lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - Form990 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Sen/ice 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 SOCial security numbers on this form as it may be made public Ir Information about Form 990 and Its instructions is at 93493224004146 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 and ending 12?31-2015 Name of organization YANKEE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY Address change Name change 52-13581 D0ing busmess as Initial retu rn Final return/terminated Amended return Employer identification number 44 Number and street (or 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) 216 MAIN STREET Room/swte (860)282 Telephone number -0722 City or town, state or provmce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code HARTFORD, CT 06106 Application pending Gross receipt 5 852,044 Name and address of prinCIpal of?cer CAROL PLATT LIEBAU 216 MAIN STREET 06106 I Tax?exem pt status l7 501(c)(3) l? 501(c)( (insert no) 4947(a)(1) or 527 Website?l- ORG H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates? I_Yes H(b) Are all subordinates I_Yes included? If"No," attach a IIS Group exemption (see instructions) umberlr Form of organization [7 Corporation Trust Other F- 1 Summary Briefly describe the organization's mi55ion or most Significant actIVIties I Year of formation 1984 SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNMENT THROUGH GOVERNMENT PUBLIC POLICY State of legal domICIle CT THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT EFFICIENCY OF I 2 Check this box h1? ifthe organization discontinued its operations or disposed ofmore than 25% ofits net assets L5 3 Number ofvoting members ofthe governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 9 1" 4 Number ofindependent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 9 5 Total numberofindIVIduaIS employed in calendar year2015 (Part V, ine 2a) 5 6 ti: 6 Total number ofvolunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 0 7a Total unrelated busmess revenue from Part column (C), line 12 7a 0 Net unrelated busmess taxable income from Form 34 7b 0 Prior Year Current Year 8 Contributions and grants 1h) 562,056 813,324 9 Program serVIce revenue (Part line Zg) 0 10 3,4,and 7d) -824 1,788 I: 11 Otherrevenue (Part 5,6d,8c,9c,10c,and lie) 0 0 12 {gal revenue?add lines 8 through 11 (must equal column (A), line 561,232 815,112 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 240,893 315,563 16a ProfeSSionalfundraismg fees (PartIX,co umn 11e) . 0 Total fundraismg expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) #148324 17 Otherexpenses 11a?11d,11f?24e) 261,753 329,257 18 Totalexpenses Addlines 13?17 (must equal 25) 502,646 644,820 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 58,586 170,292 Beginning of Current Year End of Year ?g 20 Totalassets (PartX, ine 16) 122,051 292,343 Big 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) 0 0 RE 22 Net assets orfund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 122,051 292,343 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?08?09 - Si nature of officer Date Sign 9 Here CAROL PLATT LIEBAU PRESIDENT Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name Preparei?s Signature Date Check if PTIN 'd MICHAEL HILL CPA MICHAEL HILL CPA self_employed P01415155 al FinTi's name FILOM ENO COMPANY PC Firrn's EIN 06-0934773 Preparer Finn's address F80 SOUTH MAIN STREET Phone no (860) 561?0020 Use Only WEST HARTFORD, CT 06107 May the IRS discuss this return With the preparer shown above? (see instructions) . I7Yes For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat No 1 1 282Y Form990(20 1 5) Form 990(2015) Page2 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments 1 Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briefly describe the organization?s missmn THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT EFFICIENCY OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY GOVERNMENT THROUGH GOVERNMENT PUBLIC POLICY 2 Did the organization undertake any Signi?cant 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 ofits 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 428,453 including grants of (Revenue EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS OF PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE EFFICIENCY IN GOVERNMENT THROUGH PUBLIC SPEAKING, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, NEWSPAPER OP-EDS, TV, RADIO, NEWSLETTERS AND THE INTERNET 4b (Code (Expenses including giants 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 expenseslr 428,453 Form 990 (2015) Fonn990(2015) Page 3 Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No Is the organization described In section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If ?Yes,? Yes complete Schedu/eA 1 Is the organization reqUIred to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 2 Yes Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign actIVIties on behalf ofor in opp05ition to No candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I 3 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying actIVIties, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule C, Part II 4 No Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or Similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-197 If ?Yes,? complete Schedule C, Part 5 0 Did the organization maintain any donor adVIsed funds or any Similarfunds or accounts for which donors have the right to prOVIde adVIce on the distribution or investment ofamounts in such funds or accounts? No If Yes, complete Schedule D, PartI 6 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the enVIronment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part II 7 0 Did the organization maintain collections ofworks ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part 8 0 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 negotiation ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part IV 9 0 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments20a permanent endowments, or quaSI-endowments? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part Ifthe organization?s answerto any ofthe followmg questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX, or as applicable Did the organization report an amount for land, bUIldings, and eqUIpment in Part X, line 107 If "Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part VI. Did the organization report an amount for Investments?other securities In Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part VII 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 Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more ofits total assets reported In Part X, Me 16? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part IX Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25'? If "Yes,? complete Schedule D, PartX Did the organization's separate or consolidated finanCIal statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax p05itions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part '5 Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited finanCIal statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited finanCIal statements for the tax year? If ?Yes,? and If the organization answered ?No? to lIne 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII IS optional Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)7 If ?Yes,?complete ScheduleE Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outSIde of the United States? Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraismg, busmess, investment, and program serVIce actIVIties outSIde the United States, or aggregate foreIgn Investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes,?complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV . Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 ofgrants or other a55istance to or for any foreign organization? If ?Yes,? complete ScheduleF, Parts II and IV . 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 . Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 ofexpenses for professmnal fundraismg serVIces on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraismg event gross income and contributions on Part lines 1c and 8a? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule G, Part II Did the organization report more than $15,000 ofgross income from gaming actIVIties on Part line 9a? If "Yes, complete Schedule G, Part Did the organization operate one or more hospital faCIlities? If "Yes,"complete Schedu/eH If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited finanCIal statements to this return20b Forni990(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 orfor 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 ofthe organization?s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," 23 0 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,?answerllnes 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 of the organization?s prior Forms 990 or 25b NO If PartI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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? 25 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 ofthe 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 (ora 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 29 No 30 Did the organization receive contributions ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete ScheduleM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 0 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 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 Yes and Part V, line 1 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, l/ne2 . . . 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% ofits 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 38 Yes Form 990 (2015) Form 990(2015) Pages 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 15 Enter the number of Forms W-ZG included In line 1a Enter-O- if not applicable 1b 0 Did the organization comply With backup Withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable 14a gaming (gambling) Winnings to prize Winners? Enter the number ofemployees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal ofWage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending With or Within the year covered 2a 6 LE1 Ifat least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all reqUIred federal employment tax returns? Note.Ifthe sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be reqUIred to e-file (see instructions) Did the organization have unrelated busmess gross income of$1,000 or more during the year? . . . 3a No If?Yes,? has it filed a Form 990-T for this year'r?If ?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 finanCIaI account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or otherfinanCIal account)? If"Yes," enter the name ofthe foreign country It See instructions forfiling reqUIrements for Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and FinanCIal Accounts (FBAR) Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . . 5a No Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b No If"Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 5c Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the Ga No organization any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? If "Yes," did the organization include With every SOIICItation an express statement that such contributions or gifts 6b Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). Did the organization receive a payment In excess of$75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and 7a No serVIces prowded to the payor? If"Yes," did the organization notify the donor ofthe value ofthe goods or serVIces prowdedDid the organization sell, exchange, or otherWise dispose oftangible personal property for which it was reqUIred to 7c No If"Yes,"Indicatethe . . . . 7d Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 7e Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . . 7f 22 OO Ifthe organization received a contribution ofqualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as 79 Ifthe organization received a contribution ofcars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a 7h Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor adVIsed fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess busmess holdings at any time during the year? OE Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . . . 9a Did 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 line 12 . . . 10a Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part line 12, for public use ofclub 10b faCIlities 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 received 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 received or accrued during the year 12b Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state7Note. 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 which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans . . . . 13b Enterthe amount of reserves on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . 13c Did the organization receive any payments for indoortanning serVIces during the tax year"Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments'PIf ?No,?prov1de 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 Ine In thIs Part Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No Enter the number ofvotIng members ofthe governIng body year Ifthere are materIal differences In votIng rIghts among members of the 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 9 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 smce the prIor Form 990 was 4 N0 the organIzatIon become aware durIng the year ofa SIgnIfIcant dIverSIon ofthe 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 appomt one or more members ofthe governIng bodyAre any governance deCISIons ofthe organIzatIon 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 Yes 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 N0 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,?Were offIcers, dIrectors, or trustees, and key employees requIred to dIsclose annually Interests that could gIve 12b the organIzatIon regularly and conSIstently monItor and enforce compIIance WIth the pollcy? If ?Yes,?descrIbe InSchedu/eOhowthIswasdone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12C the organIzatIon have a ertten thstIeblowerpollcythe organIzatIon have a ertten document retentIon and destructIon po Icythe process for determInIng compensatIon ofthe followmg persons Include a reVIew and approval by Independent persons, data, and contemporaneous substantIatIon ofthe deIIberatIon and deCISIon? The organIzatIon?s CEO, ExecutIve DIrector, or top management offICIal Other of?cers or key employees of the organIzatIon 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 po Icy 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 fIIedhr SectIon 6104 reqUIres an organIzatIon to make Its Form 1023 (or 1024 IfappIIcable), 990, and 990-T (501(c) (3)s 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 0) 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 FMATTHEW FOX 216 MAIN STREET HARTFORD, CT 06106 (860)282-0722 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 or organIzatIons), regardless ofamount ofcompensatIon Enter-O- In columns (D), (E), and (F) Ifno compensatIon was paId I LIst ofthe organIzatIon?s current key employees, Ifany See InstructIons for de?nItIon 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 compensatIon (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organIzatIon and any related organIzatIons I LIst 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 ofthe organIzatIon?s former directors or trustees that recered, In the capaCIty as a former dIrector or trustee of the organIzatIon, more than $10,000 of reportable compensatIon from the organIzatIon and any related organIzatIons LIst persons In the followmg order IndIVIduaI trustees or dIrectors, InstItutIonal 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 (do not check Reportable Reportable EstImated hours per more than one box, unless compensatIon compensatIon amount of week ( Ist person IS both an of?cer from the from related other any hours and a dIrector/trustee) organIzatIon organIzatIons compensatIon forrelated 3 I In]: -n (W- 2/1099- (W- 2/1099- from the organIzatIons 33 BE 9 MISC) MISC) organIzatIon Q- CI 9.: 3 below 2- It. In .p .- and related 3 I1 3 T, to II- dotted ?ne) I: H- organIzatIons (1) KEN BOUDREAU 0 50 0 0 DIRECTOR (2) JUDI FREEDMAN 0 50 0 0 DIRECTOR (3) DANIEL GRESSEL 0 50 0 0 0 DIRECTOR (4) GERALD GUNDERSON 0 50 0 0 (5) GEORGE SCHIELE 0 50 0 0 DIRECTOR (6) ANDREW JONES 0 50 0 0 0 PRESIDENT (7) PENNY YOUNG 0 50 0 0 DIRECTOR (8) ROBERT SIMMONS 0 50 0 0 0 BOARD PRESIDENT (9) KEVIN NORTH 0 50 0 0 0 DIRECTOR (10) CAROL PLATT LIEBAU 40 00 93,462 0 0 PRESIDENT 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 Title Average P05ition (do not check Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per more than one box, unless compensation compensation amount of other week (list person is both an officer from the from related compensation any hours and a director/trustee) organization (W- organizations (W- from the forrelated 3 I in]: _n organization and organizations a 3; 3.1: related below .3. organizations dotted line) i: 3 5'Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . . . . Total (add lines 93,462 0 0 2 Total number of indIVIduals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization II- 0 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If ?Yes,? complete Schedu/leorsuch Ind/ViduaFor any indIVIduaI listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If ?Yes,? complete Schedu/leorsuch 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or indIVIdual for serVIces rendered to the organizationUf "Yes," complete Schedu/leorsuch person . . . . . . . . Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for yourfive highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending With or Within the organization?s tax year (A) (B) (C) Name and busmess address tion of seNices Com nsation 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 ofcompensation from the organization Ir 0 Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) Page9 Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts Pregrem Serviee Fte'trenue Other Revenue Statement of Revenue Check ifSchedule 0 contains a res onse or note to an line In this Part (A) Total revenue Federated campaigns Membership dues Fundraising events Related organizations Government 9 rants (contributions) All other contributions, gifts, grants, and Similar amounts not included above 813,324 Noncash contributions included in lines 1a?1f Total. Add lines 1a-1f 813,324 Busmess Code All other program serVIce revenue Total. Add lines 2a?2f Investment income (including diVidends, interest, and other Similar amounts) Income from investment of tax?exempt bond proceeds . . (i)Real (ii) Personal Gross rents Less rental expenses Rental income or (loss) Netrentalincomeor(loss(i)Securities (ii)Other Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 38,720 Less cost or other ba5is and sales expenses Gain or (loss) 36,932 1,788 Net gain or (loss) Gross income from fundraismg events (not including ofcontributions reported on line 1c) See Part IV, line 18 Less directexpenses . . . Net income or (loss) from fundraismg events Gross income from gaming actIVIties See Part IV, line 19 a Less directexpenses . . . Net income or (loss) from gaming actIVIties Gross sales ofinventory, less returns and allowances a Less costofgoods sold . . Netincome or(loss)from sales ofinventory . . p. Miscellaneous Revenue Busmess Code All other revenue Total. Add lines 11a?11d Total revenue. See Instructions 815,112 (B) Related or exempt function revenue (D) Revenue excluded ?oni tax under schons 512?514 (C) Unrelated busmess revenue 1,788 Form 990 (20 1 5) 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) Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part not include amounts reported on lines 6b, (A) Prograglemce Manag?rizent and Fun5?a)15ing 7b! 8b! 9b! and 10b 0f 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 a55istance 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 93,461 46,731 18,692 28,038 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 197,847 99,484 17,944 80,419 Pen5ion plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) 9 Other employee bene?ts 10 Payroll taxes 24,255 18,206 3,520 2,529 11 Fees for serVIces (non-employees) a Management Legal 12,745 9,559 3,186 Accounting 5,906 4,430 1,476 Lobbying Professnonal fundraismg serVIces See Part IV, line 17 I Investment management fees 9 Other (Ifline 11g amount exceeds 10% ofline 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule 0) 12 and promotion 5,732 5,732 13 Of?ce expenses 4,238 2,966 424 848 14 Information technology 15 Royalties 16 Occupancy 16,400 11,480 1,640 3,280 17 Travel 27,107 17,620 2,710 6,777 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public offICIals 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 20 Interest 21 Payments to affiliates 22 DepreCIation, depletion, and amortization 769 538 77 154 23 Insurance 3,621 1,785 464 1,372 24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e Ifline 24e amount exceeds 10% ofline 25, column (A)amount, line 24e expenses on Schedule a PROJECTS AND EDUCATIONA 84,670 84,670 MAILINGS POSTAGE 46,582 46,001 581 CONTRACT WORK 37,384 37,384 PRINTING 23,799 16,659 2,380 4,760 All other expenses 60,304 39,197 5,922 15,185 25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 644,820 428,453 68,343 148,024 26 Joint costs.Complete this line only ifthe organization reported in column (B)JOint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraismg soliutatlon Check here It [_iffollow1ng 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 116,202 1 285,759 2 Savmgs and temporary cash investments 2 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 defined 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 ofSchedule 6 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7 Inventories for sale or use 8 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 9 10a Land, and eqUIpment cost or other ba5is Complete Part VI ofSchedule 10a 6'69?4 Less accumulated depreCIation 10b 5,010 2,449 10c 1,684 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 Part IV, line 11 3.400 15 4.900 16 Total assets.Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 122.051 16 292.343 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 17 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 a} 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified :5 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 Iiabilities.Add lines 17 through 25 0 26 0 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here hr and complete 3 lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 27 Unrestricted net assets 27 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 28 29 Permanently restricted net assets If Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here Ir '7 and complete lines 30 through 34. 30 Capital stock or trust prinCIpal, or current funds 0 30 0 4.: 31 Paid-in or capitalsurplus,or and, building orequipment fund 0 31 0 &n 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or otherfunds 122.051 32 292.343 33 Total net assets or fund balances 122,051 33 292,343 2 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 122,051 34 292,343 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) 1 815,112 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 644,820 3 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 170,292 4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning ofyear (must equal Part X, line 33, column 4 122,051 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 0 10 Net assets orfund balances at end ofyear Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column 10 292,343 Financial Statements and Reporting CheckifScheduleO containsaresponse ornote to any linein this Part XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . I7 Yes No 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 Cash I7 Accrual I_Other 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 ba5is Consolidated ba5is Both consolidated and separate ba5is 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 ba5is Consolidated ba5is Both consolidated and separate ba5is If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responSIbility for over5ight 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-133? 