National Mining Association 2015

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Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Form99O
',!;I Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1)
foundations)
~ Do not enter social security
of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
numbers on this form as 1t may be made public

2015
Departrrentof the Treasury Open to Public
~Information about Form 990 and its 1nstruct1ons 1s at www.IRS.gov/form990
InternalRevenueServ,ce Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
C Name of organIzatIon D Employer identification number
B Check 1f applicable
NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION
I Address change 52-1916480
I Name change Doing business as
I Initial return
E Telephone number
Final Number and street (or PO box 1f mail Is not delivered to street address) Room/suite
I return/terminated 101 CONSTITUTION AVENUE NW NO 500E
(202) 463-2600
I Amended return City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC 200012133 G Gross receipts$ 18,269,168
I Application pending
F Name and address of principal officer H(a) Is this a group return for
harold qu1nn subord1nates7 1Yes P-No
101 CONSTITUTION AVENUE NWNO SODE
H(b) Are all subordinates 1Yes 1No
WASHINGTON,DC 200012133
1ncluded7
If "No," attach a 11st (see 1nstruct1ons)
I Tax-exempt status I 501(c)(3) P- 501(c) ( 6) ""ill(insert no) I 4947(a)(l) or i 527
H(c) Group exemption number~
J Website:~ www nma org
K Form of organization P- Corporation I Trust I AssocIatIon I Other~ L Year of formation 1995 M State of legal dom1c1le DE
Summary
1 Briefly describe
the organ1zat1on's m1ss1on or most s1gn1f1cant act1v1t1es
TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PRODUCERS OF COAL AND MINERALS, REPRESENT THE COAL AND
MINERAL INDUSTRY ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES BEFORE CONGRESS, THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, AND THE JUDICIARY,
AND PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION TO CARRY OUT THESE PURPOSES
2 Check this box~ 1fthe organ1zat1on d1scont1nued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets
3 Numberofvot1ng members of the governing body (Part VI, line la) 3 66

4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line lb) 4 66
5 Total number of 1nd1v1duals employed 1n calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) 5 35
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate 1f necessary) 6 66
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 0
Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line lh) 0 0
~ 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) 12,716,099 11,013,506
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::,. 10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) 2,514,340 1,497,925
i:i:: 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, Sc, 9c, 10c, and lle) 242,526 72,452
12 Total revenue-add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line
15,472,965 12,583,883
12)
13 Grants and s1m1lar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3 32,540 3,000
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines
7,237,692 7,652,481
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vi
5-10)
16a Professional fundra1s1ng fees (Part IX, column (A), line lle) 0 0
ii
~ b Total fund raising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) ~_o
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17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines lla-lld, llf-24e) 12,325,678 11,605,501
18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 19,595,910 19,260,982
19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 -4,122,945 -6,677,099
3~ Beginning of Current Year End of Year

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Total
Total
assets (Part X, line 16)
l1ab1l1t1es (Part X, line 26)
41,309,991
9,368,833
43,383,647
19,481,724
zi2 22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 31,941,158 23,901,923
Signature Block
Under penalties of perJury, I declare that I have examined this return, 1nclud1ng accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of
my knowledge and belief, 1t 1s true, correct, and complete Declaration of preparer (other than officer) 1s based on all 1nformat1on of which
preparer has any knowledge
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Signature of officer Date
Sign
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Roger Roberts Treasurer/SVP F
Type or print name and title
Print/Type preparer's name

Deborah G Kosnett
I Preparers signature
Deborah G Kosnett
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Date
2016-08-09
Check I 1f
self-employed
IPTIN
P00290720
Paid
Firm's name ~ TATE & TRYON Firm's EIN ~ 52-1855942
Preparer Firm's address~ 2021 L ST NW Phone no (202) 293-2200
Use Only
Washington, DC 20036
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above7 (see 1nstruct1ons) . 1Yes 1No
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat No 11282Y Form990(2 O 15)
Form 9 9 O ( 2 O 1 5 ) Page 2
1:iflihiStatement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 1n this Part III F
1 Briefly describe the organ1zat1on's m1ss1on
NMA'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A BROAD BASE OF POLITICAL SUPPORT FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY, AND TO
HELP THE NATION REALIZE THE ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL SECURITY BENEFITS OF AMERICA'S DOMESTIC MINING
CAPABILITY OUR OBJECTIVE IS TO ENGAGE IN AND INFLUENCE THE PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS ON THE MOST SIGNIFICANT
AND TIMELY ISSUES THAT IMPACT OUR ABILITY TO LOCATE, PERMIT, MINE, PROCESS, TRANSPORT, AND UTILIZE THE
NATION'S VAST COAL AND MINERAL RESOURCES NMA SERVES ITS MEMBERSHIP BY -PROMOTING THE PRODUCTION AND USE
OF COAL AND MINERAL RESOURCES PRODUCED BY THE US MINING INDUSTRY, -ESTABLISHING A STRONG POLITICAL
PRESENCE IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL ON BEHALF OF NMA'S MEMBERSHIP,-SERVING AS THE INFORMATION CENTER FOR, AND A
SINGLE VOICE OF, THE US MINING INDUSTRY, AND-ADDRESSING THE CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS OF THE INDUSTRY, MINING
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS,AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
2 Did the organ1zat1on undertake any s1gn1f1cant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ7 1Yes P-No
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O
3 Did the organ1zat1on cease conducting, or make s1gn1f1cant changes 1n how 1t conducts, any program
services 7 1Yes P-No
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O
4 Describe the organ1zat1on's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by
expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organ1zat1ons are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others,
the total expenses, and revenue, 1f any, for each program service reported
4a (Code ) (Expenses$ including grants of$ ) (Revenue$

PRESENTED THE INTEREST OF MINING BEFORE CONGRESS, THE ADMINISTRATION, FEDERAL AGENCIES, THE JUDICIARY, AND THE MEDIA
4b (Code ) (Expenses$ including grants of$ ) (Revenue$

HELD SPECIALIZED SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT MEETINGS AND EVENTS
4c (Code ) (Expenses$ including grants of$ ) (Revenue$

DEVELOP GENERAL INDUSTRY AND ISSUE SPECIFIC ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS
4d Other program services (Describe 1n Schedule O )

(Expenses$ 1nclud1ng grants of$ ) (Revenue $
4e Total program service expenses~

Form 990(2015)
Form 9 9 O ( 2 O 1 5 ) Page 3
~1.,;au.a Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes No
1 Is the orga n1zat1on described 1n section 5 O 1 (c )(3) or 4 9 4 7 (a )(1) (other than a private foundation )7 If "Yes," No
complete Schedule A 1
2 Is the organ1zat1on required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contnbutors (see 1nstruct1ons)7 2 No
3 Did the organ1zat1on engage 1n direct or 1nd1rect pol1t1cal campaign act1v1t1es on behalf of or 1n oppos1t1on to Yes
candidates for public off1ce7 If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I ~ 3
4 Sect ion 501( c)( 3) organizations.

