﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2023v6.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-03-06T11:26:44-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-08-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>991887012</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>REED QUINN &amp; MCCLURE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2055 N BROWN RD STE 150</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>LAWRENCEVILLE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>GA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>300434920</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-09-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>131370140</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE PULP &amp;</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        <BusinessNameLine2Txt>PAPER INDUSTRY INC</BusinessNameLine2Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>TECH</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7702097250</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>15 TECHNOLOGY PARKWAY SOUTH S-115</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>PEACHTREE CORNERS</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>GA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>300928200</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>LARRY MONTAGUE</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>PRESIDENT &amp; CEO</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7702097250</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-11-26</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>GREGORY SILBERMAN</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P02368872</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>7704499144</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2025-02-21</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="9">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc2" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc6">
      <DoingBusinessAsName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>TAPPI</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </DoingBusinessAsName>
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>LAWTON ROBERTS</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>15 TECHNOLOGY PARKWAY SOUTH S-115</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>PEACHTREE CORNERS</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>GA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>30092</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>17737975</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>TAPPI.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1974</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>GA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO SERVE AS A FOCAL POINT FOR THE GENERATION AND DISSEMINATION OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION WITHIN THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>12</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>11</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>37</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>500</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>157434</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>1043860</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>1023768</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>8544951</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>6607083</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>763645</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>1750598</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>1797366</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>1984965</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>12149822</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>11366414</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>45200</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>53700</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>4537257</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>4398970</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>6848742</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>5712965</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>11431199</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>10165635</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>718623</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>1200779</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>28784216</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>33350647</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>6244641</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>7775463</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>22539575</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>25575184</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO SERVE AS A FOCAL POINT FOR THE GENERATION AND DISSEMINATION OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION WITHIN THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>2986950</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>53700</GrantAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>2315313</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>EVENTS AND STUDENT SUMMIT TAPPI HOSTS TECHNICAL CONFERENCES AND COURSES. THERE IS A WIDE SPECTRUM OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR ALL MEMBERS. IN CONNECTION WITH SOME OF THE LARGER MEETINGS, TAPPI ORGANIZES EXHIBITS OF THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY FOR THE INDUSTRY.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>1426595</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>914065</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>TRAINING THE TAPPI PRESS PUBLISHES NUMEROUS BOOKS, CD-ROM, AND RESEARCH PAPERS FOR THE INDUSTRY. THESE PUBLICATIONS RANGE FROM TRAINING VIDEOS TO THE HIGHLY TECHNICAL RESULTS OF RESEARCH PROJECTS.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>1046017</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>3377705</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>PUBLICATIONS AND STANDARDS THE TECHNICAL ASSOCATION OF THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY, INC. GENERATES AND DISSEMINATES TECHNICAL INFORMATION THROUGH SEVERAL MEDIA. IT PUBLISHES THE TAPPI JOURNAL MONTHLY, PAPER 360 BI-MONTHLY, AND PROGRESS IN PAPER RECYCLING QUARTERLY. THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE A PERMIERE SOURCE FOR THE TECHNICAL MEMBERS IN VARIOUS PROFESSIONS WITHIN THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>1564808</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>OTHER PROGRAMS</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>1564808</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>7024370</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc8">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc9">true</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc9">false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc9">false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">true</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">true</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">true</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">true</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>68</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>37</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>true</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <Form990TFiledInd>true</Form990TFiledInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>false</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>12</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>11</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>true</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>true</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>true</LocalChaptersInd>
      <PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd>false</PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>false</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>false</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>false</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>false</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>GA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>LARRY MONTAGUE</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>7702097250</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>15 TECHNOLOGY PARKWAY SOUTH S-115</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>PEACHTREE CORNERS</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>GA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>30092</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LARRY MONTAGUE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT &amp;</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>512701</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>35638</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LAWTON ROBERTS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>COO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>218317</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>7373</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SIMONA BETHEA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHIEF MKT/DE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>158143</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>27168</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LARRY ANKER PHD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WENDY CERILLA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MIKE GRAY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARIA SOLEDAD PERSIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BILL EDWARDS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHAEL FARRELL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KELLY FREY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GREG JONES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LESLIE PETRIE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DON HAAG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>15.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KIM NELSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARY BETH CORNELL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIR. OF MEMB</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>186658</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>16005</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ASHLEY WESTBROOK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>AMS DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>124173</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>15893</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LORI SMITH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBERSHIP M</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>104717</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>33556</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JANICE BOTTIGLIERI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EDITORIAL DI</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>101810</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>25017</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TYLER MAST</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIVISION MAN</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>100225</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>34237</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>1506744</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>194887</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>8</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>true</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <MembershipDuesAmt>1016368</MembershipDuesAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>7400</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>1023768</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATION</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>541900</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>3377705</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>3377705</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>MEETINGS AND EXHIBITS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>541900</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2315313</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>2315313</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>TRAINING</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>541900</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>914065</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>914065</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>6607083</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>721877</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>721877</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <RoyaltiesRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>145804</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>145804</ExclusionAmt>
      </RoyaltiesRevenueGrp>
      <GrossRentsGrp>
        <RealAmt>187909</RealAmt>
      </GrossRentsGrp>
      <RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <RealAmt>187909</RealAmt>
      </RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>187909</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>187909</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>6916876</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>5888155</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>1028721</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1028721</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>1028721</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>1758927</GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>
      <CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>483406</CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>
      <NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1275521</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>1275521</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>SPONSORSHIP &amp; ADVERTISING</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>513190</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>157434</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>157434</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>ASPI MANAGEMENT FEES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>561000</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>105065</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>105065</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>PPSA MANAGEMENT FEES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>561000</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>82140</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>82140</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <MiscellaneousRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>31092</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>31092</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </MiscellaneousRevenueGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>375731</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>11366414</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>6825380</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>157434</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>3359832</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>15000</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>15000</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>38700</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>38700</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>959339</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>682486</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>276853</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2660641</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1925849</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>734792</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>62952</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>43525</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>19427</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>492660</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>344093</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>148567</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>223378</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>154010</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>69368</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>19186</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4255</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>14931</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>72962</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>72962</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>101656</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>101656</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>372107</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>325614</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>46493</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>484167</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>481418</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2749</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>701702</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>21052</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>680650</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <RoyaltiesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>49639</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>49639</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </RoyaltiesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>246578</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>178153</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>68425</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>125614</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>35034</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>90580</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1932416</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1932416</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>270530</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>270530</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>75478</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>75478</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>TRAINING</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>691678</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>586972</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>104706</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>421731</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>68543</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>353188</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>DIV/CMTES/SECTIONS/CHPTS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>85619</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>85619</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>45134</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>45134</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>16768</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6858</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9910</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10165635</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>7024370</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3141265</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2275935</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3323385</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <EOYAmt>911480</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2304041</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1144325</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1080589</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>681742</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>448605</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1536098</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>7402445</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>5939032</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1474651</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1463413</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>20937699</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>23981241</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>262696</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>308963</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>28784216</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>33350647</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1282919</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1211543</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4961722</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>6563920</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6244641</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>7775463</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>22539575</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>25575184</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>22539575</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>25575184</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>28784216</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>33350647</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>1200779</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>1834830</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>true</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <ConsolAndSepBasisFinclStmtInd>X</ConsolAndSepBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>true</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc8">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1081025</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>964491</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1004365</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>1043860</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1023768</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>5117509</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>7137939</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>8293989</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>8565492</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>10333512</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>6825380</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>41156312</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