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) lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493224004146] 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 nspec Ion Name of the organization Employer identification number YANKEE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY 52-1358144 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 univerSIty owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section (Complete Part II 6 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 7 I7 An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its 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 331/3% ofits support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from actIVIties related to its exempt functions?subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% 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 excluswely 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 Type I. A supporting organization operated, superwsed, 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 of the 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 haying 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 ScheduleA (Form 990 or990-EZ)2015 Page2 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 (or fiscal year beginning in) It 1 6 Ca'endaryea' (a)2011 (b)2012 (c)2013 (d)2014 (e)2015 (f)Total Gifts, grants, contributions, and membersh p fees recewed (Do 481,463 610,226 440,792 562,056 813,318 2,907,855 not Include any unusual grants) Tax revenues leVIed for the organization's bene?t and either paid to or expended on Its behalf The value ofserVIceS or furnished by a governmental unIt to the organization Without charge Total. Add ?[135 1 through 3 481,463 610,226 440,792 562,056 813,318 2,907,855 The portion oftotal contributions by each person (otherthan a governmental unIt or publicly supported organization) Included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount Shown on line 11, column (0 Public support. Subtract line 5 2,907,855 from ne 4 Section B. Total Support (or fiscal year beginning inCa'enda'Vea' (a)2011 (b)2012 (c)2013 (d)2014 (e)2015 (f)Tota A mounts from ne 4 481,463 610,226 440,792 562,056 813,318 2,907,855 Gross Income from Interest, dIVIdendS, payments received on 63 39 20 57 179 securities loans, rents, royalties and Income from Similar sources Net Income from unrelated actIVItIeS, whether or not the IS regularly carried on Other Income Do not Include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain In Part VI Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 Gross receipts from related actIvItIeS, etc (see instructions) 12 3,359 3,359 2,911,393 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 Public Support Percentage 14 15 16a 17a 18 Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column dIVIded by line 11, column 14 99 880 0/0 Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A,PartII, Ine 14 15 99 860 0/0 33 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?2014.1fthe 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-CIrcumstances" 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 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page3 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 (or fiscal year beginning inCalendar year (a)2011 (b)2012 (c)2013 (d)2014 (e)2015 (f)Tota Amounts from line 6 Gross income from interest, leldendS, 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 Net income from unrelated busmess actIVIties not included in line 10b, whether or not the busmess is regularly carried on Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12 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 Public Support Percentage 15 Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column diVided by line 13, column 15 16 Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule 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 18 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 Page4 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 deSIgnated by class or purpose, describe the de5ignation. 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 or superwsed 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 exc/u5ive/y 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 organ/Zing document author/Zing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organ/Zing 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 of an event beyond the organization's control? Did the organization prowde support (whether in the form ofgrants or the prOVI5ion ofserVIces or faCIlities) to anyone otherthan its supported organizations, indIVIduals that are part ofthe 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 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,?prowde 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 busmess 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 of the followmg persons? A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together With persons described in and below, the governing body ofa supported organization? A family member ofa person described in above35% 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 appomt 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) effective/y operated, superVIsed, or controlled the organization?s actIVIties. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appomt 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 bene?t ofany supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, superVIsed, or controlled the supporting organization? If ?Yes,? explain in Part VI how prowding such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, superVIsed 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 ofthe 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 of the fifth month of the 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 ofnotification, to the extent not preVIously prOVIded? 