2019-11-11T11:11:27-06:00 2019-06-30 521855942 TATE & TRYON 2021 L ST NW SUITE 400 WASHINGTON DC 20036 990 2018-07-01 131580907 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS INC NATI 2029620054 1705 N STREET WASHINGTON DC 20036 JOHN FITHIAN PRESIDENT AND CEO 2029620054 2019-11-11 1 R MICHAEL SORRELLS P00001737 2022932200 216.59.105.130 2019-11-11 11:11:23 ES P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 0A779249EE4AB03D4EBCA877230ED83790B34DB8 2018 2020-04-17 16:48:07Z JOHN FITHIAN 1705 N STREET WASHINGTON DC 20036 17572785 0 X WWW.NATOONLINE.ORG X 1948 DC THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS (NATO) PROTECTS AND PROMOTES (SEE SCHEDULE O) THE BUSINESS INTERESTS OF OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF MOVIE THEATRES. NATO ADVOCATES FOR A POSITIVE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKS WITH MOVIE DISTRIBUTORS ON AREAS OF MUTUAL CONCERN INCLUDING MOVIE THEFT, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, THE RATINGS SYSTEM, AND FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES. 17 17 15 460 0 5885 0 0 11006895 11176254 1060284 819932 468340 264651 12535519 12260837 358219 41995 0 0 2739416 2970188 0 0 0 7989169 8363615 11086804 11375798 1448715 885039 24638527 25375896 452670 474634 24185857 24901262 X THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS (NATO) PROTECTS AND PROMOTES (SEE SCHEDULE O) THE BUSINESS INTERESTS OF OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF MOVIE THEATRES. NATO ADVOCATES FOR A POSITIVE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKS WITH MOVIE DISTRIBUTORS ON AREAS OF MUTUAL CONCERN INCLUDING MOVIE THEFT, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, THE RATINGS SYSTEM, AND FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES. 0 0 ANNUAL CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW - NATO HOLDS AN ANNUAL CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW, CINEMACON, EACH SPRING TO PROMOTE UPCOMING FILM PRODUCT AND EDUCATE THE THEATER OWNERS AND OPERATORS IN ATTENDANCE REGARDING NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE INDUSTRY. GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS - NATO'S NETWORK OF U.S. MEMBERS ENGAGES DECISION-MAKERS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL. NATO'S GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS STAFF MONITORS FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATION AND MOBILIZES RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE FAVORABLE OUTCOMES FOR MEMBERS. NATO HAS SUCCESSFULLY REPRESENTED NATO MEMBERS' INTERESTS AS THEY RELATE TO ADMISSION TAXES, BEVERAGE TAXES, CREDIT CARD ISSUES, DISABILITY ISSUES, HEALTHCARE REFORM, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ISSUES AND MENU LABELING. NATO HAS AN ACTIVE MEDIA RELATIONS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO COMMUNICATE KEY INDUSTRY MESSAGES. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION - NATO IS COMMITTED TO HELPING THEATER OWNERS AND OPERATORS UNDERSTAND AND/OR USE NEW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDING DIGITAL CINEMA EQUIPMENT; IMMERSIVE AUDIO SYSTEMS; CLOSED CAPTIONING AND DESCRIPTION FOR THE BLIND; DEVICES FOR THE HEARING/VISUALLY IMPAIRED; LASER PROJECTION; AND SATELLITE DELIVERY. NATO HAS WORKED WITH THE MOVIE STUDIOS AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS TO DEVELOP TECHNICAL STANDARDS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE:ENCYCLOPEDIA OF EXHIBITION AND OTHER INDUSTRY RESEARCHCODES MONITORING AND INPUT TO CODE-SETTING BODIESADMISSION PRICE SURVEYBOXOFFICE MAGAZINEBOXOFFICE PREDICTIONSINSURANCE PROGRAMNEWSLETTER (ELECTRONIC)ONLINE TRAINING SERIESTHEATER SECURITY INFORMATION SHARING AND ALERTSTHEATRICAL RELEASE WINDOWS MONITORINGDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 21 0 1 15 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X KATHLEEN CONROY 2029620054 1705 N STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20036 ELLIS JACOB CHAIRMAN 3.00 X X 0 0 0 ROLANDO B RODRIGUEZ VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JOE MASHER TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JEFF LOGAN SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ADAM ARON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT BAGBY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BO CHAMBLISS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MOSHE GREIDINGER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAN HARKINS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RON KRUEGER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN D LOEKS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOSEPH PALETTA III DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN VINCENT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVE WRIGHT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PHIL ZACHERETTI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARK ZORADI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN FITHIAN PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00 X 569322 0 42219 KATHLEEN CONROY VP & COO 40.00 X 213567 0 27178 PATRICK CORCORAN VP & COO 40.00 X 147355 0 21843 MITCH NEUHAUSER MANAGING DIRECTOR-CINEMACON 40.00 X 387634 0 48824 MATTHEW POLLOCK ASSOCIATE CONVENTION DIRECTOR 40.00 X 210545 0 43651 JACQUELINE BRENNEMAN