Did the organ1zat1on engage 1n lobbying act1v1t1es, or have a section 501 (h) election 1n effect during the tax year7
If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I I 4
5 Is the organ1zat1on a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organ1zat1on that receives membership dues,
assessments, or s1m1lar amounts as defined 1n Revenue Procedure 98-197
Yes
If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III ~ 5
6 Did the organ1zat1on ma1nta1n any donor advised funds or any s1m1lar funds or accounts for which donors have the
right to provide advice on the d1stribut1on or investment of amounts 1n such funds or accounts?
No
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I ~ 6
7 Did the organ1zat1on receive or hold a conservation easement, 1nclud1ng easements to preserve open space,
No
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures 7 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II ~ 7
8 Did the organ1zat1on ma1nta1n collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other s1m1lar assets7
No
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III ~ .
9 Did the organ1zat1on report an amount 1n Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account l1ab1l1ty, serve as a
custodian for amounts not listed 1n Part X, or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt
negot1at1on services 7 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV ~ . I I I No
10 Did the organ1zat1on, directly or through a related organ1zat1on, hold assets 1n temporarily restricted endowments, 10 No
permanent endowments, or quas1-endowments7 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V ~ .
11 If the organ1zat1on's answer to any of the following questions 1s "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII,
VIII, IX, or X as applicable
a Did the organ1zat1on report an amount for land, bu1ld1ngs, and equipment 1n Part X, line 107
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI. ~ .
b Did the organ1zat1on report an amount for investments-other securities 1n Part X, line 12 that 1s 5% or more of
No
its total assets reported 1n Part X, line 167 If "Yes,"completeScheduleD, Part VII ~ . 11b
c Did the organ1zat1on report an amount for investments-program related 1n Part X, line 13 that 1s 5% or more of
No
its total assets reported 1n Part X, line 167 If "Yes,"completeScheduleD, Part VIII ~ . Uc
d Did the organ1zat1on report an amount for other assets 1n Part X, line 15 that 1s 5% or more of its total assets
11d No
reported 1n Part X, line 167 If "Yes,"completeScheduleD, Part IX~ .
e Did the organ1zat1on report an amount for other l1ab1l1t1es 1n Part X, line 257 If "Yes,"completeScheduleD, Part X
Ue Yes
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f Did the organ1zat1on's separate or consolidated f1nanc1al statements for the tax year include a footnote that
Uf No
addresses the organ1zat1on's l1ab1l1ty for uncertain tax pos1t1ons under FIN 48 (ASC 740 )7
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X ~
12a Did the organ1zat1on obtain separate, independent audited f1nanc1al statements for the tax year7
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII ~ . 12a Yes
b Was the organ1zat1on included 1n consolidated, independent audited f1nanc1al statements for the tax year7
12b No
If "Yes," and If the organ1zatIon answered "No" to !me 12a, then completmg Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Is optJOnal ~
13 Is the organ1zat1on a school described 1n section 170(b)(l )(A )(11)7 If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13 No
14a Did the organ1zat1on ma1nta1n an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? 14a No
b Did the organ1zat1on have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmak1ng, fundra1s1ng,
business, investment, and program service act1v1t1es outside the U n1ted States, or aggregate foreign investments
valued at $100,000 or more7 If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV 14b No
15 Did the organ1zat1on report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or
15 No
for any foreign organ1zat1on7 If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
16 Did the organ1zat1on report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other
16 No
assistance to or for foreign 1nd1v1duals7 If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV
17 Did the organ1zat1on report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundra1s1ng services on Part 17 No
IX, column (A), 11nes 6 and 11 e 7 If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see I nstruct1ons)
18 Did the organ1zat1on report more than $15,000 total offundra1s1ng event gross income and contributions on Part
VI II, 11nes 1 c and 8 a 7 If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II 18 No
19 Did the organ1zat1on report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming act1v1t1es on Part VIII, line 9a7 If
19 No
"Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III
20a D 1d the orga n1zat1on operate one or more hos pita I fac I l1t1es 7 If "Yes," complete Schedule H 20a No
b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organ1zat1on attach a copy of its audited f1nanc1al statements to this return?
20b
Form 990 ( 2 O 1 5 )
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1:)ffij(fj Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21 Did the organ1zat1on report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organ1zat1on or 21 No
domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1 7 If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II .
22 Did the organ1zat1on report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic 1nd1v1duals on Part 22 No
IX, column (A), line 2 7 If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and III .
23 Did the organ1zat1on answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organ1zat1on's
current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," 23 Yes
complete Schedule J ',!;I
24a Did the organ1zat1on have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000
as of the last day of the year, that was 1ss ued after December 31, 2 OO2 7 If "Yes," answer Imes 24b through 24d
No
and complete Schedule K. If "No," go to !me 25a . 1--2_4a---1~-----,~--
b Did the organ1zat1on invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period except1on7
24b
c Did the organ1zat1on ma1nta1n an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds7 24c
d Did the organ1zat1on act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year7 24d
25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations.
Did the organ1zat1on engage 1n an excess benefit transaction with a d1squal1f1ed person during the year7 If "Yes,"
25a
complete Schedule L, Part I .
b Is the organ1zat1on aware that 1t engaged 1n an excess benefit transaction with a d1squal1f1ed person 1n a prior
year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organ1zat1on's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ7 25b
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
26 Did the organ1zat1on 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 d1squal1f1ed persons? 26 No
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II
27 Did the organ1zat1on provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial
contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family 27 No
member of any of these persons 7 If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I II
28 Was the organ1zat1on a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV
1nstruct1ons for applicable f1l1ng thresholds, cond1t1ons, and exceptions)
a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV .
28a No
b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV . 28b No
c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was
28c No
an officer, director, trustee, or direct or 1nd1rect owner7 If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV .
29 Did the organ1zat1on receive more than $25,000 1n non-cash contribut1ons7 If "Yes,"completeScheduleM 29 No
30 Did the organ1zat1on receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other s1m1lar assets, or qual1f1ed
conservation contribut1ons7 If "Yes," complete Schedule M 30 No
31 Did the organ1zat1on l1qu1date, terminate, or dissolve and cease operat1ons7 If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31 No
32 Did the organ1zat1on sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets7
32 No
If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II
33 Did the organ1zat1on own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organ1zat1on under Regulations
No
sections 3 0 1 7701-2 and 3 0 1 7701-3 7 If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ',!;I 33
ent1ty7 If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV,
34 Was the organ1zat1on related
and Part V, !me 1 .
to any tax-exempt or taxable
.',!;I 34 I Yes I
35a Did the organ1zat1on have a controlled entity w1th1n the meaning of section 512 (b)(l 3 )7 35a Yes
b If 'Yes' to line 35a, did the organ1zat1on receive any payment from or engage 1n any transaction with a controlled
. ',!;I 35b Yes
entity w1th1n the mea n1ng of section 512 (b )(13 )7 If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, /me 2
36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organ1zat1on make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related
organ1zat1on7 If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, /me 2 36
37 Did the organ1zat1on conduct more than 5% of its act1v1t1es through an entity that 1s not a related organ1zat1on
No
and that 1s treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI ',!;I 37
38 Did the organ1zat1on complete Schedule O and provide explanations 1n Schedule O for Part VI, lines llb and 197
38 Yes
Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O
Form 990 ( 2 0 1 5 )
Form 9 9 0 ( 2 0 1 5 ) Page 5
@f*j Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check 1f Schedule O contains a res onse or note to an line in this Part V
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la Enter the number reported 1n Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- 1f not applicable la 73
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b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included 1n line la Enter-0- 1fnotappl1cable lb 0
c Did the organ1zat1on comply with backup w1thhold1ng rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable
J_
gaming (gambling) w1nn1ngs to prize w1nners7
2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or w1th1n the year covered
by th 1s return 2a 35
b If at least one 1s reported on line 2a, did the organ1zat1on file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note.If the sum ofl1nes la and 2a 1s greater than 250, you may be required to e-f1le (see 1nstruct1ons)
3a Did the organ1zat1on have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year7 3a No
b If "Yes," has 1t f1led a Form 9 9 0-T for this yea r7 If "No" to l1ne 3b, provide an explanation 1n Schedule O 3b
4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organ1zat1on have an interest 1n, or a signature or other authority
over, a f1nanc1al account 1n a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other f1nanc1al
account)? 4a No
b If"Yes," enter the name of the foreign country ~-------------------------

See 1nstruct1ons for f1l1ng requirements for F1nCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and F1nanc1al Accounts
(FBAR)
Sa Was the organ1zat1on a party to a proh1b1ted tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year7 Sa No
b Did any taxable party notify the organ1zat1on that 1t was or 1s a party to a proh1b1ted tax shelter transact1on7 Sb No
c If "Yes," to line Sa or Sb, did the organ1zat1on file Form 8886-T7

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6a Does the organ1zat1on have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the 6a Yes
organ1zat1on sol1c1t any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contribut1ons7
b If "Yes," did the organ1zat1on include with every sol1c1tat1on an express statement that such contributions or gifts
were not tax deduct1ble7 6b Yes
7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a Did the organ1zat1on receive a payment 1n excess of $7 5 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and 7a
services provided to the payor7
b If "Yes," did the organ1zat1on notify the donor of the value of the goods or services prov1ded7 7b
c Did the organ1zat1on sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which 1t was required to
f1Ie Form 8 2 8 2 7 7c
d If"Yes," 1nd1cate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year 7d
e Did the organ1zat1on receive any funds, directly or 1nd1rectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
f Did the organ1zat1on, during the year, pay premiums, directly or 1nd1rectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7f
g If the organ1zat1on received a contribution ofqual1f1ed intellectual property, did the organ1zat1on file Form 8899 as
requ1red7 7g
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h If the organ1zat1on received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organ1zat1on file a
Form 1 O9 8 - C 7 7h
8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund ma1nta1ned by the sponsoring organ1zat1on have excess business holdings at any time
during the year7
9a Did the sponsoring organ1zat1on make any taxable d1stribut1ons under section 49667
b Did the sponsoring organ1zat1on make a d1stribut1on to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?
10 Section S01(c)(7) organizations. Enter
a In1t1at1on fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 10a
b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club 10b
fac1l1t1es
11 Section S01(c)(12) organizations. Enter
a Gross income from members or shareholders 11a
b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources
against amounts due or received from them) 11b
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12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts.Is the organ1zat1on f1l1ng Form 990 1n lieu of Form 10417
b If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the
year 12b
13 Section S01(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a Is the organ1zat1on licensed to issue qual1f1ed health plans 1n more than one state7Note. See the 1nstruct1ons for
add1t1onal 1nformat1on the organ1zat1on must report on Schedule O
b Enter the amount of reserves the organ1zat1on 1s required to ma1nta1n by the states
1n which the organ1zat1on 1s licensed to issue qual1f1ed health plans 13b
c Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c

