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ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS (EIN 53-6000125)
Tax period
2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31
Filed
2013-11-14
IRS object ID
201333189349303243
Schema version
2012v2.1
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2013-11-14T11:46:35-06:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2012-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

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EIN420714325EIN

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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2012-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

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Name Name

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Phone2026392114Phone

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Address Line1425 THIRD STREET SW NO 1000AddressLine1
CityWASHINGTONCity
StateDCState
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Officer Officer

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NameJEFFREY D MARSHName
TitleSR VP - FINANCE & CFOTitle
Phone2026392114Phone
Date Signed2013-11-14DateSigned
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NameWILLIAM E TURCO CPAName
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Tax Year2012TaxYear
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Form 990 IRS990

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Mission DescriptionAAR PROMOTES A SAFE AND EFFICIENT NORTH AMERICAN RAIL SYSTEM WITH PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES IN AREAS SUCH AS STANDARDS, OPERATIONS, SAFETY, SECURITY, PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC POLICY.MissionDescription
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DescriptionSTRATEGIC RESEARCH INITIATIVES (SRI):SRI PRIORITIES ARE SHARPLY FOCUSED ON CURRENT AND FUTURE FREIGHT RAILROAD INDUSTRY ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH SAFETY, EFFICIENCY, AND RELIABILITY. THE RESEARCH PRIORITIES ARE EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANTLY TO INDUSTRY OBJECTIVES IN THE AREA OF OPERATING HEAVIER AXLE LOADS, AND, IN PARTICULAR, THE EFFECTS ON FREIGHT CARS, TRACK, AND THEIR INTERACTION. IN THE PAST FEW YEARS, THE SRI PROGRAM HAS MOVED DEEPER INTO THE INNOVATION PROCESS IN THE AREAS OF CARS, TRACK, AND VEHICLE/TRACK INTERACTION. THE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO BE INVOLVED IN PRODUCT AND PROCESS DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION.Description

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DescriptionINTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN:A PROGRAM OF MEDIA OUTREACH, ADVERTISING AND ELECTRONIC MAILINGS THAT FOCUSES ON (1) HOW THE FREIGHT RAIL INDUSTRY CONSISTENTLY AND EFFICIENTLY DELIVERS ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS TO AMERICANS, (2) HOW RAILROADS USE MODERN TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND PROVIDE PUBLIC BENEFITS INCLUDING A SAFE, FUEL EFFICIENT WAY TO MOVE GOODS AND CONNECT US TO THE GLOBAL ECONOMY, AND (3) PRESERVING BALANCED REGULATION OF THE FREIGHT RAIL INDUSTRY.Description

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DescriptionPRESERVING BALANCED REGULATION:A PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE CONTINUED NEED OF THE RAIL INDUSTRY TO OPERATE UNDER A BALANCED REGULATORY STRUCTURE WHICH ALLOWS RAILROADS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE REVENUES FOR REINVESTMENT. SUCH REINVESTMENT IS CRITICAL IF RAILROADS ARE TO BE ABLE TO ADDRESS THE CAPACITY CHALLENGES THAT INCREASED RAIL DEMAND FOR TRANSPORTATION BRINGS.Description
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (24 entries)

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Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

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Only In House Lobbying0OnlyInHouseLobbying
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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Included On FS1IncludedOnFS
Explanation In Part XIIIXExplanationInPartXIII

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Book Value221321BookValue

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Book Value398006BookValue
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Closely Held Equity Interests CloselyHeldEquityInterests

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Other Assets OtherAssets (3 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionBook ValueBookValue
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DEFERRED TAX ASSET55704
INVESTMENTS RELATED TO SUPP. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS1304218
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Total Book Value Other Assets1654765TotalBookValueOtherAssets

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities (8 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionAmountAmount
LIABILITY UNDER DEFERRED COMPENSATION$455,900
CURRENT PORTION-OPEB LIABILITY$126,872
OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS$70,331
ACCRUED PENSION COST$25,448,382
SERP OBLIGATION$2,529,938
DEFERRED RENT PAYABLES$3,971,671
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS$63,847
DUE TO SUBSIDIARIES$7,689,255
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Amounts40356196TotalOfAmounts
Footnote In Part XIIIXFootnoteInPartXIII

