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ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS: Form 990, tax year 2010

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Organization
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS (EIN 53-6000125)
Tax period
2010-01-01 to 2010-12-31
Filed
2011-11-15
IRS object ID
201133199349301603
Schema version
2010v3.4
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2011-11-15T08:11:55-06:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2010-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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Business Name Line1RSM MCGLADREY INCBusinessNameLine1

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Address Line19737 WASHINGTONIAN BLVD 400AddressLine1
CityGAITHERSBURGCity
StateMDState
ZIP Code208787340ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2010-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN536000125EIN

Name Name

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

US Address USAddress

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

Officer Officer

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NameJEFFREY D MARSHName
TitleVICE PRESIDENT & CFOTitle
Phone2026392114Phone
Date Signed2011-11-14DateSigned
Authorize Third Party1AuthorizeThirdParty

Preparer Preparer

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NameWILLIAM E TURCO CPAName
Phone3012963600Phone
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Tax Year2010TaxYear
Build TS2016-02-24 21:20:13ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

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Name Of Principal Officer PersonEDWARD HAMBERGERNameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson

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

Activity2 Activity2

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

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DescriptionECONOMIC REGULATIONA PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE CONTINUED NEED OF THE RAIL INDUSTRY TO OPERATE UNDER A BALANCED REGULATORY STRUCTURE WHICH ALLOWS RAILROADS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE REVENUES FOR REINVESTMENT. SUCH REINVESTMENT IS CRITICAL IF RAILROADS ARE TO BE ABLE TO ADDRESS THE CAPACITY CHALLENGES THAT INCREASED RAIL DEMAND FOR TRANSPORTATION BRINGS.Description
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (29 entries)

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55500 DOT ROADPUEBLOCO81001TESTING & RESEARCH13351200
GIBSON DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP
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Information Technology InformationTechnology

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Travel Travel

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Insurance Insurance

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Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities

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Follow SFAS117XFollowSFAS117

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BOY-9326859BOY
EOY-8451281EOY

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BOY-9326859BOY
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Info In Schedule O Part XIXInfoInScheduleOPartXI
Reconcilation Revenue Expenses1895663ReconcilationRevenueExpenses
Reconcilation Other Changes-1020085ReconcilationOtherChanges
Info In Schedule O Part XIIXInfoInScheduleOPartXII
Method Of Accounting AccrualXMethodOfAccountingAccrual
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReview
FS Audited1FSAudited
Audit Committee1AuditCommittee
Financial Statement ConsolidatedXFinancialStatementConsolidated
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequired

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

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Only In House Lobbying0OnlyInHouseLobbying
Agree To Carryover Prior Year1AgreeToCarryoverPriorYear
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Non Ded Lobby Political Current8581934NonDedLobbyPoliticalCurrent
Non Ded Lobby Political Carryover1585806NonDedLobbyPoliticalCarryover
Non Ded Lobby Political Total10167740NonDedLobbyPoliticalTotal
Aggr Amt Reported In Dues Notices7046174AggrAmtReportedInDuesNotices
Amount To Be Carried Over3121566AmountToBeCarriedOver

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Agent Trustee Etc0AgentTrusteeEtc
Included On FS1IncludedOnFS

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovements

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Other Cost Or Other Basis2993951OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation233523Depreciation
Book Value2760428BookValue

Equipment Equipment

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Depreciation740277Depreciation
Book Value389228BookValue

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildings

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis21985943OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation21540197Depreciation
Book Value445746BookValue
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Land Buildings3595402TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings

Closely Held Equity Interests CloselyHeldEquityInterests

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Book Value8970899BookValue
Method Of ValuationFMethodOfValuation
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Total Of Book Value Securities8970899TotalOfBookValueSecurities

Other Assets OtherAssets (3 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionBook ValueBookValue
CUSTODIAL FUNDS836378
DEFERRED TAX ASSET41785
INVESTMENTS RELATED TO SUPP. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS7480911
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets8359074TotalBookValueOtherAssets