14a Did the organ1zat1on receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year7 14a No
b If "Yes," has 1t f1led a Form 7 2 0 to report these payments 7 If "No," provide an explanatJOn 1n Schedule O 14b
Form 990 ( 2 0 1 5 )
Form 9 9 0 ( 2 0 1 5 ) page 6
@l*tFor
Governance, Management, and Disclosure
each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines Ba, Bb, or 10b below,
describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions.
Check 1f Schedule O contains a response or note to any line In this Part VI .[7
la Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax
la 66
year
Ifthere are material differences In voting rights among members of the governing
body, or 1fthe governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee
or s1m1lar committee, explain In Schedule O
b Enter the number of voting members included In line 1 a, above, who are
independent lb 66
2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relat1onsh1p or a business relat1onsh1p with any
other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? 2 No
3 Did the organIzatIon delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct
3 No
supervIsIon of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person?
4 Did the organIzatIon make any s1gn1f1cant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was
f1Ied7 4 No
5 Did the organIzatIon become aware during the year of a s1gn1f1cant d1vers1on of the organ1zat1on's assets7 5 No
6 Did the organIzatIon have members or stockholders? 6 Yes
7a Did the organIzatIon have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or
more members of the governing body7 7a Yes
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b Are any governance dec1s1ons of the organIzatIon reserved to (or subJect to approval by) members, stockholders, 7b No
or persons other than the governing body7
8 Did the organIzatIon contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the
year by the following
a The governing body7 Sa Yes
b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body7 Sb Yes
9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed In Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the
organ1zat1on's ma1l1ng address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses m Schedule O 9 No
Yes No
10a Did the organIzatIon have local chapters, branches, or aff1l1ates7 10a No
b If "Yes," did the organIzatIon have written pol1c1es and procedures governing the actIvItIes of such chapters,
aff1l1ates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organ1zat1on's exempt purposes? 10b
11a Has the organIzatIon provided a complete copy ofth1s Form 990 to all members of1ts governing body before f1l1ng
the form7 11a Yes
b Describe In Schedule O the process, 1f any, used by the organIzatIon to review this Form 990
12a Did the organIzatIon have a written conflict of interest pol1cy7 If "No," go to /me 13 12a No
b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give
rise to confl1cts7 12b
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c Did the organIzatIon regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the pol1cy7 If "Yes," descnbe
m Schedule O how this was done . 12c
13 Did the organIzatIon have a written wh1stleblower pol1cy7 13 Yes
14 Did the organIzatIon have a written document retention and destruction pol1cy7 14 Yes
15 Did the process for determ1n1ng compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by
independent persons, comparab1l1ty data, and contemporaneous substant1at1on of the del1berat1on and dec1s1on7
a The organ1zat1on's CEO, Executive Director, or top management off1c1al
b Other officers or key employees of the organIzatIon
If"Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process In Schedule O (see 1nstruct1ons)
16a Did the organIzatIon invest In, contribute assets to, or partIcIpate In a Joint venture or s1m1lar arrangement with a
taxable entity during the year7
b If "Yes," did the organIzatIon follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organIzatIon to evaluate its
partIcIpatIon In Joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the
organ1zat1on's exempt status with respect to such arrangements?
Section C. Disclosure
17 List the States with which a copy ofth1s Form 990 Is required to be filed~
18 Section 6104 requires an organIzatIon to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 1f applicable), 990, and 990-T (S0l(c)
(3 )sonly) available for public InspectIon Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply
1 Own website I Another's website FU pon request I Other (explain In Schedule O)
19 Describe In Schedule O whether (and 1f so, how) the organIzatIon made its governing documents, conflict of
interest policy, and f1nanc1al statements available to the public during the tax year
20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organ1zat1on's books and records
~rogerroberts 101 CONSTITUTION AVENUE NWNO SODE WASHINGTON, DC 200012133 (202)463-2600
Form 990(2015)
Form 9 9 0 ( 2 0 1 5 ) Page 7
j:ifli*diCompensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated
Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check 1f Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 1n this Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
la Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or w1th1n the organ1zat1on's
tax year
List all of the organ1zat1on's current officers, directors, trustees (whether 1nd1v1duals or organ1zat1ons), regardless of amount
of compensation Enter-0- 1n columns (D), (E), and (F) 1fno compensation was paid
List all of the organ1zat1on's current key employees, 1f any See 1nstruct1ons for def1n1t1on of "key employee"
List the organ1zat1on's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organ1zat1on and any related organ1zat1ons
List all of the organ1zat1on's former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organ1zat1on and any related organ1zat1ons
List all of the organ1zat1on's former directors or trustees that received, 1n the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organ1zat1on, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organ1zat1on and any related organ1zat1ons
List persons 1n the following order 1nd1v1dual trustees or directors, 1nst1tut1onal trustees, officers, key employees, highest
compensated employees, and former such persons
1 Check this box 1f neither the organ1zat1on nor any related organ1zat1on compensated any current officer, director, or trustee
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

Name and Title Average Pos1t1on (do not check Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per more than one box, unless compensation compensation amount of other
week (11st person 1s both an officer from the from related compensation
any hours and a director/trustee) organ1zat1on (W- organ1zat1ons from the
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j:ifli*di Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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C Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A ...
d Total (add lines lb and le) ... 3,898,150 25,490 768,788
2 Total number of 1nd1v1duals (1nclud1ng but not l1m1ted to those listed above) who received more than
$100,000 of reportable compensation from the organ1zat1on .,_ 18
3 Did the organ1zat1on 11st any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee
on line la7 If "Yes,"completeScheduleJforsuch 1nd1v1dual
4 For any 1nd1v1dual listed on line 1 a, 1s the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the
organ1zat1on and related organ1zat1ons greater than $150,0007 If "Yes,"completeScheduleJforsuch
1nd1v1dual
5 Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organ1zat1on or 1nd1v1dual for
services rendered to the orga n1zat1on7 If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person
Section B. Independent Contractors

1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of
compensation from the organ1zat1on Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or w1th1n the organ1zat1on's tax year
(A) (B) (C)
Name and businessaddress Description of services Compensation
Darnel J Edelman Inc Consulting - Government Affairs and 1,199,963
Comm
21992 Network Place
Chicago, IL 606731219
Troutman Sanders Legal Services - various proJects 915,911
PO Box 933652
Altanta, GA 311933652
Weber Merritt Consulting - Commun1cat1ons- 856,389
Energy & C
414 N Washington St 301
Alexandria, VA 22314
Hall-Erickson Inc MinExpo Event Management 484,197
Services
98 E Chicago Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559
Potomac Commun1cat1onsGroup Inc Media Relations - Commun1cat1ons 261,447
1133 20th Street NW

Washington, DC 20036
2 Total number of independent contractors (1nclud1ng but not l1m1ted to those listed above) who received more than
$100,000 of compensation from the organ1zat1on .,_ 17
Form 990 ( 2 O 1 5 )
Form 9 9 0 ( 2 0 1 5 ) Page 9
hbii*dOStatement of Revenue
(A) (B) (C) (D)

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Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue
exempt business exc I uded from
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~ 900099 469,625 469,625
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<.;> 900099 20,000 20,000
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&: g Total. Add lines 2a-2f ... 11,013,506
3 Investment income (1nclud1ng d1v1dends, interest,
and other s1m1lar amounts) ... 1,477,320 1,477,320
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds ...

