Esa 990
Esa 990
Esa 990
OMB No 1545-0047
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Form 990 Under section 501(c ), 527, or 4947 ( a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code ( except private
foundations)
^ Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public
2016
Department of the Trea^un
^ Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www IRS gov/form990
Internal Rev enue Ser ice
A For the 2016 calendar y ear, or tax y ear be g innin g 04-01-2016 . and endina 03-31-2017
C Name of organization D Employer identification number
B Check if applicable
ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATIOF
❑ Address change
13-3768378
❑ Name change
❑ Initial return Doing business as
Final
- I II/ - I n naLeu L I eiepnone nurnuer
Number and street (or P 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite
❑ Am ended return 601 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW NO 300W
(202) 223-2400
❑ Application pending
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
G Gross receipts $ 38,1 85,762
F Name and address of principal officer H(a) Is this a group return for
MICHAEL GALLAGHER
601 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW NO 300W subordinates? No
WASHINGTON, DC 20001 H(b) Are all subordinates
included? ❑ Y es o
I Tax-exempt status ❑
501(c)(3) R 501(c) ( 6 I (insert no ) ❑ 4947(a)(1) or ❑ 527 If "No," attach a list (see instructions)
NLi ^ Summary
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities
TO REPRESENT THE BUSINESS, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERESTS OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE
PUBLISHERS OF ALL SIZES AND FOR ALL PLATFORMS, AND TO EXPAND AND PROTECT THE DYNAMIC MARKETPLACE FOR VIDEO GAMES
U
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2 Check this box ^ ❑ if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) . . . . . . . 3 15
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 15
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line 2a) 5 87
Q 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) . . . 6 16
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 . . . . . . 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 . . . . . . . . 7b 0
Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) . . . 36,420,626 34,862,171
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d . . . . 641,671 777,972
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 45,937 164,877
12 Total revenue-add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 37,108,234 35,805,020
13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3 . 1,696,748 511,379
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) . 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 10,938,874 11,508,995
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25)
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, llf-24e) . 20,997,578 23,047,100
18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 33,633,200 35,067,474
19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 3,475,034 737,546
T Beginning of Current Year End of Year
Signature of officer
Sign
Here MICHAEL GALLAGHER PRESIDENT & CEO
Type or print name and title
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instrui
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Form 990 ( 2016) Page 2
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Briefly describe the organization ' s mission
TO REPRESENT THE BUSINESS, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERESTS OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS
OF ALL SIZES AND FOR ALL PLATFORMS, AND TO EXPAND AND PROTECT THE DYNAMIC MARKETPLACE FOR VIDEO GAMES
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ Yes 2 No
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ Yes 9 No
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0
Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total
expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported
10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, 10 No
permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V tj . .
11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX,
or X as applicable
a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
I la Yes
If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total
llb No
assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII tj .
c Did the organization report an amount for investments-program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its
Sic No
total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII °^ .
d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported
Ild No
in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX. . . . . . . . . . . . .
e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, PartX tj
Ile Yes
f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
llf Yes
the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)' If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X °^
12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12a No
b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year'
12b Yes
If "Yes, " and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional °4^
13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)7 If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13 No
14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? . . . . 14a No
b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising,
business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments
. 14b Yes
valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV . . . . . .
15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any
tj 15 Yes
foreign organization? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV . . . . .
16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to
16 No
or for foreign individuals? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV . . . tj
17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, 17 No
column (A), lines 6 and lie? If "Yes, " complete Schedule G, PartI (see instructions) . . . .
18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII,
lines 1c and 8a' If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . 18 No
19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule G, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 No
c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24c
d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d
25a Section 501(c )( 3), 501 ( c)(4), and 501(c )( 29) organizations.
Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part I . 25a
b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and
that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ7 25b
If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or
former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? 26 No
If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial
contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member 27 No
of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III . . . . . . . . .
28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV
instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions)
a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28a No
b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part
IV . . . . . . . . . . . . 28b No
c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an
officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . 28c No
29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M . 29 No
30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation
contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 No
31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31 No
32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 251/o of its net assets?