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities (7 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionAmountAmount
LIABILITY UNDER DEFERRED COMPENSATION$6,070,104
CURRENT PORTION-OPEB LIABILITY$201,168
OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS$82,480
ACCRUED PENSION COST$14,139,963
SERP OBLIGATION$3,316,795
DEFERRED RENT PAYABLES$3,979,122
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS$136,044
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Amounts27925676TotalOfAmounts

Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV (2 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
PART IV, LINE 2B:CUSTODIAL FUNDS ARE CARRIED AS AN ASSET AND OFFSETTING LIABILITY IN THE ASSOCIATION'S BALANCE SHEET. THE ASSOCIATION ACTS AS CUSTODIAN AND AGENT ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN RAILROAD INDUSTRY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS FOR WHICH THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES BOOKKEEPING SERVICES.
PART X:THE ASSOCIATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. HOWEVER, THE ASSOCIATION IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAXES FOR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE UNRELATED TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT FUNCTION. TTCI AND RAILINC FILE SEPARATE FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS. RRF IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; HOWEVER, THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAXES FOR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE UNRELATED TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT FUNCTION. ACCORDINGLY, AMOUNTS REPORTED IN THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REPRESENT THE COMBINED INCOME TAX ACCOUNTS OF THE ASSOCIATION, TTCI, RAILINC, AND RRF. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THE FUTURE TAX CONSEQUENCES ATTRIBUTABLE TO DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT CARRYING AMOUNTS OF EXISTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE TAX BASES AND OPERATING LOSS AND TAX CREDIT CARRYFORWARDS. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ARE MEASURED USING ENACTED TAX RATES EXPECTED TO APPLY TO TAXABLE INCOME IN THE YEARS IN WHICH THOSE TEMPORARY DIFFERENCES ARE EXPECTED TO REVERSE. IF APPROPRIATE, DEFERRED TAX ASSETS ARE REDUCED BY A VALUATION ALLOWANCE, WHICH REFLECTS EXPECTATIONS OF THE EXTENT TO WHICH SUCH ASSETS WILL BE REALIZED. ON JANUARY 1, 2009, THE ASSOCIATION ADOPTED THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, WHICH ADDRESSES THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER TAX BENEFITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED ON A TAX RETURN SHOULD BE RECORDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. UNDER THIS GUIDANCE, THE ASSOCIATION MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE TAX BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM SUCH A POSITION ARE MEASURED BASED ON THE LARGEST BENEFIT THAT HAS A GREATER THAN 50% LIKELIHOOD OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT. THE GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES ALSO ADDRESSES DE-RECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON INCOME TAXES, AND ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE ASSOCIATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ASSOCIATION HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. GENERALLY, THE ASSOCIATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2007.DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

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Recipient Table RecipientTable (18 entries)

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AMERICAN COALITION FOR CLEAN COAL ELECTRICITY
333 JOHN CARLYLE STREET SUITE 530ALEXANDRIAVA22314521799853501(C)(6)5970557PROGRAM SUPPORT
AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM
722 12TH STREET NW FOURTH FLOORWASHINGTONDC20005521400492501(C)(3)40000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ARMY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
122 FORBES AVENUECARLISLEPA17013232034407501(C)(3)25000EVENT SUPPORT
BUSINESS INDUSTRY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BIPAC)
888 SIXTEENTH ST NW STE 305WASHINGTONDC2000613198547625000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BLUEGREEN ALLIANCE
2828 UNIVESITY AVENUE SE SUITE 200MINNEAPOLISMN55414203477309501(C)(3)50000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CBC INSTITUTE
455 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW SUITEWASHINGTONDC20001522270607501(C)(4)20000EVENT SUPPORT150-355
COALITION AGAINST BIGGER TRUCKS LLC
901 N PITT STREET SUITE 310ALEXANDRIAVA22314943229678501(C)(4)415000PROGRAM SUPPORT
COMMON GROUND ALLIANCE
1421 PRINCE STREET SUITE 410ALEXANDRIAVA22314411984081501(C)(3)10000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GO21
901N PITT STREET SUITE 315ALEXANDRIAVA22314352226505501(C)(4)1315000PROGRAM SUPPORT
METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL
25 E WASHINGTON STREET STE 1600CHICAGOIL60602362382849501(C)(3)20000PROGRAM SUPPORT
NCSL FOUNDATION FOR STATE LEGISLATURES
7700 EAST FIRST PLACEDENVERCO80230742232576501(C)(3)7500PROGRAM SUPPORT
NORTH AMERICAN RAIL SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION (NARS)
2115 PORTSMOUTH DRIVERICHARDSONTX750824839752635975501(C)(6)8500PROGRAM/EVENT SUPPORT
OPERATION LIFESAVER INC
1420 KING STREET SUITE 401ALEXANDRIAVA22314742459189501(C)(3)30500PROGRAM SUPPORT
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP INC
3911 LORCOM LANEARLINGTONVA2220715000EVENT SUPPORT
RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
425 THIRD ST SW SUITE 910WASHINGTONDC20024522344655501(C)(3)144000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION POLICY PROJECT
1707 L STREET NW SUITE 1050WASHINGTONDC20036521864166501(C)(3)120000PROGRAM SUPPORT
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES LOCKWASHINGTONDC20055530196932501(C)(3)32500PROGRAM SUPPORTBOX 289
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
205 N MATHEWS AVE NEWMARK CEURBANAIL61801376006007501(C)(3)124400PROGRAM SUPPORT
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Total Nbr Of501 C3 And Govt Grants11TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants
Total Nbr Of Other Organizations7TotalNbrOfOtherOrganizations

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

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

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Travel For CompanionsXTravelForCompanions
Idemnification Gross Up PaymentsXIdemnificationGrossUpPayments
Housing Allowance Or ResidenceXHousingAllowanceOrResidence
Club Dues Or FeesXClubDuesOrFees
Written Policy Re T And E Expenses1WrittenPolicyReTAndEExpenses
Substantiation Required1SubstantiationRequired
Compensation CommitteeXCompensationCommittee
Independent ConsultantXIndependentConsultant
Form990 Of Other OrganizationsXForm990OfOtherOrganizations
Written Employment ContractXWrittenEmploymentContract
Compensation SurveyXCompensationSurvey
Board Or Committee ApprovalXBoardOrCommitteeApproval
Severance Payment0SeverancePayment
Supplemental Nonqual Retire Plan1SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan
Equity Based Comp Arrangement0EquityBasedCompArrangement

Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (15 entries)

Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgComp Based On Related OrgsCompBasedOnRelatedOrgsBonus Filing OrgBonusFilingOrgBonus Related OrgsBonusRelatedOrgsOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgOther Compensation Related OrgsOtherCompensationRelatedOrgsDeferred Comp Filing OrgDeferredCompFilingOrgDeferred Comp Related OrgsDeferredCompRelatedOrgsNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgNontaxable Benefits Related OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgsTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgTotal Compensation Related OrgsTotalCompensationRelatedOrgsComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgComp Report Prior990 Related OrgsCompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs
EDWARD R HAMBERGER
697767036018001557401050804689301130922000
LOUIS P WARCHOT
31969709876280500605176903252701396627000
JOHN T GRAY
2753310128418042550130610192560440321000
ROBERT C VANDERCLUTE
253909067167072910104200195400358327000
HUBERT K O'BANNON
3055690728220341502533170292140664337000
PATRICIA M REILLY
265478062542025870115130249240367044000
JEFFREY D MARSH
25510309254501353090050231770381183000
JANET L BARTELMAY
179070024054302595034267099950466470000
JOHN F WETZEL
1885380162554021710486480240140425925000
NANCY L WILSON
4060208750001918909609042780161178000
PETER W FRENCH
17179003814650175919095240172180755916000
MICHAEL J RUSH
1740200422951020580367840231530658966000
FRANKLIN N HARDESTY
161737019851102253034391095490406441000
ROBERT E FRONCZAK
166135017440801614055350180090365701000
WILLIAM C THOMPSON
1932380267720223370101430233750275865000

Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII (3 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
PART I, LINE 1ATRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS: LOUIS P. WARCHOT - $718 TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS-UP PAYMENTS: PETER FRENCH - AMOUNT WAS INCLUDED IN SERP PAYMENT HOUSING ALLOWANCE: WILLIAM C. THOMPSON - $11,876 - TAXABLE SOCIAL CLUB DUES: EDWARD R. HAMBERGER - $10,705 - NONTAXABLE LOUIS P. WARCHOT - $7,053 - NONTAXABLE HUBERT K. O'BANNON - $9,732 - NONTAXABLE JOHN F. WETZEL - $720 - NONTAXABLE
PART I, LINE 4BTHE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN SERP: EDWARD R. HAMBERGER LOUIS P. WARCHOT HUBERT K. O'BANNON JOHN F. WETZEL JANET L. BARTELMAY MICHAEL RUSH PETER FRENCH FRANKLIN HARDESTY THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED PAYMENTS FROM LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (LTIP): JANET L. BARTELMAY - $193,064 MICHAEL RUSH - $375,472 LOUIS P. WARCHOT - $902,390 JOHN F. WETZEL - $112,340 NANCY WILSON - $37,768 ROBERT FRONCZAK - $151,663 PETER FRENCH - $357,023 FRANKLIN HARDESTRY - $176,190
PART IIISCHEDULE J, PART II DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN PERSONS INCLUDES PAYMENTS MADE IN 2010 UNDER AAR'S LONG TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN (DEFERRED COMPENSATION). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS LOCATED IN SCHEDULE O.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (8 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierExplanationExplanationReturn ReferenceReturnReference
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS AAR MEMBERS INCLUDE THE MAJOR FREIGHT RAILROADS OF THE UNITED STATES, CANADA AND MEXICO, AS WELL AS SMALLER RAILROADS THAT PROVIDE FREIGHT OR PASSENGER SERVICES TO TOWNS AND CITIES THROUGHOUT THE U.S. IN ADDITION, AMTRAK IS A FULL MEMBER OF AAR. AAR HAS THREE CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP, (1) FULL MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO U.S. RAILROADS, (2) SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP IS A AVAILABLE TO CANADIAN AND MEXICAN RAILROADS, AND (3) ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO NON-CLASS 1 RAILROADS AND RAILROAD SUPPLIERS. AAR'S FULL MEMBERS HAVE VOTING RIGHTS AS PRESCRIBED IN THE AAR BY-LAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7BAAR CORPORATE DOCUMENTS ALLOW FOR DECISIONS OF THE BOARD TO BE APPROVED BY MEMBERS TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW. ALL MATTERS ARE SUBJECT TO MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO, PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL PRIOR TO FILING. A COPY OF THE 2010 FORM 990 WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO EACH MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
AN ANNUAL WRITTEN CONFIRMATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES IS REQUIRED FROM ALL AAR BOARD MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS. THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES OF EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES OR GENERAL COUNSEL. THE DISCLOSURES OF THE OFFICERS, PRESIDENT, AND CEO ARE REPORTED TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL. DISCLOSURES OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL ARE REPORTED TO THE CEO. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT, AAR WOULD INVESTIGATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AVOID THE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT. SUCH ACTION WOULD INCLUDE THAT THE CONFLICTED PERSON DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE REVIEW, RESOLUTION PROCESS, OR ANY DELIBERATION/DECISION MAKING RELATED TO THE MATTER. FOLLOW UP ACTIONS ARE TAKEN AS NEEDED BY AAR GENERAL COUNSEL.FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
COMPARABILITY DATA IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT FOR EXECUTIVE (CEO AND VICE PRESIDENTS) COMPENSATION. THAT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ANNUALLY TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AS PART OF ITS ANNUAL BUDGET DELIBERATIONS. EXECUTIVE SALARIES ARE REVIEWED AND ANY MERIT ADJUSTMENTS FOR THAT FISCAL YEAR ARE DETERMINED AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGETARY PROCESS. CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES OF GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE MAINTAINED.FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY LAW.FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 1,003,330. LOSS ON DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN NET ASSETS -2,023,415. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -1,020,085.FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
OVERSIGHT OF CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE ORGANIZATION DOES HAVE AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2A, 2B, AND 2C