5 Royalties ...
(1) Real (11) Personal
6a Gross rents 249,836
b Less rental 275,360

expenses
C Rental income -25,524
or ( loss)
d Net rental income or (loss) ...
(1) Securities (11)Other
7a Gross amount
from sales of 5,430,530
assets other
than inventory
b Less cost or
other basis and 5,409,925
sales expenses
C Gain or ( loss) 20,605
d Net gain or (loss) ....

ev Sa Gross income from fundra1s1ng
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9a Gross income from gaming act1v1t1es
See Part IV, line 19
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b Less direct expenses b
C Net income or (loss) from gaming act1v1t1es ....
1Oa Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances
a
b Less cost of goods sold b
C Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory ...
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a miscellaneous 900099 97,976 97,976
b
C
d A II other revenue
e Total.Add lines lla-lld ... 97,976
12 Total revenue. See Instructions ... 12,583,883 0 1,570,377
Form 990(2015)
Form 9 9 O ( 2 O 1 5 ) Page 10
@ff=jStatement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3)and 501(c)(4)organ1zat1ons must complete all columns All otherorgan1zat1ons must complete column (A)
Check if Schedule O contains a res onse or note to an line In this Part IX F
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, (B) (D)
(A)
Program service Fundraising
7b, Sb, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. Total expenses
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organIzatIons and
domestic governments See Part IV, line 21
3,000
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic
1nd1v1duals See Part IV, line 22
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organIzatIons, foreign

governments, and foreign 1nd1v1duals See Part IV, lines 15
and 16
4 Benefits paid to or for members
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and
key employees 3,575,305
6 Compensation not included above, to d1squal1f1ed persons
(as defined under section 4958(f)(l )) and persons
described In section 4958(c)(3)(B)
7 Other salaries and wages 2,873,060
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401 (k)
and 403(b) employer contributions) 477,930
9 Other employee benefits 438,620
10 Payroll taxes 287,566
11 Fees for services (non-employees)
a Management
b Legal 1,648,213
c Accounting 31,237
d Lobbying 915,313
e Professional fundra1s1ng services See Part IV, line 17
f Investment management fees 24,117
g Other (Ifl1ne llg amount exceeds 10% ofl1ne 25, column (A)
amount, 11st line 1 lg expenses on Schedule O) 3,692,688
12 Advert1s1ng and promotion 1,756,956
13 Office expenses 309,264
14 Information technology 65,095

15 Royalties
16 Occupancy 1,514,892
17 Travel 179,578
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal,
state, or local public off1c1als
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 740,468
20 Interest
21 Payments to aff1l1ates
22 DeprecIatIon, depletion, and amortIzatIon 168,700
23 Ins ura nee 96,499

24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List
miscellaneous expenses In line 24e If line 24e amount exceeds
10% of line 25, column (A) amount, 11st line 24e expenses on
Schedule O )
a Dues 321,888
b Equipment Rental 125,834

c Professional Developmen 9,690
d property taxes 5,069
e A II other expenses
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 19,260,982
26 Joint costs.Complete this line only 1fthe organIzatIon
reported In column (B) Joint costs from a combined
educational campaign and fundra1s1ng sol1c1tat1on
Check here~ 1
1ffollow1ng SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720)
Form 990 ( 2 O 1 5 )
Form 9 9 O ( 2 O 1 5 ) Page 11
fflf: Balance Check

Sheet
1f Schedule O contains a response or note to any line In this Part X
(A) (B)
BegInnIng of year End of year
1 Cash- non-1nterest-bea ring 1,000 1 1,000
2 Savings and temporary cash investments 5,517,614 2 8,347,344
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 3
4 Accounts receivable, net 65,025 4 167,108
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees,
key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part II of
Schedule L
6 Loans and other receivables from other d1squal1f1ed persons (as defined under
section 4958(f)(l)), persons described In section 4958(c)(3)(B), and
contributing employers and sponsoring organIzatIons of section 501(c)(9)
voluntary employees' benef1c1ary organIzatIons (see 1nstruct1ons) Complete Part
II of Schedule L
6
7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7
8 Inventories for sale or use 8
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 779,176 9 2,025,290
10a Land, bu1ld1ngs, and equipment cost or other basis
Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,890,765
b Less accumulated deprec1at1on 10b 835,310 1,065,735 10c 1,055,455

11 Investments-publicly traded securities 33,502,092 11 31,519,690
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 11 379,349 15 267,760
16 Total assets.Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 41,309,991 16 43,383,647
17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,994,826 17 2,511,043
18 Grants payable 18
19 Deferred revenue 5,175,794 19 15,742,103
20 Tax-exempt bond l1ab1l1t1es 20
21 Escrow or custodial account l1ab1l1ty Complete Part IV of Schedule D 21
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees,
key employees, highest compensated employees, and d1squal1f1ed
persons Complete Part II of Schedule L 22
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24
25 Other l1ab1l1t1es (1nclud1ng federal income tax, payables to related third parties,
and other l1ab1l1t1es not included on lines 17-24)
Complete Part X of Schedule D
2,198,213 25 1,228,578
26 Total liabilities.Add lines 17 through 25 9,368,833 26 19,481,724
Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here~ p- and complete
lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets
28 Temporarily restricted net assets
29 Permanently restricted net assets
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here~ 1 and
complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 30
31 Pa1d-1n or capital surplus, or land, bu1ld1ng or equipment fund 31
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32
33 Total net assets or fund balances 31,941,158 33 23,901,923
34 Total l1ab1l1t1es and net assets/fund balances 41,309,991 34 43,383,647
Form 990 ( 2 O 1 5 )
Form 9 9 O ( 2 O 1 5 ) Page 12
1=iflf!uReconcilliation of Net Assets
Check 1f Schedule O contains a response or note to any line In this Part XI .F
1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
1 12,583,883
2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)
2 19,260,982
3 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1
3 -6,677,099
4 Net assets or fund balances at beg1nn1ng of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A))
4 31,941,158
5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments
5 -1,232,587
6 Donated services and use offac1l1t1es
6
7 Investment expenses
7
8 P nor period adJustments
8
9 Other changes In net assets or fund balances (explain In Schedule O)
9 -129,549
10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33,
column (B)) 10 23,901,923
1:r. ........ Financial Statements and Reporting
Check 1f Schedule O contains a response or note to any line In this Part XII
1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 1 Cash F Accrual 1Other _____ _
If the organIzatIon changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain In
Schedule O
2a Were the organ1zat1on's f1nanc1al statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
If'Yes,'check a box below to 1nd1cate whether the f1nanc1al statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on
a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both
1 Separate basis I Consolidated basis I Both consolidated and separate basis
b Were the organ1zat1on's f1nanc1al statements audited by an independent accountant?

If'Yes,'check a box below to 1nd1cate whether the f1nanc1al statements for the year were audited on a separate
basis, consolidated basis, or both
F Separate basis I Consolidated basis I Both consolidated and separate basis
c If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organIzatIon have a committee that assumes respons1b1l1ty for oversight
of the audit, review, or comp1lat1on of its f1nanc1al statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organIzatIon changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain In
Schedule O
3a As a result of a federal award, was the organIzatIon required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth In the
SI n g Ie A u d It Act and O M B C I re u Ia r A -1 3 3 7 3a No
b If "Yes," did the organIzatIon undergo the required audit or aud1ts7 If the organIzatIon did not undergo the
required audit or audits, explain why In Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits 3b
Form 990 ( 2 O 1 5 )
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
EIN: 52-1916480
Name: NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION
Form 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest
Compensated Employees, and Inde ~endent Contractors
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
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Red Conger 1 00
X X 0 0 0
Chairman (thru October)
Ph1ll1psS Baker Jr 1 00
X X 0 0 0
Vice Chairman (beginning November)
Mr All Alavi 1 00
X 0 0 0
d 1rector
Harry L Anthony 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Jack Atwater 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Robert Bennett 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Robert L Benson 1 00
X 0 0 0
director (thru apnl)
Brent B1lsland 1 00
X 0 0 0
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John Blaschak 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Thomas Borer 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Gregory H Boyce 1 00
X 0 0 0
Director (thru march)
Jimmy Brock 1 00
X 0 0 0
d 1rector
Michael J Brown 1 00
X 0 0 0
d 1rector
JC Butler 1 00
X 0 0 0
director (beginning may)
Frank Calandra Jr 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Rodney Cole 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Robert P Cooper 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Joseph W Craft III 1 00