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 of the 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 ofits 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 N0 a Did substantially all of the organization?s actIVIties during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responswe? If ?Yes,? then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these actIVIties direct/y 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?s involvement. 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? Prowde details in Part VI. 3a Did the organization exerCIse a substantial degree ofdirection over the 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 ScheduleA (Form 990 or990-EZ)2015 Page6 Type Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations 1 Check here ifthe organization satis?ed 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 Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) PrIor Year 1 Net short-term capital gain 1 2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2 3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3 4 Add lines 1 through 3 4 5 DepreCIation and depletion 5 Portion ofoperating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of 6 gross income orfor management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production ofincome (see instructions) 6 7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8 Section - Minimum Asset Amount (A) PrIor Year 1 Aggregate fair market value ofall non-exempt-use assets (see Instructlons for short tax year or assets held for part of year) 1 a Average value ofsecurities 1a Average cash balances 1b Falr market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c Total (add lines 1a,1b,and 1c) 1d Discount clalmed for blockage or other factors (explaln In detail in Part VI) AchISItion indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3 4 Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/20/0 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions) 4 5 Net value of non?exempt?use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5 6 Multiply line 5 by 035 6 7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7 8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8 Section - Distributable Amount Current Year 1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 2 Enter 85% ofline 1 3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 4 Enter greaterofline 2 orline 3 5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6 7 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 (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) seCtlon DIFtribUt't??" Allocat'ons (see Excess Distributions Underdistributions Distributable ins ruc IonS) pre-2o15 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 3 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 (2 0 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 SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, OTHER INCOME - 2012 AMOUNT 3,359 EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493224004146] . . OMB No 1545?0047 SCHEDULE Supplemental Frnancral Statements (Form 990) hr 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 '10 Form 990- Open to Public Internal Revenue Seme Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number YANKEE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY 52-1358144 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete If the organrzatron answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lrne 6. Donor advrsed funds (b)Funds and other accounts Total number at end ofyear Aggregate value to (durrng year) Aggregate value ofgrants from (durrng year) Aggregate value at end ofyear the organrzatron Inform all donors and donor advrsors rn that the assets held In donor advrsed funds are the organrzatron's property, subject to the organrzatron's exclusrve legal control? Yes N0 the organrzatron Inform all grantees, donors, and donor advrsors rn that grant funds can be used only for charrtable purposes and not for the benefrt of the donor or donor advrsor, or for any other purpose prrvate benefrt? Yes N0 Conservation Easements. Complete If the organrzatron answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lrne 7. 1 Purpose(s) ofconservatron easements held by the organrzatron (check all that apply) Preservatron of land for publrc use (e recreatron or educatron) Preservatron ofan hrstorrcally Important land area Protectron of natural habrtat Preservatron ofa hrstorrc structure Preservatron ofopen space Complete lrnes 2a through 2d rfthe organrzatron held a qualrfred conservatron In the form ofa conservatron easement on the last day ofthe tax year Held at the End of the Year Total number ofconservatron easements 2a Total acreage by conservatron easements 2b Number ofconservatron easements on a hrstorrc structure Included In 2c Number ofconservatron easements Included In acqurred after 8/17/06, and not on a hrstorrc structure lrsted In the Natronal Regrster 2d Number of conservatron easements modrfred, transferred, released, or termrnated by the organrzatron durrng the tax year Ir Number ofstates where property subject to conservatron easement rs located Ir Does the organrzatron have a polrcy the perrodrc monrtorrng, rnspectron, of vrolatrons, and enforcement ofthe conservatron easements It holds? Yes No Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monrtorrng, ofvrolatrons, and conservatron easements durrng the year bl- Amount ofexpenses Incurred rn monrtorrng, ofvrolatrons, and conservatron easements durrng the year Does each conservatron easement reported on lrne 2(d) above the requrrements ofsectron 170(h)(4) and sectron 170(h)(4)(B)(rr)7 Yes No In Part how the organrzatron reports conservatron easements In Its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and Include, the text ofthe footnote to the organrzatron?s frnancral statements that the organrzatron?s for conservatron easements Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete If the organrzatron answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lrne 8. 