﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2023v5.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-08-27T08:41:04-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>371119790</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MH CPA PLLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2110 CLEARLAKE BLVD STE 200</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>CHAMPAIGN</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>IL</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>61822</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>363123827</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>AMERICAN MEAT SCIENCE ASSOCIATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>AMER</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8005172672</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>302 S PLATTE CLAY WAY</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>KEARNEY</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MO</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>64060</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>COLLETTE KASTER</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>CEO</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8005172672</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-08-15</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>1</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>AINDREA N BALAGNA CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00852053</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>2173512000</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2024-08-15</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2024-08-08 14:25:15Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="7">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>COLLETTE KASTER</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>302 S PLATTE CLAY WAY</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>KEARNEY</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MO</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>64060</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>2758891</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.MEATSCIENCE.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1965</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>MO</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO FOSTER COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AMONG INDIVIDUALS WHO CREATE AND APPLY SCIENCE TO EFFICIENTLY PROVIDE SAFE AND HIGH QUALITY MEAT.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>13</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>13</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>9</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>500</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>1811445</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>1687752</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>979643</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>995199</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>41372</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>72431</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>5453</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>3509</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>2837913</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>2758891</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>109504</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>130783</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>581551</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>847499</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>1390153</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>1576399</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>2081208</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>2554681</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>756705</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>204210</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>4042078</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>4592555</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>432423</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>554211</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>3609655</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>4038344</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO FOSTER COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AMONG INDIVIDUALS WHO CREATE AND APPLY SCIENCE TO EFFICIENTLY PROVIDE SAFE AND HIGH QUALITY MEAT.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>1540886</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>130783</GrantAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>613800</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>ANNUAL MEETINGS: PROVIDED A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE, DISCUSSION, AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION AND IDEAS RELATED TO MEAT SCIENCE. PROCEEDINGS WERE PROVIDED TO AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>214459</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>44866</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>MEAT JUDGING CONFERENCE: PROVIDED ADMINISTRATION FOR A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS TO LEARN AND APPLY SKILL IN MEAT EVALUATION.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>94798</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>309433</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: PROVIDED MEMBERS WITH CURRENT MEAT SCIENCE INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION. PROMOTED RECOGNITION OF THOSE ENGAGED IN MEAT SCIENCE.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>28225</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>30609</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>SPECIAL PROJECTS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS: PROVIDED CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEAT INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS THROUGH COURSES, TEXTBOOKS, FACT SHEETS, AND ELECTRONIC OUTREACH.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>28225</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>30609</TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>1878368</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042400001">1</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>42</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>9</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>0</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>1</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>1</QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>13</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>13</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>1</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>1</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>1</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MO</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>DEIDREA MABRY</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>8005172672</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1700 DENNIS RD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>WEATHERFORD</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>76087</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ANN BRACKENRIDGE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PAST PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JENNIE HODGEN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MINDY BRASHEARS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ANDY KING</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRIDGET WASSER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JEFF SINDELAR</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHANCE BROOKS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRANDON FIELDS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TOMMY WHEELER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT ELECT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GRETCHEN MAFI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PHIL BASS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GARY SULLIVAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CAROL LORENZEN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DEIDREA MABRY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>COO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>111881</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>35287</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>COLLETTE KASTER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CEO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>194089</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>42669</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROBERT MADDOCK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>125081</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>36792</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>431051</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>114748</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>3</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>1</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <MembershipDuesAmt>94916</MembershipDuesAmt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>480695</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>1112141</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>1687752</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>ANNUAL MEETINGS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>613800</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>613800</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>MEMBER SERVICES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>309433</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>309433</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>MEAT JUDGING PROGRAM</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>44866</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>44866</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER PUBLICATIONS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>27100</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>27100</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>995199</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>72431</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>72431</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>3509</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>3509</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>3509</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2758891</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>998708</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>72431</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>130783</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>130783</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>431051</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>293364</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>137687</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>200978</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>138272</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>62706</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>22037</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>15050</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>6987</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>141060</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>96430</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>44630</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>52373</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>35767</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>16606</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>16057</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>8866</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>7191</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>15038</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1900</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>13138</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>398912</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>201332</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>197580</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>125759</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>122746</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3013</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>12577</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>7779</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4798</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>16942</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>405</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>16537</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3275</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3275</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>215256</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>163045</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>52211</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3555</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1500</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2055</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>9841</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9841</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8603</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3810</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4793</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>EVENT