X 0 0 0
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Cindy Crane 1 00
X 0 0 0
Director (Thru Oct)
Tom D1ment 1 00
X 0 0 0
Director (Thru Oct)
Mike D1rham 1 00
X 0 0 0
Director (beginning november)
Guy B Dixon 1 00
X 0 0 0
d 1rector
Edward Doheny II 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Manie Dreyer 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Mark Dunn 1 00
X 0 0 0
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John W Eaves 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Cliff Forrest 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Tom Garges 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Tim G1tzel 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Gary J Goldberg 1 00
X 0 0 0
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William Goranson 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Jennifer Grafton 1 00
X 0 0 0
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X 0 0 0
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BenJamin Guenther 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Peter T Ha Ipin 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Ben Hatfield 1 00
X 0 0 0
Gregory E Hinshaw 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Wyatt Hogan 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Travis Hudson 1 00
X 0 0 0
d 1rector
Charles A Jeannes 1 00
X 0 0 0
Director (Thru Oct)
Tony Jensen 1 00
X 0 0 0
d 1rector
Greg Jessee 1 00
X 0 0 0
Director (Thru Oct)
Glenn Kellow 1 00
X 0 0 0
Keith B Kimble 1 00
X 0 0 0
d 1rector
Everett King 1 00
X 0 0 0
d 1rector
Steve Koperntz 1 00
X 0 0 0
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M 1tchell J Krebs 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Paul Knvokuca 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Colin Marshall 1 00
X 0 0 0
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James M Mattern 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Jeffrey Mcchesney 1 00
X 0 0 0
Mark McCormick 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Michael W McLanahan 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Mick McMullen 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Clark Moseley 1 00
X 0 0 0
Robert E Murray 1 00
X 0 0 0
d 1rector
Keith R O'Leary 1 00
X 0 0 0
Paul Painter 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Tony Panchyshyn 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Duane Peck 1 00
X 0 0 0
James E Pinkley 1 00
X 0 0 0
d 1rector
Ed Rapp 1 00
X 0 0 0
d 1rector
Duane L Richards 1 00
X 0 0 0
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Lauren Roberts 1 00
X 0 0 0
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SCHEDULE c Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities 0MB No 1545-0047
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department
of theTreasury
For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501 (c) and section 527
~Complete if the organization is described below. ~Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
2015
~Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Open to Public
InternalRevenueService
www.irs.gov/form 990. Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Section 501(c)(3) organizations Complete Parts I-A and B Do not complete Part I-C
Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations Complete Parts I-A and C below Do not complete Part I-B
Section 527 organizations Complete Part I-A only
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Section 501 ( c )(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 ( election under section 501 ( h)) Complete Part II-A Do not complete Part II-B
Section 501( c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 ( election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-B Do not complete Part II-A
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V,
line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations Complete Part Ill
Name of the organ1zat1on Employer identification number
NATIONALMINING ASSOCIATION
52-1916480
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.
1 Provide a description of the organ1zat1on's direct and 1nd1rect pol1t1cal campaign act1v1t1es 1n Part IV
2
Pol1t1cal expenditures
$ ________ _
3
Volunteer hours
j:flf@:jComplete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organ1zat1on under section 4955 $ ________ _
~
2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organ1zat1on managers under section 4955 $ ________ _
~
3 If the orga n1zat1on Incurred a section 4 9 5 5 tax, did 1t file Form 4 7 2 0 for this yea r7 1 Yes I No
4a
Was a correction made7
1 Yes I No
b If "Yes," describe 1n Part IV
j:ljjf@3 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1 Enter the amount directly expended by the f1l1ng organ1zat1on for section 5 2 7 exempt function act1v1t1es $ ________ _
~
2
Enter the amount of the f1l1ng organ1zat1on's funds contributed to otherorgan1zat1ons for section 527
exempt function act1v1t1es
$ ________ _
3 Total exempt function expenditures Add lines 1 and 2 Enter here and on Form 1120-PO L, line 17b $ ________ _
~
4
Did the f1l1ng organ1zat1on file Form 1120-POL for this year7
1 Yes I No
5 Enter the names, addresses and employer 1dent1f1cat1on number (EIN) of all section 527 pol1t1cal organ1zat1ons to which the f1l1ng
organ1zat1on made payments For each organ1zat1on listed, enter the amount paid from the f1l1ng organ1zat1on's funds Also enter the
amount of pol1t1cal contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate pol1t1cal organ1zat1on, such as a
separate segregated fund or a pol1t1cal action committee (PAC) If add1t1onal space 1s needed, provide 1nformat1on 1n Part IV
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EI N (d) Amount paid from (e) A mount of pol1t1cal
f111
ng orga n1zat1on's contributions received
funds If none, enter -0- and promptly and
directly delivered to a
separate pol1t1cal
organ1zat1on If none,
enter -0-
(1) COALPAC 101 CONSTITUTION AVE 52-1322749 7,809
NW STE SODE
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
(2) MINEPAC 101 CONSTITUTION AVE 52-1939409 8,828
NW STE SODE
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat No 50084S Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Sch e du Ie C (Form 9 9 O or 9 9 O- E Z) 2 O 1 5 pa e 2
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election
under section 501(h)).
A Check ~ I 1fthe f1l1ng organ1zat1on belongs to an aff1l1ated group (and 11st 1n Part IV each aff1l1ated group member's name, address, EIN,
expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures)
B Check ~ 11fthe f1l1ng organ1zat1on checked box A and "l1m1ted control" prov1s1ons apply
(a) Filing (b) Affiliated
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures organization's group totals
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) totals
Total lobbying expenditures to influence public op1n1on (grass roots
la lobbying)
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a leg1slat1ve body (direct lobbying)
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines la and lb)
d Other exempt purpose expenditures
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines le and ld)
f Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following table 1n both columns
If the amount on line le, column (a) or (b) is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line le
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
Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 2 5% of line lf)

g
h Subtract line lg from line la If zero or less, enter-0-
Subtract line lffrom line le If zero or less, enter -0-
Ifthere 1s an amount other than zero on either line lh or line 11, did the organ1zat1on file Form 4 720
j reporting section 4911 tax forth1s year7
'No v es '
4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)

(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year

(a)2012 (b)2013 (c)2014 (d)2015 (e) Total
beg1nn1ng 1n)
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount
b Lobbying ce1l1ng amount

(150% of line 2a column(e))
C Total lobbying expenditures
d Grassroots nontaxable amount
e Grassroots ce1l1ng amount

(150% of line 2d, column (e))
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Sch e du Ie C (Form 9 9 O or 9 9 O- E Z) 2 O 1 5 Pa e 3
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT
filed Form 5768 election under section 501 h
(a) (b)
For each "Yes" response on Imes la through 11 below, provide 1n Part IV a detailed descnpt1on of the lobby mg
actIvIt . No Amount
Yes
1 During the year, did the f1l1ng organ1zat1on attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local
leg1slat1on, 1nclud1ng any attempt to influence public op1n1on on a leg1slat1ve matter or referendum,
through the use of
a
Volunteers?
b Paid staff or management (include compensation 1n expenses reported on lines le through 11)7
Media advert1sements7
d
M a1l1ngs to members, legislators, or the publ1c7
e Publ1cat1ons, or published or broadcast statements?
f Grants to other organ1zat1ons for lobbying purposes?
g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government off1c1als, or a leg1slat1ve body7
h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any s1m1lar means7

: :
Other act1v1t1es 7
j
Total Add lines le through 11
2a Did the act1v1t1es 1n line 1 cause the organ1zat1on to be not described 1n section 501(c)(3)7
b If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912
c If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organ1zat1on managers under section 4912
d If the f1l1ng organ1zat1on incurred a section 4912 tax, did 1t file Form 4720 forth1s year7
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section
501 C 6 .
Yes No
1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 1 No
2 Did the organ1zat1on make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less7 2 No
3 Did the organ1zat1on agree to carry over lobbying and pol1t1cal expenditures from the prior year7 3 Yes
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section
501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A,
line 3, is answered "Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and s1m1lar amounts from members
1 10,520,230
2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and pol1t1cal expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year
2a 1 4,771,169
b
Carryover from last year
2b 1 2,220,112
C
Total
2c 6,991,281
3 Aggregate amount reported 1n section 6033(e)(l)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues 3 4,418,497
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess
does the organ1zat1on agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and
pol1t1cal expenditure next year7
I 2,572,784
5 Taxable amount of lobbying and pol1t1cal expenditures (see 1nstruct1ons) 5
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part I-A, line 1, Part 1-B, line 4, Part 1-C, line 5, Part II-A (aff1l1ated group 11st), Part II-A, lines 1 and
2 see 1nstruct1ons and Part 11-B line 1 Also com lete this art for an add1t1onal 1nformat1on
Return Reference Explanation
Part I-A, Line 1 THE NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS ALL OF ITS POLITICAL ACTIVITY
THROUGH ITS CONNECTED PACS COALPAC AND MINE PAC SEE PART I-C
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2015
0MB No 1545-0047
SCHEDULED 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.
2015
Departrrentof the Treasury ~ Attach to Form 990. Open to Public
InternalRevenueServ,ce Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form 990. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
52-1916480
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.
Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b)Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during

year)
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4 Aggregate value at end of year
5 Did the organIzatIon inform all donors and donor advisors In writing that the assets held In donor advised
funds are the organ1zat1on's property, subJect to the organ1zat1on's exclusive legal control? 1Yes
6 Did the organIzatIon inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors In writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose
conferring 1mperm1ss1ble private benefit? I Yes I No
l:itiiil Conservation Easements. Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organIzatIon (check all that apply)
1 Preservation of land for public use (e g, recreation or education) 1 Preservation of an historically important land area
1 Protection of natural habitat I Preservation ofa cert1f1ed historic structure
1 Preservation of open space
2 Complete lines 2a through 2d 1fthe organIzatIon held a qual1f1ed conservation contribution In the form ofa conservation
easement on the last day of the tax year
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements 2a
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b
c Number of conservation easements on a cert1f1ed historic structure included In (a) 2c
d Number of conservation easements included In (c) acquired after 8/17 /06, and not on a
historic structure listed In the National Register 2d
3 Number of conservation easements mod1f1ed, transferred, released, ext1ngu1shed, or terminated by the organIzatIon during the
tax year~-------
4 Number of states where property subJect to conservation easement Is located ~-------