Form990 Schedule D Part XIII Form990ScheduleDPartXIII (2 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
PART IV, LINE 2B:CUSTODIAL FUNDS ARE CARRIED AS AN ASSET AND OFFSETTING LIABILITY IN THE ASSOCIATION'S BALANCE SHEET. THE ASSOCIATION ACTS AS CUSTODIAN AND AGENT ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN RAILROAD INDUSTRY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS FOR WHICH THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES BOOKKEEPING SERVICES.
PART X, LINE 2:AAR IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE IRC. HOWEVER, AAR IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAXES FOR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE UNRELATED TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT FUNCTION. RRF IS INCORPORATED UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AND IS FURTHER CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1) OF THE IRC; HOWEVER, RRF IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAXES FOR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE UNRELATED TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT FUNCTION. AAR AND RRF, AS TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, FILE AN INFORMATION RETURN, FORM 990-RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX, AND TO THE EXTENT OF ANY UNRELATED ACTIVITIES TO THEIR TAX-EXEMPT FUNCTION, FILE FORM 990-T-RETURN OF ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN. TTCI AND RAILINC FILE SEPARATE FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS. ACCORDINGLY, AMOUNTS REPORTED IN THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REPRESENT THE COMBINED INCOME TAX ACCOUNTS OF AAR, TTCI, RAILINC, AND RRF. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THE FUTURE TAX CONSEQUENCES ATTRIBUTABLE TO DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT CARRYING AMOUNTS OF EXISTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE TAX BASES AND OPERATING LOSS AND TAX CREDIT CARRYFORWARDS. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ARE MEASURED USING ENACTED TAX RATES EXPECTED TO APPLY TO TAXABLE INCOME IN THE YEARS IN WHICH THOSE TEMPORARY DIFFERENCES ARE EXPECTED TO REVERSE. IF APPROPRIATE, DEFERRED TAX ASSETS ARE REDUCED BY A VALUATION ALLOWANCE, WHICH REFLECTS EXPECTATIONS OF THE EXTENT TO WHICH SUCH ASSETS WILL BE REALIZED. THE ASSOCIATION FOLLOWS THE CODIFICATION TOPIC, INCOME TAXES, WHICH ADDRESSES THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER TAX BENEFITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED ON A TAX RETURN SHOULD BE RECORDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. UNDER THIS GUIDANCE, THE ASSOCIATION MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE TAX BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM SUCH A POSITION ARE MEASURED BASED ON THE LARGEST BENEFIT THAT HAS A GREATER THAN 50% LIKELIHOOD OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT. THE GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES ALSO ADDRESSES DE-RECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON INCOME TAXES, AND ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE ASSOCIATION'S PRECONSOLIDATED TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ASSOCIATION HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. GENERALLY, THE ASSOCIATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2009.DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

Accts Actvs Out US Table AcctsActvsOutUSTable (2 entries)

RegionRegionNumber Of OfficesNumberOfOfficesNumber Of EmployeesNumberOfEmployeesType Of Activities ConductedTypeOfActivitiesConductedSpecific Services ProvidedSpecificServicesProvidedTotal ExpendituresTotalExpenditures
NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO, BUT00PROGRAM SERVICESTRAVEL, MEETING, LODGING, REGISTRATION FEES AND PERSONNEL COSTS85945
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) -00PROGRAM SERVICESTRAVEL, MEETING, LODGING, REGISTRATION FEES AND PERSONNEL COSTS34558
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Subtotal Number Of Offices0SubtotalNumberOfOffices
Subtotal Number Of Employees0SubtotalNumberOfEmployees
Cont Number Of Offices0ContNumberOfOffices
Cont Number Of Employees0ContNumberOfEmployees
Total Number Of Offices0TotalNumberOfOffices
Total Number Of Employees0TotalNumberOfEmployees
Subtotal Amount Spent120503SubtotalAmountSpent
Cont Amount Spent0ContAmountSpent
Total Amount Spent120503TotalAmountSpent
Transfer To Foreign Corp0TransferToForeignCorp
Interest In Foreign Trust0InterestInForeignTrust
Own Foreign Corp0OwnForeignCorp
Passive Foreign Invest Co0PassiveForeignInvestCo
Foreign Partnership0ForeignPartnership
Boycott Countries0BoycottCountries