1a Ifthe organrzatron elected, as under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report In Its revenue statement and balance sheet works ofart, hrstorrcal treasures, or other assets held for publrc educatron, or research In furtherance of publrc servrce, provrde, In Part the text ofthe footnote to Its frnancral statements that these Items Ifthe organrzatron elected, as under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report In Its revenue statement and balance sheet works ofart, hrstorrcal treasures, or other assets held for publrc educatron, or research In furtherance of publrc servrce, provrde the followrng amounts relatrng to these Items Revenue Included on Form 990, Part lrne 1 hr (ii)Assets rncludedrn Form 990,PartX hr$ 2 Ifthe organrzatron recerved or held works ofart, hrstorrcal treasures, or other assets for frnancral garn, provrde the followrng amounts requrred to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relatrng to these Items a Revenuerncluded on Form 990,Part 1 Assets rncludedrn Form 990,PartX Ir$ 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 achISItlon, accessmn, and other records, check any of the 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 X7 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, for escrow or custodial account liability? Yes No 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 Net Investment earnings, gains, and losses Grants or scholarships Other expenditures for 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 deSIgnated or quaSI?endowment Ir Permanent endowment Ir 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 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 ba5is Accumulated (d)Book value (3) (investment) Cost orother ba5is (c)depreCIation (other) 1a Land Leasehold improvements quUIpment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,694 5,010 1,684 eOther . . . . . . . Ir 1,684 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 of valuation (Including name of security) Cost or end-of?year market value (1)FinanCIa derivatives 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, IIne 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, line 15Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. 1. Description of liability Book value Federal income taxes Total. (Column must equal Form 990, PartXLiability for uncertain tax pOSItIons In Part prowde the text of the footnote to the organization's fInanCIal statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax p05 t 0nS 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, Ine 12a. Total revenue, gaIns, and other support per audIted fInanCIal statements . . . . . . . 1 815,1 12 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 Ine 2e from 815,112 4 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part Ine 12, but not on Me 1 Investment expenses notIncluded on Form 7b . 4a Other (DescrIbe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . 4b AddlInes4aand Total revenue Add IInes 3and 4c.(ThIs must equal Form 990, PartI815,112 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete If the organIzatIon answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, IIne 12a. Total expenses and losses per audIted fInanCIal statements . . . . . . . . . . . 1 644,820 2 Amounts Included on We 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 644,820 4 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part IXInvestment expenses notIncluded on Form 990,Part 7b . . 4a Other (DescrIbe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 4b AddlInes4aand4bTotalexpenses Add lInes 3and 4c. (ThIs must equalForm 990,PartI, Ine 18644,820 Supplemental Information Prowde the descrIptIons reqUIred for Part II, ?ms 3, 5, and 9, Part Ines 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, Ines 2d and 4b Also complete thIs part to prowde 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 lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493224004146] Schedule (Form 990) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Sen/ice Compensation Information 0MB No 1545-0047 For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees Ir Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23. IF Attach to Form 990. IF Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at Open to Ins - ection Name ofthe organization Employer identification number YANKEE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY 52-1358144 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 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 prOVI5ion ofall ofthe expenses described above? If"No," complete Part to explain 1b 2 Did the organization reqUIre substantiation prior to 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 of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part Compensation committee Written employment contract Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study 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 00 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 indIVIduaI 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 indIVIduaI must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that indIVIduaI (A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown ofW-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation in (ii) other deferred benefits column(B) reported com BSrZeation Bonus incentive Other reportable compensatlon as deferred on prior compensation compensation Form 990 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: 93493224004146] SCHEDULE 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Servrce Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Open to Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Inspectlon OMB No 1545-0047 Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on 2 0 1 5 Form 990 or or to provide any additional information. Name of the organization YANKEE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY Employer identification number 52-1358144 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE FORM 990 