A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01 -01-2014 B Check if applicable , and ending 12-31-2014 C Name of organization COUNCIL FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION D Employer identification number F Address change 26-4188804 F Name change Doing businesss as 1 Initial return Final fl return/terminated Number and street (or P 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite 1201 MARYLAND AVENUE SW NO 900 1 Amended return City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code WASHINGTON, DC 20024 1 Application pending Tax-exempt status J Website :1- WWW GMOANSWERS COM F_ 501(c)(3) F 501(c) ( 6 I (insert no ) (202) 962-9200 G Gross receipts $ 9,820,173 F Name and address of principal officer KATE HALL 1201 MARYLAND AVENUE SW NO 900 WASHINGTON, DC 20024 I E Telephone number H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates? H(b) Are all subordinates included? (- 4947(a)(1) or F_ 527 No (-Yes 1 Yes (- No If "No," attach a list (see instructions) H(c) K Form of organization F Corporation 1 Trust F_ Association (- Other 0- Group exemption number 0- L Year of formation 2008 M State of legal domicile DC Summary r;r 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION ABOUT ITS BENEFITS AND SAFETY AND THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND OTHER MEANS IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AND MEXICO 2 Check this box Of- if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) . . . . 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) . . . . . . . . 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 7aTotal unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 . . . . . . . . . 6 6 5 0 6 6 7a 0 7b 0 Prior Year N 3 4 Current Year 0 0 5,391,750 9,817,674 . 1,311 2,499 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0 12 Total revenue-add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,393,061 9,820,173 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) 624,361 302,521 8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) 10 . Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d . . . 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 0 0 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 0 0 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) 0 0 4,358,393 7,214,623 4,982,754 7,517,144 410,307 2,303,029 b . Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0- 0 LLJ 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines h1a-11d, 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 Beginning of Current Year M %TS ap ZLL 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 lijaW . . . . . . . Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, includin my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Declaration of preps preparer has any knowledge Sign Here Signature of officer KATE HALL INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name Preparers signature . . . . . End of Year 1,668,526 3,407,392 730,082 165,919 Briefly describe the organization 's mission .F Page 2 4e 4d 4c 4b 4a 4 3 2 . . . . . F Yes F No fl Yes F No ) ( Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ ) ( Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ ) ( Expenses $ including grants of $ Total program service expenses 1- (Expenses $ including grants of $ Other program services ( Describe in Schedule 0 See Additional Data ) (Revenue $ ) (Revenue $ MEXICO PROGRAM - DEVELOPED PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE ACCEPTANCE OF AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (Code Form 990 (2014) STATE AND MEDIA RELATIONS - PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR LOBBYING, EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND OTHER STRATEGIES TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF THE AG BIOTECH INDUSTRY AND FARMERS WHO UTILIZE GMOS (Code GMO ANSWERS - CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANDED OUTREACH FOR THE GMO ANSWERS PROGRAM AND WEBSITE (Code 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 If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0 Did the organization cease conducting , or make significant changes in how it conducts , any program services? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION ABOUT ITS BENEFITS AND SAFETY AND THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND OTHER MEANS IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AND MEXICO 1 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part III Form 990 ( 2014) Form 990 (2014) Page 3 Checklist of Required Schedules Yes 1 No Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 2 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes,"complete Schedule C, Part I . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 Section 501 ( c)(3) organizations . Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes,"complete Schedule C, Part II . . . . . . . 4 5 Is the organization a section 501 (c)(4), 501 (c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 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 IIS . 7 No Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 No Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 No 10 No 6 7 8 9 . . 10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes,"complete Schedule D, Part V . 11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable a b c d Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI. r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lla 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 . . . . . llc No 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' . . . . . . . . . . lid No Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . 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 13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," completeScheduleE 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? . . . lle I Yes llf Y es 12a Yes 12b No 13 No 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 14b . valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and 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 foreign organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV 95 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, column (A), lines 6 and Ile? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) . . . . 18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes,"completeScheduleH . b Yes No Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes,"complete Schedule D, Part X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 No llb f 15 Yes 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 VIIS . . . . . Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X b No No . e 12a No . If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? 1 Yes 15 No 16 No 17 No 18 No 19 No 20a No 20b Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) Page 4 Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) 21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II . . 