      <GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1758927</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1758927</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>8218964</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>9258480</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>9569857</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>11377372</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>9608075</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>48032748</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>48032748</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1531998</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>3250927</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>1059853</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1055590</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>6898368</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1531998</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>3250927</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>1059853</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1055590</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>6898368</TotalAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>9750962</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>12509407</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>9569857</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>12437225</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>10663665</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>54931116</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0.87440</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>0.88300</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.13000</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.12000</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1">
      <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="RetDoc3">
      <LandGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>138695</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>138695</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>4789270</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>4789270</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>2474480</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>5939032</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>-3464552</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>1463413</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>13099588</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>1834830</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>1834830</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>11264758</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>101656</InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>101656</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>11366414</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>10063979</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>10063979</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt>101656</InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>101656</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>10165635</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleF documentId="RetDoc9">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>true</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>EUROPE</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>MEETINGS &amp; EXHIBITS</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>MEETINGS &amp; EXHIBITS</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>75124</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>CENTRAL AMERICA</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>MEETINGS &amp; EXHIBITS</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>MEETINGS &amp; EXHIBITS</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>4550</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>CANADA</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>MEETINGS &amp; EXHIBITS</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>MEETINGS &amp; EXHIBITS</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>10800</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>SOUTH AMERICA</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>MEETING &amp; EXHIBITS</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>MEETINGS &amp; EXHIBITS</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>6930</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <SubtotalSpentAmt>97404</SubtotalSpentAmt>
      <TotalSpentAmt>97404</TotalSpentAmt>
      <TransferToForeignCorpInd>false</TransferToForeignCorpInd>
      <InterestInForeignTrustInd>false</InterestInForeignTrustInd>
      <ForeignCorpOwnershipInd>false</ForeignCorpOwnershipInd>
      <PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd>false</PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd>
      <ForeignPartnershipInd>false</ForeignPartnershipInd>
      <BoycottCountriesInd>false</BoycottCountriesInd>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EUROPE 75,124 0 CENTRAL AMERICA 4,550 0 CANADA 10,800 0 SOUTH AMERICA 6,930 0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleF>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc4">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>true</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>WASHINGTON &amp; PAPER FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 352100</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>SEATTLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>98195</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>910839203</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501C3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>6500</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>BOOK</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>SCHOLARSHIPS</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>1</Total501c3OrgCnt>
      <GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
        <GrantTypeTxt>SCHOLARSHIPS</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>38</RecipientCnt>
        <CashGrantAmt>38700</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>BOOK</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
      </GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc5">
      <ClubDuesOrFeesInd>X</ClubDuesOrFeesInd>
      <WrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd>true</WrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd>
      <SubstantiationRequiredInd>true</SubstantiationRequiredInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>false</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>false</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>false</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>false</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>false</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>false</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>false</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>false</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>false</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>LARRY MONTAGUE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT &amp; CEO</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>382606</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>130095</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>14293</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>21345</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>548339</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>LAWTON ROBERTS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>COO</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>184329</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>33988</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>7373</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>225690</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>SIMONA BETHEA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHIEF MKT/DEI OFFICE</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>134702</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>23441</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>5376</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>21792</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>185311</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARY BETH CORNELL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIR. OF MEMBERSHIP</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>158555</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>28103</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>6297</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>9708</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>202663</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc6">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>OTHER PROGRAMS</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DIRECTORS ELECTED BY MEMBERSHIP</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 10B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF ITS AFFLILIATES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 TO BE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BEFORE PRESENTING IT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW, MOTION, AND SECOND TO ACCEPT FORM 990 FILNG.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PRESIDENT'S SALARY DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; PRESIDENT APPROVES ALL OTHERS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc7">
      <IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
        <DisregardedEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>TAPPI FOUNDATION INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DisregardedEntityName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>15 TECHNOLOGY PARKWAY SOUTH S-115</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>PEACHTREE CORNERS</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>GA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>30092</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>581886221</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>SUPPORT</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>GA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <ExemptCodeSectionTxt>501C3</ExemptCodeSectionTxt>
        <PublicCharityStatusTxt>12B</PublicCharityStatusTxt>
        <DirectControllingNACd>N/A</DirectControllingNACd>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>false</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>false</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>false</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>false</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>false</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>false</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>false</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>false</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>false</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>false</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>false</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>false</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>false</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>false</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>false</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>true</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>false</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>false</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>false</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>false</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>TAPPI FOUNDATION INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>O</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>50000</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>ESTIMATE</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>