5 Does the organIzatIon have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, InspectIon, handling of
v1olat1ons, and enforcement of the conservation easements It holds7 1Yes 1No
6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, InspectIng, handling of v1olat1ons, and enforcing conservation easements during the
year
~------
7 Amount of expenses incurred In monitoring, InspectIng, handling ofv1olat1ons, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
~ $ ----------
8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)
(B)(1) and section 170(h)(4 )(B)(11)7 I Yes 1No
9 In Part XIII, describe how the organIzatIon reports conservation easements In its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, 1f applicable, the text of the footnote to the organ1zat1on's f1nanc1al statements that describes
the organ1zat1on's accounting for conservation easements
@IOI Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
la If the organIzatIon elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report In its revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art, historical treasures, or other s1m1lar assets held for public exh1b1t1on, education, or research In furtherance of public
service, provide, In Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its f1nanc1al statements that describes these items
b If the organIzatIon elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report In its revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art, historical treasures, or other s1m1lar assets held for public exh1b1t1on, education, or research In furtherance of public
service, provide the following amounts relating to these items
(i) Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ~ $ ---------

(ii) Assets included In Form 990, Part X ~ $ ----------
2 If the organIzatIon received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other s1m1lar assets for f1nanc1al gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported underSFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items
a Revenue included on Form 9 90, Part VII I, line 1 ~ $ ---------
b Assets included In Form 990, Part X ~ $
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 52283D Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
Sch e du Ie D (Form 9 9 O ) 2 O 1 5 Page 2
i:ifilOi Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets
(cont1nued)
3 Using the organ1zat1on's acqu1s1t1on, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a s1gn1f1cant use of its
collection items (check all that apply)
a 1 Public exh1b1t1on d 1 Loan or exchange programs
b 1 Scholarly research e 1 Other
c I Preservation for future generations

4 P rov1de a description of the organ1zat1on's collections and explain how they further the organ1zat1on's exempt purpose 1n
Part XIII
5 During the year, did the organ1zat1on sol1c1t or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other s1m1lar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be ma1nta1ned as part of the organ1zat1on's collect1on7 I Yes I No
1:ifij(fj Escrow and Custodial Arrangements.
Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990,
Part X line 21.
la Is the organ1zat1on an agent, trustee, custodian or other 1ntermed1ary for contributions or other assets not
1n c Iu de d on Form 9 9 O, Pa rt X 7 1Yes
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement 1n Part XIII and complete the following table Amount
c Beg1nn1ng balance le
d Add1t1ons during the year 1d
e D1stribut1ons during the year le
f Ending balance lf
2a Did the organ1zat1on include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account l1ab1l1ty7 1 Yes
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement 1n Part XIII Check here 1fthe explanation has been provided 1n Part XIII r
-~llfiia.Ta Endowment Funds. Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b )Prior year b ( c )Two yea rs back ( d )Three yea rs back (e)Four years back
la Beg1nn1ng of year balance
b Contributions
C Net investment earnings, gains, and

losses
d Grants or scholarships
e Other expenditures for fac1l1t1es
and programs
f Adm1n1strat1ve expenses
g End of year balance
2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line lg, column (a)) held as
a Board designated or quasi-endowment~
b Permanent endowment~
c Temporarily restricted endowment~

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%
3a Are there endowment funds not 1n the possession of the organ1zat1on that are held and adm1n1stered for the
organ1zat1on by Yes No
(i) unrelated organ1zat1ons I 3aCi>
(ii) related organ1zat1ons I 3a(ii)
b If"Yes" on 3a(11), are the related organ1zat1ons listed as required on Schedule R7 .1 3b
4 Describe 1n Part XIII the intended uses of the organ1zat1on's endowment funds
@I'd Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line lla.See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) (b) Accumulated (d)Book value
Cost or other basis Cost or other basis (c)deprec1at1on
( investment) (other)
la Land
b Bu1ld1ngs
C Leasehold improvements 1,154,143 202,380 951,763
d Equipment 521,921 422,447 99,474
e Other 214,701 210,483 4,218
Total. Add lines la through le (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), l1ne 10(c).) ~ 1,055,455
Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
Sch e du Ie D (Form 9 9 0 ) 2 0 1 5 Page 3
i:ifii*di Investments-Other Securities. Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line llb.
See Form 990 Part X line 12
(a) Description of security or category (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation
(1nclud1ng name of security) Cost or end-of-year market value
( l)F1 na nc 1aI derivatives
(2)C losely-held equity interests
(3)Other
-
Total. (Column (b) must equal Fol7Tl 990, Part X, col (8) /me 12) ~
Investments-Program Related.
Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line llc.see Form 990 Part X line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation
Cost or end-of-year market value
Total. (Column (b) must equal Fol7Tl 990, Part X, col (8) /me 13) ~
:r., ...... Other Assets. Complete 1fthe organ1zat1on answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line lld See Form 990, Part X, line 15
(a) Description (b) Book value
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) l1ne 15.) . ~
~1 .. :a-- Other Liabilities. Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line lle or llf.
See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1. (a) Description of l1ab1l1ty (b) Book value
Federal income taxes
Deferred Lease O bl1gat1ons 860,818
Deferred Compensation L1ab1l1ty 267,760
Due to Related Party 100,000
Total. (Column (b) must equal Fol7Tl 990, Part X, col (8) /me 25) ~ 1,228,578
2. L1ab1l1ty for uncertain tax pos1t1ons In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organ1zat1on's f1nanc1al statements that reports the
organ1zat1on's l1ab1l1ty for uncertain tax pos1t1ons under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here 1fthe text of the footnote has been provided 1n Part
XIII I
l:ifii!i Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
Com lete 1f the or anIzatIon answered 'Yes' on Form 990 Part IV line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited f1nanc1al statements 11,497,107
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 2a -1,232,587
b Donated services and use offac1l1t1es 2b
C Recoveries of prior year grants 2c
d Other (Describe 1n Part XIII ) 2d 145,811
e Add lines 2a through 2d . -1,086,776
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 12,583,883
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a
b Other (Describe 1n Part XIII ) 4b
C Add lines 4a and 4b . 0
5
Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return.
Com lete 1f the or anIzatIon answered 'Yes' on Form 990 Part IV line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited f1nanc1al statements 19,536,342
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25
a Donated services and use offac1l1t1es 2a
b Prior year adJustments 2b
C Other losses 2c
d Other (Describe 1n Part XIII 2d 275,360
e Add lines 2a through 2d . 275,360
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 19,260,982
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a
b Other (Describe 1n Part XIII ) 4b
C Add lines 4a and 4b . 0
5 Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18 19,260,982
@f:uf Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part III, lines la and 4, Part IV, lines lb and 2b,
Part V, line 4, Part X, line 2, Part XI, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any add1t1onal
1nformat1on
I Return Reference Explanation

I
Part XI, Line 2d - Other fas 158 adJustment-129,549 Rental expenses to part v111275,360
AdJustments
Part XII, Line 2d - Other rental expense to part v111275,360
AdJustments

i:JMi!uii Supplemental Information (continued)

I

Schedule J Compensation Information 0MB No 1545-0047
(Form 990)
For certain Officers,
Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
~ Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
~ Attach to Form 990.
2015
Departrrentof the Treasury ~ Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form 990. Open to Public
InternalRevenueServ,ce Ins ection
52-1916480
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes No
la Check the approp1ate box(es) 1fthe organ1zat1on provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line la Complete Part III to provide any relevant 1nformat1on regarding these items
1 First-class or charter travel 1 Housing allowance or residence for personal use
1 Travel for companions 1 Payments for business use of personal residence
1 Tax 1demn1f1cat1on and gross-up payments F Health or social club dues or 1n1t1at1on fees
1 D1scret1onary spending account 1 Personal services (e g, maid, chauffeur, chef)
b If any of the boxes 1n line la are checked, did the organ1zat1on follow a written policy regarding payment or
reimbursement or prov1s1on of all of the expenses described above7 If "No," complete Part III to explain lb Yes
2 Did the organ1zat1on require substant1at1on prior to re1mburs1ng or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, 1nclud1ng the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked 1n line la7 2 Yes
3 Indicate which, 1f any, of the following the f1l1ng organ1zat1on used to establish the compensation of the
organ1zat1on's CEO/Executive Director Check all that apply Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organ1zat1on to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain 1n Part III
1 Compensation committee F Written employment contract
Independent compensation consultant F Compensation survey or study
Form 990 of other organ1zat1ons F Approval by the board or compensation committee
4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la with respect to the f1l1ng organ1zat1on
or a related organ1zat1on
a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? 4a Yes