21 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and III . . . . . . . . S 22 23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? . 24c Did the organization act as an 24d 25a b on behalf of issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? No Yes No 24a b d Yes 24b . Section 501(c )( 3), 501(c)(4), and 501 ( c)(29) organizations . Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes,"complete Schedule L, Part I . . . 25a Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25b Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 No 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 . . . . . . . . . 27 No 28a No 28b No A n 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 No 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes,"completeScheduleM 29 No 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 No Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 No Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes, " complete Schedule N, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 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, PartI . . . . . . . 33 No Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes,"complete Schedule R, Part II, III, orIV, and Part V, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 No 35a No 26 27 28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions) a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c 31 32 33 34 35a b . . Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)( 13)? If'Yes'to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512 (b)(13 )? If "Yes,"complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . 35b 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations . Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes,"complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI 37 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 1 lb and 19? Note . All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 . . . . . . . . . . . 38 38 No No Yes Form 990 (2014) MEW- Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 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 7 b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line la Enter-0- if not applicable lb 0 c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b . 2b . 3a If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If 'No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O . . No 3b 4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Yes 0 2a If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? Note . If the sum of lines 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 1c No No If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country 0See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBA R) 5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? c If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? 5a No 5b No 5c 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? . . b 7 6a If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? . 6b Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? . 7a b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7b c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 82827 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 contract? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7c 7d . . 7e . f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? . 7g h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? . 7h Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? . 8 8 9a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? b 10 No . . . . 7f 9a 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 b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities 11 . 10a 10b Section 501(c )( 12) organizations. Enter a Gross income from members or shareholders b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them ) . . . . . . . . . 12a b 13 . . . . . . . . 11a 11b Section 4947( a)(1) non -exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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? Note . See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0 b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans 13b c Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? . 13a . 14a No Form 990 ( 2014) Lam Page 6 Governance , Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 1Ob below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions. Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI .F Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes la Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year . . la 6 lb 6 No 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 b Enter the number of voting members included in line la, above, who are independent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? 3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Yes 3 Yes 4 No 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? 5 6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 Yes 7a Yes 7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? 8 No 7b No Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following a The governing body? 8a Yes b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b Yes 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 0 . . . . . . 9 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Section B. Policies ( This Section B re q uests information about p olicies not re q uired b y the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes 10a b 11a b 12a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 10a If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? 10b Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11a Yes 12a Yes Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12b Yes Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule 0 how this was done . 12c Yes 13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 Yes 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 Yes 15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? Yes c No No . a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 15a b Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b No Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16a No 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 If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions) 16a b Section C. Disclosure 17 List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed- 18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c) (3 )s only) available for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply fl Own website fl Another's website F Upon request fl Other (explain in Schedule O ) Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year 19 20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records -THE ORGANIZATION 1201 MARYLAND AVENUE SWNO 900 WASHINGTON,DC 20024 (202)962-9200 Form 990 (2014) Page 7 Compensation of Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , Highest Compensated Employees , and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII .(- Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Kev 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 former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations * List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of 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 F Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee (A) Name and Title (B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) (C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) T (o L EL 5 c m Q _ r 74 0 a S SL (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099MISC) (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations fD 0 !2 ID J. 4• (1) JESSICA ADELMAN ........................................................................ CHAIR - THROUGH 6/30/2014 0 20 ....................... X (2) JERRY FLINT ........................................................................ DIRECTOR 0 20 ....................... (3) MATTHIAS MEDER ........................................................................ DIRECTOR fl, 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 20 ....................... X 0 0 0 (4) PHIL MILLER ........................................................................ DIRECTOR 0 20 ....................... X 0 0 0 (5) BRAD SHURDUT ........................................................................ DIRECTOR 0 20 ....................... X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 (6) NAOMI STEVENS X 0 20 X CHAIR - BEGINNING 7/1/2014 (7) CATHLEEN ENRIGHT 5 00 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) Page 8 Section A. Officers, Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) Name and Title (B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) (C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 0T ;rl M= boo a m _ 74 7. C: SL T! a (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W2/1099-MISC) (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W2/1099-MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations fD ;3 ur c lb 2 Sub -Total . . . . . . . . . . . . c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A d Total (add lines lb and 1c ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0- . . 0- . . . . 0- 0 0 0 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization-0 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 Schedule Jfor such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 No 4 For any individual listed on line la, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,0007 If "Yes," complete Schedule -7 for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 No 5 Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule Jfor such person . . . . . . . 5 Yes 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) Name and business address (B) Description of services (C) Compensation KETCHUM INC 6 PPG PLACE 12TH FLOOR PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANTS 3,285,163 BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION 1201 MARYLAND AVE STE 900 WASHINGTON, DC 20024 MGMT SRVCS & STATE ADVOCACY 2,029,281 AGROBIO MEXICO AC CALDERON DE LA BARCA NO 78 PB COL POLANCO 11560 MX PROJECT MANAGEMENT 950,000 CROPLIFE CANADA 21 FOUR SEASONS PLACE SUITE 627 ETOBICOKE, ONTARIO M9B 6J8 CA PROJECT MANAGEMENT 375,000 ACADEMICSREVIEWORG INC PO BOX 399 PRIEST RIVER, ID 83856 SCIENTIFIC OUTREACH 300,000 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above ) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0-7 Form 990 (2014) exempt function revenue r 6- Z la Federated campaigns . = b Membership dues . c Fundraising events d Related organizations E e Government grants (contributions) le V ^ f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above if g Noncash contributions included in lines la-If $ h Total . Add lines la-1f . excluded from tax under sections 512-514 la . . lb 0 0 E tJ' . business revenue . . . . 1c . ld Business Code 2a MEMBERSHIP DUES & SPEC 900099 9,817,674 9,817,674 b c d e f All other program service revenue g Total . Add lines 2a-2f . 3 . . . . . . . 0- Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 5 Royalties 6a Gross rents b Less rental expenses Rental income or (loss) . . . . . . . . (i) Real c d Net rental inco me or (loss) . c Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory Less cost or other basis and sales expenses Gain or (loss) d Net gain or (loss) b 8a W , . . 0- 0- . (ii) Personal . . (i) Securities 7a 2,499 . 4 lim- (ii) Other . . Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c) See Part IV, line 18 a s b Less c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events 9a direct expenses . b . 0- Gross income from gaming activities See Part IV, line 19 . . a b Less c Net income or (loss) from gaming acti vities 10a . direct expenses . b . . .0- Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . a b Less c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory cost of goods sold Miscellaneous Revenue 11a b C . b . 9,817,674 lim- Business Code 2,499 Form 990 (2014) 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) Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII . 1 . Total expenses Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments See Part IV, line 21 2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals See Part IV, line 22 . 3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees . . 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 8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) . 9 Other employee benefits . . . . (B) Program service expenses . . . . . . (C) Management and general expenses . . .F (D) Fundraising expenses 302,521 . . . . 10 Payroll taxes 11 Fees for services (non-employees) . . a Management b Legal c Accounting d Lobbying e Professional fundraising services See Part IV, line 17 f Investment management fees g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) . 173,488 48,049 . . . . . . . . . . 12 Advertising and promotion 13 Office expenses 14 Information technology 15 Royalties . . . . . . . . . . 50,117 . 1,135,660 . . . 30,016 . Occupancy 17 Travel 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 5,174,514 238,366 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 20 Interest 21 Payments to affiliates . . . 11,992 . 45,836 1,812 . . 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 23 Insurance 24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0 a . ( A) . . . . . . . . 165,799 . . . . . SPONSORSHIPS 9,924 129,050 b c d e All other expenses 25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation Check here - fl if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) 7,517,144 Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) Page 11 Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part X F (A) Beginning of year 1 Cash-non-interest-bearing 953,861 416,735 2 Savings and temporary cash investments 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 4 Accounts receivable, net 5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . . . . . . . . (B) End of year 1 682,005 2 2,152,540 3 . . . . . . . . . . 