THAT HAS BEEN PREPARED BY A CPA PRIOR TO THE FILING COPIES OF THE FORM 990 ARE PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON AN BASIS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 9 OFFICERS WHO CANNOT BE REACHED KEN BOURDEAU 4 PORTER ROAD FARMINGTON, CT 06032 JUDI FREEDMAN 17 CRAWFORD ROAD WESTPORT, 06880 DANIEL GRESSEL 88 CEDAR CLIFF ROAD RIVERSIDE CT 06878 GERALD GUNDERSON 6 ANDREW RIVE SIMSBURY, CT 06089 GEORGE SCHIELE19 HILL ROAD GREENVVICH, CT 06830 ANDREW JONES 4 COM PO PARKWAY WESTPORT, CT 06880 PENNY YOUNG 52 INDIAN ROCK ROAD NEW CANAAN, CT 06840 ROBERT SIMMONS 0 BOX 268 STONINGTON, CT 06378 KEVIN NORTH 38 NAUYAUG POINT ROAD MYSTIC, CT 063 55 FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 1 THE ORGANIZATION IS GROWING AND REASONABLY EXPECTS THAT IT MAY ENCOUNTER MORE ACCURAL BASI ACCOUNTS IN THE FUTURE AS A RESULT, IT HAS CHOSEN TO FILE UNDER THE ACCRUAL BASIS START ING WITH THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND GOING FORWARD lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493224004146 . . . OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEDULE Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships Form 990 hr Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37. Depanmemofme Treasury Attach to Form 990. Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at Open to Public Internal Revenue Service eCtlon Name of the organization Employer identification number YANKEE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33. (C) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity Primary actIVIty Legal domicile (state Total income End?of?year assets Direct controlling or foreign country) entity Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year. (C) (E) (9) Name, address, and EIN of related organization Primary actIVIty Legal domICIle (state Exempt Code section Public charity status Direct controlling Section 512(b) or foreign country) (if section 501(c)(3)) entity (13) controlled entity? Yes No ACTION INC ADVOCACY CT YANKEE INSTITUTE FOR Yes 800 CONNECTICUT BLVD STE 302 PUBLIC POLICY EAST HARTFORD, CT 06108 45?0636362 YANKEE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CHARITABLE CT YANKEE INSTITUTE FOR Yes 26 NAUBUC AVENUE PUBLIC POLICY GLASTON BURY, CT 06033 06-1590568 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990Schedule (Form 990) 2015 ScheduleR(Form990)2015 Page2 Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year. (C) Name, address, and EIN of Primary actIVIty Legal Direct Predominant Share of Share of Dispropitionate Code General or Percentage related organization domICIIe controlling income(re ated, total income end?of?year allocations? amount in box managing ownership (state or entity unrelated, assets 20 of partner? foreign excluded from Schedule country) tax under (Form 1065) sections 512? 514) Yes No Y6 No Part IV Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year. Name, address, and EIN of related organization ana ry activ ity (C) Legal domICIIe (state or foreign country) Direct controlling entity (E) Type of entity (C corp, corp, or trust) (9) Share of total Share of end- income of?year assets Percentage Section 512 ownership controlled entity? Yes No Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Page 3 Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36. 1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage In any of the followmg transactions With one or more related organizations listed In Parts Note. Complete line 1 ifany entity is listed in Parts II, orIV of this schedule Yes No a Receipt of interest, (ii)annUIties, or(iv)rent from a controlled entity . 1a N0 Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . 1b N0 Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . 1C Yes Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) 1d N0 Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) 1e N0 DiVidends from related organization(s) 1f N0 9 Sale ofassets to related organization(s) . 19 N0 Purchase ofassets from related organization(s) . 1" N0 i Exchange ofassets With related organization(s) . 1i N0 Lease offaCIlities, eqUIpment, or other assets to related organization(s) . Lease of faCIlities, eqUIpment, or other assets from related organization(s) . I Performance ofserVIces or membership or fundralsmg soIICItations for related organization(s) . in Performance ofserVIces or membership orfundraismg so ICItations by related organization(s) . Sharing offaCIlities, eqUIpment, mailing lists, or other assets With related organization(s) . 0 Sharing of paid employees With related organization(s) . Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . Othertransferofcash or property to related organization(s) . 1r NO 5 Other transfer ofcash or property from related organization(s) . 15 N0 2 Ifthe answerto any ofthe above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on Who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds Name of related organization Transaction type (C) Amount involved Method of determining amount involved YANKEE FOUNDATION 62,000 COST Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Page 4 Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37. Prowde the followmg information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its actIVIties (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization See instructions regarding exclu5ion for certain investment partnerships Name, address, and EIN of entity Prima ry activ ity (C) Legal domICIle (state or foreign country) Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512? 514) Are all partners organizations? (6) section 501(c)(3) Y6 No (0 Share of total income (9) Share of nd -of- year assets Disproprtio nate allocations? Yes No Code amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) General or managing partner? Yes No Percentage ownership Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Page 5 Supplemental Information Prowde additional Information for responses to questions on Schedule (see Instructions) Ret urn Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990) 2015