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Records Maintained1RecordsMaintained

Recipient Table RecipientTable (21 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEIN Of RecipientEINOfRecipientIRC SectionIRCSectionAmount Of Cash GrantAmountOfCashGrantPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantAddress Line2AddressUS/AddressLine2
ACCCE AMERICAN COALITION FOR CLEAN COAL ELECTRICITY
333 JOHN CARLYLE STREET SUITE 530ALEXANDRIAVA22314521799853501(C)(6)7958648PROGRAM SUPPORT
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
P O BOX 1425MERRIFIELDVA221161425130433430501(C)(6)38250PROGRAM SUPPORT
AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM
722 12TH STREET NW FOURTH FLOORWASHINGTONDC20005521403587501(C)(4)25000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS
413 NEW JERSEY AVENUE SEWASHINGTONDC20003522270607501(C)(4)11000THE CBC INSTITUTE 2012 TUNICA CONFERENCE AND CBC EVENT SPONSORSHIP
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION
1720 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NWWASHINGTONDC20036521160561501(C)(3)10000EVENT SUPPORT
COLLINSJOHNSON GROUP
1730 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW SUITEWASHINGTONDC2000645129293610000EVENT SUPPORT875
CONGRESSIONAL INSTITUTE INC
1700 DIAGONAL ROAD SUITE 730ALEXANDRIAVA22314521504189501(C)(4)22917PROGRAM SUPPORT
COALITION AGAINST BIGGER TRUCKS LLC
901 N PITT STREET SUITE 310ALEXANDRIAVA22314943229678501(C)(4)1120000PROGRAM SUPPORT
THE FAITH & POLITICS INSTITUTE
110 MARYLAND AVENUE NE SUITE 504WASHINGTONDC20002521759052501(C)(3)10000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GORAIL
901N PITT STREETSUITE 315ALEXANDRIAVA22314352226505501(C)(4)1000000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MARCH OF DIMES FOUNDATION NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA CHAPTER
2120 WASHINGTON BLVD SUITE 425ARLINGTONVA222045757131846366501(C)(3)7500EVENT SUPPORT
METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL
140 SOUTH DEARBORN SUITE 1400CHICAGOIL60603362382849501(C)(3)20000PROGRAM SUPPORT
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIESCO 2012 NACO CONFERENCE
436 GRANT STREET ROOM 101PITTSBURGHPA15219530190321501(C)(4)10000EVENT SUPPORT
NCSL FOUNDATION FOR STATE LEGISLATURES
7700 EAST FIRST PLACEDENVERCO80230742232576501(C)(3)7500PROGRAM SUPPORT
NORTH AMERICAN RAIL SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION (NARS)
2115 PORTSMOUTH DRIVERICHARDSONTX750824839752635975501(C)(6)8500PROGRAM/EVENT SUPPORT
RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
425 THIRD ST SW SUITE 910WASHINGTONDC20024522344655501(C)(3)606244PROGRAM SUPPORT
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION POLICY PROJECT
1707 L STREET NW SUITE 1050WASHINGTONDC20036521864166501(C)(3)75000PROGRAM SUPPORT
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES LOCKWASHINGTONDC20055530196932501(C)(3)32500PROGRAM SUPPORTBOX 289
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
ATTN KATHY HELPLER B107 205 NURBANAIL61801376006007501(C)(3)356400PROGRAM SUPPORTMATHEWS AVE
US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1615 H STREET NWWASHINGTONDC20062530045720501(C)(6)1025000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BECAUSE OF ELIZABETH
PO BOX 214MCLEANVA22101300220742501(C)(3)7308PROGRAM SUPPORT
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Nbr Of501 C3 And Govt Grants10TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants
Total Nbr Of Other Organizations11TotalNbrOfOtherOrganizations

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierPROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:Identifier
Return ReferencePART I, LINE 2:ReturnReference
ExplanationSCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: AAR AWARDS ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZED AS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C) OR AS A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.Explanation