4 100,000 5 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 employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 8 Inventories for sale or use 6 'cc 9 10a b 7 8 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 8,492 . Land, buildings, and equipment cost or other basis Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 649,260 Less 10b 225,475 accumulated depreciation . 289,438 49,062 10c 423,785 11 Investments-publicly traded securities 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) . . . . . . . 9 11 . . . . . . . . 14 15 . 1,668,526 16 3,407,392 276,468 17 58,192 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 18 Grants payable 19 Deferred revenue 19 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, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24 25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24) Complete Part X of Schedule 26 Total liabilities . Add lines 17 through 25 persons Complete Part II of Schedule L D 18 . 22 . . 453,614 25 107,727 730,082 26 165,919 938,444 27 3,241,473 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 ( ASC 958 ), check here 1- F and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. C5 27 Unrestricted net assets M ca 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 29 Permanently restricted net assets r _ Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958 ), check here 1 complete lines 30 through 34. W_ 4T z 28 29 F and 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 30 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund 31 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 33 Total net assets or fund balances 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 32 938,444 33 3,241,473 1,668,526 34 3,407,392 Form 990 (2014) Investment expenses Prior period adjustments Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) 7 8 9 10 Financial Statements and Reporting 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 fl Separate basis fl Consolidated basis fl Both consolidated and separate basis 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 fl Consolidated basis fl Both consolidated and separate basis 3a 3b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits b 2c 2b 2a 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0 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? F Separate basis 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 b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? c . . Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 fl Cash F Accrual (Other If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule 0 Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII 2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 1 Donated services and use of facilities 6 . Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5 . Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) 4 . Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 . Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . 2 . Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI Reconcilliation of Net Assets 1 « Form 990 (2014) No No No Form 990 (2014) Yes Yes Yes F 3,241,473 0 938,444 2,303,029 7,517,144 9,820,173 (- Page 12 Name : EIN: Software Version: Software ID: 26 -4188804 COUNCIL FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION CANADA PROGRAM - (Code ) ( Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ Form 990 , Part III - Line 4c: Program Service Accomplishments (See the Instructions) Additional Data l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service DLN: 93493280005045 Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities SCHEDULE C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) As Filed Data - OMB No 1545-0047 For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 201 4 1- Complete if the organization is described below . 0- Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. 0- Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs . Qov/form990 . Ope n Inspection If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3 , or Form 990-EZ , Part V, line 46 ( Political Campaign Activities), then • Section 501(c)(3) organizations Complete Parts I-A and B Do not complete Part I-C • Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations Complete Parts I-A and C below Do not complete Part I-B • Section 527 organizations Complete Part I-A only If the organization answered "Yes" to 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 II-A Do not complete Part II-B • Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-B Do not complete Part II-A If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV , Line 5 ( Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions ) or Form 990-EZ , Part V, line 35c ( Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then * Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations Complete Part III Name of the organization COUNCIL FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION Employer identification number 26-4188804 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 $ 0- 0 0 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 0- $ 2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 0- $ 3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? fl Yes fl No 4a Was a correction made? fl Yes fl No b If "Yes," describe in Part IV rMWINTComplete 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 2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities 00- $ 0 $ 0 3 Total exempt function expenditures Add lines 1 and 2 Enter here and on Form 1120-PO L, line 17b 4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120 -POL for this year? 5 Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing organization made payments For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization's funds Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC) If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV (a) Name (b) Address For Paperwork Reduction Act notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990 -EZ. 0- $ fl Yes (c) EIN (d ) Amount paid from filing organization's funds If none, enter -0- Cat No 50084S fl No (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization If none, enter -0- Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures (add lines la and 1b) la b c (a) Filing organization's totals F- Yes Lobbying nontaxable amount Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e)) Total lobbying expenditures Grassroots nontaxable amount Grassroots ceiling amount 150% of line 2d column e Grassroots lobbying expenditures 2a b c d e f Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period (d) 2014 (e) Total F- No (b) Affiliated group totals (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.) 4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) LE If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 11, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? Subtract line 1f from line 1c If zero or less, enter-0- $1,000,000 Over $17,000,000 Subtract line 1g from line la If zero or less, enter-0- $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000 Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 i $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 h $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000 Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) 20% of the amount on line le Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 g The lobbying nontaxable amount is: f Not over $500,000 Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following table in both columns e If the amount on line le , column ( a) or (b ) is: Other exempt purpose expenditures Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) d Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred .) Check B - (- 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) - (- if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply Check A i Page 2 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 ( c)(3) and filed Form 5768 ( election under section 501(h)). Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT Pa g e 3 filed Form 5768 election under section 501 ( h )) . 1 a 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? b Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? c Media advertisements? d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? i Other activities? j Total Add lines 1c through 1i 2a (b) (a) For each "Yes " response to lines la through li below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity . Yes No Amount Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)7 b If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 c If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 d If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 ( c)(4), section 501(c )( 5), or section 501 ( c )( 6 ) . Yes 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 carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? 3 No No No Yes 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 111-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3 , is answered "Yes." 1 2 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures ( do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). 1 9,817,674 1,135,660 a b Current year Carryover from last year 2a 2b 416,275 c Total 2c 1,551,935 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1 )(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues 3 1,492,764 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? Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) 4 59,171 5 Su 5 lementalInformation Provide the descriptions required for Part I-A, line 1, Part I-B, line 4, Part I-C, line 5, Part II-A (affiliated group list), Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 ( see instructions ), and Part 11-13 , 1 Also , com p lete this p art for an y additional information Return Reference Explanation Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2014 ScheduleC (Form 990 or990-EZ)2013 Page4 Part IV Supplemental Information (continued) Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2014 lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS SCHEDULE D As Filed Data - DLN: 93493280005045 OMB No 1545-0047 Supplemental Financial Statements (Form 990) 2014 0- Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d , 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service 0- Attach to Form 990. Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www . irs.gov/form990 . Name of the organization COUNCIL FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION • . - Employer identification number 26-4188804 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the or g anization answered "Yes" to Form 990 , Part IV , line 6. (a) Donor advised funds 1 Total number at end of year ( b) Funds and other accounts 2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 3 Aggregate value of grants from ( during year) 4 Aggregate value at end of year 5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization ' s property , subject to the organization ' s exclusive legal control? F Yes 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 private benefit? fl Yes fl No 6 MRSTIConservation Easements . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7. 1 Purpose ( s) of conservation easements held by the organization ( check all that apply) 1 Preservation of land for public use ( e g , recreation or education ) 1 Preservation of an historically important land area 1 Protection of natural habitat 1 Preservation of a certified historic structure fl Preservation of open space 2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year Held at the End of the Year a Total number of conservation easements 2a b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) 2c d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register 2d 3 N umber of conservation easements modified, transferred , released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax year 0- 4 N umber of states where property subject to conservation easement is located 0- 5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring , inspection , handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? 6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting , and enforcing conservation easements during the year 7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring , inspecting , and enforcing conservation easements during the year fl Yes fl No F Yes 1 No 0- 0- $ 8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? 9 In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the organization's accounting for conservation easements Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the oraanization answered "Yes" to 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 in Form 990, Part VIII, 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 Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 b Assets included in Form 990, Part X For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. $ $ Cat No 52283D Schedule D ( Form 990) 2014 Schedule D (Form 990) 2014 r:FTnFW 3 Page 2 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets (continued) Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply) a F_ Public exhibition d fl Loan or exchange programs b 1 Scholarly research e (- Other c F 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 XIII 5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar 1 Yes assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? 