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII

Name Of Disregarded Entity NameOfDisregardedEntity

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATIONBusinessNameLine1

Address US AddressUS

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1425 THIRD ST SW SUITE 910AddressLine1
CityWASHINGTONCity
StateDCState
ZIP Code20024ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN522344655EIN
Primary ActivitiesRESEARCHPrimaryActivities
Legal Domicile StateDELegalDomicileState
Exempt Code Section501(C)(3)ExemptCodeSection
Public Charity StatusLINE 7PublicCharityStatus

Direct Controlling Entity Name DirectControllingEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADSBusinessNameLine1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Controlled Org0ControlledOrg

Form990 Schedule R Part IV Form990ScheduleRPartIV (2 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEINEINPrimary ActivityPrimaryActivityLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Type Of EntityTypeOfEntityShare Of Total IncomeShareOfTotalIncomeShare Of EOY AssetsShareOfEOYAssetsPercentage OwnershipPercentageOwnership
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC
55500 DOT ROADPUEBLOCO81001841440384RAILROAD SVCSDEASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADSC24336523240822421.00000
RAILINC CORPORATION
7001 WESTON PARKWAY SUITE 200CARYNC27513522131600IT & SVCSDEASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADSC46876339238954961.00000
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Receipt Of Int Ann Rents Royalties1ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other Org1GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr Fr Other Org0GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org1LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees From Other Org1LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg
Sale Of Assets To Other Org0SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg
Purchase Of Assets From Other Org0PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg
Exchange Of Assets0ExchangeOfAssets
Rental Of Facilities To Other Orgs1RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs
Rental Of Facilities Fr Other Orgs0RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services For Other Orgs1PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services By Other Orgs1PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs
Sharing Of Facilities1SharingOfFacilities
Sharing Of Paid Employees1SharingOfPaidEmployees
Reimbursement Paid To Other Org0ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg
Reimbursement Paid By Other Org1ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg
Other Transfer To Other Org0OtherTransferToOtherOrg
Other Transfer From Other Org0OtherTransferFromOtherOrg

Transactions Related Orgs Table TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable (12 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeAmount InvolvedAmountInvolvedMethod Of Amt DeterminationMethodOfAmtDetermination
RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
B235637COST
RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
K133157COST
RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
P75331COST
RAILINC CORPORATION
A750000COST
RAILINC CORPORATION
K1273982COST
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC
P1050535COST
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC
L13374770COST
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC
I5249COST
RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
I12538COST
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC
K652587COST
RAILINC CORPORATION
P40070COST
RAILINC CORPORATION
L9971COST

Form990 Schedule R Part VII Form990ScheduleRPartVII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return ReferenceFORM 990, PART VReturnReference
ExplanationTHE TRANSACTIONS WITH RAILROAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION CORRESPONDING WITH LINES 1M AND 1N ARE MINIMAL IN AMOUNT. THE TRANSACTION CORRESPONDING WITH LINES 1D AND 1E INVOLVES AN UNSECURED LINE OF CREDIT WHICH WAS CO-SIGNED BY ORGANIZATIONS RELATED TO THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS. DURING 2007, IN CONNECTION WITH AAR'S RENEWAL OF AN UNSECURED LINE OF CREDIT WITH SUNTRUST BANK, THE ASSOCIATION ENTERED INTO AN UNSECURED LINE OF CREDIT AS A CO-BORROWER WITH RRF, TTCI AND RAILINC (AS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES OF AAR) IN THE AMOUNT OF $4 MILLION THAT EXPIRED JULY 31, 2008 AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY RENEWED ANNUALLY THROUGH JULY 31, 2011. UNDER THE LINE OF CREDIT FACILITY, SUNTRUST BANK WILL ALLOW ADVANCES AT ANY TIME PROVIDED NO SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION IN THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE CO-BORROWERS HAS OCCURED. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010 NO AMOUNTS HAD BEEN WITHDRAWN ON THE LINE OF CREDIT.Explanation