Form 990 non-profit filings for The Fraser Institute

OMS No 1545-0047 Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501 (c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung ~©11 benefit trust or private foundation)

Department of the Treasury Intemal Revenue Service ~ The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2011 calendar year or tax~ear beginni~ January_1 2011 and endinQ December 31 ,20 11

B Check If applicable C Name of organization The Fraser Institute D Employer identification number

980032427 o o o o o o

Address change DOing Business As

Name change Number and street (or PObox If maills not delivered to street address)

Initial return 1770 Burrard St

Terminated City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4

Amended return Vancouver, BC Canada V6J 3G7

Application pending F Name and address of principal officer

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Room/sUite

4th Fir

E Telephone number

604-688-0221

G Gross receipts $ 9,887,322

H(a) Is thiS a group return for affiliates? DYes 0 No

H(b) Are all affiliates Included? DYes D No ------------~--~----------~~--------------~=-------~=-----~

Tax-exempt status 0501(C)(3L D 501 (c) ( ) ... (Insert no) D 4947(a)(1) or D 527 If "No," attach a list (see Instructions)

J Website: ~ www.fraserinstitute.org H(e) Group exemption number ~ nfa

K Form of organization 0 CorporallOn D Trust D ASSOCiation D Other ~ /l Year of formation / M State of legal domiCile .:F.Ti.. Summary

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Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 a) . 3 45 III 4 CD

Number of Independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 b) 4 45 :e 5 > Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) 5 -

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Total number of volunteers (estimate If necessary) 6-

Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 7a -

b Net unrelated business taxable Income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b -Prior Year Current Year

CD 8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1 h) . 9,523,500 8,766,022 ::I 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) c -Q)

> 10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) 37,369 48,875 Q)

a: 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, Bc, 9c, 10c, and 11 e) . 1,125,734 879,924

12 Total revenue-add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 10,686,603 9,694,821

13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) . - -14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) - -

III 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 5,652,345 5,611,811 41 III 16a Professional fundraislng fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11 e) C - -41

b Total fundraislng expenses (Part IX, column (0), line 25) ~ ______________ ~_~~!!_~~_ 0. ! )(

w 17 Other expenses· (Part IX, column (A)~line~':'1~1';1;a\1-~[24e)=. . . . 5,018,833 4,042,283

18 Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 ~ust eg6§ Irtl~ oIJm.n& ,line25) 10,671,178 9,654,094

19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract linFafrom line 12 . . (f). . . 15,425 40,727 ~ .. (5 MAY 1 4 2012 Y Beginning of Current Year End of Year o~ en., 0 (/) ijJ!! 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) 4,489,854 5,132,690 en .. .. ~~: .::!III 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) . 3,478,096 4,094,566 t;§

22 Net assets or fund balances. Sub ;ac~ 1i~~~~fi~f~l~eL~ir 1,011,758 1,038,124 z ...

I;E. ,.. •• 1 Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, I decl.ar~ t~xammed thiS retum, Includmg accompanying schedules and statements, and to the besl of my knowledge and behef, II IS tnue, correct, and complel~lc'Tt~ of 9¢parer (other th~ officer) IS based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge

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Form 990 (2011) Page 2 'm'lll Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule a contains a response to any question in this Part III ........ 0

1 Briefly describe the organization's mission.

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Did the organization undertake any significant program services dUring the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? . . . . . . . .

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O. Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes In how It conducts, any program

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If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

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4 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 and section 494 7(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported

4a (Code: ______________ .l (Expenses $ _________ ~,_~~_~~~)_~_ including grants of $ ________________________ ) (Revenue $ ____________ ~!!_~~!~~~_ ) _~~~~~~~_~_~_p.~_~!!~~!'.1~_i~_!~~!~!I_~~!':'JJ_~!_':~_~:_~!~~!_'3.':~':I!~_t!~':'_~~_~~~!~~':'_'!I.~~!,_~~':~~¥!_~':~_I!~_~_«:~~!_'!I.~~~~~_~!~_~~I_'~_<!!!?~~ _____________ _ _ ~-'~~~I_~!~_~!~_~~~~~!!~_~_~~~~~~~~':I!~~_~~~!_~!:~_~~I_~~!!~~~_~~_~~!_~~_~~_~!~?~_(l~~i!:y!_~'.1~l!~~':'_~~: ____________________________________________________ _ _ ~_~!~_ ~ _ ~~P_«:~_~!l_:: _~! ~!l_~! _'=~p~'.1~~~ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _

4b (Code: ______________ .l (Expenses $ __________ ~,_!~_~!~~~_ including grants of $ ________________________ ) (Revenue $ ____________ !!~_~~!~_~~ )

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4c (Code: ______________ .l (Expenses $ ____________ ~~_~!~~~_ including grants of $ ________________________ ) (Revenue $ ______________ ~_~~!~_~~_ )

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4d Other program services (DeSCribe in Schedule 0.) (Expenses $ ','62,'68 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 3,4'5,753 )

4e Total program service expenses ~ 7,097,'42

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Form 990 (2011) Page 3 1:F.Ti1~'. Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes No

1 Is the organization described In section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A . 1 ./

2 Is the organrzation required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 2 ./ 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to

candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I . 3 ./ 4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Old the organization engage in lobbYing activities, or have a section 501(h)

election In effect dunng the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part /I . 4 ./ 5 Is the organization a section 501 (c)(4), 501 (c)(5), or 501 (c)(6) organization that receives membership dues,

assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, ./ Part 11/ • 5

6 Did the organrzation maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or Investment of amounts In such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I 6 ./

7 Old the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or hlstonc structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part /I 7 ./

8 Old the organrzatlon maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part 1/1 8 ./

9 Old the organrzatlon report an amount In Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed In Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV 9 ./

10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets In temporanly restncted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V 10 ./

11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule 0, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

---- --- -~- -- -a Old the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment In Part X, line 10? If "Yes,"

complete Schedule D, Part VI 11a ./ b Old the organrzation report an amount for investments-other securities In Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more

of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI/ 11b ./ c Old the organrzation report an amount for investments-program related In Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more

of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI/I . 11c ./ d Old the organrzation report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of ItS total assets

reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX 11d ./ e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X 11e ./ f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year Include a footnote that addresses

the organrzation's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X 11f ./ 12a Old the organrzatlon obtain separate, Independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes, .. complete

Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII 12a ./

b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and If the organization answered "No" to Ime 12a, then completmg Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional 12b

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13 Is the organrzation a school descnbed in section 170(b)(1 )(A)(II)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E 13 ./ 14a Did the organrzation maintain an office, employees, or agents outSide of the United States? 14a ./

b Old the organrzation have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaklng, fundralslng, business, investment, and program service actiVities outSide the Unrted States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV. 14b ./

15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outSide the United States? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts /I and IV 15 ./

16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to indiViduals located outSide the Unrted States? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts 11/ and IV 16 ./

17 Old the organrzatlon report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraislng services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11 e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) 17 ./

18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contnbutlons on Part VIII, lines 1 c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part /I . 18 ./

19 Old the organization report more than $15,000 of gross Income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes, " complete Schedule G, Part 1/1 19 ./

20a Did the organrzation operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes, .. complete Schedule H . 20a ./ b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? 20b

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Form 990 (2011) Page 4 I :r.Tii in'. Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes No

21 Old the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and 1/ 21 ./

22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and 11/ 22 ./

23 Old the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J . 23 ./

24a Old the organization have a tax-exempt bond Issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was Issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes," answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If "No, " go to line 25 . 24a

, ./ b Old the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . 24b ./ c Old 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) and 501 (c)(4) organizations. Old 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-EZ? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part I 25b ./

26 Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization's tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part" . 26 ./

27 Old 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 of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part 11/ . 27 ./

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 ./ b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete

Schedule L, Part IV 28b ./ 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 ./ 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 In non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M 29 ./ 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets, or qualified

conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M 30 ./ 31 Old the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,

Part I 31 ./ 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes,"

complete Schedule N, Part 1/ 32 ./ 33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations

sections 301.7701-2 and 301. 7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I . 33 ./ 34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Parts 1/, 11/,

IV, and V, line 1 . 34 ./ 35a Old the organization have a controlled entity Within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 35a ./

b Old 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 Old the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that IS not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI . 37 ./

38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and prOVide explanations In Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are reqUIred to complete Schedule 0 . 38 ./

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Form 990 (2011) Page 5 I:m;,' Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check If Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part V D

1 a Enter the number reported In Box 3 of Form'1 096, Enter -0- If not applicable b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included In line 1 a, Enter -0- If not applicable, c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable

reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners?

