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MEMORIAL HALLWAY THERE IS A PERMANENT BAS-RELIEF OF WOODROW WILSON THAT WAS COMMISSIONED AND IS DISPLAYED IN THE RONALD REAGAN BUILDING AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER. Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 INTENDED USES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS THE INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUND IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ONGOING PROGRAM EXPENSES AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 FIN 48 FOOTNOTE ASC TOPIC 740, INCOME TAXES, REQUIRES THAT MANAGEMENT EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE CENTER AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSETS) IF THE CENTER HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE CENTER HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 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THE REPORT IS REVIEWED BY THE WILSON CENTER BEFORE ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE RELEASED. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3; Part II, Line 1; Part III The accounting method is the accrual method of accounting. 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The specific dollar amount of bonus is at the discretion of the board of directors. X 10 209129 SALE false false false FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: THE WOODROW WILSON INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR SCHOLARS PROMOTES POLICY - RELEVANT RESEARCH AND DIALOGUE TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND ENHANCE THE CAPABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE OF LEADERS, CITIZENS, AND INSTITUTIONS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES ASIA PROGRAM, CANADIAN INSTITUTE, EUROPEAN STUDIES, MIDDLE EAST PROGRAM, DIV OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, KISSINGER INSTITUTE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS PROVIDED WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES IN THEIR MAJOR AREA OF STUDY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: DESCRIPTION OF FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS RETURN IS PREPARED BY CENTERS INDEPENDANT ACCOUNTING FIRM, REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND STAFF, AND PLACED UPON CENTERS WEBSITE. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM IS SIGNED BY THE APPROPRIATE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE CENTER'S DECISION MAKING PROCESS, CONTRACT SIGNING AND/OR FUNDING NEGOTIATIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15 PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION THE CENTER SEEKS TO PAY REASONABLE COMPENSATION UNDER SECTION 4958 TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN THE APPROPRIATE CALIBER OF EMPLOYEES DEDICATED TO CARRYING OUT ITS TAX-EXEMPT MISSION. ORGANIZATION PERIODICALLY CONDUCTS A REVIEW TO DETERMINE THE GOING FAIR MARKET COMPENSATION RANGES FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD APPROVES COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT AND OTHER OFFICERS AND DOCUMENTS ITS DELIBERATION PROCESS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS THE CENTER DOES CURRENTLY MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part VII - Funding THE WOODROW WILSON INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR SCHOLARS RECEIVES AN ANNUAL FEDERAL APPROPRIATION FOR A PORTION OF ITS ORGANIZATION SALARIES AND OTHER EXPENSES WHICH IS NOT OTHERWISE REFLECTED ON THIS RETURN. THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS RELATED TO THREE VICE PRESIDENTS (KEY EMPLOYEES) AT THE WILSON CENTER ARE PAID WITH THE FEDERAL APPROPRIATED FUNDING. Form 990, Part XI, LINE 9 - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS ROUNDING $1