FOOD AND BEVERAGE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>413722</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>410452</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3270</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>FACILITY RENTAL / EVENT</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>154500</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>151258</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3242</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>AWARDS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>80311</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>59373</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>20938</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>BANK AND CREDIT CARD FE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>53910</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>18495</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>35415</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>48141</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>17741</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>30400</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2554681</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1878368</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>676313</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>87052</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>110785</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1404817</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1130106</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>314801</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>196350</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>19838</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>36208</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>208789</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>197360</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>21270</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>11429</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2177335</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3090712</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <IntangibleAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>9385</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>9385</EOYAmt>
      </IntangibleAssetsGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>7580</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>7580</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4042078</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4592555</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>17325</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>44961</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>415098</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>509250</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>432423</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>554211</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1436689</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1492261</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2172966</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2546083</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3609655</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4038344</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4042078</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4592555</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>204210</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>224479</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>0</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>109041</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>1040439</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1075042</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>1811445</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1687752</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>5723719</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1409919</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>535245</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>699262</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>979643</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>995199</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>4619268</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1518960</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>1575684</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1774304</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>2791088</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>2682951</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>10342987</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
      <SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
      <SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>10342987</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>39990</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>26716</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>39136</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>41372</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>72431</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>219645</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>39990</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>26716</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>39136</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>41372</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>72431</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>219645</TotalAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
      <OtherIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>5900</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>5642</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>8859</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>5453</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>3509</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>29363</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome509Grp>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1564850</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>1608042</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1822299</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>2837913</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>2758891</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>10591995</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0.97650</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>0.97810</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.02070</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.01910</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>208789</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>197360</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>11429</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>11429</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>2983370</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>224479</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>224479</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>2758891</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>2758891</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>2554681</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>0</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>2554681</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>0</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>2554681</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>0</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>151 PREM S PAUL RESEARCH CENTER</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 83051</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>LINCOLN</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NE</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>68583</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <CashGrantAmt>60000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>CASH</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>PROVIDE GRANT ASSISTANCE</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc1042400001">
      <BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>X</BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>0</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>0</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>0</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>0</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>0</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>0</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>0</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>COLLETTE KASTER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CEO</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>194089</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>0</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>6743</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>35926</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>236758</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROBERT MADDOCK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICER</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>125081</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>0</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>4693</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>32099</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>161873</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MEMBERS</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE PROFESSIONAL AND EMERITUS MEMBERS ELECT THE DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS IN AN ANNUAL BALLOT. A COMMITTEE OF MEMBERS MAKES THE NOMINATIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CHANGES IN BY-LAWS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY REVIEW THE POLICY AND SIGN A NEW DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTING ANY EXISTING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ALSO, AGENDAS FOR ALL BOARD MEETINGS ARE REVIEWED PRIOR TO EACH MEETING TO DETERMINE IF ANY CONFLICT EXISTS, WHERE ANY BOARD MEMBER SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE DISCUSSION OF THAT AGENDA ITEM.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW IS CONDUCTED UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF THE PAST PRESIDENT WITH INPUT FROM THE ENTIRE BOARD. COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH REFERENCE TO INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION SURVEYS AS PUBLISHED BY SUCH GROUPS AS THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES. THE REVIEWS ARE COMPLETELY DOCUMENTED AND ALL DECISIONS ARE COMMUNICATED TO THE FULL BOARD.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>OUTSOURCED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 145,676. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 148,249. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 293,925. OUTSOURCED PUBLISHING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 12,335. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 22,162. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 34,497. OUTSOURCED TECHNOLOGY SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 43,321. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 27,169. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 70,490.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>