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. la Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990, Part X7 b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table c Beginning balance 1c d Additions during the year ld e Distributions during the year le Ending balance if 1 Yes 1 No F No A mount f 2a b Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII 1 Yes . . . . . . . 1 No 1 MITIT-Endowment Funds . Com p lete If the or g anization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV , line 10. (a)Current year la Beginning of year balance b Contributions c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses d Grants or scholarships e Other expenditures for facilities and programs f Administrative expenses g End of year balance 2 b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back . Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as a Board designated or quasi-endowment 0- b Permanent endowment 0- c Temporarily restricted endowment 0The percentages in 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 (i) unrelated organizations b 4 (b)Prior year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? . . . . . . . . . . Yes . . No 3a(i) 3a(ii) . . I 3b Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds Land , Buildings , and Equipment . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 1 1 a See Form 990 Part X line 1(l (a) Cost or other basis (investment) Description of property (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value la Land b Buildings c Leasehold improvements . . d Equipment e Other Total . Add lines 1a through 1 e (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).) . 3,649 2,098 1,551 645,611 223,377 422,234 0- 423,785 . Schedule D (Form 990) 2014 Total . (Column ( b) must equa l Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 12 ) 11. Investments - Program Related . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. Caa Form QQ(1 Fnrm QQn Dart X Part Y lino 1 -^ lino 7S Schedule D (Form 990) 2014 Page 4 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the or g anization answered 'Yes' to 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 d Other (Describe in Part XIII ) e Add lines 2a through 2d . 2c 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 . 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1 . Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b b Other (Describe in Part XIII ) . . . . . . . . . . c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . a . . . . . . . . . . . 2e . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . 4c 0 9,820,173 4a 4b . . . Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12 ) « 9,820,173 . . . . . 5 0 9,820,173 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return . Complete if the org anization answered 'Yes' to Form 990 , Part IV line 12a. 1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 2 7,517,141 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25 a Donated services and use of facilities b Prior year adjustments c Other losses . . . . Other (Describe in Part XIII ) e Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . Subtract line 2e from line 1 . 4 . 2a 2b . d 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c . . . 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2e 0 3 7,517,141 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b b Other (Describe in Part XIII ) . . . . . . . . . . . Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . c 5 1 . . 4a 4b . . . Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18 ) OT1174M 3 . . . . . . . . . . 4c 3 5 7,517,144 Su pp lemental Information Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part III, lines la and 4, Part IV, lines lb and 2b, Part V, line 4, Part X, line 2, Part XI, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any additional information Return Reference Explanation PART X, LINE 2 CBI IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE EXCEPT ON NET INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES CBI REQUIRES THAT A TAX POSITION BE RECOGNIZED OR DERECOGNIZED BASED ON A "MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT" THRESHOLD THIS APPLIES TO POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN CBI DOES NOT BELIEVE ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE, OR REFLECT, ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS CBI'S IRS FORM 990, RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX, IS SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER IT WAS FILED PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS ROUNDING ADJUSTMENTS Schedule D (Form 990) 2014 ScheduleD(Form990)2013 Page5 Supplemental Information (continued) Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990) 2014 l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS SCHEDULE F (Form 990) As Filed Data - DLN: 93493280005045 OMB No 1545-0047 Statement of Activities Outside the United States 2014 n Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. n Attach to Form 990. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service n Information about Schedule F (Form 990 ) and its instructions is at www .irs.gov/form990. ivame ortne organization COUNCIL FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number 26-4188804 General Information on Activities Outside the United States . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fl Yes fl 2 For grantmakers . Describe in Part V the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States. 3 Activites per Region (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed (a) Region ( 1) NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO ( b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents , and independent contractors in re g ion 0 ( d) Activities conducted in (e) If activity listed in (d) is a region (by type) ( e g , program service, describe fundraising , program specific type of services, investments , grants service ( s) in region to recipients located in the re g ion ) 0 PROGRAM SERVICES CANADA FOCUSED ON RAINING THIRD PARTY SPOKESPEOPLE (FARMERS, CAD EM IC 5, DIETICIANS) TO EDUCATE MEDIA AND PUBLIC ABOUT RISK ND ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF AG BIOTECH,MEXICO HOSTED MEDIA RAINING AND CONFERENCES FOR STUDENTS, FARMERS, ND ACADEMICS ON HE BENEFITS OFAG BIOTECH, PARTNERED WITH GROWER GROUPS, ACADEMIA, ND FOOD CHAIN TO ENHANCE CCEPTANCE OF AG BIOTECH, CREATED POLICY BRIEFS FOR REGULATORS No (f) Total expenditures for and investments in region 1,200,000 ( 2) (3) (4) (5) 3a Sub-total b Total from continuation sheets to Part I c Totals ( add lines 3a and 3b ) 0 0 0 0 0 0 For Paperwork Reduction Act Noticee see the Instructions for Form 990 . 1 , 200 , 000 0 1,200,000 Cat No 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2014 1 2 (4) (3) (2) ( 1) ( b) IRS code section and EIN (if applicable) (c) Region ( d) Purpose of grant (e) Amount of cash grant (f) Manner of cash disbursement (g) Amount of non-cash assistance Enter total number of other organizations or entities . 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 . . . . ^ (a) Name of organization (i) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other) Schedule F (Form 990) 2014 (h) Description of non-cash assistance Schedule F (Form 990) 2014 Page 2 Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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. ( 18) ( 17) ( 16) ( 15) ( 14) ( 13) ( 12) ( 11) ( 10) (9) (8) (7) (6) (5) (4) (3) (2) ( 1) (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 (h) Method of valuation (book, FMV, a pp raisal , other ) Schedule F (Form 990) 2014 (g) Description of non-cash assistance Page 3 Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16. Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed. Schedule F (Form 990) 2014 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; do not file with Form 990) Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471) Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If " Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 8621 , Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund . (see Instructions for Form 8621 ) Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865) 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 file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; do not file with Form 990) 2 3 4 5 6 F- F- F- F- F- F- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes F F F F F F No No No No No No Page 4 schedule F ( Form 990) 2014 Was the organization a U S transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926) 1 Foreign Forms Schedule F (Form 990) 2014 Page 5 PART I, LINE 3 Return Reference Explanation QUARTERLY REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES AND FUNDS SPENT ARE RECEIVED FROM CANADA AND MBKICO PROGRAMS 990 Schedule F, Supplemental Information Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions). Supplemental Information Schedule F (Form 990) 2014 Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV , line 21 or 22. Governments and Individuals in the United States Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, General Information on Grants and Assistance • 2014 OMB No 1545-0047 . . 6,000 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table . 501(C)(3) 10,000 ( e) Amount of noncash assistance Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table . 20-4400600 (4) STATE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL LEADERS 6181 WEST STATE RD 28 WEST LEBANON,IN 47991 , 501(C)(6) 62,521 224,000 ( d) Amount of cash grant 2 91-1453960 (3) WASHINGTON FRIENDS OF FARMS & FORESTS PO BOX 7644 OLYMPIA,WA 98507 501(C)(6) 501(C)(6) (c ) IRC section if applicable 3 93-0775640 (2) OREGONIANS FOR FOOD AND SHELTER 1149 COURT ST NE STE 110 SALEM,OR 973014030 (b) EIN 99-0258882 (a) Name and address of organization or government (f ) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other ) ^ . (g) Description of non - cash assistance F Yes 1 No SARL MEMBERSHIP BIOTECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH 3 1 OUTREACH AND EDUCATION EFFORTS RELATING O BIOTECHNOLOGY RELATED MATTERS IN THE STATE OF OREGON /GRANT FOR GMO LEGAL FEES FOR OUTREACH, EDUCATION, LOBBYING AND COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES (h) Purpose of grant or assistance Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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. . 26-4188804 Employer identification number Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the U nited States (1) HAWAII CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION 2111 PIILANI HWY PO BOX 629 KIIHEI,HI 96753 2 1 jlj^l lik, Attach to Form 990. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service ^ Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990 . Name of the organization COUNCIL FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION (Form 990) Schedule I (b)N umber of recipients (c)Amount of cash grant (d)Amount of non-cash assistance (e)Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other) Pa g e 2 (f)Description of non-cash assistance ICBI REQUIRES A FINAL REPORT 30 DAYS AFTER PROJECT COMPLETION ON HOW FUNDS WERE SPENT AND THE RESULT OF PROJECT, AND COMPARES IT TO A SIGNED PROPOSAL TO ENSURE THE FUNDS WERE SPENT FOR PURPOSES APPROVED BY CBI PART I, LINE 2 Schedule I (Form 990) 2014 I Explanation Return Reference Supplemental Information . Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information. (a)Type of grant or assistance Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed. Schedule I (Form 990) 2014 Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22. l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service DLN: 93493280005045 OMB No 1545-0047 For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1- Complete if the organization answered " Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23. 2014 Schedule J (Form 990) As Filed Data - Compensation Information 1- Attach to Form 990. 1- Information a bout Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov /form990. Name of the organization t o Pu b lic ' Inspection Employer identification number COUNCIL FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION 26-4188804 Questions Regarding Compensation Yes I No la b 2 3 Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form 990, Part VII , Section A, line la Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items 1 First-class or charter travel 1 Housing allowance or residence for personal use 1 Travel for companions 1 Payments for business use of personal residence 1 Tax idemnification and gross - up payments 1 Health or social club dues or initiation fees 1 Discretionary spending account 1 Personal services ( e g , maid, chauffeur, chef) If any of the boxes in line la are checked , did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No ," complete Part III to explain lb Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all directors , trustees , officers, including the CEO /Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line la? 2 Indicate which , if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the organization 's CEO/ Executive Director Check all that apply Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO / Executive Director, but explain in Part III 4 1 Compensation committee 1 1 Independent compensation consultant 1 Written employment contract Compensation survey or study 1 Form 990 of other organizations F Approval by the board or compensation committee During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la with respect to the filing organization or a related organization a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? 4a No b Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b No c Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? 4c No If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III Only 501(c)(3), 501 ( c)(4), and 501 ( c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9. 