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Idemnification Gross Up PaymentsXIdemnificationGrossUpPayments
Housing Allowance Or ResidenceXHousingAllowanceOrResidence
Club Dues Or FeesXClubDuesOrFees
Written Policy Re T And E Expenses1WrittenPolicyReTAndEExpenses
Substantiation Required1SubstantiationRequired
Compensation CommitteeXCompensationCommittee
Independent ConsultantXIndependentConsultant
Form990 Of Other OrganizationsXForm990OfOtherOrganizations
Compensation SurveyXCompensationSurvey
Board Or Committee ApprovalXBoardOrCommitteeApproval
Severance Payment0SeverancePayment
Supplemental Nonqual Retire Plan1SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan
Equity Based Comp Arrangement0EquityBasedCompArrangement

Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (14 entries)

TitleTitleBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgComp Based On Related OrgsCompBasedOnRelatedOrgsBonus Filing OrgBonusFilingOrgBonus Related OrgsBonusRelatedOrgsOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgOther Compensation Related OrgsOtherCompensationRelatedOrgsDeferred Comp Filing OrgDeferredCompFilingOrgDeferred Comp Related OrgsDeferredCompRelatedOrgsNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgNontaxable Benefits Related OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgsTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgTotal Compensation Related OrgsTotalCompensationRelatedOrgsComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgComp Report Prior990 Related OrgsCompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs
EDWARD R HAMBERGER
CEO & PRESIDENT81125601396880012969067886606219702962168000
LOUIS P WARCHOT
SR. VP - GENERAL COUNSEL33819602350358063235805535104452203420785000
JOHN T GRAY
SR. VP - POLICY & ECONOMICS3029660308842043480304780282410674875000
LAURIE L KNIGHT
SR. VP - GOV'T AFFAIRS3587550256818012070123970160370645214000
JEFFREY D MARSH
SR. VP - FINANCE & CFO26912802335350254002563180322030793724000
PATRICIA M REILLY
VP - COMMUNICATIONS2827870246091030990225380354570589972000
ROBERT C VANDERCLUTE
SR. VP - SAFETY & OPERATIONS2678840232229075890228910275410558134000
JOHN F WETZEL
VP - GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS2283570240195039760202468071240682120000
JANET L BARTELMAY
CORPORATE SECRETARY18865505066340300001413630145660854218000
MICHAEL J RUSH
ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL188088078933203600020898301007901200082000
ROBERT E FRONCZAK
AVP - ENVIRONMENT & HAZMAT1749700351116024790455490237570597871000
FRANKLIN N HARDESTY
AVP - POLICY & ECONOMICS1714940205856031300650310142690459780000
WILLIAM C THOMPSON
PROGRAM MANAGER2044410610930222570267460295790344116000
PETER W FRENCH
AVP - SAFETY182388055777054000593520281940331111000

Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII (2 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
PART I, LINE 1ATAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS-UP PAYMENTS: LOUIS P. WARCHOT - $103,000 (AMOUNT WAS INCLUDED IN SERP PAYMENT) HOUSING ALLOWANCE: WILLIAM C. THOMPSON - $11,750 - TAXABLE SOCIAL CLUB DUES: EDWARD R. HAMBERGER - $10,952 - NONTAXABLE LOUIS P. WARCHOT - $7,152 - NONTAXABLE ROBERT C. VANDERCLUTE - $75 - NONTAXABLE ROBERT E. FRONCZAK - $475 - NONTAXABLE
PART I, LINE 4BTHE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN A SERP: EDWARD R. HAMBERGER - $633,069 JEFFREY D. MARSH - $227,062 JOHN F. WETZEL - $150,018 JANET L. BARTELMAY - $89,504 MICHAEL RUSH - $143,813 SCHEDULE J, PART II, DEFERRED COMPENSATION: COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN PERSONS INCLUDES PAYMENTS MADE IN 2012 UNDER AAR'S LONG TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN (DEFERRED COMPENSATION). FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED PAYMENTS MADE IN 2012 UNDER THE PLAN: LOUIS P. WARCHOT - $2,055,648 JOHN T. GRAY - $55,000 JOHN F. WETZEL - $118,382 JANET L. BARTELMAY - $398,288 MICHAEL J. RUSH - $650,986 ROBERT E. FRONCZAK - $299,213 FRANKLIN N. HARDESTY - $154,922 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN PAYMENTS ARE SHOWN IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(II) THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL RECEIVED PAYMENT FROM SERP: LOUIS P. WARCHOT - $622,704 SERP PAYMENTS ARE SHOWN IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III).

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Form990 Schedule L Part IV Form990ScheduleLPartIV (2 entries)

RelationshipRelationshipAmount Of TransactionAmountOfTransactionDescription Of TransactionDescriptionOfTransactionSharing Of RevenuesSharingOfRevenues
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC
EDWARD HAMBERGER (BOARD) AND JANET BARTELMAY (OFFICER)17132075PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES BY THE INTERESTED ENTITY, EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT PAID BY THE INTERESTED ENTITY, FACILITIES LEASED BY THE INTERESTED ENTITY, AND PERFORMACE OF SERVICES FOR THE INTERESTED ENTITY.0
RAILINC CORPORATION
EDWARD HAMBERGER (BOARD) AND JANET BARTELMAY (OFFICER)1730624PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES FOR THE INTERESTED ENTITY, PAYMENT OF ROYALTIES BY ENTITY, AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT PAID BY THE INTERESTED ENTITY.0

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (9 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2EDWARD HAMBERTER AND JANET BARTELMAY - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS AAR MEMBERS INCLUDE THE MAJOR FREIGHT RAILROADS OF THE UNITED STATES, CANADA AND MEXICO, AS WELL AS SMALLER RAILROADS THAT PROVIDE FREIGHT OR PASSENGER SERVICES TO TOWNS AND CITIES THROUGHOUT THE U.S. IN ADDITION; AMTRAK IS A FULL MEMBER OF AAR. AAR HAS THREE CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP: (1) FULL MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO U.S. RAILROADS, (2) SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP IS A AVAILABLE TO CANADIAN AND MEXICAN RAILROADS, AND (3) ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO NON-CLASS 1 RAILROADS AND RAILROAD SUPPLIERS. AAR'S FULL MEMBERS HAVE VOTING RIGHTS AS PRESCRIBED IN THE AAR BY-LAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7BAAR CORPORATE DOCUMENTS ALLOW FOR DECISIONS TO BE APPROVED BY MEMBERS TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW. ALL MATTERS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO, PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL PRIOR TO FILING. A COPY OF THE 2012 FORM 990 WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO EACH MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CAN ANNUAL WRITTEN CONFIRMATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES IS REQUIRED FROM ALL AAR BOARD MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS. THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES OF EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES OR GENERAL COUNSEL. THE DISCLOSURES OF THE OFFICERS, PRESIDENT, AND CEO ARE REPORTED TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL. DISCLOSURES OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL ARE REPORTED TO THE CEO. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT, AAR WOULD INVESTIGATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AVOID THE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT. SUCH ACTION WOULD INCLUDE THAT THE CONFLICTED PERSON DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE REVIEW, RESOLUTION PROCESS, OR ANY DELIBERATION/DECISION MAKING RELATED TO THE MATTER. FOLLOW UP ACTIONS ARE TAKEN AS NEEDED BY AAR GENERAL COUNSEL OR THE CEO.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15COMPARABILITY DATA IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT FOR EXECUTIVE (CEO AND VICE PRESIDENTS) COMPENSATION. THAT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ANNUALLY TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AS PART OF ITS ANNUAL BUDGET DELIBERATIONS. EXECUTIVE SALARIES ARE REVIEWED AND ANY MERIT ADJUSTMENTS FOR THAT FISCAL YEAR ARE DETERMINED AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGETARY PROCESS. CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES OF GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE MAINTAINED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY LAW.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:UNRECOGNIZED CHANGE, DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN OBLIGATIONS -2,799,610.CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART VII, SEC A, LN 1A COL E & SCHEDULE J, PART II, COL B(II):REPORTABLE COMPENSATION IS INCLUSIVE OF TWO ANNUAL BONUSES PAID AS A CONSEQUENCE OF ACCELERATING PAYMENT OF THE 2012 ANNUAL BONUS.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII (4 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Controlled OrgControlledOrg
RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
425 THIRD ST SW SUITE 910WASHINGTONDC20024522344655RESEARCHDE501(C)(3)LINE 7ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS0
RAILPAC
425 THIRD ST SW SUITE 1000WASHINGTONDC20024000280743POLITICAL ACTIVITIESDC527ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS0
AAR-NRLC GROUP INSURANCE TRUST
425 THIRD ST SW SUITE 1000WASHINGTONDC20024521161363PROVIDES RETIREE LIFE INSURANCE TO PLAN PARTICIPANTSDC501(C)(9)ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS0
AAR RETIREE LIFE INSURANCE TRUST
425 THIRD ST SW SUITE 1000WASHINGTONDC20024521161363PROVIDES RETIREE LIFE INSURANCE TO PLAN PARTICIPANTSDC501(C)(9)ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS0

Form990 Schedule R Part IV Form990ScheduleRPartIV (2 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEINEINPrimary ActivityPrimaryActivityLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Type Of EntityTypeOfEntityShare Of Total IncomeShareOfTotalIncomeShare Of EOY AssetsShareOfEOYAssetsPercentage OwnershipPercentageOwnershipControlled OrgControlledOrg
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC
55500 DOT ROADPUEBLOCO81001841440384RESEARCH & TESTINGDEASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADSC28381265294990591.000000
RAILINC CORPORATION
7001 WESTON PARKWAY SUITE 200CARYNC27513522131600IT & SVCSDEASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADSC48210353305797811.000000
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Ann Rents Royalties1ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other Org1GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr Fr Other Org0GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org1LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees From Other Org1LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg
Dividends Related Organization0DividendsRelatedOrganization
Sale Of Assets To Other Org0SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg
Purchase Of Assets From Other Org0PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg
Exchange Of Assets0ExchangeOfAssets
Rental Of Facilities To Other Orgs1RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs
Rental Of Facilities Fr Other Orgs0RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services For Other Orgs1PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services By Other Orgs1PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs
Sharing Of Facilities1SharingOfFacilities
Sharing Of Paid Employees1SharingOfPaidEmployees
Reimbursement Paid To Other Org0ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg
Reimbursement Paid By Other Org1ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg
Other Transfer To Other Org0OtherTransferToOtherOrg
Other Transfer From Other Org0OtherTransferFromOtherOrg

Transactions Related Orgs Table TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable (11 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeAmount InvolvedAmountInvolvedMethod Of Amt DeterminationMethodOfAmtDetermination
RAILINC CORPORATION
A155373COST
RAILINC CORPORATION
L1296470COST
RAILINC CORPORATION
Q278781COST
RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
B606244COST
RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
J19900COST
RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
L183476COST
RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Q35531COST
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC
J5613COST
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC
L722382COST
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC
M15431377COST
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC
Q972703COST

Form990 Schedule R Part VII Form990ScheduleRPartVII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return ReferenceFORM 990, PART VReturnReference
ExplanationTHE TRANSACTIONS WITH RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION CORRESPONDING WITH LINES 1M AND 1N ARE MINIMAL IN AMOUNT. THE TRANSACTION CORRESPONDING WITH LINES 1D AND 1E INVOLVES AN UNSECURED LINE OF CREDIT WHICH WAS CO-SIGNED BY ORGANIZATIONS RELATED TO THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS. DURING 2007, IN CONNECTION WITH AAR'S RENEWAL OF AN UNSECURED LINE OF CREDIT WITH SUNTRUST BANK, THE ASSOCIATION ENTERED INTO AN UNSECURED LINE OF CREDIT AS A CO-BORROWER WITH TTCI AND RAILINC (AS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES OF AAR), AND WITH RRF (AS AN AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION)IN THE AMOUNT OF $4 MILLION THAT EXPIRED JULY 31, 2008 AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY RENEWED ANNUALLY THROUGH JULY 31, 2013. UNDER THE LINE OF CREDIT FACILITY, SUNTRUST BANK WILL ALLOW ADVANCES AT ANY TIME PROVIDED NO SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION IN THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE CO-BORROWERS HAS OCCURED. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2012 NO AMOUNTS HAD BEEN WITHDRAWN ON THE LINE OF CREDIT.Explanation