If "Yes, " complete Schedule N, Part II . 32 No
33 Did the organization own 1001/6 of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections
33 No
301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3' If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I . Ij
34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV and
. 34 Yes
Part V, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)' 35a No
b If'Yes' to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity
within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)' If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . 35b
36 Section 501(c )( 3) organizations . Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related
organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that
37 No
is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI Ij
38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 197 Note.
All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 . . . 38 Yes
c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming
(gambling) winnings to prize winners? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lc Yes
2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by
this return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a 87
b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? 2b Yes
Note .If the sum of lines la and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? . . . 3a No
b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year7If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 . . . 3b
4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a
financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
4a No
b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country ^
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . . 5a No
b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b No
e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . 7f
g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as
required? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7g
h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form
1098-C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7h
8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during
the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
9a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . . . 9a
b Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? . . . 9b
10 Section 501(c )( 7) organizations. Enter
a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 . 10a
b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities 10b
11 Section 501(c )( 12) organizations. Enter
a Gross income from members or shareholders . . . . . . . . Ila
b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources
against amounts due or received from them ) . . . . . . . . . ilb
12a Section 4947 ( a)(1) non - exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041' 12a
b If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year
12b
a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state7Note . See the instructions for
additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0 13a
b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in
which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans . . . . 13b
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing
body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or
similar committee, explain in Schedule 0
b Enter the number of voting members included in line la, above, who are independent
lb 15
2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other
officer, director, trustee, or key employee? . . . . . . . . . . 2 No
3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision
3 No
of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
. 4 No
5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? . 5 No
6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Yes
7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more
members of the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7a Yes
b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or 7b No
persons other than the governing body? .
8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by
the following
a The governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8a Yes
b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . 8b Yes
9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the
organization's mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 . . . . . . 9 No
Section B. Policies ( This Section B re q uests Information about p olicies not re q uired b y the Internal Revenue Code.
Yes No
10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? . . . . . . . . . . 10a No
b If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates,
and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? 10b
Ila Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the
form? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I la No
b Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990 .
12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No,"go to line 13 . 12a Yes
b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to
conflicts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12b No
c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in
Schedule 0 how this was done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12c No
13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? . . . . . . . . . . 13 Yes
14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? . 14 Yes
15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent
persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official . . . . . . . . . 15a Yes
b Other officers or key employees of the organization . . . . . . . . . . 15b No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions)
16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a
taxable entity during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16a No
b If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation
in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt
status with respect to such arrangements? . . . . . . . . .
16b
Section C . Disclosure
17 List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be
18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only)
available for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply
❑ Own website ❑ Another's website 9 Upon request ❑ Other (explain in Schedule 0)
19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest
policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year
20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records
MOLINA 601 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW NO 300W WASHINGTON, DC 20001 (202) 223-2400
Form 990 (2016)
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Compensation of Officers , Directors,Trustees , Key Employees , Highest Compensated Employees,
and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑
Section A. Officers, Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees
la Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax
year
• List all of the organization 's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid
• List all of the organization' s current key employees, if any See instructions for definition of "key employee
• List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations
• List all of the organization' s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
• List all of the organization' s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
List persons in the following order individual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest
compensated employees, and former such persons
❑ Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee
(A) (B) (C) (D ) ( E) (F)
Name and Title Average Position (do not check more Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per than one box, unless compensation compensation amount of other
week (list person is both an officer from the from related compensation
any hours and a director/trustee) organization organizations from the
for related 2 = T (W- 2/1099- (W- 2/1099- organization and
organizations 1_ MISC) MISC) related
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lb Sub - Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . ^
d Total ( add lines lb and 1c ) ^ 4,747,312 0 399,454
2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization ^ 30
No
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on
line la? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 No
For any individual listed on line la, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the
organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for
services rendered to the organization?lf "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person . . . . . . 5 No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation
from the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year
(A) (B) (C)
Name and business address Description of services Compensation
IDG WORLD EXPO TRADESHOW MANAGEMENT 2,166,450
1630 CONCORD ST
FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701
POWELL TATE PUBLIC RELATIONS 879,400
PO BOX 72476593
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19170
MARKMONITOR INC WEB MONITORING 606,360
PO BOX 71398
CHICAGO, IL 60694
GES GLOBAL EXPERIENCE SPECIALISTS TRADESHOW PRODUCTION 564,709
PO BOX 96174
CHICAGO, IL 60693
2 Total number of independent contractors ( including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of
compensation from the organization ^ 35
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Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII ❑
(A) (B) (C) (D)
Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue
exempt business excluded from
function revenue tax under sections
revenue 512-514
la Federated campaigns . la
b Membership dues . lb
c Fundraising events . lc
E
a d Related organizations id
e Government grants (contributions) le
c Rental income or
(loss)
b Less cost or
other basis and 2,366,103 14,639
sales expenses
C Gain or (loss) 76,449 -14,639
c Accounting . . . . . . . 44,358
d Lobbying . . . . . . . . . 4,088,529
17 Travel . . . . . . . . . 225,758
20 Interest . .
21 Payments to affiliates
22 Depreciation , depletion, and amortization . 581,957
23 Insurance . . . 93,717
b COMMUNICATIONS/RESEARCH 1,689,951
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, 65,780 25 2,657,848
and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24)
Complete Part X of Schedule D
26 Total liabilities .Add lines 17 through 25 . 14,890,728 26 16,567,111
Organizations that follow SFAS 117 ( ASC 958 ), check here ^ and
complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 26,244,454 27 27,932,465
28 Temporarily restricted net assets . . . . . . . . . 28
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29 Permanently restricted net assets 29
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958),
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0 check here ^ ❑ and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal , or current funds 30
0 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund . . . 31
s
Q 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32
33 Total net assets or fund balances . . . . . . . . 26,244,454 33 27,932,465
Z 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . . . . . . 41,135,182 34 44,499,576
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Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑
1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . . . . . . . . . . 1 35,805,020
2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . . . . . . . . 2 35,067,474
3 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 737,546
4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . 4 26,244,454
5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 950,465
6 Donated services and use of facilities . 6
7 Investment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8 Prior period adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) . . . . . . 9 0
10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) 10 27,932,465
1:M. Wfillid Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII ❑
Yes No
1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 ❑ Cash 2 Accrual ❑ Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule 0
2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a No
If'Yes,' check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a
separate basis, consolidated basis, or both
c If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight
of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? 2c Yes
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0
3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single
Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? 3a I I No
b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required
audit or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits 3b
Form 990 (2016)
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
EIN: 13-3768378
Name : ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION
If the organization answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV , Line 3 , or Form 990 - EZ, Part V, line 46 ( Political Campaign Activities), then
. Section 501 ( c)(3) organizations Complete Parts I-A and B Do not complete Part I-C
• Section 501(c) (other than section 501 ( c)(3)) organizations Complete Parts I-A and C below Do not complete Part I-B
• Section 527 organizations Complete Part I-A only
If the organization answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4 , or Form 990 - EZ, Part VI, line 47 ( Lobbying Activities), then
• Section 501 ( c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A Do not complete Part I1-B
• Section 501( c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-B Do not complete Part II-A
If the organization answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 ( Proxy Tax ) ( see separate instructions ) or Form 990 - EZ, Part V, line 35c
(Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
• Section 501 (c)(4), (5), or ( 6) organizations Complete Part III
Name of the organization Employer identification number
ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION
13-3768378
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.
1 Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV
2 Political expenditures ^ $ 877,795
3 Volunteer hours
Li^j Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 (c)(3).
1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ^ $
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ^
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year?
❑ Yes ❑ No
4a Was a correction made?
❑ Yes ❑ No
b If "Yes," describe in Part IV
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 ( c), except section 501 (c)(3).
1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ^ $
2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt
function activities ^ $ 855,885
Total exempt function expenditures Add lines 1 and 2 Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b ^ $ 855,885
Did the filing organization fileForm 1120 -POL for this year?