5 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of a The organization? 5a b Any related organization? 5b If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III 6 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of a The organization? 6a b Any related organization? 6b If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III 7 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 III 7 8 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 Regulations section 53 4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe in Part III 8 9 If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53 4958-6(c)? For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 50053T L-9 Schedule 3 ( Form 990) 2014 Page 2 (A) Name and Title (i) Base compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable benefits Form 990 (F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Schedule 3 (Form 990) 2014 (E) Total of columns (B)(1)-(D) For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the instructions, on row (ii) Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII Note . The sum of columns (B)(1)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees . Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed. Schedule J (Form 990) 2014 I FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 5, EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION Return Reference I Page 3 Schedule 3 (Form 990) 2014 FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 5, COMPENSATION FROM UNRELATED ORGANIZATION IN 2014, CATHLEEN ENRIGHT SERVED AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE COUNCIL ON BIOTECHNOLOGY CATHLEEN WAS EMPLOYED BY BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION (BIO),AN UNRELATED ENTITY TO THE COUNCIL FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION (CBI) MS ENRIGHT PERFORMED WORK FOR CBI AND THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF SALARY AND BENEFITS WERE ALLOCATED TO CBI FROM BIO TOTAL COMPENSATION CATHLEEN ENRIGHT (2014) - COMPENSATION $66,641 , BENEFITS $24,782 Explanation Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines la, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II Also complete this part for any additional information Supplemental Information Schedule J (Form 990) 2014 Internal Revenue Service Form 990 or 990- EZ or to provide any additional information . 1- Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. 1- Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990- EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.aov / form990. Name of the organization Open Inspection Employer identification number COUNCIL FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION 26-4188804 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RESOLVED TO HAVE THE STEERING COMMITTEE ACT IN AN ADVISORY CAPACIT Y TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, OVERSEE EXECUTION OF PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AND MEXICO, REVIEW ANNUAL BUDGET REQUESTS AND BUSINESS PLANS, REALLOCATE FUNDS AMONG PROGR AMS, AS NEEDED, AND PERFORM IN SUCH OTHER CAPACITY AS MAY BE DESIGNATED BY THE EXECUTIVE C OMMITTEE CBI HAS NO EMPLOYEES BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SE RV ICES TO CB I FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 SENIOR MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO SIX FOUNDING MEMBERS AND OTHER CORPORATE ENTITIES THAT MEET S UCH QUALIFICATIONS AS MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ANY CORPORATE ENTITY THAT DESIRES TO FURTHER THE PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION AND MEETS OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AS MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A EACH OF THE SENIOR MEMBERS APPOINTS A PERSON TO SERVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH MAY EXERCISE ALL POWERS OF THE CORPORATION FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 CBI STAFF PROVIDES THE CBI STEERING COMMITTEE (DESIGNATED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RESOLUTIO N TO OVERSEE DAILY OPERATIONS) THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND MAKE COMMENTS, VIA EMAIL AND TELECONFERENCE, ON THE FORM PRIOR TO FILING AFTER FILING, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CBI HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND A PROCESS FOR ENSURING THAT IT IS NOT VIOLATED AN ANNUAL STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE IS CIRCULATED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ANNUALL Y THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, AN D WHETHER OR NOT SUCH CONFLICT MATERIALLY AND ADVERSELY AFFECTS THE INTERESTS OF CBI AN 0 FFICER OR DIRECTOR WHOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS UNDER REVIEW MAY NOT DEBATE, VOTE OR OTHERW ISE PARTICIPATE IN SUCH DETERMINATION IF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT AN ACTUA L OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOES EXIST, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALSO SHALL DETERMI NE AN APPROPRIATE REMEDY SUCH REMEDY MAY INCLUDE, FOR EXAMPLE, THE RECUSAL OF THE CONFLIC TED OFFICER OR DIRECTOR FROM PARTICIPATING IN CERTAIN MATTERS PENDING BEFORE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR OTHER CBI BODY CBI'S INTERNAL GOVERNANCE POLICIES STATE THAT ON AN ANNUAL B ASIS, EACH MEMBER OF THE CBI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THIS POL ICY, AND SHALL COMPLETE AND SIGN THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE FORM FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A AS A BIO EMPLOYEE, THE COMPENSATION OF CBI'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS ARE DETERMINED BY BIO, AN D CBI'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE TIME ALLOCATION TO BE REIMBURSED BY CBI THE CBI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONFIRMED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSTIME ALLOCATION IN 2014 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEME NTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC CBI COMPLIES WITH THE PUBLIC INSPECTION REQUIREM ENTS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 6104 BY MAKING ITS FORM 1024, APPLICATION FOR RECOGN ITION OF EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 501(A), DETERMINATION LETTER FROM THE IRS, AND THE FORMS 990 FOR ITS THREE MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED TAX PERIODS HOWEVER, AS SECTION 6104 DOES NOT R EQUIRE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) TO DISCLOSE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, C ONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CBI HAS CHOSEN NOT TO MAKE SUCH INF ORMATION AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTING FEES INCURRED FOR GMO ANSWERS CONSULTANT 2,926,714 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES FOR ME XICO PROGRAMS 950,000 CONSULTING FEES INCURRED FOR STATE RELATIONS PROGRAMS 745,000 CONT