GENERAL COUNSEL 40.00 X 150154 0 17558 1678577 0 201273 6 0 1 0 ERNST & YOUNG 200 PLAZA DRIVE SECAUCAS NJ 07094 INDUSTRY RESEARCH PROJECT 155000 1 REGISTRATIONS 900099 3697730 3697730 BOOTH SALES 900099 2844100 2844100 MEMBER DUES 900099 1802208 1802208 SPONSORSHIPS 900099 1546094 1546094 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 900099 500000 500000 786122 786122 11176254 659490 659490 68550 68550 5472390 5311948 160442 160442 160442 REIMBURSEMENT REVENUE 900099 185791 185791 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 10310 10310 196101 12260837 11176254 0 1084583 41995 1466457 1165222 28414 165739 144356 5000 45485 45724 3426 128437 932363 539201 686319 299877 98751 304850 4846571 4237 103727 67624 BANK CHARGES 116900 TAXES 38394 MISCELLANEOUS 34057 SUBSCRIPTIONS 31903 30769 11375798 465 880 2014394 1146596 227758 762494 363460 321304 4806521 771311 2750195 4035210 19274364 19102808 7891 6604 24638527 25375896 272140 469509 31990 5125 148540 0 452670 474634 X 23978868 24526612 206989 374650 24185857 24901262 24638527 25375896 885039 -169634 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 0 0 0 1802208 66084 66084 66084 PART I-A, LINE 1: NATO'S NETWORK OF U.S. MEMBERS ENGAGES DECISION-MAKERS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL. NATO'S GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS STAFF MONITORS FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATION AND MOBILIZES RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE FAVORABLE OUTCOMES FOR MEMBER COMPANIES. NATO HAS SUCCESSFULLY REPRESENTED NATO MEMBERS' INTERESTS AS THEY RELATE TO ADMISSION TAXES, BEVERAGE TAXES, DISABILITY ISSUES, HEALTHCARE REFORM, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ISSUES AND MENU LABELING. NATO HAS A POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NATO-PAC) THAT PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO CANDIDATES. 1 0 1846480 1846480 2292189 194936 2097253 183000 183000 0 269439 205942 63497 215413 187433 27980 4035210 13039587 -169634 1075821 1000 907187 12132400 128437 128437 12260837 12326682 1075821 3500 1079321 11247361 128437 128437 11375798 PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE INCOME 1,000. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE EXPENSES 3,500. 1 WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURES PIONEERS FOUNDATION 10045 RIVERSIDE DRIVE TOLUCA LAKE CA 91602 150533551 501C3 25000 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND 1 0 PART I, LINE 2: NATO GENERALLY LIMITS ITS CHARITABLE GIVING TO TWO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE LONG-STANDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITION INDUSTRY - VARIETY, THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY AND THE WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE PIONEERS FOUNDATION. NATO RECEIVES REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOTH ORGANIZATIONS ABOUT HOW THE FUNDS ARE USED. X X X 1 1 X X X X 0 0 0 JOHN FITHIAN PRESIDENT AND CEO 569141 0 0 0 181 0 16500 0 27991 0 613813 0 0 0 KATHLEEN CONROY VP & COO 195221 0 18346 0 0 0 11620 0 18430 0 243617 0 0 0 PATRICK CORCORAN VP & COO 134970 0 12385 0 0 0 8817 0 14425 0 170597 0 0 0 MITCH NEUHAUSER MANAGING DIRECTOR-CINEMACON 287453 0 100000 0 181 0 16500 0 34296 0 438430 0 0 0 MATTHEW POLLOCK ASSOCIATE CONVENTION DIRECTOR 176608 0 33846 0 91 0 13245 0 33500 0 257290 0 0 0 JACQUELINE BRENNEMAN GENERAL COUNSEL 115269 0 34885 0 0 0 8773 0 10187 0 169114 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A THE OFFICERS ARE ALLOWED TO EITHER UPGRADE TO BUSINESS CLASS OR TRAVEL WITH FAMILY MEMBERS ON FLIGHTS OF THREE HOURS OR LONGER. TO PROMOTE EMPLOYEE WELLNESS, NATO OFFERS TO PAY UP TO $100 PER MONTH FOR HEALTH CLUB/GYM MEMBERSHIPS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES (INCLUDING ALL EMPLOYEE OFFICERS). PART I, LINE 1B NATO'S TRAVEL POLICY CALLS FOR STAFF OFFICERS TO FLY COACH CLASS ON AIRLINE FLIGHTS OF THREE HOURS OR LESS IN DURATION, AND BUSINESS CLASS ON FLIGHTS OF MORE THAN THREE HOURS (INCLUDING CONNECTING FLIGHTS THAT ADD UP TO MORE THAN THREE HOURS). PART I, LINE 3 THE NATO COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, APPOINTED BY THE NATO EXECUTIVE BOARD, REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION (SALARY AND BONUSES). THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS SALARY HISTORIES, COMPARABILITY DATA (FOR POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY, AND FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN THE ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT PROFESSION), AND THE COMMITEE DOCUMENTS ITS DELIBERATIONS AND COMMUNICATES ITS DECISIONS TO THE COO IN WRITING FOR PROCESSING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 REGULAR MEMBERS - A REGULAR MEMBER IS ANY SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, PARTNERSHIP, CORPORATION, OR OTHER BUSINESS ENTITY WHICH IS DIRECTLY ENGAGED IN THE OPERATION OF ONE OR MORE MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITION FACILITIES. A REGULAR MEMBER IN THE UNITED STATES OR ITS TERRITORIES CAN BE A PRIVATE OR PUBLIC SECTOR (NON-MILITARY) NON-PROFIT BUSINESS ENTITY. REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS - A REGIONAL ASSOCIATION IS A UNITED STATES SINGLE-STATE OR MULTI-STATE (INCLUDING THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA) TRADE ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF FURTHERING THE INTERESTS OF THOSE ENGAGED IN THE OPERATION OF MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITION FACILITIES. REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS MUST MEET MINIMUM CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, WHICH WILL PERIODICALLY CERTIFY THEM. THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE OF EACH REGIONAL ASSOCIATION MAY PARTICIPATE AND VOTE AT MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS. HONORARY MEMBERS - PERSONS WHO HAVE PROVIDED OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO NATO AND WHO ARE NO LONGER ENGAGED IN MOVIE THEATRE OPERATIONS ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE ELECTED AS HONORARY MEMBERS OF NATO. HONORARY MEMBERS MAY ATTEND NATO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS, BUT DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A NATO'S GOVERNING BODY, THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, IS COMPRISED OF A COMBINATION OF AUTOMATIC AND ELECTED SEATS. EIGHT AUTOMATIC SEATS ARE FILLED BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF EACH OF THE TOP EIGHT CIRCUITS, BY SCREEN COUNT ON A RECORD DATE, IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. EACH COMPANY ENTITLED TO AN AUTOMATIC SEAT MUST DESIGNATE IN WRITING THE NAME OF THE INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE AS THE COMPANY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. NINE SEATS ARE FILLED BY ELECTION. FOUR SEATS ARE ELECTED FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY BOARD WHO OWN OR ARE EMPLOYED AT REGIONAL CIRCUITS, DEFINED AS NATO MEMBER COMPANIES WITH 75 OR MORE SCREENS, BUT NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AN AUTOMATIC SEAT, AND FOUR SEATS ARE ELECTED FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY BOARD WHO OWN OR ARE EMPLOYED AT INDEPENDENT THEATRES, DEFINED AS NATO MEMBER COMPANIES WITH FEWER THAN 75 SCREENS. EACH NATO MEMBER COMPANY IN THE REGIONAL CIRCUIT OR INDEPENDENT THEATRE CATEGORY THAT HAS AT LEAST ONE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE NATO ADVISORY BOARD IS ELIGIBLE TO CAST ONE VOTE IN THE ELECTION OF THEIR CATEGORY'S REPRESENTATIVES TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. TO QUALIFY TO BE A VOTING MEMBER ON THE NATO ADVISORY BOARD, A PERSON MUST OWN OR BE EMPLOYED BY A NATO MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING AND MUST HAVE PARTICIPATED IN AT LEAST TWO MEETINGS OF THE ADVISORY BOARD. THE NATO MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE APPLICATIONS OF QUALIFIED ADVISORY BOARD CANDIDATES. NATO'S VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE NATO MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE, PROVIDES THE OFFICIAL ROLL OF THE ADVISORY BOARD. DURING EACH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP, THE MEMBERSHIP VOTES TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE OFFICIAL ROLL OF ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS. THE NINTH ELECTED SEAT ON THE EXECUTIVE BOARD IS HELD BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF NATO'S CERTIFIED REGIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERS. ONLY VOTING DELEGATES FROM EACH OF NATO'S CERTIFIED REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RUN AND VOTE IN THIS ELECTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, THE GOVERNING BODY, OF NATO HAS DELEGATED THAT RESPONSIBILITY TO THE NATO AUDIT COMMITTEE. ALL MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE RECEIVE AND REVIEW THE COMPLETE COPY OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FINALIZED AND FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE STATEMENTS OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DISCLOSURE ARE COLLECTED ANNUALLY FROM ALL NATO OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE VICE PRESIDENT AND COO REVIEWS THEM, ENSURES THAT FORMS ARE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED BY ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, AND THEN SHARES ALL DISCLOSURES WITH NATO'S GENERAL COUNSEL WHO EXAMINES THEM AND DETERMINES IF ANY DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES A CONFLICT THAT REQUIRES ACTION (SUCH AS HAVING THE INDIVIDUAL RECUSE HERSELF/HIMSELF FROM CERTAIN MATTERS). FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE NATO COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, APPOINTED BY THE NATO EXECUTIVE BOARD, REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION (SALARY AND BONUSES). THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS SALARY HISTORIES, COMPARABILITY DATA (FOR POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY, AND FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN THE ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT PROFESSION), AND THE COMMITEE DOCUMENTS ITS DELIBERATIONS AND COMMUNICATES ITS DECISIONS TO THE COO IN WRITING FOR PROCESSING. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATION FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT STAFF. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ASSOCIATION'S OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED DURING THE TAX YEAR. 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