Activities per Region, ffhe following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space Is needed.) I No United States. (b) Number of offices in the region (a) Region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of service(s) in region (f) Total expenditures for and investments in region MEETINGS WITHIN THE 102. 083. EUROPE 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES REGION SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES 4EETINGS WITHIN THE REGION S 606. 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES !*EETINGS WITHIN THE REGION 123. 735. 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES REGION 0 0 235 740. 0 0 __ (L. EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, BURMA, CAMBODIA. NORTH AMERICA CANADA AND MEXICO, BUT NOT THE UNITED MEETINGS WITHIN THE STATES 3 a Sub total 4. 316. b Total from continuation sheets to Part 1 c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) .................. __ Q_ 2 LHA For Paperwork Reduction A ct Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. ____ ??5, 740. Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 532071 10-01-15 12321115 137216 056-03811200 2015.04030 24 EDISO N E LECTRIC IN S T IT U T E , 056-0331 Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 Part II EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE. INC. 13-0659550 Page 2 Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed. 1 (a) Name of organization 2 (b) IRS code section and EIN (if applicable) (c) Region (d) Purpose of (e) Amount grant (g) Amount of non-cash assistance (h) Description of non-cash assistance (i) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other) Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter 3 (f) Manner of of cash grant cash disbursement .............. ► Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................................................................................ ► Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 532072 10-01-15 25 Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 Part III 13-0659550 EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE. INC. Page 3 Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes'1on Form 990, Part IV, line 16. Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed. (a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Manner of cash disbursement (f) Amount of non-cash assistance (g) Description of non-cash assistance (h) Method of valuation (book. FMV, appraisal, other) Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 532073 10-01-15 26 pcn ea uie r iro rrn s a u j^ u io Part IV 1 G J J ia U H 1 X 1 U TJii , 1 JN U . lJ-U bbyb bU Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes, ‘ the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor o f Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926) 2 Paae4 Foreign Forms 1 1Yes f x l No 1 1Yes l~ X l No Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return To Report Transactions With Foreign Trusts and Receipt o f Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; do not file with Form 990) 3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes, “ the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return o f U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations (see Instructions for Form 5471) 4 ...... I . . 1Yes □ No □ No Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,' the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder o f a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund (see Instmctions for Form 8621) 5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization maybe required to file Form 8865, Return o f U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865) 6 □ Yes 1 1Yes l~ X l No Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; do not file with Form 990) □ No Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 532074 10-01-15 27 12321115 137216 056-03811200 2015.04030 EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE, 056-0331 EDISO N E LE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E , Supplemental Information Schedule F [Form 990) 2015 PartV IN C . 13-0659550 Page 5 Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.________________ Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 532075 io -D i-15 28 12321115 137216 056-03811200 2015.04030 EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE, 056-0331 SCHEDULE 1 (Form 990) G rants and O th er A ssistance to O rgan izations, G overnm ents, and Individuals in th e U nited S tates D epartm ent of the Treasury Internet Revenue Service Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22. 2015 ► Attach to Form 990. ► Information about Schedule I (Form 9901 and its Instructions is at www.frs.Qov/form9flO. Open to Public Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number EDISO N ELE C TR IC IN S T IT U T E . Part 1 O M B No. 1545-0047 IN C . 13-0659550 General Information on Grants and Assistance 1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount o f the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance?............................................................................................... 2 Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.________________________________________________________________________ X 1Yes I I \ 0 Part 11 Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed. (f)Method of 1 (a) Name and address of organization (b) EIN (c) IRC section (d) Amount of (e)Amount of (g) Description of (h) Purpose of grant valuation (book, or government if applicable cash grant non-cash non-cash assistance or assistance FMV, appraisal, assistance other) A WIDER CIRCLE 4808 MOORLAND LANE NO 802 3ETHBSDA. MD 20814 52-2345144 501(C)(3) 10.000. 0. EVENT SPONSORSHIP ALLIANCE TO SAVE ENERGY P.O. BOX 791399 BALTIMORE MD 21279 52-1082991 501(C)(3) 27 500. __Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other) 13-0659550 (g) Description of non-cash assistance Page 1 (h) Purpose of grant or assistance REV THE VOTE 1101 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW 6TH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20004 47-1995977 501(C)(4) 25 000. __0^. ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE 570 LEXINGTON AVENUE SUITE 500 NEW YORK NY 10022 23-7213592 501(0(3) 10 000. 0. EVENT SPONSORSHIP SENATE PRESIDENT'S FORUM 26 MAIN ST HASTINGS JDSN. NY 10706 22-3284046 CORPORATION 10 000. 0. CONTRIBUTION: EDUCATION SO OTHERS MIGHT EAT 71 0 STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20001 23-7098123 501(0(3) 12 000. 0. EVENT SPONSORSHIP STATE LEGISLATIVE LEADERS FOUNDATION - 1645 FALMOUTH RD CENTERVILLE MA 02632 23-7148478 CORPORATION 10 000. 0. CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP 90-0999200 CORPORATION 7 500. 0. CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP 72-0423889 CORPORATION 10 000. 0. CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP UTILITY VARIABLE GENERATION INTEGRATION GROUP - PO BOX 2787 RESTON VA 20195 54-1733337 CORPORATION 10 000. __