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ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS (EIN 53-6000125)
Tax period
2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31
Filed
2012-11-14
IRS object ID
201203199349303935
Schema version
2011v1.2
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2012-11-14T13:17:34-06:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2011-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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EIN420714325EIN

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1MCGLADREY LLPBusinessNameLine1

Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress

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Address Line19737 WASHINGTONIAN BLVD 400AddressLine1
CityGAITHERSBURGCity
StateMDState
ZIP Code208787340ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2011-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN536000125EIN

Name Name

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Business Name Line1ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADSBusinessNameLine1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name ControlASSONameControl
Phone2026392114Phone

US Address USAddress

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Address Line1425 THIRD STREET SW NO 1000AddressLine1
CityWASHINGTONCity
StateDCState
ZIP Code20024ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NameJEFFREY D MARSHName
TitleVICE PRESIDENT & CFOTitle
Phone2026392114Phone
Date Signed2012-11-14DateSigned
Authorize Third Party1AuthorizeThirdParty

Preparer Preparer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
NameWILLIAM E TURCO CPAName
PTINP00369217PTIN
Phone3012963600Phone
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax Year2011TaxYear
Build TS2016-02-24 21:20:13ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

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Name Of Principal Officer PersonEDWARD HAMBERGERNameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson

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Activity Or 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.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Mission DescriptionTO PROMOTE THE COMMON INTERESTS OF RAILROADS.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 (28 entries)

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STEPTOE & JOHNSON LLP
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Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReview
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Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequired

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

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Only In House Lobbying0OnlyInHouseLobbying
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Aggr Amt Reported In Dues Notices14271169AggrAmtReportedInDuesNotices
Taxable-$504,339TaxableAmount

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Agent Trustee Etc0AgentTrusteeEtc
Included On FS1IncludedOnFS

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovements

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Depreciation584496Depreciation
Book Value2416109BookValue

Equipment Equipment

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Depreciation826283Depreciation
Book Value319997BookValue

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildings

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Depreciation21291900Depreciation
Book Value635075BookValue
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Total Of Book Value Securities8970899TotalOfBookValueSecurities

Other Assets OtherAssets (3 entries)

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CUSTODIAL FUNDS590913
DEFERRED TAX ASSET40884
INVESTMENTS RELATED TO SUPP. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS4591381
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Total Book Value Other Assets5223178TotalBookValueOtherAssets

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities (7 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionAmountAmount
LIABILITY UNDER DEFERRED COMPENSATION$3,971,763
CURRENT PORTION-OPEB LIABILITY$193,108
OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS$54,261
ACCRUED PENSION COST$23,777,982
SERP OBLIGATION$2,375,727
DEFERRED RENT PAYABLES$3,988,348
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS$101,062
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Total Of Amounts34462251TotalOfAmounts
Total Revenue62754029TotalRevenue
Total Expenses60386548TotalExpenses
Excess Or Deficit For Year2367481ExcessOrDeficitForYear
Net Unrealized GL On Investments-1788362NetUnrealizedGLOnInvestments
Other-$10,091,647OtherAmount
Total Adjustments-11880009TotalAdjustments
Excess Or Deficit Per FS-9512528ExcessOrDeficitPerFS

Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV (3 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:THE ASSOCIATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE IRC. HOWEVER, THE ASSOCIATION IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAXES FOR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE UNRELATED TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT FUNCTION. TTCI AND RAILINC FILE SEPARATE FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS. 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, THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAXES FOR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE UNRELATED TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT FUNCTION. ACCORDINGLY, AMOUNTS REPORTED IN THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REPRESENT THE COMBINED INCOME TAX ACCOUNTS OF THE ASSOCIATION, 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 PERCENT 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 CONSOLIDATED 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 2008.DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:
UNRECOGNIZED CHANGE, DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN OBLIGATIONS -10,091,647.PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

Accts Actvs Out US Table AcctsActvsOutUSTable (4 entries)

RegionRegionNumber Of OfficesNumberOfOfficesNumber Of EmployeesNumberOfEmployeesType Of Activities ConductedTypeOfActivitiesConductedSpecific Services ProvidedSpecificServicesProvidedTotal ExpendituresTotalExpenditures
NORTH AMERICA00PROGRAM SERVICESTRAVEL, MEETING, LODGING, REGISTRATION FEES AND PERSONNEL COSTS125972
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)00PROGRAM SERVICESTRAVEL, MEETING, LODGING, REGISTRATION FEES AND PERSONNEL COSTS61089
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC00PROGRAM SERVICESTRAVEL, MEETING, LODGING, REGISTRATION FEES AND PERSONNEL COSTS16705
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA00PROGRAM SERVICESTRAVEL, MEETING, LODGING, REGISTRATION FEES AND PERSONNEL COSTS15036
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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 Spent218802SubtotalAmountSpent
Cont Amount Spent0ContAmountSpent
Total Amount Spent218802TotalAmountSpent
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 (20 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEIN Of RecipientEINOfRecipientIRC SectionIRCSectionAmount Of Cash GrantAmountOfCashGrantPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantAddress Line2AddressUS/AddressLine2
AMERICAN COALITION FOR CLEAN COAL ELECTRICITY
333 JOHN CARLYLE STREET SUITE 530ALEXANDRIAVA22314521799853501(C)(6)7953922PROGRAM SUPPORT
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
1220 L STREET NWWASHINGTONDC20005130433430501(C)(6)55498PROGRAM SUPPORT
BLUEGREEN ALLIANCE
2828 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SE SUITE 200MINNEAPOLISMN55414203477309501(C)(3)25000PROGRAM SUPPORT200
CBC INSTITUTE
5505 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW SUITEWASHINGTONDC20015522270607501(C)(4)20000EVENT SUPPORT176
THE COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE
1899 L ST NW 12TH FLOORWASHINGTONDC20036521351785501(C)(3)25000EVENT SUPPORT
CONGRESSIONAL INSTITUTE INC
1700 DIAGONAL ROAD SUITE 730ALEXANDRIAVA22314521504189501(C)(4)27083PROGRAM SUPPORT
COALITION AGAINST BIGGER TRUCKS LLC
1001 N FAIRFAX ST SUITE 515ALEXANDRIAVA22314943229678501(C)(4)535613PROGRAM SUPPORT
GORAIL
1001 N FAIRFAX ST SUITE 505ALEXANDRIAVA22314352226505501(C)(4)1310000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MARCH OF DIMES FOUNDATION
2700 SOUTH QUINCY ST STE 220ALEXANDRIAVA22206131846366501(C)(3)7500EVENT SUPPORT
METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL
140 SOUTH DEARBORN SUITE 1400CHICAGOIL60603362382849501(C)(3)20000PROGRAM 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
OPERATION LIFESAVER INC
1420 KING STREET SUITE 401ALEXANDRIAVA22314742459189501(C)(3)27500PROGRAM SUPPORT
RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
425 THIRD ST SW SUITE 910WASHINGTONDC20024522344655501(C)(3)155826PROGRAM SUPPORT
RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
425 THIRD ST SW SUITE 910WASHINGTONDC20024522344655501(C)(3)40599REIMBURSEMENT FOR COP2 COST SHARE
STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPT OF TRANSPORATION & DEVELOPMENT
PO BOX 94245BATON ROUGELA70804GOV'T182680ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY FOR NEW ORLEANS GATEWAY PROJECT
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION POLICY PROJECT
1707 L STREET NW SUITE 1050WASHINGTONDC20036521864166501(C)(3)120000PROGRAM SUPPORT
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES LOCKWASHINGTONDC20055530196932501(C)(3)32500PROGRAM SUPPORTBOX 289
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
205 N MATHEWS AVEURBANAIL61801376006007501(C)(3)122400PROGRAM SUPPORT
BECAUSE OF ELIZABETH
PO BOX 214MCLEANVA22101300220742501(C)(3)8012PROGRAM SUPPORT
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Nbr Of501 C3 And Govt Grants12TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants
Total Nbr Of Other Organizations7TotalNbrOfOtherOrganizations

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

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Travel For CompanionsXTravelForCompanions
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)