b Part1c1pate 1n, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqual1f1ed retirement plan7 4b Yes
c Part1c1pate 1n, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? 4c No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, 11st the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item 1n Part III
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 la, did the organ1zat1on pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of
a The organ1zat1on7 Sa
b Any related organ1zat1on7 Sb
If "Yes," on line Sa or Sb, describe 1n Part III
6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organ1zat1on pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of
a The organ1zat1on7 6a
b Any related organ1zat1on7 6b
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe 1n Part III
7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organ1zat1on provide any non-fixed
payments not described 1n lines 5 and 67 If"Yes," describe 1n Part III 7
8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subJect to the 1n1t1al contract exception described 1n Regulations section 53 4958-4(a)(3)7 If "Yes," describe
1n Part III 8
9 If"Yes" on line 8, did the organ1zat1on also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described 1n Regulations
section 53 4958-6(c)7 9
For Pa erwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 50053T Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
@I
Sch e du Ie J (Form 9 9 0 ) 2 0 1 5
Officers, Directors,
For each 1nd1v1dual whose compensation
Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation
Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies 1f add1t1onal space 1s needed.
from the organ1zat1on on row (1) and from related organ1zat1ons, described 1n the
Page 2
1nstruct1ons, on row (11) Do not 11st any 1nd1v1duals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII
Note. The sum of columns (B)(1)-(111) for each listed 1nd1v1dual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that 1nd1v1dual
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown ofW-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation 1n
(ii) (iii) other deferred benefits (B)(1)-(D) column(B) reported
Base compensation as deferred on prior
Bonus & incentive Other reportable
(i) compensation
compensation compensation Form 990
See Add1t1onal Data Table
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
Sch e du Ie J (Form 9 9 0 ) 2 0 1 S Page 3
hbiihi Supplemental Information
Provide the 1nformat1on, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines la, lb, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, Sa, Sb, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II Also complete this part for any add1t1onal 1nformat1on
Part I, Line la CLUB BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT ON AN AS-APPROPRIATE BASIS FOUR OFFICERS OR KEY
EMPLOYEES RECEIVED CLUB DUES AS A BENEFIT, WHICH WAS INCLUDED IN THEIR FORMS W-2
Part I, Line lb NMA DOES NOT HAVE A WRITTEN POLICY CONCERNING CLUB DUES, THEY ARE APPROVED BY THE CEO ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS FOR
SENIOR MANAGEMENT, FOR A VALID BUSINESS PURPOSE, AND ARE REIMBURSED BASED UPON ACTUAL COST
Part I, Lines 4a-b Nancy Gravatt - severance - $172,S00 Harold Q u1nn - 4S7f retention plan - $100,000
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
EIN: 52-1916480
Name: NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION
Form 990 ,, S C h e d u I e J. Pa rt II - Off"1cers. Directors. Trustees. Kev Emp ovees. an d H1a

. h est C ompensate d Emo ovees
(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
(i) (ii) (iii) other deferred benefits (B)(1)-(D) column (B)
Base Bonus & Other compensation reported as deferred
Compensation IncentIve reportable on prior Form 990
compensation compensation
1Quinn Harold (1) 663,607 303,800 43,535 170,403 35,329 1,216,674 0
President & CEO ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(11) - - - - - - -
13,543 6,200 888 3,478 721 24,830 0
1 Roberts Roger (1) 187,327 49,000 1,738 35,859 33,631 307,555 0
Treasurer (SVP, Finance & ------------
Admin) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(11) - - - - - - -
3,824 1,000 35 732 686 6,277 0
2Sweeney Mary (1) 250,000 75,000 1,773 49,144 23,638 399,555 0
Ass't Secreta ry (GeneraI ------------
Counsel) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(11) - - - - - - -
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3Watzman Bruce (1) 282,151 100,000 30,796 72,824 34,637 520,408 0
Secretary (SVP, Legal & ------------
Regulatory) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(11) - - - - - - -
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4Gravatt Nancy (1) 73,276 0 181,234 6,038 19,004 279,552 0
SVP, Communications ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(11) - - - - - - -
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SNolan Merlyn (1) 356,150 90,000 10,812 44,243 32,538 533,743 0
SVP, Gov't & Political Affairs ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(11) - - - - - - -
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6Phelleps Moya (1) 177,950 40,000 2,193 48,994 17,574 286,711 0
SVP, Membership & Meetings ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(11) - - - - - - -
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7Aspatore Amanda (1) 128,051 23,000 350 18,356 10,809 180,566 0
Associate General Counsel ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(11) - - - - - - -
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SBndgeford Tawny (1) 170,000 35,000 1,059 25,345 13,406 244,810 0
Ass't General Counsel ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(11) - - - - - - -
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9HamIsevIcz VIrgIrna (1) 156,667 45,000 408 22,478 6,134 230,687 0
VP, Gov't Affairs ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(11) - - - - - - -
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10Mullins Gerald (1) 175,900 40,000 1,365 29,262 14,874 261,401 0
VP, Gov't & State Affairs ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(11) - - - - - - -
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11Popov1ch Luke (1) 145,050 45,000 10,958 37,893 20,139 259,040 0
VP, External CommunIcatIons ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(11) - - - - - - -
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN:934932240224961
0MB No 1545-0047
SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
(Form990 or 990-EZ)
Department
of theTreasury
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
2015
~ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Open to Public
InternalRevenueService
~ Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Inspection
www.irs.gov/form990.

52-1916480
990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information

Return Explanation
Reference
Form 990, NMA has an an Executive Committee,w hIch Is composed of the chairman, vice chairman, president, chairman of the Audit and
Part VI, Finance Committee,and nine directors elected annually by the Board of Directors, w 1thseven directors representing Coal
Section A, A"oducer Members and Mineral A"oducer Members and two directors representing Manufacturers and Services Members
line 1 Subject to the foregoing requirement to elect seven directors representing the producer members, the seven directors shall be
appointed In a manner that assures equal representation of five directors representing each producer membership class after
accounting for the membership classes of the chairman, vice chairman and chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee Any
vacancies shall be filled by the Executive Committeeuntil the next meeting of the Board The Executive Committeeshall have and
may exercise all the powers of the Board of Directors during intervals between meetings of the Board, except (1)to amend
these Bylaws, (11)to amend or recommend to the members an amendment of the AssocIatIon's CertIfIcate of Incorporation, (111)
adopt an agreement of merger or consolIdatIon, (Iv) approve or recommend to the members the sale, lease or exchange of all or
substantially all of the AssocIatIon's assets, (v) recommend to the members the dIssolutIon of the AssocIatIon or a revocation of
a d1ssolut1on,or (v1)to take such other action as may be limited by law The Executive Committeeshall keep a record of all its
actions and submit a report thereon to the Board of Directors
Form 990, NMA HAS T\NO CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP1 PRODUCERMEMBERSHIP - ANY ORGANIZATION,CORPORATION,
Part VI, PARTNERSHIP,COMPANY,OR INDIVIDUALENGAGEDINTHE MININGAND PRODUCTIONOF COAL OR MINER
Section A, ALS PRODUCERMEMBERSSHALL BE DIVIDEDINTOT\NO SEPARATECLASSES (A) COAL PRODUCERMEMBER
line 6 S, AND ( B) MINERALPRODUCERMEMBERS2 MANUFACTURERSAND SERVICESMEMBERSHIP-ANY ORGANI
ZATION, CORPORATION,PARTNERSHIP,COMPANYOR INDIVIDUALENGAGEDINTHE MANUFACTUREOF MINI
NG MACHINERY,EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES,MININGRELATEDSERVICES,OR CLOSELY ASSOCIATEDWITH
AND INTERESTED IN PROMOTINGTHE GENERALWELFAREOF THE MININGINDUSTRY,BUT NOT ENGAGEDIN
MINING
Form 990, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSSHALL CONSISTOF DIRECTORSSELECTEDBY, AND REPRESENTING AS CLASSES
Part VI, , COAL PRODUCERMEMBERS,MINERALPRODUCERMEMBERS,MANUFACTURERSAND SERVICESMEMBERSIN
Section A, ADDITION,THE PRESIDENTOF THE ASSOCIATIONSERVESAS AN EX OFFICIOMEMBEROF THE BOARD OF
line 7a DIRECTORSDIRECTORSARE ELECTEDBY A MAJORITYVOTE AT THE ANNUAL MEETINGOF THEASSOCIATI
ON
Form 990, FOR 990 IS PROVIDEDTO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSPRIORTO FILING FORM990 IS REVIEWEDBY SEN
Part VI, IOR MANAGEMENTAND GENERALCOUNSEL,AND ANY CHANGESARE COMMUNICATED TO THE OUTSIDEACCOUN
Section B, TANTS PRIORTO FILINGTHE RETURN
line 11
Form 990, THE ORGANIZATIONUTILIZESA COMPENSATIONCONSULTANT TO PERFORMA Bl-ANNUAL COMPENSATIONSU