9 Yes ❑ No
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization's funds Also enter the amount
of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated
fund or a political action committee (PAC) If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV
(a) Name ( b) Address ( c) EIN (d ) Amount paid from (e) Amount of political
filing organization ' s contributions received
funds If none , enter and promptly and
-0- directly delivered to a
separate political
organization If none,
enter -0-
(1) ESA PAC 601 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW 35-2311756 23,230
SUITE
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the instructions for Form 990 or 990 -EZ. Cat No 50084S Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 2
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 ( c)(3) and filed Form 5768 ( election under
section 501(h)).
A Check ^ ❑ if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN,
expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures)
B Check ^ ❑ if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions aDDly
(a) Filing (b) Affiliated
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures organization's group totals
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) totals
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000
1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation,
including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of
a Volunteers?
b Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)?
c Media advertisements?
d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public?
e Publications, or published or broadcast statements?
f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes?
g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body?
h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means?
i Other activities?
j Total Add lines 1c through 1i
2a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)?
b If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912
c If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912
d If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year?
■ Complete it the organization is exempt under section 501 ( c)(4), section 501(c )( 5), or section 501(c)
(6).
Yes No
1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 1 No
2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? 2 No
3 Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? 3 Yes
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6)
and if either (a) BOTH Part 111-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part 111-A, line 3, is
answered "Yes."
1 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members 1 12,877,000
2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures ( do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f ) tax was paid).
a Current year 2a 6,290,874
b Carryover from last year 2b 242,952
c Total 2c 6,533,826
3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues 3 8,653,344
4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does
the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political
expenditure next year? 4 -2,119,518
5 Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) 5
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part I-A, line 1, Part I-B, line 4, Part I-C, line 5, Part II-A (affiliated group list), Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see
instructions), and Part II-B, line 1 Also, complete this part for any additional information
Return Reference I Explanation
PART I-A, LINE 1 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES PAID ON BEHALF OF AFFILIATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Schedule C ( Form 990 or 990EZ) 2016
l efile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN:93493045000128
OMB No 1545-0047
SCHEDULED Supplemental Financial Statements
(Form 990)
^ Complete if the organization answered " Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6 , 7, 8, 9, 10, Ila, Ilb , 11c, lld , Ile, hlf, 12a, or 12b.
2016
Department of the Trea"un ^ Attach to Form 990.
Internal Revenue Ser. ice Information about Schedule D (Form 990 ) and its instructions is at www. irs.gov / forni990 .
Name of the organization Employer identification number
ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION
13-3768378
JL^ Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ❑ Yes ❑ No
6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose
conferring impermissible private benefit?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Conservation Easements . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply)
❑ Preservation of land for public use (e g , recreation or education) ❑ Preservation of an historically important land area
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations,
and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
00,
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i)
and section 170(h)( 4)(B)(ii)?
❑ Yes ❑ No
9 In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes
the organization's accounting for conservation easements
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art , Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
la If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items
b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the
following amounts relating to these items
(i) Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table Amount
c Beginning balance lc
f Ending balance if
2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ❑ Yes ❑ No
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII . . . . . . . . ❑
MUM Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
la Beginning of year balance .
b Contributions . .
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d Grants or scholarships . .
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs . .
f Administrative expenses
g End of year balance .
2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as
a Board designated or quasi-endowment ^
b Permanent endowment ^
c Temporarily restricted endowment ^
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%
3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by Yes No
(i) unrelated organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(i)
(ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(ii)
b If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? . . . . . . 3b
4 Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds
Description of property ( a) Cost or other basis ( b)Cost or other basis (other) ( c)Accumulated depreciation ( d)Book value
(investment)
la Land
b Buildings
c Leasehold improvements 2,074,175 19,226 2,054,949
Total . Add lines la through le (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10 (c)) . ^ 3,939,728
Schedule D (Form 990) 2016
Schedule D (Form 990) 2016 Page 3
Investments - Other Securities . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b.
See Form 990. Part X. line 12.
(a) Description of security or category ( b)Book ( c)Method of valuation
(including name of security) value Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives . . . . . . . . .
(2)Closely-held equity interests .
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Investments - Program Related . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c.
coo C.,rrr, Don D.rr V lino 1'2
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d See Form 990, Part X, line 15
(a) Description ( b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total . (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 15) ^
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f.
See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1. (a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total . (Column (b) must equal Fo m 990, Part X, col (B) l ne 25 ) ^ 2,657,848
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the
organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
Schedule D (Form 990) 2016
Schedule D (Form 990) 2016 Page 4
Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
Com p lete if the or g anization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains , and other support per audited financial statements . 1
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12
a Net unrealized gains ( losses ) on investments 2a
b Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . 2b
c Recoveries of prior year grants . 2c
d Other (Describe in Part XIII ) . . . . . . . . . . 2d
e Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2e
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a
b Other (Describe in Part XIII ) . . . . . . . . . . 4b
c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4c
5 Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12 . 5
Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return.
Com p lete if the or g anization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25
a Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . 2a
b Prior year adjustments . . . . . . . . . 2b
c Other losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c
d Other (Describe in Part XIII . . . . . . . . . 2d
e Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2e
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a
b Other (Describe in Part XIII ) . . . . . . . . . . . 4b
c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4c
5 Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18 . 5
Supplemental information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part III, lines la and 4, Part IV, lines lb and 2b,
Part V, line 4, Part X, line 2, Part XI, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any additional information
Software ID:
Software Version:
EIN: 13-3768378
Name : ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION
Su pp lemental Information
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2 ARE NO TAX POSITIONS HELD BY ESA THAT ARE CONSIDERED TO BE UNCERTAIN AS OF MARCH 31,
THERE
1
l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493045000128
OMB No 1545-0047
SCHEDULE F Statement of Activities Outside the United States
(Form 990)
I- Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV , line 14b , 15, or 16.
2016
^ Attach to Form 990 . ^ See separate instructions. O pen to Public
Department of the Trea^un ^ Information about Schedule F (Form 990 ) and its instructions is at www. irs.gov/ form990. Inspection
Internal Rey enue Sen ice
Name of the organization Employer identification number
ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION
13-3768378
IL^ General Information on Activities Outside the United States . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
For grantmakers .Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance's 9 Yes ❑ No
For grantmakers . Describe in Part V the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance
outside the United States
Activites per Region (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed )
(a) Region (b) Number of (c) Number of (d) Activities conducted in (e) If activity listed in (d) is a (f) Total expenditures
offices in the employees, agents, region (by type) (e g , program service, describe for and investments
region and independent fundraising, program specific type of in region
contractors in services, investments, grants service(s) in region
region to recipients located in the
re g ion )
1) See Add] Data
( 2)
(3)
( 4)
( 5)
3a Sub-total 0 0 1,125,653
b Total from continuation sheets to 0 0 4,060
Part I
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 1,129,713
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice . see the Instructions for Form 990 . Cat No 50082W Schedul e F ( Form 990) 2016
Schedule F (Form 990) 2016 Page 2
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part
IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of ( b) IRS code ( c) Region ( d) Purpose of (e) Amount of (f) Manner of (g) Amount (h) Description (i) Method of
organization section grant cash grant cash of non-cash of non -cash valuation
and EIN (if disbursement assistance assistance (book, FMV,
a licable a pp raisal, other )
( 1) NORTH AMERICA TRADE ASSOCIATION 429,632 WIRE TRANSFER
SUPPORT
(2)
( 3)
(4)
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-
exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter . . . . . . . ^
( 2)
( 3)
(4)
( 5)
( 6)
( 7)
(8)
(9)
( 10)
( 11)
( 12)
( 13)
( 14)
( 15)
( 16)
( 17)
( 18)
1 Was the organization a U S transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes, "the
organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U S Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see
Instructions for Form 926) ❑ Yes No
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be
required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of
Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U S Owner (see
Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)
❑ Yes R No
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the
organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U S Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign
Corporations (see Instructions for Form 5471)
❑ Yes No
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing
fund during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a
Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund (see Instructions for Form 8621) ❑ Yes M No
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the
organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U S Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships
(see Instructions for Form 8865)
❑ Yes M No
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the
organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form
5713) ❑ Yes No
Return Explanation
Reference
PART I, LINE THE ASSOCIATION MONITORS THE GRANT BY HAVING A SEAT ON THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF
2 DIRECTORS AND THE ASSOCIATION'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REVIEWS THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION'S
FINANCIALS QUARTERLY TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL GRANT MONEY BEING SENT
Additional Data
Software ID:
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Name : ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION
(a) Name and address of ( b) EIN (c ) IRC section (d) Amount of cash (e) Amount of non- (f ) Method of valuation (g) Description of (h) Purpose of grant
organization if applicable grant cash (book, FMV, appraisal , non-cash assistance or assistance
or government assistance other)
(1) ESA'S FOUNDATION 06-1582325 501(C)(3) 75,700 900 FMV AUCTION ITEMS GENERAL SUPPORT
601 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
STE 300W
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
2 Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table . ^ 1
3 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table . . . . . . ^ 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . Cat No 50055P Schedule I ( Form 990) 2016
Schedule I (Form 990) 2016 Page 2
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22
Part III can be du p licated if additional s p ace is needed
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of ( c) Amount of (d) Amount of ( e) Method of valuation ( book, (f) Description of non-cash assistance
recipients cash grant non-cash assistance FMV, appraisal, other)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
MZMEW Supplemental Information . Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference I Explanation
Schedule I (Form 9901 2016
l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493045000128
(Form 990)
For certain Officers, Directors , Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
00, Complete if the organization answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
^ Attach to Form 990.
20 15
Department of the ^ Information about Schedule ] ( Form 990 ) and its instructions is at www . irs.gov / form990 . O p e n to P ublic
Treasury Inspection
Internal Revenue
Service
Name of the organization Employer identification number
ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION
13-3768378
JL^ Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes I No
la Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line la Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items
r- First-class or charter travel r Housing allowance or residence for personal use
r- Travel for companions r- Payments for business use of personal residence
r Tax idemnification and gross-up payments r Health or social club dues or initiation fees
r Discretionary spending account r Personal services (e g , maid, chauffeur, chef)
b Ifany of the boxes in line la are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or
reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain lb
2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line la? 2 Yes
3 Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director Check all that apply Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III
r Compensation committee r Written employment contract
r Independent compensation consultant r Compensation survey or study
r Form 990 of other organizations - Approval by the board or compensation committee
4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la with respect to the filing organization
or a related organization
Only 501 ( c)(3), 501 ( c)(4), and 501 ( c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of
a The organization? 5a
b Any related organization? 5b
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III
6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of
a The organization? 6a
b Any related organization? 6b
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III
7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III 7
8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53 4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III 8
9 If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations
section 53 4958-6(c)? 9
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . Cat N o 50053T Schedule 3 ( Form 990) 2015
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015 Page 2
Officers , Directors , Trustees, Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees . Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule 1, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii) Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII
Note . The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D ) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation in
(ii) (111) other deferred benefits (B)(i)-(D) column(B) reported
Base
Bonus & incentive Other reportable compensation as deferred on prior
(i) compensation
compensation compensation Form 990
1 MICHAEL GALLAGHER (i) 944,931 367,744 24,755 37,226 34,854 1,409,510 0
PRESIDENT & CEO _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ------------
(ii) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Software ID:
Software Version:
EIN: 13-3768378
Name : ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION
Form 990, Schedule J, Part II - Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D ) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation in
(i) (ii) (iii) other deferred benefits (B)(I)-(D) column (B)
Base Bonus & Other compensation reported as deferred
Compensation incentive reportable on prior Form 990
compensation compensation
1MICHAELGALLAGHER (I) 944,931 367,744 24,755 37,226 34,854 1,409,510 0
PRESIDENT & CEO
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(II) 0 0 0 0 - - 0
0 0
1ANAMOLINACFO (1) 294,950 90,134 0 15,900 15,612 416,596 0
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(II) 0 0 0 0 - - 0
0 0
2PATRICIAVANCE (I) 533,052 275,000 4,290 15,900 18,917 847,159 0
PRESIDENT - ESRB
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(II) 0 0 0 0 - - 0
0 0
3STANLEY PIERRE-LOUIS (1) 459,000 100,000 0 15,900 29,004 603,904 0
GENERAL COUNSEL & SR
VICE PRESIDENT --- --- --- --- --- --- -- --- ---- - -- --- --- - --- --- --- --- --- --- -
(II) 0 0 0 0 - - 0
0 0
4ERIK V HUEY (1) 380,888 80,000 0 15,900 31,554 508,342 0
SVP, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -------------
(II) 0 0 0 0 - - 0
0 0
SRICHARD LTAYLOR (I) 358,750 88,000 0 15,900 30,504 493,154 0
SVP, COMMUNICATIONS &
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INDUSTRYAFFAI
(II) 0 0 0 0 - - 0
0 0
63ONATHAN BERROYA (I) 228,921 45,000 0 15,900 31,275 321,096 0
VP, LEGAL AFFAIRS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -------------
(II) 0 0 0 0 - - 0
0 0
7THOMASFOULKES (I) 193,354 43,500 0 3,587 29,207 269,648 0
VP, STATE GOVERNMENT
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AFFAIRS
(II) 0 0 0 0 - - 0
0 0
BILLIE KITT (I) 204,855 30 , 188 0 14 , 695 27 , 619 277 , 357 0
ASSOCIATE GENERAL
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COUNSEL
(II) 0 0 0 0 - - 0
0 0
l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493045000128
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SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990 -EZ
(Form 990 or 990- Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990 - EZ or to provide any additional information. 2016
EZ)
^ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
^ Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at • '
Department of the www.irs.gov / form990.
Name of the organization Employer identification number
ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION
13-3768378
990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information
Return Explanation
Reference
FORM 990, THE ASSOCIATION HAS THREE CLASSES OF MEMBERS CHARTER, FULL, AND INDIVIDUAL
PART VI,
SECTION A,
LINE 6
990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information
Return Explanation
Reference
FORM 990 , CHARTER MEMBERS AND FULL MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION HAVE VOTING RIGHTS TO SELECT MEMBERS OF
PART VI, THE GOVERNING BODY
SECTION A,
LINE 7A
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Reference
FORM 990, THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND THE CFO PRIOR TO FILING
PART VI,
SECTION B,
LINE 11B
990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information
Return Explanation
Reference
FORM 990, THE PESIDENT/CEO'S SALARY IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTO
PART VI, RS BASED ON A PERFORMANCE REVIEW, A REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE ASSOCIATION,
SECTION B, AND A REVIEW OF THE PREVAILING TRADE ASSOCIATION COMPENSATION PRACTICES AS REPORTED BY IND
LINE 15A EPENDENT PROVIDERS OF THIS INFORMATION THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO
WAS HELD IN JUNE 2016
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FORM 990, THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
PART VI,
SECTION C,
LINE 19
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SCHEDULE R Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
( Form 990 ) ^ Complete if the organization answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33 , 34, 35b , 36, or 37. 2016
Department of the ^ Attach to Form 990 . ^ Information about Schedule R (Form 990 ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/ form990 .
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
IUUJ= Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more
related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a) (b) (c) (d ) ( e) (f) (g)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization Primary activity Legal domicile (state Exempt Code section Public charity status Direct controlling Section 512(b)
or foreign country) (if section 501(c)(3)) entity (13) controlled
entity?
Yes No
(1)ESA'S FOUNDATION SUPPORTING POSITIVE DE 501(C)(3) LINE 7 ESA No
601 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW SUITE 3 PROGRAMS AND
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
WASHINGTON, DC 20001 AMERICA'S YOUTH
06-1582325
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . Cat No 50135Y Schedule R (Form 990) 2016
Schedule R (Form 990) 2016 Page 2
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had
one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (1) (J) (k)
Name, address, and EIN of Primary Legal Direct Predominant Share of Share of Disproprtionate Code V-UBI General or Percentage
related organization activity domicile controlling income(related, total income end-of-year allocations? amount in box managing ownership
(state entity unrelated, assets 20 of partner?
or excluded from Schedule K-1
foreign tax under (Form 1065)
country) sections 512-
514)
Yes No Yes No
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34
because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note . Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule Yes No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii)annuities, (iii) royalties, or(iv) rent from a controlled entity . la No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization( s) . ib Yes
in Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization( s) . . . . . . . . . . In Yes
2 If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that
was not a related organization See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships