Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - Form990 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Servrce foundations) DLN: Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private Ir Do not enter somal security numbers on this form as it may be made public II- Information about Form 990 and Its Instructions is at 93493083008136I OMB No 1545-0047 2015 Open to Public Inspection A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 Check if applicable Address change Name change Initial retu rn Final return/terminated Amended Application pending and ending 12-31-2015 Name of organization THE BUCKEYE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS Domg busmess as Employer identification number 31-1278593 Number and street (or 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) 88 BROAD STREET SUITE 1120 Room/swte Telephone number (614) 224-4422 return City or town, state or provmce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Name and address of prinCIpal officer ROBERT ALT I Tax?exem pt status l7 501(c)(3) l? 501(c)( I (insert no) 4947(a)(1) or 527 Website:II- ORG Gross receipts 1,713,536 H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates? H(b) Are all subordinates included? I_Yes I_Yes _No If"No," attach a list (see instructions) Group exemption number Ir Form of organization '7 Corporation Trust Assooation Other 1Brief y describe the organization's missmn or most Significant actIVIties THE BUCKEYE INSTITUTE IS AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION -- A THINK TANK -- WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE FREE-MARKET PUBLIC POLICY Summary Year of formation 1989 State of legal domICIIe OH a 2 Check this box ifthe organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% ofits net assets L5 3 3 Number ofvoting members ofthe governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 6 2 4 Number ofindependent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 5 5 Total numberofindIVIduals employed in calendar year2015 (Part V, ine 2a) 5 9 6 Total number ofvolunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 5 7a Total unrelated busmess revenue from Part column (C), line 12 7a 0 Net unrelated busmess taxable income from Form 34 7b Prior Year Current Year 8 Contributions and grants 1h) 851,386 1,658,029 9 Program serVIce revenue (Part line 29) 10 3,4,and 7d 2,810 11 Otherrevenue (Part 5,6d,8c,9c,10c,and 11e) 2,789 12 revenue?add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 851,386 1,663,628 13 Grants and Similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1?3) 14 Benefits paid to orfor members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 15 benefits (PartIX,co umn (A), lines 615,224 799,369 16a Professmnalfundraismg fees (PartIX,co umn 11e) . 236 3,656 3 Total fundraismg expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) #751781 17 Otherexpenses 11a?11d,11f?24e) 237,139 332,667 18 Totalexpenses Addlines 13?17 (must 25) 852,599 1,135,692 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 -1,213 527,936 Beginning of Current Year End of Year ?g 20 Totalassets (Part X, ine 16) 227,981 728,803 3E 21 Totalliabilities (Part X, ine 26) 58,372 31,258 Eli 22 Net assets orfund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 169,609 697,545 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 2016?03?15 - Si nature of officer Date Sign 9 Here ROBERT ALT PRESIDENT Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name Preparer?s Signature Date Check if PTIN 'd MATTHEW YUSKEWICH CPA MATTHEW YUSKEWICH CPA 2016?03?15 5e f_employed P00010925 al FinTi's name WINTERSET CPA GROUP INC FinTi's EIN 31?1746337 Preparer Firm's address F4679 WINTERSET DRIVE Phone no (614) 459?7700 Use Only COLUMBUS, OH 43220 May the IRS discuss this return With the preparer shown above? (see instructions) . I7Yes For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructionsForm990(2 0 1 5) Form 990(2015) Page2 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Briefly describe the organization?s missmn THE BUCKEYE INSTITUTE IS AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION -- A THINK TANK -- WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE FREE-MARKET PUBLIC POLICY 2 Did the organization undertake any Significant program serVIces during the year which were not listed on the priorForm990 or990-EZI_Yes If "Yes," describe these new serVIces on Schedule 0 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make Significant changes in how it conducts, any program If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0 4 Describe the organization?s program serVIce accomplishments for each of its three largest program serVIces, as measured by expenses Section 501(c)(3)and 501(c)(4) organizations are reqUIred to report the amount ofgrants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, ifany, for each program serVIce reported 4a (Code (Expenses 998,112 including grants of (Revenue 1,660,160 THE BUCKEYE INSTITUTE FORMULATES AND PROMOTES SOLUTIONS T0 MOST PRESSING PUBLIC POLICY PROBLEMS, WHICH INCLUDES PRODUCING SCHOLARLY ECONOMIC RESEARCH AND POLICY REPORTS, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR POLICYMAKERS AND CITIZENS, AND A GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY WEBSITE 4b (Code (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4c (Code (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4d Other program serVIces (Describe in Schedule 0 (Expenses including grants of$ (Revenue 4e Total program service expenses It 998,1 1 2 Form 990 (2015) Form 990(2015) Page3 Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No 1 Is the organization described In section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," Yes complete ScheduleA 1 Is the organization reqUIred to complete Schedule 3, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? . . . 2 Yes Did the organization engage in direct orindirect political campaign actIVIties on behalfoforin opp05ition to 3 No candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I 4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying actIVIties, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes,?complete Schedule C, Part 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 5 No 6 Did the organization maintain any donor adVIsed funds or any Similarfunds or accounts for which donors have the right to prowde adVIce on the distribution or investment ofamounts in such funds or accountsDid 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 NO 8 Did the organization maintain collections ofworks ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part . 8 9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or prowde credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt No negotiation serVIces?If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV 9 10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, 10 No permanent endowments, or quaSI-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 11 Ifthe organization?s answerto any ofthe followmg questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX, or as applicable a Did the organization report an amount for land, and eqUIpment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes,?complete Schedule D, Part VIDid 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 0 Did the organization report an amount for investments?program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part . . . . . . . 11C 0 Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more ofits total assets IE 11d NO reported in Part X, line 16? If Yes, complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, PartX 11e No Did the organization's separate or consolidated finanCIal statements for the tax year include a footnote that 11f No addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax p05itions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited finanCIal statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts 123 Yes Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited finanCIal statements for the tax year? 12b No If "Yes," and If the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII lS optional 13 Is the organization a school described in section If "Yes,?complete ScheduleE 13 No 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents out5ide ofthe United StatesDid the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraismg, bu5iness, investment, and program serVIce actIVIties out5ide the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If PartsIandIV . . . . . . . . . 14b NO 15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 ofgrants or other aSSIstance to or for any foreign organization? If ?Yes,?complete ScheduleF, Parts Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 ofaggregate grants or other a55istance to orforforeign indIVIduals? If ?Yes,?complete ScheduleF, Parts and IV . . . 16 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 ofexpenses for professmnal fundraismg serVIces on Part 17 No IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes,? complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) 18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total offundraismg event gross income and contributions on Part lines 1c and 8a? If G, PartII . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 NO 19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 ofgross income from gaming actIVIties on Part line 9a? If 19 "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part 0 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital faCIlities? If "Yes,"complete ScheduleH . . . . 20a No If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited finanCIal statements to this return? 20b Form 990 (2015) Form 990(2015) Page4 Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) 21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 ofgrants or other a55istance to any domestic organization or 21 No domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule I, Parts I and II 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 ofgrants or other a55istance to or for domestic indIVIduals on Part 22 IX, column (A), line 2? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule I, Parts I and 0 23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes,? 