Part VI, RVEY OF COMPARABLETRADEASSOCIATIONS NATIONAL MININGASSOCIATION'SGOAL WHEN SETTINGSAL
Section B, ARIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES,IS TO HAVE THEIRCOMPENSATIONAT THE 75TH PERCENTILE
OF COMPARABL
line 15 ETRADE ASSOCIATIONS,UTILIZINGTHE RESULTSFROMTHE SURVEY FURTHERMORE, THE PRESIDENT
AN
D CEO'S SALARY IS NEGOTIATEDVIA CONTRACTWITH THE FOLLOWINGBOARD MEMBERSCHAIRMANAND V
ICECHAIRMAN
Form 990, THE ORGANIZATIONDOESNOT GENERALLY MAKE ITS GOVERNINGDOCUMENTSAND FINANCIALSTATEMENTSAVAILABLE

Part VI, TO THE PUBLIC
Section C,
line 19
Form 990, PAYROLL SERVICES10,039 PERSONNELAND EMPLOYMENTFEES143,218 GENERALCONSULTING2,529,2

Part IX, line 14 WEB DEVELOPMENT/MANAGEMENT62,828 FIELDTEAMS 790,138 LIST BUILD 157,251
11g
Form 990, FAS 158 Adjustment -129,549

Part XI, line 9
FORM990, THE AUDIT OVERSIGHTPROCESSHAS REMAINEDUNCHANGEDFROMTHE PRIORYEAR

PART XII,
LINE2C
0MB No 1545-0047
SCHEDULER Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
(Form 990) ~ Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37. 2015
Departrrentof the Treasury ~ Attach to Form 990. ~ Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form 990. Open to Public
InternalRevenueServ,ce Ins ection
NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION
52-1916480
lfflfl Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
Name, address, and EIN (1f applicable) of disregarded entity Primary actIvIty Legal dom1c1le (state Total income End-of-year assets Direct controlling
or foreign country) entity
~1., Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete 1f the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because 1t had one
or more re ate d tax-exemot oraan1zat1ons d urina t h e tax vear.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)
Name, address, and EIN of related organIzatIon Primary actIvIty Legal dom1c1le (state Exempt Code section Public charity status Direct controlling Section 512(b)
or foreign country) (1f section 501(c)(3)) entity ( 13) controlled
entIty7
Yes No
(l)AMERICAN COAL FOUNDATION Educational Foundation DC 501(c)(3) 11-II NMA Yes
101 CONSTITUTION AVE STE 525E
washington, DC 20001
52-1236554
(2)MINEPAC Political Action Committee DC 527 Yes
N/A
52-1939409
(3)COALPAC Political Action Committee DC 527 Yes
N/A
52-1322749
For Pa erwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 50135Y Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Sch e du Ie R (Form 9 9 O) 2 O 1 5 Page 2
1fflf01 Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete 1f the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34
because 1t had one or more related organ1zat1ons treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)
Name, address, and EIN of Primary actIvIty Legal Direct Predominant Share of Share of DIsproprtIonate Code V-UBI General or Percentage
related organIzatIon dom1c1le controlling mcome(related, total income end-of-year allocations? amount in box managing ownership
(state or entity unrelated, assets 20 of partner?
foreign excluded from Schedule K-1
country) tax under (Form 1065)
sections 512-
514)
Yes No Yes No
..
IWl\,.f Ident1f1cat1on of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered II II
Yes on Form 990, Part IV, line
34 because 1t had one or more related organ1zat1ons treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i)

Name, address, and EIN of Primary actIvIty Legal Direct controlling Type of entity Sha re of tota I Sha re of end- Percentage Section 512
related organIzatIon dom1c1le entity (C corp, S income of-year ownership (b)(13)
( state or fore1g n corp, assets controlled
country) or trust) entIty7
Yes No
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

Sch e du Ie R (Form 9 9 O ) 2 O 1 5 Page 3
lffll'I Transactions With Related Organizations Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 1f any entity 1s listed 1n Parts II, III, or IV ofth1s schedule
1 During the tax year, did the orgran1zat1on engage 1n any of the following transactions with one or more related organ1zat1ons listed 1n Parts II-IV7
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii)annu1t1es, (iii)royalt1es, or(iv)rent from a controlled entity. la No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organ1zat1on(s) lb No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organ1zat1on(s) le No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organ1zat1on(s) 1d No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organ1zat1on(s) le No
f D1v1dends from related organ1zat1on(s) lf No

g Sale of assets to related organ1zat1on(s). lg No
h Purchase of assets from related organ1zat1on(s). 1h No
Exchange of assets with related organ1zat1on(s). li No
j Lease offac1l1t1es, equipment, or other assets to related organ1zat1on(s) lj Yes
k Lease offac1l1t1es, equipment, or other assets from related organ1zat1on(s) 1k No

Performance of services or membership or fundra1s1ng sol1c1tat1ons for related organ1zat1on(s) 11 No
m Performance of services or membership or fundra1s1ng sol1c1tat1ons by related organ1zat1on(s) 1m No
n Sharing offac1l1t1es, equipment, ma1l1ng lists, or other assets with related organ1zat1on(s) 1n Yes
o Sharing of paid employees with related organ1zat1on(s) lo Yes
p Reimbursement paid to related organ1zat1on(s) for expenses

q Reimbursement paid by related organ1zat1on(s) for expenses
r Othertransferofcash or property to related organ1zat1on(s).

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organ1zat1on(s)
2 If the answer to any of the above 1s "Yes," see the 1nstruct1ons for 1nformat1on on who must complete this line, 1nclud1ng covered relat1onsh1ps and transaction thresholds
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Name of related organization Transaction Amount involved Method of determining amount involved
type (a-s)
(l)amencan coal foundation J 24,000 by agreement
(2)AMER1can coal foundation R 100,000 DEPOSITS HELD FOR ACF BY NMA

Sch e du Ie R (Form 99 0 ) 20 15 Page 4
@I'll Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
P rov1de the following 1nformat1on for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organ1zat1on conducted more than five percent of its act1v1t1es (measured by total assets or gross
revenue) that was not a related organ1zat1on See 1nstruct1ons regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)
Name, address, and EIN of entity Primary act1v1ty Legal Predominant Are all partners Share of Share of D1sproprt1onate Code V-UBI General or Percentage
dom1c1le income section total end-of-year allocat1ons7 amount in managing ownership
(state or ( related, 501(c)(3) income assets box 20 partner?
foreign unrelated, organ1zat1ons7 of Schedule
country) excluded from K-1
tax under (Form 1065)
sections 512-
514)
Yes No Yes No Yes No

Sch e du Ie R (Form 9 9 O ) 2 O 1 5 Page 5
@I'd Supplemental Information
Provide add1t1onal 1nformat1on for responses to questions on Schedule R (see 1nstruct1ons)
Return Reference I Explanation

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efile GRAPHIC rint - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN:93493224022496

numbers on this form as 1t may be made public

3 Numberofvot1ng members of the governing body (Part VI, line la) 3 66

3~ Beginning of Current Year End of Year

Print/Type preparer's name

4a (Code ) (Expenses$ including grants of$ ) (Revenue$

4b (Code ) (Expenses$ including grants of$ ) (Revenue$

4c (Code ) (Expenses$ including grants of$ ) (Revenue$

4d Other program services (Describe 1n Schedule O )

4e Total program service expenses~

4 Sect ion 501( c)( 3) organizations.

b If"Yes," enter the name of the foreign country ~-------------------------

c If "Yes," to line Sa or Sb, did the organ1zat1on file Form 8886-T7

13 Section S01(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

c Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

See Add1t1onalData Table

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

See Add1t1onalData Table

Section B. Independent Contractors

1133 20th Street NW

(A) (B) (C) (D)

e Government grants (contributions) le

4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds ...

b Less rental 275,360

d Net gain or (loss) ....

3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organIzatIons, foreign

14 Information technology 65,095

23 Ins ura nee 96,499

b Equipment Rental 125,834

fflf: Balance Check

b Less accumulated deprec1at1on 10b 835,310 1,065,735 10c 1,055,455

b Were the organ1zat1on's f1nanc1al statements audited by an independent accountant?

Joseph W Craft III 1 00

Porter W Gregory III 1 00

(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

j:flf@:jComplete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a leg1slat1ve body (direct lobbying)

c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines la and lb)

d Other exempt purpose expenditures

e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines le and ld)

Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line le

Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000

Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 2 5% of line lf)

h Subtract line lg from line la If zero or less, enter-0-

Subtract line lffrom line le If zero or less, enter -0-

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)

Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period

Calendar year (or fiscal year

2a Lobbying nontaxable amount

b Lobbying ce1l1ng amount

C Total lobbying expenditures

d Grassroots nontaxable amount

e Grassroots ce1l1ng amount

f Grassroots lobbying expenditures

e Publ1cat1ons, or published or broadcast statements?

f Grants to other organ1zat1ons for lobbying purposes?

h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any s1m1lar means7

2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during

4 Aggregate value at end of year

4 Number of states where property subJect to conservation easement Is located ~-------

(i) Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ~ $ ---------

b 1 Scholarly research e 1 Other

c I Preservation for future generations