Base 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 HAMBERGER
7871540414374018449030503705513101580145000
LOUIS P WARCHOT
3292670154533404951031295804067402233184000
JOHN T GRAY
2941660136907042100290360256380489957000
ROBERT C VANDERCLUTE
260216074933073460319410249510399387000
HUBERT K O'BANNON
19683008951301692764012962502220802130940000
PATRICIA M REILLY
275698079406030110204780330080411601000
JEFFREY D MARSH
261066075355013380284200324430398622000
JANET L BARTELMAY
1829740350092028440927440114760640130000
JOHN F WETZEL
19277501710930215401297190301160525857000
PETER W FRENCH
1758170272690513701044820203680333073000
MICHAEL J RUSH
1828970630741035420113294058670936341000
FRANKLIN N HARDESTY
166797012189302508820501670104810600220000
ROBERT E FRONCZAK
1697470291160015460362330199870518673000
WILLIAM C THOMPSON
1981650298670222230270400279700305265000

Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII (3 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
PART I, LINE 1ATRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS: EDWARD HAMBERGER - $341 - NON-TAXABLE LOUIS P. WARCHOT - $184 - NON-TAXABLE JEFFREY D. MARSH - $787 - NON-TAXABLE GROSS-UP PAYMENTS: HUBERT O'BANNON - $69,092 (AMOUNT WAS INCLUDED IN SERP PAYMENT) HOUSING ALLOWANCE: WILLIAM C. THOMPSON - $11,780 - TAXABLE SOCIAL CLUB DUES: EDWARD R. HAMBERGER - $11,230 - NONTAXABLE LOUIS P. WARCHOT - $7,083 - NONTAXABLE ROBERT C. VANDERCLUTE - $75 - NONTAXABLE HUBERT K. O'BANNON - $7,035 - NONTAXABLE JOHN F. WETZEL - $720 - NONTAXABLE ROBERT E. FRONCZAK - $475 - NONTAXABLE
PART I, LINE 4BTHE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN SERP: EDWARD R. HAMBERGER $259,084 LOUIS P. WARCHOT $258,704 JOHN F. WETZEL $57,582 JANET L. BARTELMAY $36,434 MICHAEL RUSH $44,771 FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED PAYMENTS MADE IN 2011 UNDER AAR'S LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN: JANET L. BARTELMAY - $297,123 LOUIS P. WARCHOT - $1,450,240 JOHN T. GRAY - $55,000 JOHN F. WETZEL - $115,072 MICHAEL J. RUSH - $577,772 ROBERT E. FRONCZAK - $265,875 FRANKLIN N. HARDESTY - $96,991 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN PAYMENTS ARE SHOWN IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(II) THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED PAYMENTS FROM SERP: FRANKLIN HARDESTY - $247,864 HUBERT O'BANNON - $1,674,518 SERP PAYMENTS ARE SHOWN IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III).
PART IIISCHEDULE J, PART II, DEFERRED COMPENSATION: COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN PERSONS INCLUDES PAYMENTS MADE IN 2011 UNDER AAR'S LONG TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN (DEFERRED COMPENSATION). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS LOCATED IN SCHEDULE O.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (7 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
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 OF THE BOARD TO BE APPROVED BY MEMBERS TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW. ALL MATTERS ARE SUBJECT TO MEMBERSHIP 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 2011 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.
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 5:NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -1,788,362. UNRECOGNIZED CHANGE, DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN OBLIGATIONS -10,091,647. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -11,880,009.CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII (3 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

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 OwnershipPercentageOwnership
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC
55500 DOT ROADPUEBLOCO81001841440384RAILROAD SVCSDEASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADSC26477059274911991.00000
RAILINC CORPORATION
7001 WESTON PARKWAY SUITE 200CARYNC27513522131600IT & SVCSDEASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADSC48004987273458691.00000
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
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 (12 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeAmount InvolvedAmountInvolvedMethod Of Amt DeterminationMethodOfAmtDetermination
RAILINC CORPORATION
A155373COST
RAILINC CORPORATION
K1171679COST
RAILINC CORPORATION
L43228COST
RAILINC CORPORATION
P266894COST
RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
B68512COST
RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
I12796COST
RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
K212221COST
RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
P113905COST
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC
I5428COST
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC
K794662COST
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC
L13473230COST
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC
P1015375COST

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, 2012. 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, 2011 NO AMOUNTS HAD BEEN WITHDRAWN ON THE LINE OF CREDIT.Explanation