23 es complete Schedule] . 24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue With an outstanding prinCIpal amount of more than $100,000 as ofthe last day ofthe year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If ?Yes,? answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If ?No, go to line 25a . . . . . . . . 24a 0 Did the organization invest any proceeds oftax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24 Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24C Did the organization act as an "on behalfof" issuerfor bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d 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,? 25 complete Schedule L, Part I a Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction With a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any ofthe organization?s prior Forms 990 or 25b NO If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I 26 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? 26 No If "Yes,?complete Schedule L, Part Did the organization prowde a grant or other a55istance 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 27 NO member of any ofthese persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part 28 Was the organization a party to a busmess transaction With one of the fo 0Wing 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 28a No A family member ofa current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,? complete Schedule L, Part IV . 28b No An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28C 0 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes,? complete ScheduleM . IE 29 Yes 30 Did the organization receive contributions ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete ScheduleM 30 es 31 Did the organization liqUIdate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes,? complete Schedule N, Part I No 31 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 33 Did the organization own 100% ofan entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes,"complete Schedule R, Part II, orIV, 34 and Part V, line 1 0 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity Within the meaning ofsection 512(b)(13)? 35a N0 If?Yes?to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction With a controlled 35b entity Within the meaning of section 5 12(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line2 . . . 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes,? complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 35 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its actIVIties through an entity that is not a related organization and that IS treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes,? complete Schedule R, Part VI 37 38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and prowde explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are reqUIred to complete Schedule 0 33 es Form 990 (2015) Form 990(2015) Page5 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check If Schedule 0 contaIns a response or note to any lIne In thIs Part Yes No 1a Enter the number reported In Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter-0- If not applicable . . 1a 12 Enter the number of Forms W-ZG Included In Me 1a Enter-0- If not appIIcable 1b 0 the organIzatIon comply WIth backup WIthholdIng rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable 14a gamIng (gambIIng) WInnIngs to prlze WInners? Enter the number ofemployees reported on Form W-3, TransmIttal ofWage and Tax Statements, ?led for the calendar year endIng WIth or WIthIn the year covered 2a 9 LM Ifat least one IS reported on Me 2a, dId the organIzatIon ?le all reqUIred federal employment tax returns? Note.Ifthe sum ofIInes 1a and 2a IS greater than 250, you may be reqUIred to e-fIIe (see InstructIons) the organIzatIon have unrelated busmess gross Income of$1,000 or more durIng the year? . . . 3a No If?Yes,? has It ?led a Form 990-T for thIs yearUf ?No?to line 3b, prowde an explanation In Schedule 0 . . . 3b 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 otherfInanCIal account)? If"Yes," enter the name ofthe foreIgn country Ir See InstructIons reqUIrements for Form 114, Report of ForeIgn Bank and FInanCIal Accounts (FBAR) Was the organIzatIon a party to a prothIted tax shelter transactIon at any tIme durIng the tax year? . . 5a No any taxable party notIfy the organIzatIon that It was or Is a party to a prothIted tax shelter transactIon? 5b No If"Yes," to lIne 5a or 5b, dId the organIzatIon ?le Form 5c Does the organIzatIon have annual gross receIpts that are normally greater than $100,000, and dId the Ga No organIzatIon so ICIt any contrIbutIons that were not tax deducthle as charItable contrIbutIons'P If"Yes," dId the organlzatIon Include WIth every so ICItatIon an express statement that such contrIbutIons or 6b Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). the organIzatIon recere a payment In excess of$75 made partly as a contrIbutIon and partly for goods and 7a No serVIces prOVIded to the payor? If"Yes," dId the organIzatIon notIfy the donor ofthe value of the goods or serVIces prOVIdedthe organIzatIon sell, exchange, or otherWIse dIspose oftangIble personal property for It was reqUIred to 7c No If"Yes,"IndIcatethe . . . . 7d the organIzatIon recere any funds, dIrectly or IndIrectly, to pay prequms on a personal bene?t contract? 7e No the organIzatIon, durIng the year, pay prequms, dIrectly or IndIrectly, on a personal bene?t contract? . . 7f No Ifthe organIzatIon recered a contrIbutIon Intellectual property, dId the organlzatIon ?le Form 8899 as 79 N0 Ifthe organIzatIon recered a contrIbutIon ofcars, boats, aIrplanes, or other vehIcles, dId the organIzatIon ?le a 7h N0 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. a donor adVIsed fund maIntaIned by the sponsorIng organIzatIon have excess busmess holdIngs at any tIme durIng the year? the sponsorIng organIzatIon make any taxable dIstrIbutIons under sectIon 4966? . . . 9a the sponsorIng organIzatIon make a dIstrIbutIon to a donor, donor adVIsor, or related person? . . . 9b Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter InItIatIon fees and capItal contrIbutIons Included on Part Me 12 . . . 10a Gross receIpts, Included on Form 990, Part Me 12, for pubIIc use ofclub 10b Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter . . . . . . . . . 11a Gross Income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paId to other sources agaInst amounts due or recered from them11b Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts.Is the organIzatIon fIlIng Form 990 In lIeu of Form 1041? If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt Interest recered or accrued durIng the year 12b Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. Is the organIzatIon lIcensed to Issue health plans In more than one state?Note. See the InstructIons for addItIonal InformatIon the organIzatIon must report on Schedule 0 Enter the amount of reserves the organIzatIon Is reqUIred to maIntaIn by the states In the organIzatIon IS lIcensed to Issue health plans . . . . 13?" Enterthe amount of reserves on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . 13c the organIzatIon recere any payments for IndoortannIng serVIces durIng the tax year"Yes," has It ?led a Form 720 to report these payments?If "No,"provrde an explanation In Schedule 0 . . 14b Form 990 (2015) Form 990(2015) Page6 Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions. 1a 7a 9 Check IfSchedule contaIns a response or note to any Me In thIs Part .I7 Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No Enter the number ofvotIng members ofthe governIng body at the end ofthe tax 1a 6 year Ifthere are materIal dIfferences In votIng rIghts among members ofthe governIng body, or Ifthe governIng body delegated broad authorIty to an executIve commIttee or commIttee, explaIn In Schedule 0 Enter the number ofvotIng members Included In Me 1a, above, who are Independent 1b 5 any of?cer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee have a famIIy relatIonshIp or a busmess relatIonshIp WIth any other of?cer, dIrector, trustee, or key employeethe organIzatIon delegate control over management dutIes customarIIy performed by or under the dIrect 3 No superVISIon of of?cers, dIrectors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? the organIzatIon make any SIgnIfIcant changes to Its governIng documents SInce the prIor Form 990 was 4 N0 the organIzatIon become aware durIng the year ofa SIgnIfIcant dIverSIon of the organIzatIon's assets? . 5 No the organIzatIon have members or stockholdersthe organIzatIon have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or app0Int one or more members ofthe governIng bodyAre any governance deCISIons ofthe organlzatIon reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, 7b No or persons otherthan the governIng bodythe organIzatIon contemporaneously document the meetIngs held or ertten actIons undertaken durIng the year by the followmg 8aYes Each commIttee WIth authorIty to act on behalfofthe governIng bodythere any of?cer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee Isted In Part VII, SectIon A, who cannot be reached at the organIzatIon? 5 mang address? If "Yes,? ?prowde the names and addresses In Schedule 0 . . . 9 N0 Section B. Policies (This Section requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Codethe organIzatIon have local chapters, branchesIf"Yes," dId the organIzatIon have ertten po ICIes and procedures governIng the actIVItIes ofsuch chapters, and branches to ensure theIr operatIons are conSIstent WIth the organIzatIon's exempt purposes? 10b Has the organIzatIon prOVIded a complete copy ofthIs Form 990 to all members ofIts governIng body before fIlIng DescrIbe In Schedule 0 the process, Ifany, used by the organIzatIon to reVIew thIs Form 990 . . . . . -- the organIzatIon have a ertten coanIct of Interest pollcy? If "No,"go to lIne 12a Yes Were offIcers, dIrectors, or trustees, and key employees reqUIred to dIsclose annually Interests that could gIve rIsetocoanIcts12b Yes the organIzatIon regularly and conSIstently monItor and enforce compIIance WIth the polIcy'? If "Yes,"descrIbe InScheduleOhowthIs wasdone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12C Yes the organIzatIon have a ertten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Yes the organIzatIon have a ertten document retentIon and destructIon po Icy7 . . . . . . . . . 14 Yes the process for determInIng compensatIon ofthe followmg persons Include a reVIew and approval by Independent persons, data, and contemporaneous substantIatIon of the deIIberatIon and deCISIon? The organIzatIon?s CEO, ExecutIve DIrector, or top management offICIal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If"Yes" to Me 15a or 15b, descrIbe the process In Schedule 0 (see InstructIons) the organIzatIon Invest In, contrIbute assets to, or partICIpate In a venture or arrangement WIth a taxable entIty durIng the year? If "Yes," dId the organIzatIon follow a ertten pollcy or procedure reqUIrIng the organIzatIon to evaluate Its partICIpatIon In venture arrangements under appIIcable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organIzatIon?s exempt status WIth respect to such arrangements16b Section C. Disclosure 17 18 19 20 LIst the States WIth a copy ofthIs Form 990 IS reqUIred to be fIledhr OH SectIon 6104 reqUIres an organlzatIon to make Its Form 1023 (or 1024 IfappIIcable), 990, and 990-T (501(c) (3)5 only) avaIIable for pubIIc InspectIon IndIcate how you made these avaIIable Check all that apply Own webSIte Another's webSIte I7 Upon request Other (explaIn In Schedule O) DescrIbe In Schedule 0 whether (and Ifso, how) the organIzatIon made Its governIng documents, coanIct of Interest pollcy, and fInanCIal statements avaIIable to the pubIIc durIng the tax year State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organIzatIon's books and records FROBERT ALT 88 BROAD STREET SUITE 1120 COLUMBUS, OH 43215 (614) 224-4422 Form 990 (2015) Form 990(2015) Page7 Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check IfSchedule contaIns a response or note to any ?ne In thIs Part VII . . . . . . . Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete thIs table for all persons reqUIred to be Isted Report compensatIon for the calendar year endIng WIth or WIthIn the organIzatIon?s tax year I LIst all of the organIzatIon's current of?cers, dIrectors, trustees (whether IndIVIduals or organIzatIons), regardless ofamount ofcompensatIon Enter-O- In columns (D), (E), and (F) If no compensatIon was paId I LIst all ofthe organIzatIon?s current key employees, Ifany See InstructIons for de?nItlon of "key employee I LIst the organIzatIon?s ?ve current hIghest compensated employees (other than an of?cer, dIrector, trustee or key employee) who recered reportable compensatlon (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organIzatIon and any related organIzatIons I LIst ofthe organIzatIon?s former of?cers, key employees, or hIghest compensated employees who recered more than $100,000 of reportable compensatIon from the organIzatIon and any related organIzatIons I LIst all ofthe organIzatIon?s former directors or trustees that recered, In the capaCIty as a former dIrector or trustee ofthe organIzatIon, more than $10,000 of reportable compensatlon from the organIzatIon and any related organIzatIons LIst persons In the followmg order IndIVIduaI trustees or dIrectors, InstItutlonal trustees, of?cers, key employees, hIghest compensated employees, and former such persons Check thIs box If neIther the organIzatIon nor any related organIzatIon compensated any current of?cer, dIrector, or trustee (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Average POSItlon (do not check Reportable Reportable EstImated hours per more than one box, unless compensatlon compensatlon amount of week ( Ist person IS both an of?cer from the from related other any hours and a dIrector/trustee) organIzatIon organIzatIons compensatlon for related C, 5 3 I I _n (W- 2/1099- (W- 2/1099- from the organIzatIons :l E. 3.1: MISC) MISC) organIzatIon below 5 a .1. 3 and related I1 3 II-I dotted ?ne) I: H- organIzatIons 5(1) DEBORAH OWENS PHD 1 00 0 0 0 TRUSTEE (2) RONALD A MCMASTER PHD 1 00 0 0 0 TREASURER (3) ANDREW SMITH 1 00 0 0 0 VICE CHAIR (4) DANIEL BROPHY 1 00 0 0 0 TRUSTEE (5) ROBERT ALT 40 00 270,000 0 12,705 PRESIDENT (6) BRADLEY SMITH 1 00 0 0 0 CHAIR (7) REA HEDERMAN 40 00 165,000 0 13,575 KEY EMPLOYEE Form 990 (2015) Form 990(2015) Page8 Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Average (do not check Reportable Reportable Estlmated hours per more than one box, unless compensatlon compensatlon amount of other week (Ilst person IS both an of?cer from the from related compensatlon any hours and a dlrector/trustee) organlzatlon (W- organlzatlons (W- from the forrelated 3 I ?n organlzatlon and organlzatlons a .19 3.1: related below Elli .1. organlzatlons dotted IIneTotal from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . . . . Total (add lines 435,000 26,280 2 Total number of IndIVIduals (Includlng but not IImIted to those Ilsted above) who recelved more than $100,000 of reportable compensatlon from the organlzatlon II- 2 3 the organlzatlon Ilst any former of?cer, dlrector or trustee, key employee, or hlghest compensated employee on Me 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedulleorsuch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 For any IndIVIduaI Ilsted reportable compensatlon and other compensatlon from the organlzatlon and related organlzatlons greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedulleorsuch 5 any person Ilsted on Me 1a recelve or accrue compensatlon from any unrelated organlzatlon or IndIVIdual for serVIces rendered to the organlzatlonUf "Yes," complete Schedu/leorsuch person . . . . . . . . Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete table for yourflve hlghest compensated Independent contractors that recelved more than $100,000 of compensatlon from the organlzatlon Report compensatlon for the calendar year WIth or WIthIn the organlzatlon?s tax year (A) (B) (C) Name and busmess address tlon of serVIces Corn nsatlon 2 Total number of Independent contractors (Includlng but not IImIted to those Ilsted above) who recelved more than $100,000 ofcompensatlon from the organlzatlon II- Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) Page 9 Statement of Revenue Check ifSchedule 0 contains a res onse or note to an Federated campaigns Membership dues Fundraising events - Related organizations ., Government grants (contributions) All other contributions, gifts, grants, and 1,658,029 *5 Similar amounts not included above 5 1" Noncash contributions included in lines 53,089 1a?1f$ '5 Total. Add lines 1a-1f Lil ii: cu Busmess Code 5 a All other program serVIce revenue Ii:- Total. Add lines 2a?2f Investment income (including leldendS, interest, and other similar amounts) Income from investment of tax?exempt bond proceeds Real (ii) Personal Gross rents Less rental expenses Rental income or(loss) Net rental income or (lossSecurities (ii) Other Gross amount from sales of 52,287 assets other than inventory Less cost or other ba5is and 49,908 sales expenses Gain or (loss) 2,379 Net gain or (loss) Gross income from fundraismg events (not including ofcontributions reported on line 1c) See PartIV,line 18 l? a .E 5 Less direct expenses . . . Net income or (loss) from fundraising events Gross income from gaming actIVIties See Part IV, line 19 a Less direct expenses . . . Net income or (loss) from gaming actIVIties Gross sales ofinventory, less returns and allowances Less costofgoods sold . . Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory . . Miscellaneous Revenue MISCELLANEOUS INCOME All other revenue Total. Add lines 11a?11d Total revenue. See Instructions Busmess Code line in this Part (A) Total revenue 1,658,029 2,789 1,663,628 (B) Related or exempt function revenue (D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 5 12-514 (C) Unrelated busmess revenue Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) Page 10 Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3)and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A) CheckifScheduleO containsa response or note to anyline in this PartIX . . . . . Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, (A) Prograffiewice Managefr?hzent and Func(llr)a)ismg 7b! 8b! 9b! and 10b Of Part Total expenses expenses general expenses expenses 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments See Part IV, line 21 2 Grants and other a55istance to domestic indIVIduals See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign indIVIduals See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees 448,980 390,412 31,227 27,341 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 7 Other salaries and wages 270,092 228,601 12,721 28,770 Pen5ion plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b)employer contributions) 19,202 16,254 1,147 1,801 9 Other employee benefits 18,256 15,634 1,129 1,493 10 Payroll taxes 42,839 36,842 2,570 3,427 11 Fees for serVIces (non-employees) a Management Legal 5,975 5,975 Accounting 6,685 6,685 Lobbying Professmnal fundraismg serVIces See Part IV, line 17 Investment management fees 9 Other (Ifline amount exceeds 10% ofline 25, column (A) amount, list line 1 1g expenses on Schedule 0) 62,759 61,528 1,099 132 12 Advertismg and promotion 13 Office expenses 54,835 51,308 2,675 852 14 Information technology 2,037 1,930 43 64 15 Royalties 16 Occupancy 38,116 32,780 2,287 3,049 17 Travel 72,393 71,550 843 18 Payments oftravel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public offICIals 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 36,460 36,460 20 Interest 21 Payments to affiliates 22 DepreCIation, depletion, and amortization 2,022 1,739 121 162 23 Insurance 1,713 1,465 95 153 24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e Ifline 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0 a OTHER EXPENSES 49,672 45,634 4,038 All other expenses 25 Total functional expenses.Add lines 1 through 24e 1,135,692 998,112 61,799 75,781 26 Joint costs.Complete this line only ifthe organization reported in column (B) costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraismg SOIICItation Check here Ir iffollowmg SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) Page 11 Balance Sheet Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part . . (A) (B) Beginning ofyear End ofyear 1 Cash?non-interest-bearing 174,892 1 68,000 2 Sayings and temporary cash investments 2 618,685 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 3 4 Accounts receivable, net 4 5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part II of Schedule 6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as de?ned under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations ofsection 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' benefICIary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule 6 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7 Inventories for sale or use 8 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 48,006 9 33,872 10a Land, bUIldings, and eqUIpment cost or other ba5is Complete Part VI ofSchedule 10a 78358 Less accumulated depreCIation . . . . . 10b 70.613 5,083 10c 8,245 11 Investments?publicly traded securities 11 12 Investments?other securities See Part IV, line 11 12 13 Investments?program-related See Part IV, line 11 13 14 Intangible assets 14 15 Other assets See PartIV,line 11 15 16 Total assets.Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 227.981 16 728.803 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 58.372 17 31.258 18 Grants payable 18 19 Deferred revenue 19 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20 21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV ofSchedule 21 Li'- 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, .1: key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons Complete Part II ofSchedule 22 H: 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 ofSchedule 25 26 Total liabilities.Add lines 17 through 25 58.372 26 31.258 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here Ir 7 and complete 3 lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 27 Unrestricted net assets 115.679 27 597545 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 53.930 28 29 Permanently restricted net assets If Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here It and complete lines 30 through 34. 3 30 Capital stock or trust prinCIpal, or current funds Iii-1,, 31 Paid-in or capital surplus,orland, bUIIdlng or eqUIpment fund 31 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or otherfunds 32 E: 33 Total net assets or fund balances 169,609 33 897,545 2 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 227,981 34 728,803 Form 990 (2015) Form 990(2015) Page 12 Reconcilliation of Net Assets Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), line 12) 1 1,663,628 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 1,135,692 3 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 527,936 4 Net assets orfund balances at beginning ofyear (must equal Part X, line 33, column 4 169,609 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 orfund balances (explain In Schedule 0) 9 10 Net assets orfund balances at end ofyear Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column 10 697,545 'c Financial Statements and Reporting CheckifScheduleO containsaresponse ornote to anylinein this Part XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 Cash I7 Accrual ther Ifthe organization changed its method ofaccounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule 0 2a Were the organization?s finanCIal statements compiled or reVIewed by an independent accountant? If?Yes,?check a box below to indicate whether the finanCIal statements for the year were compiled or reVIewed on a separate ba5is, consolidated ba5is, or both Separate Consolidated Both consolidated and separate 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 ba5is, consolidated ba5is, or both I7 Separate Consolidated Both consolidated and separate If"Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responSIbility for overSIght ofthe audit, reVIew, or compilation of its finanCIal statements and selection ofan independent accountant? Ifthe organization changed either its over5ight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0 3a As a result ofa federal award, was the organization reqUIred to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single AuditAct and OMB CircularA-1337 3a No If "Yes," did the organization undergo the reqUIred audit or audits? Ifthe organization did not undergo the reqUIred audit or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits 3b Form 990 (2015) Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493083008136I SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support OMB No 1545-0047 (Form 990 0r 990EZ) Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 20 1 5 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. Department of the It Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public Treasury Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at I t' Internal Revenue SeNice "Spec Ion Name of the organization Employer identification number THE BUCKEYE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS 3 1-1278593 Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions. The organization is not a private foundation because it is (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box) 1 A church, convention ofchurches, or assouation ofchurches described in section 2 A school described in section Schedule (Form 990 or 3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital serVIce organization described in section 4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction With a hospital described in section Enter the hospital's name, City, and state 5 An organization operated for the benefit ofa college or univer5ity owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section (Complete Part II 6 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 7 I7 An organization that normally receives a substantial part ofits support from a governmental unit orfrom the general public described in section (Complete Part II 8 A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete Part II 9 An organization that normally receives (1) more than 331/30/0 of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from actIVIties related to its exempt functions?subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/30/0 of its support from gross investment income and unrelated busmess taxable income (less section 511 tax) from busmesses achIred by the organization afterJune 30, 1975 Seesection 509(a)(2). (Complete Part 10 An organization organized and operated exc u5ively to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4). 11 An organization organized and operated excluswely for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2) See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type ofsupporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g a Type I. A supporting organization operated, superVIsed, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giVing the supported organization(s) the powerto regularly appomt or elect a majority ofthe directors or trustees ofthe supporting organization You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B. Type II. A supporting organization superVIsed or controlled in connection With its supported organization(s), by havmg control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C. Type functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection With, and functionally integrated With, its supported organization(s) (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E. Type non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection With its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated The organization generally must satisfy a distribution reqUIrement and an attentiveness reqUIrement (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, SectionsA and D, and Part V. Check this box ifthe organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type functionally integrated, orType non-functionally integrated supporting organization Enter the number ofsupported organizations . . . . . . . . . . Prowde the followmg information about the supported organization(s) (iv) (vi) Name ofsupported organization Type of Is the organization Amount of Amount of other organization listed in your governing monetary support support (see (described on lines document? (see instructions) instructions) 1- 9 above (see instructions)) Yes No For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ. Cat N0 11285F Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 2 Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part Section A. Public Support Calendar year (orfiscalyear beginning in)l* (a)2011 (b)2012 (c)2013 (d)2014 (e)2015 (f)Tota 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membersh p fees recewed (Do 491,340 293,115 689,067 851,386 1,658,029 3,982,937 not include any unusual grants) 2 Tax revenues lev1ed for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 3 The value ofserVIceS or faCIlitieS furnished by a governmental unit to the organization Without charge 4 Total.Add ?neg 1 through 3 491,340 293,115 689,067 851,386 1,658,029 3,982,937 5 The portion oftotal contributions by each person (otherthan a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included 1,708,016 on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 1 1, column (0 6 Public support. Subtract line 5 2 274 921 from line 4 Section B. Total Support (orfiscafzf:f:;;::zng in) I (a)20 1 1 (b)20 1 2 (c)201 3 (d)20 14 (e)20 1 5 (f)Total 7 Amounts from line 4 491,340 293,115 689,067 851,386 1,658,029 3,982,937 3 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on 431 431 securities loans, rents, royalties and income from Similar sources 9 Net income from unrelated busmess actIVItieS, whether or not the busmeSS IS regularly carried on 10 Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of 2,789 2,789 capital assets (Explain in Part VI 11 Total support. Add lines 7 3,986,157 through 10 12 Gross receipts from related actIVIties, etc (see instructions) 12 3,220 13 First five years.Ifthe Form 990 IS for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, orfifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here Section C. Computation of Publi Support Percentage 14 15 16a 17a 18 Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column lelded by line 11, column Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 1/3?/o support test?2015.Ifthe organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 IS 33 1/3% or more, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 33 1/3?/o support test?2014.Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 IS 33 1/3% or more, check this box and stop here.The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization test?2015.Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 IS 10% or more, and ifthe organization meets the facts-and-CIrcumstanceS test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-Circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization test?2014.Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 IS 10% or more, and ifthe organization meets the "facts-and-CIrcumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-c1rcumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization Private foundation.Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions H7 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 3 Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.) Section A. Public Support (or fiscal year beginning in) It 1 7a 8 Calendar year (a)2011 (b)2012 (c)2013 (d)2014 (e)2015 (f)Total Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received (Do not include any "unusual grants Gross receipts from merchandise sold or serVIces performed, or faCIlities furnished in any actIVIty that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose Gross receipts from actIVIties that are not an unrelated trade or busmess under section 513 Tax revenues leVIed forthe organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf The value ofserVIces orfaCIlities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization Without charge Total.Add lines 1 through 5 Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of$5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year Add lines 7a and 7b Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6 Section B. Total Support in) (a)201 1 (b)201 2 (c)201 3 (d)2014 (e)201 5 (f)Total 9 Amounts from line 6 10a Gross income from interest, diVidends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from Similar sources Unrelated busmess taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from busmesses achIred after June 30, 1975 Add lines 10a and 10b 11 Net income from unrelated busmess actIVIties not included in line 10b, whether or not the busmess is regularly carried on 12 Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI 13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12 14 First five years.Ifthe Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, orfifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here I'l? Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 15 Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column lelded by line 13, column 15 16 Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part line 15 15 Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage 17 Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column lelded by line 13, column 17 18 Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part line 17 13 19a 33 1/3?/o support tests?2015.Ifthe organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 and line 17 is not more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 33 1/3?/o support tests?2014.Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 20 Private foundation.Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Supporting Organizations (Complete only ifyou checked a box on line 11 ofPartI Ifyou checked 11a ofPart I, complete Sections A and Ifyou checked 11b ofPart I, complete Sections A and Ifyou checked 11c ofPart I, complete Sections A, D, and Ifyou checked 11d ofPart I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V) Section A. All Supporting Organizations Page 4 1 3a 5a Are all ofthe organization?s supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing documents? If "No, describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are deSignated. If de5ignated by class or purpose, describe the deSIgnation. If historic and continumg relationship, explain. Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination ofstatus under section 509(a)(1) or If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2). Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or If "Yes," answer and below. Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination. Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used excluswely for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use. Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If ?Yes and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer and below. Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deCIding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If ?Yes,? describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled orsupervrsed by or in connection With its supported organizations. Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or If ?Yes, explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used excluswely for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes. Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If ?Yes,? answer and below (if applicable). Also, prowde detail in Part VI, including the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, the authority under the organization?s organizmg document authorizmg such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizmg document). Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part ofa class already deSIgnated in 9a 10a 11 the organization's organi2ing document? Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result ofan event beyond the organization's control? Did the organization prowde support (whether in the form ofgrants or the ofserVIces or faCIlities) to anyone otherthan its supported organizations, IndIVIdualS that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more ofthe filing organization's supported organizations? If ?Yes,?prowde detail in Part VI. Did the organization prowde a grant, loan, compensation, or other Similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC a family member ofa substantial contributor, ora 35-percent controlled entity With regard to a substantial contributor? If ?Yes,?complete Part I of Schedule (Form 990). Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If ?Yes,? complete Part II of Schedule (Form 990). Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509 or If ?Yes,?prOVide detail in Part VI. Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If ?Yes,?prowde detail in Part VI. Did a disqualified person (as defined in line have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If ?Yes,?prowde detail in Part VI. Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules 4943 because 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If ?Yes,?answerb below. Did the organization have any excess busmess holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess busmess holdings). Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any ofthe followmg personsperson who directly or indirectly controls, either alone ortogether With persons described in and below, the governing body ofa supported organization? 11a A family member ofa person described in above? 11b A 35% controlled entity ofa person described in or above?If ?Yes? to a, b, or c, prowde detail in Part VI. 11c Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 ScheduleA (Form 990 or990-EZ)2015 Page5 Part IV Supporting Organizations (continued) Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Did the directors, trustees, or membership ofone or more supported organizations have the power to regularly app0int or elect at least a majority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If ?No, describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, superVised, or controlled the organization?s actiVities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appOint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year. 1 2 Did the organization operate for the benefit ofany supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, superVIsed, or controlled the supporting organization? If ?Yes,? explain in Part VI how prOViding such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, superwsed or controlled the supporting organization. Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Were a majority ofthe organization?s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees ofeach ofthe organization?s supported organization(s)? If ?No, describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s). 1 Section D. All Type Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Did the organization prowde to each of its supported organizations, by the last day ofthe fifth month ofthe organization?s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount ofsupport prowded during the prior tax year, (2) a copy ofthe Form 990 that was most recently filed as ofthe date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization?s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not preVIously prowded? 1 2 Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either appomted or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serVIng on the governing body ofa supported organization? If "No,"explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship With the 2 supported organization (5). 3 By reason ofthe relationship described in (2), did the organization?s supported organizations have a Significant mice in the organization?s investment and in directing the use ofthe organization?s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization?s supported organizations played in this regard. 3 Section E. Type Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations 1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions) a The organization satisfied the ActIVIties Test Complete line 2 below The organization is the parent ofeach of its supported organizations Complete line 3 below The organization supported a governmental entity Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions) 2 ActIVIties Test Answer and below. Yes No a Did substantially all of the organization's actiVities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes ofthe supported organization(s) to which the organization was responswe? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these actiVities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responSive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these actiVities constituted substantially all of its actiVities. 23 Did the actiVities described in constitute actiVities that, but for the organization?s involvement, one or more of the organization?s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization?s p05ition that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these actiVities but for the organization ?5 in volvement. 2b 3 Parent of Supported rganizations Answer and below. a Did the organization have the power to regularly appomt or elect a majority ofthe officers, directors, or trustees of each ofthe supported organizations? PrOVide details in Part VI. 3a Did the organization exerCIse a substantial degree ofdirection overthe programs and actiVities ofeach of its supported organizations? If "Yes,? describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard. 3b Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 6 Type Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations 1 Check here ifthe organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov 20, 1970 See instructions. All other Type non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through m-hWNl-l- Oi (B) Current Year Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) P??'Year (optmnal) Net short-term capital gain Recoveries of prior-year distributions Other gross income (see instructions) Add lines 1 through 3 U'I-thi-I DepreCIation and depletion Portion ofoperating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income orfor management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production ofincome (see instructions) 6 Other expenses (see instructions) 7 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8 A @NmU'l \i Q?u??i audio-i4: wwl?g??u (B) Current Year Section - Minimum Asset Amount (A) P??'Yea? (opmnar) Aggregate fair market value ofall non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part ofyear) Average value ofsecurities Average cash balances Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI) AchISItion indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets Subtract line 2 from line 1d Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/20/0 ofline 3 (for greater amount, see instructions) Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) Multiply line 5 by 035 Recoveries of prior-year distributions Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) Section - Distributable Amount Current Year Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) Enter 85% ofline 1 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) Enter greater ofline 2 orline 3 Income tax imposed in prior year Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6 Check here ifthe current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type supporting organization (see instructions) Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 ScheduleA (Form 990 or990-EZ)2015 Page7 Type Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued) Section - Distributions Current Year 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 2 Amounts paid to perform actIVIty that directly furthers exempt purposes ofsupported organizations, in excess of income from actIVIty 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes ofsupported organizations 4 Amounts paid to achIre exempt-use assets 5 Qualified set-aSIde amounts (prior IRS approval reqUIred) 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI) See instructions \l Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responswe (prowde details in Part VI) See instructions 9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 10 Line 8 amount lelded by Line 9 amount . . . . . (ii) Section Distritbutiton Allocations (see Excess Distributions Underdistributions Distributable ins ruc IonS) Pre-2015 Amount for 2015 1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 2 Underdistributions, ifany, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause reqUIred--see instructions) Excess distributions carryover, ifany, to 2015 From 2013. From 2014. . . Total oflines 3a through 9 Applied to underdistributions of prior years Applied to 2015 distributable amount i Carryoverfrom 2010 not applied (see instructions) Remainder Subtract lines 39, 3h, and 3i from 3f 4 Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7 a Applied to underdistributions of prior years Applied to 2015 distributable amount Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4 5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, ifany Subtract lines 39 and 4a from line 2 (ifamount greater than zero, see instructions) 6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015 Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (ifamount greaterthan zero, see instructions) 7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. A dd lines 3] and 4c 8 Breakdown ofline 7 Excess from 2013. From 2014. From 2015. Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (20 1 5 ScheduleA (Form 990 or990-EZ)2015 Page8 Supplemental Information. Prowde the explanations reqUIred by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions). Facts And Circumstances Test Return Reference Explanation PART 10 VOIDED CHECKS 2,789 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493083008136I SCHEDULE Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities 0MB N0 1545-0047 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501 and section 527 201 5 hComplete if the organization is described below. II-Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. hInformation about Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Open to Public Inspection Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Servrce If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 99042, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then Sectron 501(c)(3) organrzatrons Complete Parts I-A and Do not complete Part I-C Sectron 501(0) (other than sectron 501(c)(3)) organrzatrons Complete Parts I-A and below Do not complete Part I-B Sectron 527 organrzatrons Complete Part I-A only If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 99042, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then Sectron 501(c)(3) organrzatrons that have frled Form 5768 (electron under sectron Complete Part II-A Do not complete Part Sectron 501(c)(3) organrzatrons that have NOT frled Form 5768 (electron under sectron 501(h)) Complete Part 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 99042, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then Sectron 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organrzatrons Complete Part Name ofthe organrzatron Employer identification number THE BUCKEYE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS 31-1278593 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization. 1 Provrde a of the organrzatron's drrect and campargn In Part IV 2 expendrtures h- 3 Volunteer hours Part I-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount ofany excrse tax Incurred by the organrzatron under sectron 4955 II- 2 Enter the amount ofany excrse tax Incurred by organrzatron managers under sectron 4955 hu- 3 Ifthe organrzatron Incurred a sectron 4955 tax, rt frle Form 4720 year? Yes No 4a Was a correctron made? Yes No If"Yes," In Part IV Part I-C Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount drrectly expended by the organrzatron for sectron 527 exempt functron II- 2 Enter the amount ofthe organrzatron's funds to other organrzatrons for sectron 527 exempt functron h- 3 Total exempt functron expendrtures Add Irnes 1 and 2 Enter here and on Form 1120-PO L, Irne 17b II- 4 the organrzatron frIeForm 1120-POL for year? Yes No 5 Enter the names, addresses and employer number sectron 527 organrzatrons to the organrzatron made payments For each organrzatron Irsted, enter the amount pard from the organrzatron's funds Also enter the amount of recerved that were and drrectly delrvered to a separate organrzatron, such as a separate segregated fund or a actron (PAC) space rs needed, provrde rnformatron In Part IV Name (b)Address EIN (d)Amount pard from (e)Amount of organrzatron's recerved funds If none, enter -0- and and drrectly delrvered to a separate organrzatron Ifnone, enter-O- 6 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat No 500848 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-52) 2015 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). Page 2 A Check h- ifthe filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list In Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share ofexcess lobbying expenditures) Check h- ifthe filing organization checked box A and "limited control" apply Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) Filing organization's totals Affiliated group totals Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots 1a lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) Other exempt purpose expenditures Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the followmg table in both columns If the amount on line 1e, column or is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is: Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 1e Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000 Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000 Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000 9 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter25% ofline 1f) Subtract line lg from line 1a Ifzero or less, enter-O- i Subtract line 1ffrom line 1c Ifzero or less, enter -0- Ifthere is an amount otherthan zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 491 1 tax forthis year? 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 calendaryear (??scal year (a)2012 (b)2013 (c)2014 (d)2015 Total beginning in) 2a Lobbying nontaxable amount Lobbying ceiling amount (150% ofline 2a, column(e)) Total lobbying expenditures Grassroots nontaxable amount Grassroots ceiling amount (150% ofline 2d, column Grassroots lobbying expenditures Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 ScheduleC (Form 990 or990-EZ)2015 Page3 Part II-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). a For each "Yes response on lines 1a through 1! below, prowde In Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying No Amount 1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of a Volunteers? Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through ii)? I I I edia advertisements? Mailings to members, legislators, orthe public? Publications, or published or broadcast statements? I Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? I 9 Direct contact With legislators, their staffs, government offICIals, or a legislative body? I I lectures,or any Similar means? I I i Other actIVIties? 1 Total Add lines 1c through ii I 2a Did the actIVIties in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? If"Yes," enter the amount ofany tax incurred under section 4912 If"Yes," enter the amount ofany tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section Ifthe filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? 501(c)(6). Yes No 1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 1 2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of$2,000 or less? 2 I I 3 Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? 3 I I Part Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either BOTH Part lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" 0R Part line 3, is answered ?Yes." 1 Dues, assessments and Similar amounts from members 1 2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political I I expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). Current year Carryover from last year 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues I 3 I If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? 4 5 Taxable amount oflobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) 5 I Part IV Supplemental Information Prowde the descriptions reqUIred for Part l-A, line 1, Part l-B, line 4, Part l-C, line 5, Part II-A (affiliated group list), Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part line 1 Also, complete this part for any additional information Return Reference Explanation SCHEDULE NO ACTIVITY IN 2015 Schedule (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2015 lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493083008136I TY 2015 Averaging Attachment Name: THE BUCKEYE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS EIN: 31-1278593 Explanation: NO LOBBYING ACTIVITY DURING THE 4 YEAR PERIOD. lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493083008136I . . OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEDULE Supplemental FinanCIal Statements (Form 990) 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. Department of the Treasury h" AttaCh to Form 990- open to Public Internal Revenue Same Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number THE BUCKEYE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS 31-1278593 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6. Donor adVIsed funds (b)FundS and other accounts Total number at end ofyear Aggregate value ofcontributions to (during year) Aggregate value ofgrants from (during year) Aggregate value at end ofyear Did the organization inform all donors and donor adVIsors in writing that the assets held In donor adVIsed funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's excluswe legal control? Yes No Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor adVIsors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit ofthe donor or donor adVIsor, or for any other purpose conferring impermiSSible private benefit? Yes N0 Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, line 7. 1 ?nch) Purpose(s) ofconservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply) Preservation ofland for public use (e recreation or education) Preservation ofan historically important land area Protection of natural habitat Preservation ofa certified historic structure Preservation ofopen space Complete lines 2a through 2d ifthe organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form ofa conservation easement on the last day ofthe tax year Held at the End of the Year Total number ofconservation easements 2a Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b Number ofconservation easements on a certified historic structure included in 2c Number ofconservation easements included in achIred after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register 2d Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, or terminated by the organization during the tax year II- Number ofstates where property subject to conservation easement is located II- DoeS the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of Violations, and enforcement ofthe conservation easements it holds? Yes No Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling ofVIolationS, ancl enforcmg conservation easements during the year hu- Amount ofexpenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling ofVIolationS, and enforcmg conservation easements during the year Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the reqUIrementS ofsection 170(h)(4) and section Yes No In Part describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, ifapplicable, the text of the footnote to the organization?s finanCIal statements that describes the organization?s accounting for conservation easements Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8. 1a Ifthe organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public serVIce, prowde, in Part the text ofthe footnote to itS finanCIal statements that describes these items Ifthe organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public serVIce, prowde the followmg amounts relating to these items Revenue included on Form 990, Part line 1 Ir (ii)AssetS includedin Form 990,PartX 2 Ifthe organization received or held works ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets for finanCIal gain, prowde the followmg amounts reqUIred to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items a Revenueincluded on Form 990,Part 1 Assets includedin Form 990,PartX For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Page 2 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued) 3 Usmg the organization's achIsition, accessmn, and other records, check any ofthe followmg that are a Significant use of Its collection Items (check all that apply) a publlc exhibition Loan or exchange programs Other Scholarly research Preservation forfuture generations 4 Prowde a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization?s exempt purpose in Part 5 During the year, did the organization or receive donations ofart, historical treasures or other Similar assets to be sold to raise funds ratherthan to be maintained as part ofthe organization?s collection? Yes No Part IV Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21. 1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990,Part I_Yes If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part and complete the followmg table Amount Beginning balance 1c Additions during the year 1d Distributions during the year 1e Ending balance 1f 2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990,Part X,line 21,forescroworcustodial accountliability? _Yes If"Yes," explain the arrangement in Part Check here ifthe explanation has been prowded in Part Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10. (a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back 1a Beginning ofyear balance Contributions Net investment earnings, gains, and losses Grants or scholarships Other expenditures for faCIlities and programs Administrative expenses 9 End ofyear balance 2 Prowde the estimated percentage ofthe current year end balance (line lg, column held as a Board de5ignated or quaSI-endowment II- Permanent endowment II- Temporarily restricted endowment hr The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100% 3a Are there endowment funds not in the possessmn ofthe organization that are held and administered for the organization by Yes No unrelated organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(i) (ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(ii) If"Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as reqUIred on Schedule . . . . . . . . . 3b 4 Describe in Part the intended uses ofthe organization's endowment funds Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a.See Form 990, Part X, line 10. Description of property Cost or other Accumulated (d)Book value (investment) Cost orother ba5is (c)depreCIation (other) 1a Land Leasehold improvements EqUIpment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78,858 70,613 8,245 eOther Total.Addlines 1a through 1e(Co/umn must equal Form 990, PartX, column (B), line . . . . . . . II- 8,245 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule (Form 990)2015 Page3 Investments?Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. Description of security or category (b)Book value (c)Method ofvaluation (including name of security) Cost or end-of?year market value (1)FinanCIal derivatives (2)Closely-held eqUIty interests (3)0ther Total. (Column must equal Form 990, PartX, col (B) line 12) Investments?Program Related. Complete if the organization answered Yes on Form 990, Part IV, line llc-See Form 990, Part X, line 13_ Description of investment Book value Method ofvaluation Cost or end-of?year market value Total. (Column must equal Form 990, PartX, col (B) line 13) Other Assets. Complete ifthe organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d See Form 990, Part X, line 15 Description Book value Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line He or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. 1_ Description of liability Book value Federal income taxes Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Part)(, col (B) line 25) 2. Liability for uncertain tax pOSItions In Part prowde the text ofthe footnote to the organization's finanCIal statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax p05itions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here ifthe text ofthe footnote has been prowded in Part Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule (Form 990)2015 Page4 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete If the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, lIne 12a. Total revenue, gaIns, and other support per audIted fInanCIal statements . . . . . . . 1 1,663,6 28 2 Amounts Included on Me 1 but not on Form 990, Part Me 12 a Net unreaIIzed gaIns (losses) on Investments . . . . 2a Donated serVIces and use . . . . . . . . . 2b RecoverIes of prIor year grants . . . . . . . . . . . 2c Other (DescrIbe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d AddlInes 2a through Subtract lIne 2e from 1,663,628 4 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part Investment expenses notIncluded on Form 7b . 4a Other (DescrIbe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . 4b AddlInes4aand Total revenue Add lInes 3and 4c.(ThIs must equal Form 990, PartI1,663,628 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete If the organIzatIon answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, lIne 12a. Total expenses and losses per audIted fInanCIal statements . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1,135,692 2 Amounts Included on lIne 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, Me 25 a Donated serVIces and use . . . . . . . . . 2a PrIor year adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b Otherlosses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c Other (DescrIbe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d Add lInes 2a through 2efrom Ine1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1,135,692 4 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part IXInvestment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part lIne 7b . . 4a Other (DescrIbe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 4b AddlInes4aand4bTotalexpenses Add lInes 3and 4c. (ThIs must equalForm 990,PartI, Ine 1,135,692 Supplemental Information the descrIptIons reqUIred for Part II, ?ms 3, 5, and 9, Part lInes 1a and 4, Part IV, lInes 1b and 2b, Part V, Me 4, Part X, Me 2, Part XI, lInes 2d and 4b, and Part XII, lInes 2d and 4b Also complete thIs part to prOVIde any addItIonal InformatIon Return Reference ExplanatIon Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule (Form 990)2015 Pages Supplemental Information (continued) Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493083008136I Schedule (Form 990) Depaiiment of the Treasury Internal Revenue Servrce Compensation Information 0MB No 1545-0047 For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 2 1 F- Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23. hr Attach to Form 990. h- Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at Open to PUbliC Ins - ection Name ofthe organization Employer identification number THE BUCKEYE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS Questions Regarding Compensation Yes No 1a Check the appropiate box(es) ifthe organization prowded any ofthe followmg to or for a person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a Complete Part to prowde any relevant information regarding these items First-class or charter travel Housmg allowance or reSIdence for personal use Travel for companions Payments for busmess use of personal reSIdence Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or somal club dues or initiation fees Discretionary spending account Personal serVIces (e maid, chauffeur, chef) Ifany of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization followa written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or prowsmn ofall ofthe expenses described above? If"No," complete Part to explain 1b 2 Did the organization reqUIre substantiation priorto reimbursmg or allowmg expenses incurred by all directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? 2 3 Indicate which, ifany, ofthe followmg the filing organization used to establish the compensation ofthe organization's CEO/Executive Director Check all that apply Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to establish compensation ofthe CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part Compensation committee I7 Written employment contract I7 Independent compensation consultant I7 Compensation survey or study I7 Form 990 of other organizations I7 Approval by the board or compensation committee 4 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 Receive a severance payment or change-of?control payment? 4a No PartICIpate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b No PartICIpate in, or receive payment from, an eqUIty-based compensation arrangement? 4c No If"Yes" to any oflines 4a-c, list the persons and prowde the applicable amounts for each item in Part Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9. 5 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 The organization? 5a No Any related organization? 5b No If"Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part 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 The organization? 6a No Any related organization? 6b No If"Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part 7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization prowde any non-fixed payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If"Yes," describe in Part 7 No 8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53 If"Yes," describe in Part 8 No 9 If"Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53 9 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. at 5 OO 5 3T Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Page 2 Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed. For each indIVIdual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row and from related organizations, described in the instructions, on row (ii) Do not list any indIVIduals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII Note. The sum ofcolumns 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 (A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown ofW-Z and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation in (ii) other deferred benefits column(B) reported corn BSSEation Bonus incentive Other reportable compensatlon as deferred on prior compensation compensation Form 990 1 ROBERT ALTPRESIDENT 200,000 70,000 12,705 282,705 (ii) 2 REA HEDERMAN 165,000 13,575 178,575 KEY EMPLOYEE (ii) Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule] (Form 990)2015 Page3 Supplemental Information Prowde the Information, explanation, or descriptions reqUIred for Part I, lines 1aand for Part II Also complete this part for any additional information Ret urn Reference Expla nation Schedule (Form 990) 2015 lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493083008136I SCHEDULEM - - OMB No 1545-0047 (Fem, 990, Noncash Contributions hComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines Attach to Form 990. IrInformation about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at Open to Public Department of the Treasury Ins-ection Internal Revenue Servrce Name of the organrzatron Employer identification number THE BUCKEYE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS 3 1-1278 593 Types of Property (C) Check Number Noncash Method If or Items amounts reported on noncash amounts Form 19 1 Art?Works ofart . . . . 1 624 FMV AT TIME OF DONATION 2 Art?Hrstorrcaltreasures 3 Art?Fractronal Interests 4 Books and publrcatrons 5 and household 2,844 FMV AT TIME OF DONATION goods . . . 6 Cars and other vehrcles 7 Boats and planes 8 Intellectual property . 9 traded . 1 49,621 FMV AT TIME OF DONATION 10 Securrtres?Closely held stock . 11 or trust Interests . 12 Securrtres?M rscellaneous 13 Qualrfred conservatron structures . 14 Qualrfred conservatron 15 Realestate?Resrdentral 16 Real estate?Commercral 17 Real estate?Other 18 19 Food Inventory 20 Drugs and medrcal supplres 21 Taxrdermy 22 rstorrcal artrfacts 23 specrmens 24 Archeologrcalartrfacts 25 Otherlr( 26 Otherh( 27 Otherlr( 28 Otherh( 29 Number of Forms 8283 recerved by the organrzatron durrng the tax for the organrzatron completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement 29 30a Durrng the year, the organrzatron recerve by any property reported In Part I, lrnes 1 through 28, that It must hold for at least three years from the date of the and rs not requrred to be used for exempt purposes forthe entrre perrod'? If"Yes," the arrangement In Part II 31 Does the organrzatron have a gut acceptance polrcy that requrres the revrew ofany non-standard 32a Does the organrzatron hrre or use partres or related organrzatrons to process, or sell noncash If"Yes," In Part II 33 Ifthe organrzatron not report an amount In column for a type of property for column rs checked, In Part II For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 51227] Schedule (Form 990) (2015) Schedule (Form 990) (2015) Page 2 Supplemental Information. Provrde the Information by Part I, IInes 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization IS reporting In Part I, column the number of contributions, the number of Items or a combination of both. Also complete part for any additional Information. Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990) (2015) lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - SCHEDULE 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Servrce OMB No 1545-0047 Open to Public Inspection 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. h- Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Name of the organization THE BUCKEYE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS Employer identification number 31-1278593 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 1 THE PRESIDENT SENDS A COMPLETE DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW BOTH THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AND PRESIDENT ARE AVAILABLE DURING THE REVIEW PERIOD TO PROVIDE EXPLANATIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ANNUALLY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A A SALARY SURVEY IS CONDUCTED ON OUR BEHALF FOR ALL POSITIONS IN SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZ ATIONS THAT SALARY SURVEY IS USED BY BOTH THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS TO GUIDE SALARY DECISIONS FOR STAFF AND THE PRESIDENT, RESPECTIVELY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 158 A SALARY SURVEY IS CONDUCTED ON OUR BEHALF FOR ALL POSITIONS IN SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZ ATIONS THAT SALARY SURVEY IS USED BY BOTH THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS TO GUIDE SALARY DECISIONS FOR STAFF AND THE PRESIDENT, RESPECTIVELY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 ALL SUCH DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST