Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax OMB No. 1545-0047 Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Open to Public Inspection 2017 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. A For the 2017 calendar year, or tax year beginning and ending B C Name of organization Check if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/ terminated Amended return Application pending D Employer identification number NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION 52-1916480 Doing business as Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite E Telephone number 101 CONSTITUTION AVENUE NW NO 500E City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code G 2 Check this box 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2017 (Part V, line 2a) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 6 7 a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34  7a PU C BL L C OS IC O PY UR E ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 11e) ~~~~~~~~ 12 Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)  13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) ~~~ IS 10 ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ D Expenses Revenue Activities & Governance 20001-2133 H(a) Is this a group return X No for subordinates? ~~  Yes   F Name and address of principal officer: HAROLD QUINN SAME AS C ABOVE H(b) Are all subordinates included? Yes No X 501(c) ( 6 ) § (insert no.) If "No," attach a list. (see instructions) 501(c)(3)   4947(a)(1) or 527 I Tax-exempt status: H(c) Group exemption number J Website: WWW.NMA.ORG X Corporation Trust Association Other K Form of organization:   L Year of formation: 1995 M State of legal domicile: DE Part I Summary 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O Net Assets or Fund Balances WASHINGTON, DC (202)463-2600 14,634,798. Gross receipts $ 0. b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-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  20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) 7b Prior Year 22 Part II ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20  Current Year 0. 37,172,934. 1,741,466. -46,028. 38,868,372. 0. 0. 6,444,554. 0. 0. 7,805,028. 2,034,786. -37,141. 9,802,673. 0. 0. 7,041,327. 0. 13,596,330. 20,040,884. 18,827,488. 6,805,657. 13,846,984. -4,044,311. Beginning of Current Year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 63 62 31 62 0. 0. 3 45,331,030. 2,647,465. 42,683,565. End of Year 42,698,518. 2,822,490. 39,876,028. Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. Sign Here = = Signature of officer Date ROGER ROBERTS, TREASURER/SVP F Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name Date Preparer's signature DEBORAH G. KOSNETT TATE & TRYON Preparer Firm's name 2021 L ST NW Use Only Firm's address WASHINGTON, DC 20036 Paid 9 9 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) 732001 11-28-17 05/14/18 Check if self-employed Firm's EIN 9 PTIN P00290720 52-1855942 Phone no. (202)  LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. 293-2200 Yes No Form 990 (2017) NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments 52-1916480 Form 990 (2017) Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III  1 2 Briefly describe the organization's mission: Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the 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? ~~~~~~ If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O. 4 X   NMA'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A BROAD BASE OF POLITICAL SUPPORT FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY, AND TO HELP THE NATION REALIZE THE ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL SECURITY BENEFITS OF AMERICA'S DOMESTIC MINING CAPABILITY. OUR OBJECTIVE IS TO ENGAGE IN AND INFLUENCE THE PUBLIC prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 Page 2 X No   Yes   X No   Yes   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 4b 4c (Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ ) (Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ ) (Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ ) PRESENTED THE INTEREST OF MINING BEFORE CONGRESS, THE ADMINISTRATION, FEDERAL AGENCIES, THE JUDICIARY, AND THE MEDIA HELD SPECIALIZED SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT MEETINGS AND EVENTS DEVELOP GENERAL INDUSTRY AND ISSUE SPECIFIC ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS 4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.) 4e Total program service expenses (Expenses $ 732002 11-28-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ ) Form 990 (2017) 2 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules Form 990 (2017) 52-1916480 Page 3 Yes No 1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors ? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 X 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 N/A Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5 X 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 X 7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 7 X 8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 8 X 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 X Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 10 X 4 5 6 X X Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for 9 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 11a 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 11b X 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 11c X 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 ~~~~~~ f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X ~~~~ 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 ~~~~~ 13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 11d 11e X X X 11f 12a X X 14a X X X investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 14b X 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 15 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 16 X Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 17 X 18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 18 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  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, 15 16 17 732003 11-28-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 12b 13 X 19 990 Form (2017) 3 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Form 990 (2017) 52-1916480 Page 4 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 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 22 23 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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? ~~~~~~~~~~~ c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? ~~~~~~~~~~~ 25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 26 27 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ X 22 X 23 X X 24a 24b 24c 24d 25a N/A 25b N/A 26 X 27 X 28a X X 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 21 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 X 20b 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ No 20a 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 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M ~~~~~~~~~ 28b 29 X X Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 30 X 31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 31 X 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 32 X 33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 33 X 34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 34 30 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? b If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 36 37 38 28c 35a X X 35b X 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 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 O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O  732004 11-28-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 N/A X X 38 990 Form (2017) 4 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance 52-1916480 Form 990 (2017) Part V Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V Page 5  1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ~~~~~~~~~~~ 1a b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable ~~~~~~~~~~ 1b c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming Yes 52 0 (gambling) winnings to prize winners?  1c X 2b X 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 ~~~~~~~~~~ 31 2a b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? ~~~~~~~~~~ Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) ~~~~~~~~~~~ 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)? ~~~~~~~   No X 3a 3b 4a X 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? ~~~~~~~~~ 5a X X c If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit 5c b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: J See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 6a X b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 6b X any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? 7 N/A 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? b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 9 10 11 7b 7c d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 7d e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? ~~~~~~~ 7e 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? ~ h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? 7g N/A 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? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. N/A a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ N/A b Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: N/A 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 ~~~~~~ Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter: N/A a Gross income from members or shareholders ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against 7f 7h N/A N/A 8 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a amounts due or received from them.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 11b 12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? N/A b If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year  12b 13 7a c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?  f 8 5b Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. N/A a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O. 12a 13a b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 13b c Enter the amount of reserves on hand ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 13c 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O  732005 11-28-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 14a X 14b Form 990 (2017) 5 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION 52-1916480 Page 6 Part VI Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response Form 990 (2017) to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions. Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI  Section A. Governing Body and Management 1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ~~~~~~ If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O. 1b b Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, 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 Yes 63 1a ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ X 2 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision 3 4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ~~~~~ 4 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 X 7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 7a X b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 7b 9 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: a The governing body? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 8a 8b X X X X X X X 9 (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, 10a 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 10b 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 12b 13 No 62 of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 8 X   X 11a X 12a X 12c Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 13 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 14 15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b Other officers or key employees of the organization ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ No 15a 15b 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 b If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements?  Section C. Disclosure 16b NONE J 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 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 Own website   Another's website X   Upon request   Other (explain in Schedule O) Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year. 20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records: ROGER ROBERTS - (202)463-2600 101 CONSTITUTION AVENUE NW NO 500E, WASHINGTON, DC 732006 11-28-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 20001-2133 Form 990 (2017) 6 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION 52-1916480 Part VII Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Form 990 (2017) Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII  Page 7   Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year. ¥ 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, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. ¥ List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of 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. Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee. PHILLIPS S. BAKER, JR. CHAIRMAN JOHN EAVES VICE CHAIRMAN LUC LEMIRE DIRECTOR (THRU 2/17) JAMES MATTERN DIRECTOR (THRU 4/17) WYATT HOGAN DIRECTOR (THRU 8/17) KEVIN CRAIG DIRECTOR (THRU 9/17) GARY GOLDBERG DIRECTOR (THRU 9/17) MICHAEL MCLANAHAN DIRECTOR (THRU 10/17) RICHARD SMITH DIRECTOR (THRU 10/17) JENNIFER SCHIPPER DIRECTOR (THRU 10/17) TOM SYER DIRECTOR (BEG 11/17) JEAN-BAPTISTE DROMER DIRECTOR (BEG 10/17) GRANT QUASHA DIRECTOR (BEG 10/17) DANIEL FUNCANNON DIRECTOR (BEG 10/17) KEVIN SPILLER DIRECTOR (BEG 10/17) MARC OSTREM DIRECTOR (BEG 10/17) KELLY STRONG DIRECTOR (BEG 10/17) 732007 11-28-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 (C) Position (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) Former Highest compensated employee Key employee (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) Institutional trustee (B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below line) Officer (A) Name and Title Individual trustee or director   (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations X X 0. 0. 0. X X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. 990 Form (2017) 7 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 Form 990 (2017) NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Page 8 (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations Former Highest compensated employee Institutional trustee Officer Key employee 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 CRAIG NUNEZ DIRECTOR (BEG 8/17) MICHAEL MORRISS DIRECTOR (BEG 4/17) BAPPADITYA BANERJEE DIRECTOR (BEG 2/17) CHRIS BATEMAN DIRECTOR MIKE BERUBE DIRECTOR JEFF DAWES DIRECTOR BRETT WILSON DIRECTOR MICHAEL TRACY DIRECTOR DENISE JOHNSON DIRECTOR X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 4,000,121. 4,000,121. 1b Sub-total ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A ~~~~~~~~~~ 2 52-1916480 Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (B) (C) (A) (D) (E) Position Average Reportable Name and title Reportable (do not check more than one hours per box, unless person is both an compensation compensation officer and a director/trustee) week from related from (list any organizations the hours for (W-2/1099-MISC) organization related (W-2/1099-MISC) organizations below line) Individual trustee or director Part VII 0. 0. 0. 0. 41,671. 823,028. 41,671. 823,028. d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)  Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 15 Yes 3 4 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4 X X 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person  Section B. Independent Contractors 1 No 5 X Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year. (A) Name and business address (B) Description of services DANIEL J. EDELMAN, INC 21992 NETWORK PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60673.1219 CROWELL & MORING, 1001 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 TROUTMAN SANDERS, 401 9TH STREET, NW SUITE 1000, WASHINGTON, DC 20004-2134 POLICY NAVIGATION GROUP 8603 VIRGINIA AVE, ANNANDALE, VA 22003 BEVERIDGE & DIAMOND, 1350 I STREET, NW SUTIE 700, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-3311 2 (C) Compensation CONSULTING 539,197. CONSULTING 405,592. CONSULTING 251,822. CONSULTING 230,000. CONSULTING 169,763. Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than 8 SEE PART VII, SECTION A CONTINUATION SHEETS $100,000 of compensation from the organization 732008 11-28-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 Form 990 (2017) 8 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Form 990 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 NIGEL STEWARD DIRECTOR ELAINE DORWARD-KING DIRECTOR JENNIFER GRAFTON DIRECTOR DUANE PECK DIRECTOR ALAN PROUTY DIRECTOR CLARK MOSELEY DIRECTOR MERI SANDLIN DIRECTOR J.C. BUTLER DIRECTOR GLENN KELLOW DIRECTOR JEFF MCCHESNEY DIRECTOR BRENT BILSLAND DIRECTOR JIMMY BROCK DIRECTOR GUY DIXON DIRECTOR WILLIAM GORANSON DIRECTOR KEITH SMITH DIRECTOR PAUL PAINTER DIRECTOR LAUREN ROBERTS DIRECTOR MICHAEL BROWN DIRECTOR HARRY ANTHONY DIRECTOR THOMAS BORER DIRECTOR Total to Part VII, Section A, line 1c (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations Former Highest compensated employee (C) Position (check all that apply) Key employee (B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below line) Institutional trustee (A) Name and title Officer Section A. 52-1916480 Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) Individual trustee or director Part VII X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0.  732201 04-01-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 9 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Form 990 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 GREGORY HINSHAW DIRECTOR ROBERT COOPER DIRECTOR EVERETT KING DIRECTOR PAUL KRIVOKUCA DIRECTOR DONNA WICHERS DIRECTOR TRAVIS HUDSON DIRECTOR RANDY VRANES DIRECTOR FRANK CALANDRA DIRECTOR PORTER GREGORY DIRECTOR MITCHELL KREBS DIRECTOR COLIN MARSHALL DIRECTOR ROBERT STENGER DIRECTOR ALI ALAVI DIRECTOR JACK ATWATER DIRECTOR RED CONGER DIRECTOR JOSEPH CRAFT DIRECTOR KEVIN CRUTCHFIELD DIRECTOR TIM GITZEL DIRECTOR PETER HALPIN DIRECTOR TONY JENSEN DIRECTOR Total to Part VII, Section A, line 1c (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations Former Highest compensated employee (C) Position (check all that apply) Key employee (B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below line) Institutional trustee (A) Name and title Officer Section A. 52-1916480 Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) Individual trustee or director Part VII X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0.  732201 04-01-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 10 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Form 990 KEITH KIMBLE DIRECTOR ROBERT MURRAY DIRECTOR WALTER SCHELLER DIRECTOR JOSEPH USIBELLI DIRECTOR HAROLD QUINN PRESIDENT & CEO BRUCE WATZMAN SECRETARY ROGER ROBERTS TREASURER KATIE SWEENEY ASSISTANT SECRETARY ASHLEY BURKE SVP COMMUNICATIONS MERLYN NOLAN SVP GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MOYA PHELLEPS SVP MEMBERSHIP & MEETINGS TAWNY BRIDGEFORD ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL GERALD C. MULLINS VP, GOVERNMENT & STATE AFFAIRS VIRGINIA K. HAMISEVICZ VP, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LUKE POPOVICH VP, EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AMANDA E. ASPATORE ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL Total to Part VII, Section A, line 1c 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 34.00 1.00 35.00 0.00 34.00 1.00 35.00 0.00 35.00 0.00 35.00 0.00 35.00 0.00 35.00 0.00 35.00 0.00 35.00 0.00 35.00 0.00 35.00 0.00 08200515 790809 52-1916480 (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X X 1,201,790. 35,347. 215,706. X 357,654. 0. 114,443. X 215,001. 6,324. 54,705. X 309,323. 0. 67,006. X 336,610. 0. 48,418. X 434,232. 0. 65,619. X 208,476. 0. 60,060. X 204,010. 0. 34,762. X 204,265. 0. 49,743. X 197,859. 0. 39,111. X 173,158. 0. 47,936. X 157,743. 0. 25,519.  732201 04-01-17 (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) Former Highest compensated employee (C) Position (check all that apply) Key employee (B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below line) Institutional trustee (A) Name and title Officer Section A. 52-1916480 Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) Individual trustee or director Part VII 4,000,121. 41,671. 823,028. 11 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Statement of Revenue 52-1916480 Form 990 (2017) Program Service Revenue Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts Part VIII Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII    (A) (B) (C) (D) Revenue excluded Related or Unrelated Total revenue from tax under exempt function business sections revenue revenue 512 - 514 1 a Federated campaigns ~~~~~~ b Membership dues ~~~~~~~~ 1a c Fundraising events ~~~~~~~~ d Related organizations ~~~~~~ 1c e Government grants (contributions) f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and 1e similar amounts not included above ~~ g 1b 1d 1f Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f: $ h Total. Add lines 1a-1f  MEMBERSHIP DUES AND ASSESSMENTS CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES, AND MEE c RENTS FROM AFFILIATES 2 a b Business Code 900099 900099 531120 7,601,030. 179,998. 24,000. 7,601,030. 179,998. 24,000. d e f All other program service revenue ~~~~~ g Total. Add lines 2a-2f  Investment income (including dividends, interest, and 3 other similar amounts) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 7,805,028. 2,051,418. 2,051,418. -40,708. -40,708. -16,632. -16,632. 3,567. 3,567. 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 5 Royalties  (i) Real 242,312. 283,020. -40,708. 6 a Gross rents ~~~~~~~ b Less: rental expenses ~~~ (ii) Personal c Rental income or (loss) ~~ d Net rental income or (loss)  7 a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ~~~ (i) Securities 4,532,473. (ii) Other 4,549,105. -16,632. c Gain or (loss) ~~~~~~~ d Net gain or (loss)  Other Revenue Page 9 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ a b Less: cost of goods sold ~~~~~~~~ b c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory  Miscellaneous Revenue 11 a MISCELLANEOUS Business Code 900099 b c d All other revenue ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ e Total. Add lines 11a-11d ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 12 Total revenue. See instructions.  732009 11-28-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 3,567. 9,802,673. 7,781,028. 0. 2,021,645. Form 990 (2017) 12 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses Form 990 (2017) 52-1916480 Page 10 Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A). Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX    (A) (B) (C) (D) Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, Total expenses Program service Management and Fundraising 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. expenses general expenses expenses Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations 1 and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ~ Grants and other assistance to domestic 2 individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ~~~~~~~ Grants and other assistance to foreign 3 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 ~~~~~~~~ 3,767,664. Compensation not included above, to disqualified 6 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 ~~~~~~~~~~ 10 Payroll taxes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 Sch O.) 12 Advertising and promotion ~~~~~~~~~ 13 Office expenses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 14 Information technology ~~~~~~~~~~~ Royalties ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 15 17 Occupancy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Travel ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses 19 for any federal, state, or local public officials Conferences, conventions, and meetings ~~ 20 Interest 21 Payments to affiliates ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ~~ 16 878,465. 29,918. 869,224. 34,246. 1,256,131. 480,114. 197,231. 84,273. 1,516,459. 122,193. 573,520. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 O.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DUES b EQUIPMENT RENTAL c BAD DEBTS d DONATION a e All other expenses 26 230,950. 346,834. 255,939. Fees for services (non-employees): 11 25 2,439,940. Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization 172,600. 87,013. 288,521. 158,216. 39,750. 11,790. 5,993. 13,846,984. reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here   if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) 732010 11-28-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 Form 990 (2017) 13 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Form 990 (2017) Part X 52-1916480 Balance Sheet Page 11 Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X  (A) Beginning of year 1 Cash - non-interest-bearing ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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,   (B) End of year 1,000. 3,780,070. 1,353,370. 1 2 3 4 1,000. 1,475,906. 923,178. trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 6 5 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 Assets employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instr). Complete Part II of Sch L ~~ 6 7 Notes and loans receivable, net ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 7 8 Inventories for sale or use ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Liabilities 10 a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D ~~~ 10a 1,889,737. 1,163,436. 8 9 b Less: accumulated depreciation ~~~~~~ 10b 11 Investments - publicly traded securities ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 876,448. 10c 38,867,550. 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 17 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)  Accounts payable and accrued expenses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 18 Grants payable ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 19 Deferred revenue ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 0. 19 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 20 21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D ~~~~ Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, 21 22 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 14 320,208. 15 45,331,030. 16 1,075,271. 17 18 297,353. 726,301. 37,969,552. 1,305,228. 42,698,518. 1,246,409. 16,750. key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. 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 parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 26 Net Assets or Fund Balances 132,384. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25  X and Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here   1,572,194. 25 2,647,465. 26 1,559,331. 2,822,490. 39,876,028. 27 complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. Unrestricted net assets ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 42,683,565. 27 28 Temporarily restricted net assets ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 28 29 Permanently restricted net assets 29 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here   30 and complete lines 30 through 34. 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 732011 11-28-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 ~~~~  32 42,683,565. 33 45,331,030. 34 39,876,028. 42,698,518. Form 990 (2017) 14 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets 52-1916480 Form 990 (2017) Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI Page 12  X   9,802,673. 13,846,984. -4,044,311. 42,683,565. 792,975. 1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2 3 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ~~~~~~~~~~ 4 5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5 6 Donated services and use of facilities ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 6 7 Investment expenses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 7 8 Prior period adjustments ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 8 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 9 443,799. 10 39,876,028. 10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))  Part XII Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:   Cash  Yes X Accrual   Other   If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule O. 2 a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? ~~~~~~~~~~~~ If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a X   No X 2a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:   Separate basis   Consolidated basis   Both consolidated and separate basis b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, 2b X 2c X consolidated basis, or both: X   Separate basis   Consolidated basis   Both consolidated and separate basis c If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. 3 a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits  732012 11-28-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 3a X 3b Form 990 (2017) 15 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities SCHEDULE C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service OMB No. 1545-0047 For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 2017 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Open to Public Inspection J Complete if the organization is described below. J Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. If the organization answered "Yes," on 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," 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 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," on Form 990, Part IV, line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then ¥ Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III. Name of organization Part I-A Employer identification number NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION 52-1916480 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 campaign activity expenditures ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 Volunteer hours for political campaign activities Part I-B ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ~~~~~~~~~~ J$ J$ J$ 3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4a Was a correction made? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b If "Yes," describe in Part IV.     Yes Yes     No No Part I-C 1 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3). Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ~~~~ J $ 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J$ J$ 4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   Yes   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. (a) Name COALPAC MINEPAC (b) Address WASHINGTON, DC 20001 WASHINGTON, DC 20001 (c) EIN 732041 11-09-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-. 52-1322749 0. 8,305. 52-1939409 0. 6,858. For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. LHA (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. SEE PART IV FOR CONTINUATION Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 16 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 A Check NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION 52-1916480 Page 2 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). J   if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, B Check J  Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Part II-A expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures). if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply. (a) Filing organization's totals Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) (b) Affiliated group totals 1 a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ~~~~~~~~~~ b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ~~~~~~~~~~~ c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ d Other exempt purpose expenditures ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns. If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is: Not over $500,000 The lobbying nontaxable amount is: 20% of the amount on line 1e. Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000. Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000. Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000. Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000. g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year?    Yes   No 4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) Total 2 a Lobbying nontaxable amount b Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e)) c Total lobbying expenditures d Grassroots nontaxable amount e Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e)) f Grassroots lobbying expenditures Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 732042 11-09-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 17 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION 52-1916480 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) 2017 Part II-B (a) For each "Yes," response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity. 1 Yes Page 3 (b) No Amount During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of: a Volunteers? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ~ c Media advertisements? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ~~~~~~ h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ~~~~ i Other activities? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ j Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2 a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? ~~~~ b If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ c If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ~~~ d If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year?  Part III-A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6). Yes 1 2 3 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 2 No X X X 3 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No," OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered "Yes." 7,601,030. Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political campaign activity expenditures from the prior year? Part III-B 1 2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). a Current year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b Carryover from last year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ c Total ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues ~~~~~~~~ 4 3 1,914,942. 437,835. 2,352,777. 1,900,258. 4 452,519. 2a 2b 2c 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 5 expenditure next year? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions)  Part IV Supplemental Information 5 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 II-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information. PART I-A, LINE 1: THE NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS ALL OF ITS POLITICAL ACTIVITY THROUGH ITS CONNECTED PACS: COALPAC AND MINEPAC. SEE PART I-C. PART I-C CONTINUATION FOR INCOMPLETE NAME/ADDRESS INFORMATION: COALPAC Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 732043 11-09-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 18 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Supplemental Information (continued) Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Part IV 52-1916480 Page 4 101 CONSTITUTION AVE, NW STE 500E WASHINGTON, DC 20001 MINEPAC 101 CONSTITUTION AVE, NW STE 500E WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 732044 11-09-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 19 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 SCHEDULE D (Form 990) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Supplemental Financial Statements OMB No. 1545-0047 2017 Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b. Attach to Form 990. Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Open to Public Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION 52-1916480 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the Part I organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6. (a) Donor advised funds 1 Total number at end of year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) (b) Funds and other accounts ~~~~ ~~~~~~ 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 6 are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   Yes Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit?  Part II Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7. 1 2 Yes No   No Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).       Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Protection of natural habitat Preservation of open space     Preservation of a historically important land area 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. a Total number of conservation easements ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ~~~~~~~~~~~~ d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure 3     Held at the End of the Tax Year 2a 2b 2c listed in the National Register ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2d Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax year 4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located 5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of 6 violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   Yes   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 $ 8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i)   Yes   No In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 9 include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the organization's accounting for conservation easements. Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8. 1a If the organization elected, as permitted under 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, 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 on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b Assets included in Form 990, Part X  LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. 732051 10-09-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 $ $ Schedule D (Form 990) 2017 20 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION 52-1916480 Page 2 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued) Schedule D (Form 990) 2017 Part III Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items 3 (check all that apply): a b c       Public exhibition d Scholarly research e Preservation for future generations     Loan or exchange programs Other 4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part XIII. 5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets   Yes Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection?  Part IV Escrow and Custodial Arrangements.   No   No     No reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21. 1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990, Part X? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:   Yes Amount c Beginning balance ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ d Additions during the year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1c e Distributions during the year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ f Ending balance ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1e 1d 1f 2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ~~~~~   Yes b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided on Part XIII  Part V Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10. (a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back 1a Beginning of year balance ~~~~~~~ b Contributions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses d Grants or scholarships ~~~~~~~~~ e Other expenditures for facilities and programs ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ f Administrative expenses ~~~~~~~~ g End of year balance ~~~~~~~~~~ 2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as: a Board designated or quasi-endowment 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: (i) unrelated organizations ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (ii) related organizations ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b If "Yes" on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4 Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds. Part VI Yes No 3a(i) 3a(ii) 3b Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10. Description of property 1a Land ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b Buildings ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ c Leasehold improvements ~~~~~~~~~~ d Equipment ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b) Cost or other basis (other) 1,154,143. 534,927. 200,667. (c) Accumulated depreciation 494,709. 468,060. 200,667. e Other  Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10c.)  (d) Book value 659,434. 66,867. 0. 726,301. Schedule D (Form 990) 2017 732052 10-09-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 21 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Part VII Investments - Other Securities. Schedule D (Form 990) 2017 52-1916480 Page 3 Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. (a) Description of security or category (including name of security) (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value (1) Financial derivatives ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (2) Closely-held equity interests ~~~~~~~~~~~ (3) Other (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) Total. (Col. (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.) Part VIII Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13. (a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Total. (Col. (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 13.) Part IX Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15. (a) Description (b) Book value (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 15.)  Part X Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. (a) Description of liability (b) Book value 1. (1) Federal income taxes DEFERRED LEASE OBLIGATIONS (3) DEFERRED COMPENSATION LIABILITY (4) DUE TO RELATED PARTY (5) FUNDS HELD FOR 3RD PARTY (2) 753,134. 392,023. 100,000. 314,174. (6) (7) (8) (9) 1,559,331. Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 25.)  2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII   Schedule D (Form 990) 2017 732053 10-09-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 22 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION 52-1916480 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Schedule D (Form 990) 2017 Part XI Page 4 Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 2 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12: a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b Donated services and use of facilities ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2a c Recoveries of prior year grants ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2c 11,322,467. 2e 1,519,794. 9,802,673. 792,975. 2b 726,819. 2d e Add lines 2a through 2d ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1: a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ~~~~~~~~ b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 3 4a 4b c Add lines 4a and 4b ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.)  5 0. 9,802,673. 1 14,130,004. 2e 283,020. 13,846,984. 4c Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 2 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25: a Donated services and use of facilities ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b Prior year adjustments ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2a c Other losses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2c 2b 283,020. 2d e Add lines 2a through 2d ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ~~~~~~~~ b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 4a 4b c Add lines 4a and 4b ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.)  Part XIII Supplemental Information. 4c 5 0. 13,846,984. Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FAS 158 ADJUSTMENT 443,799. RENTAL EXPENSES TO PART VIII 283,020. TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D 726,819. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RENTAL EXPENSE TO PART VIII 732054 10-09-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 283,020. Schedule D (Form 990) 2017 23 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 SCHEDULE J (Form 990) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization Part I Compensation Information OMB No. 1545-0047 For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23. Attach to Form 990. Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Questions Regarding Compensation 2017 Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number 52-1916480 Yes No 1a Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.         First-class or charter travel Travel for companions Tax indemnification and gross-up payments Discretionary spending account     X     Housing allowance or residence for personal use Payments for business use of personal residence Health or social club dues or initiation fees Personal services (such as, maid, chauffeur, chef) b If any of the boxes on line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain ~~~~~~~~~~~ 2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all directors, trustees, and officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on line 1a? ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 1b X 2 X 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.   X     4 Compensation committee Independent compensation consultant Form 990 of other organizations X   X   X   Written employment contract Compensation survey or study Approval by the board or compensation committee During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization: a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4a c Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III. 4c 5 4b X X X Only section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9. For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of: a The organization? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b Any related organization? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5a 5b If "Yes" on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III. 6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of: a The organization? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b Any related organization? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 6a 6b If "Yes" on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III. 7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed payments not described on lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 8 initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe in Part III 9 7 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the ~~~~~~~~~~~ 8 If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)?  LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. 732111 10-17-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 9 Schedule J (Form 990) 2017 24 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 52-1916480 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Schedule J (Form 990) 2017 Part II Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed. Page 2 For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that aren't listed on Form 990, Part VII. Note: The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual. (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (i) Base compensation (A) Name and Title HAROLD QUINN PRESIDENT & CEO BRUCE WATZMAN SECRETARY ROGER ROBERTS TREASURER KATIE SWEENEY ASSISTANT SECRETARY ASHLEY BURKE SVP COMMUNICATIONS MERLYN NOLAN SVP GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MOYA PHELLEPS SVP MEMBERSHIP & MEETINGS TAWNY BRIDGEFORD ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL GERALD C. MULLINS VP, GOVERNMENT & STATE AFFAIRS VIRGINIA K. HAMISEVICZ VP, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LUKE POPOVICH VP, EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AMANDA E. ASPATORE ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) 672,374. 19,776. 307,150. 0. 187,632. 5,519. 263,150. 0. 291,100. 0. 363,059. 0. 182,783. 0. 183,500. 0. 183,500. 0. 179,400. 0. 142,800. 0. 142,300. 0. (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation 510,000. 15,000. 45,000. 0. 26,229. 771. 45,000. 0. 45,000. 0. 70,000. 0. 23,500. 0. 20,000. 0. 20,000. 0. 18,000. 0. 20,000. 0. 15,000. 0. (iii) Other reportable compensation 19,416. 571. 5,504. 0. 1,140. 34. 1,173. 0. 510. 0. 1,173. 0. 2,193. 0. 510. 0. 765. 0. 459. 0. 10,358. 0. 443. 0. (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation 187,730. 5,521. 92,362. 0. 36,414. 1,071. 51,348. 0. 32,714. 0. 44,279. 0. 49,918. 0. 29,204. 0. 30,275. 0. 25,751. 0. 36,715. 0. 20,334. 0. (D) Nontaxable benefits (E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D) (F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990 27,206. 1,416,726. 800. 41,668. 28,265. 478,281. 0. 0. 21,824. 273,239. 642. 8,037. 21,137. 381,808. 0. 0. 21,329. 390,653. 0. 0. 26,965. 505,476. 0. 0. 13,382. 271,776. 0. 0. 10,600. 243,814. 0. 0. 24,710. 259,250. 0. 0. 22,013. 245,623. 0. 0. 15,632. 225,505. 0. 0. 8,314. 186,391. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) Schedule J (Form 990) 2017 732112 10-17-17 25 Schedule J (Form 990) 2017 Part III Supplemental Information NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION 52-1916480 Page 3 Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information. PART I, LINE 1A: CLUB BENEFITS ARE PROVIDED TO THE CEO AS OUTLINED IN HIS CURRENT EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND INCLUDED IN HIS W-2. PART I, LINE 1B: NMA DOES NOT HAVE A WRITTEN POLICY CONCERNING CLUB DUES. CURRENTLY ONLY THE CEO IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD TO HAVE CLUB DUES USED FOR VALID BUSINESS PURPOSES REIMBURSED BASED ON ACTUAL COSTS. PART I, LINE 4B: HAROLD QUINN - 457F RETENTION PLAN - $100,000 Schedule J (Form 990) 2017 732113 10-17-17 26 SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information. NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION OMB No. 1545-0047 2017 Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number 52-1916480 FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PRODUCERS OF COAL AND MINERALS, REPRESENT THE COAL AND MINERAL INDUSTRY ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES BEFORE CONGRESS, THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, AND THE JUDICIARY, AND PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION TO CARRY OUT THESE PURPOSES. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: POLICY PROCESS ON THE MOST SIGNIFICANT AND TIMELY ISSUES THAT IMPACT OUR ABILITY TO LOCATE, PERMIT, MINE, PROCESS, TRANSPORT, AND UTILIZE THE NATION'S VAST COAL AND MINERAL RESOURCES. NMA SERVES ITS MEMBERSHIP BY: -PROMOTING THE PRODUCTION AND USE OF COAL AND MINERAL RESOURCES PRODUCED BY THE US MINING INDUSTRY, -ESTABLISHING A STRONG POLITICAL PRESENCE IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL ON BEHALF OF NMA'S MEMBERSHIP, -SERVING AS THE INFORMATION CENTER FOR, AND A SINGLE VOICE OF, THE US MINING INDUSTRY, AND -ADDRESSING THE CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS OF THE INDUSTRY, MINING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1: NMA HAS AN AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH IS COMPOSED OF THE CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, AND NINE DIRECTORS ELECTED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH SEVEN DIRECTORS REPRESENTING COAL PRODUCER MEMBERS AND MINERAL PRODUCER MEMBERS AND TWO LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. 732211 09-07-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2017) 27 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2017) Name of the organization Page 2 Employer identification number NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION 52-1916480 DIRECTORS REPRESENTING MANUFACTURERS AND SERVICES MEMBERS. SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING REQUIREMENT TO ELECT SEVEN DIRECTORS REPRESENTING THE PRODUCER MEMBERS, THE SEVEN DIRECTORS SHALL BE APPOINTED IN A MANNER THAT ASSURES EQUAL REPRESENTATION OF FIVE DIRECTORS REPRESENTING EACH PRODUCER MEMBERSHIP CLASS AFTER ACCOUNTING FOR THE MEMBERSHIP CLASSES OF THE CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIRMAN AND CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. ANY VACANCIES SHALL BE FILLED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AND MAY EXERCISE ALL THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, EXCEPT (I) TO AMEND THESE BYLAWS, (II) TO AMEND OR RECOMMEND TO THE MEMBERS AN AMENDMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, (III) ADOPT AN AGREEMENT OF MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION, (IV) APPROVE OR RECOMMEND TO THE MEMBERS THE SALE, LEASE OR EXCHANGE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSOCIATION'S ASSETS, (V) RECOMMEND TO THE MEMBERS THE DISSOLUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION OR A REVOCATION OF A DISSOLUTION, OR (VI) TO TAKE SUCH OTHER ACTION AS MAY BE LIMITED BY LAW. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL KEEP A RECORD OF ALL ITS ACTIONS AND SUBMIT A REPORT THEREON TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6: NMA HAS TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP: 1. PRODUCER MEMBERSHIP - ANY ORGANIZATION, CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, COMPANY, OR INDIVIDUAL ENGAGED IN THE MINING AND PRODUCTION OF COAL OR MINERALS. PRODUCER MEMBERS SHALL BE DIVIDED INTO TWO SEPARATE CLASSES: (A) COAL PRODUCER MEMBERS, AND (B) MINERAL PRODUCER MEMBERS. 2. MANUFACTURERS AND SERVICES MEMBERSHIP - ANY ORGANIZATION, CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL ENGAGED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF MINING MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, MINING RELATED SERVICES, OR CLOSELY 732212 09-07-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2017) 28 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2017) Name of the organization Page 2 Employer identification number NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION 52-1916480 ASSOCIATED WITH AND INTERESTED IN PROMOTING THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE MINING INDUSTRY, BUT NOT ENGAGED IN MINING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL CONSIST OF DIRECTORS SELECTED BY, AND REPRESENTING AS CLASSES, COAL PRODUCER MEMBERS, MINERAL PRODUCER MEMBERS, MANUFACTURERS AND SERVICES MEMBERS. IN ADDITION, THE PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION SERVES AS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL, AND ANY CHANGES ARE COMMUNICATED TO THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PERFORM A BI-ANNUAL COMPENSATION SURVEY OF COMPARABLE TRADE ASSOCIATIONS. NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION'S GOAL WHEN SETTING SALARIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, IS TO HAVE THEIR COMPENSATION AT THE 75TH PERCENTILE OF COMPARABLE TRADE ASSOCIATIONS, UTILIZING THE RESULTS FROM THE SURVEY. FURTHERMORE, THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S SALARY IS NEGOTIATED VIA CONTRACT WITH THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS: CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT GENERALLY MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. 732212 09-07-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2017) 29 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2017) Name of the organization Page 2 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Employer identification number 52-1916480 FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS: FAS 158 ADJUSTMENT 443,799. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS REMAINED UNCHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. 732212 09-07-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2017) 30 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161 Name of the organization Open to Public Inspection Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Employer identification number 52-1916480 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33. (a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity Part II 2017 Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37. Attach to Form 990. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Part I OMB No. 1545-0047 Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships SCHEDULE R (Form 990) (b) Primary activity (c) Legal domicile (state or (d) Total income (e) End-of-year assets foreign country) (f) Direct controlling entity Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year. (a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization AMERICAN COAL FOUNDATION 101 CONSTITUTION AVE STE WASHINGTON, DC 20001 MINEPAC - 52-1939409 101 CONSTITUTION AVE STE WASHINGTON, DC 20001 COALPAC - 52-1322749 101 CONSTITUTION AVE STE WASHINGTON, DC 20001 (b) Primary activity (c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) LHA (e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3)) (f) Direct controlling entity (g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity? Yes - 52-1236554 525E NMA X POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 527 N/A X POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 527 N/A X EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 501(C)(3) 11-II No 525E 525E For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. 732161 09-11-17 (d) Exempt Code section Schedule R (Form 990) 2017 31 Schedule R (Form 990) 2017 Part III NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Page 2 Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year. (a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization Part IV 52-1916480 (b) Primary activity (c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) (d) Direct controlling entity (e) Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514) (f) Share of total income (g) Share of end-of-year assets (h) Disproportionate allocations? Yes No (i) (j) (k) General or Percentage Code V-UBI amount in box managing ownership 20 of Schedule partner? K-1 (Form 1065) Yes No Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year. (a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization 732162 09-11-17 (b) Primary activity (c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) 32 (d) Direct controlling entity (e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust) (f) Share of total income (g) Share of end-of-year assets (h) Percentage ownership (i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity? Yes No Schedule R (Form 990) 2017 Schedule R (Form 990) 2017 Part V NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION 52-1916480 Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36. Note: Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule. 1 During the tax year, did the organization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV? 2 1a c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1c e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1e Dividends from related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1f g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1g i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1i j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1j k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1k m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1m o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1o p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1p r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s)  1r X X X X X 1b 1d 1h X 1l 1n X X X X X X X X X X X 1q 1s No X X If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds. (a) Name of related organization (1) Yes a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ f Page 3 AMERICAN COAL FOUNDATION (b) Transaction type (a-s) J (c) Amount involved (d) Method of determining amount involved 24,000. BY AGREEMENT (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 732163 09-11-17 33 Schedule R (Form 990) 2017 Schedule R (Form 990) 2017 Part VI NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION 52-1916480 Page 4 Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37. Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships. (a) Name, address, and EIN of entity (b) Primary activity (c) (d) (e) Are all Legal domicile Predominant income partners sec. 501(c)(3) (related, unrelated, (state or foreign excluded from tax under orgs.? country) sections 512-514) Yes No (f) Share of total income (g) Share of end-of-year assets (h) (i) (j) (k) Code V-UBI General or Percentage amount in box 20 managing ownership of Schedule K-1 partner? (Form 1065) Yes No Yes No Disproportionate allocations? Schedule R (Form 990) 2017 732164 09-11-17 34 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION Part VII Supplemental Information. Schedule R (Form 990) 2017 52-1916480 Page 5 Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions. 732165 09-11-17 08200515 790809 52-1916480 Schedule R (Form 990) 2017 35 2017.03040 NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATI 52-19161