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l1b t 0 payments to vendors and

2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax I I Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return l2a

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b If at least one IS reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? Note. If the sum of lines 1 a 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? b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule 0

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

Yes

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account)? , 4a ./

b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: ~ The Fraser Instltute-a Not for Profit Organization in Canada See instructions for filing requirements for Form TO F 9-6~22~f-Fieport-(irForeign-B-an-k-a'-ricrFinancfafAccounts,------

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5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 5a./ b Did any taxable party notify the organization that It was or IS a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b

r---/----i--c If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? 5c

r~--+--6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the

organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible? , 6a ./ b If "Yes," did the organization Include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or

gifts were not tax deductible? 6b I-'-~--+--

7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods

and services prOVided to the payor?

b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was

required to file Form 8282?

d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed dUring the year I 7d I '---''------/

e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? , g If the organization received a contribution of qualified Intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?

8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor adVised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?

9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. a Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? , b Did the organization make a dlstnbution to a donor, donor adVisor, or related person?

10 Section 501 (c)(7) organizations. Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions Included on Part VIII, line 12 110a I 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 , 11a

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b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them,) 11b i

'--:-:::-'--'-----1-·- --- ---12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 In lieu of Form 1041?

b If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt Interest received or accrued dUring the year" 112b I ~'-:...J.------l

13 Section 501 (c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans In more than one state?

Note. See the instructions for additional Information the organization must report on Schedule 0 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 l13b I r---/-----~

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c Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c L-~ _____ +-__ ~~~~

14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? 14a b If "Yes," has It filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanatIOn in Schedule 0 14b

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Form 990 (2011) Page 6 'd'*d Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No"

response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions. Check if Schedule 0 containS a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No

1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year. 1a 45

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 O.

b Enter the number of voting members included in line 1 a, above, who are Independent 1b 45 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 .; 3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct

supervision of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 .f 4 Did the organization make any significant changes to Its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? 4 .; 5 Did the organization become aware dUring the year of a Significant diversion of the organization's assets? 5 .f 6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 .; 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 .; b Are any governance deCisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, .; stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? 7b

8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken dUring the year by the following:

, - - --- " -a The governing body? 8a .; b Each committee With authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b .;

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 .; .. . .

Section B. PoliCies (ThiS Section B requests mformatlon about poliCies not reqUired by the Internal Revenue Code) Yes No

10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 10a .; 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 .; 11a Has the organization prOVided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of Its governing body before filing the form? 11a .;

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 .;

b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually Interests that could give rise to conflicts? 12b .; 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 .; 13 Did the organization have a written whistle blower poliCY? 13 .; 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 .; 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? :1 . , . . ;. -- ----- ------

a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 15a .f b Other officers or key employees of the organization . 15b .;

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? .

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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 filed ~ 18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if appllc-abfe),--990,--ancT99Cf:'nSectjc)rI50-1(cf(3)s-or,-Iyj

available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

o Own webSite 0 Another's website 0 Upon request 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, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: ~ Stuart Macinnes, Director of Finance

Form 990 (2011)

Form 990 (2011) Page 7 '@i9" Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and

Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part VII . 0

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a 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, and 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.

o C k h' b 'f h hit d f t d t ff d -I hec t IS ox I nelt ert e organization nor any re a e organlza Ion compensa e any curren 0 Icer, Irec or, or trustee (C)

(A) (B) Position (0) (E) (F) (do not check more than one Name and Title Average box, unless person IS both an Reportable Reportable Estimated

hours per officer and a director/trustee) compensation compensation from amount of week 0- 0 A "'I ,., from related other

(deSCribe ,:::1 5" '" 3- 0 the organizations compensation 0.9- ~ 31 -< -c'§- 3 hours for ;§a n organization ryJ-2/1099-MISC) from the g !!l '" ~~ 3 !!l ryJ-2/1099-MISC) related Oc 6 ~g organization oe!. -c

organizations :J 6" and related '- ~ 2 -< 3 In Schedule (\I -c organizations

* 2 '" '" 0) III :::I (\I iii (II

el. '" '" a.

_J~)_~~~!!_~~~~~~! __________________________________________ President 37.5 ./ 289,155 2,823

--(~)-~-~!~!_~~~I_~y ___ ------------------------------- ________ Senior VP-Operations 37.5 ./ 215,349 2,803

_J~)_~_i~~~_Y-~!~_~~~~ ________________________________________ VP . Canadian Research 37.5 ./ 181,345 2,803

--(~)-~!-~~-~-~~~~~~-----------------------------------------VP - International Research 37.5 ./ 179,294 1,294

_J~)_~_~~E~~_~~~~~ ____________________________________________ VP - Development 37.5 ./ 176,671 2,770

_J~)_~~~~_r:.t_~~~~~~~~ _______________________________________ Director of Finance· SecretaryfTreasurer 37.5 ./ 59,283 601

_J?t~~~_~_~~~~_~y ____________________________________________ Director of Communication 37.5 ./ 117,853 2,802

__ (~) _ ~~!_~_13.'?~~~~ ____________________ --_____________ ------__ Associate Director·Health Policy 37.5 ./ 104,254 1,275

_J~)£~~~I_~~_!:~_~~~-,!~ _____________________________________ Senior Researcher 37.5 ./ 102,908 2,412

i~_Qt~~i_~!i_~_~~_<?_~~_,?~ _____________________________________ Director of Publication 37.5 ./ 115,322 2,802

i~_~t!~~_~_c:~~~~~ ________________________________________ Director of Development 37.5 ./ 102,544 2,415

i~_~t~~~~~~~~~!~_~~ _______________________________________ Senior Fellow (Former Officer) varied ./ ./ 404,863 2,759

i~_~)_~~~~~~I_~~!!_' ___________________________________________ Former CFO ./ 65,509 707

i~_~) ___________________________________________________________

Form 990 (2011)

Form 990 (2011) PageS

~iIl~JI. Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees {contmued)

(A)

Name and title

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1 b Sub-total,

(B)

Average hours per

week (descnbe hours for related

organizatIOns m Schedule

0)

(C)

Position (do not check more than one box. unless person IS both an officer and a director/trustee)

0- 0 ;>; "'::t: "T1 ,::> :;-'" 3<5 0

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c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A d Total (add lines 1b and 1c) ,

(0) (E)

Reportable Reportable compensation compensation from

from related the organizations

organization (W-2/1 099-M ISC) (W-2/1099-MISC)

o 2,114,350 2,114,350

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 ~

3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1 a? If "Yes, II complete Schedule J for such indiVidual

4 For any individual listed on line 1 a, IS the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,OOO? If "Yes, II complete Schedule J for such individual ,

5 Did any person listed on line 1 a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual

(F)

Estimated amount of

other compensation

from the organization and related

organizatIOns

29,266 29,266

Yes No j <~ .. > ~

3 ./ • ~:L'~ ~ t~ ;11' I

.~.i:~:~, ,,"" ' .~~: ~i~"-",~ l "

4 ./

for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes, II complete Schedule J for such person '-- -- ---'

5 ./ 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 busmess address Descnptlon of services Compensation

Steane Consulting 250 Yonge St. Ste 2400, Toronto ON business consulting 158,172 Mark Milke, Calgary business consulting 147,070 Angevine Economic Consulting, Calgary business consulting 100,800

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 ~ 3

Form 990 (2011)

Form 990 (2011) Page 9 l:r.TIIiIl'J.1 Statement of Revenue

In II) ...... &: c: ~ ::I

CJ 0 _ E Inc(

~ tQ CJ== uiE &:(j) ,2 ... S III ,g.r:.

1a

b c d e f

Federated campaigns 1a Membership dues 1b Fundraislng events 1c Related organizations 1d Government grants (contributions) 1e All other contributions, giftS, grants, and Similar amounts not Included above 1f

(A) Total revenue

(B) Related or

(C) Unrelated

(0) Revenue

exempt busmess excluded from tax function revenue under sections revenue 512,513,or514

, -40,002

864,718

343,900

-

7,517,402

281,574 .. _- - ---- ........... . ------------------"'- -' .. 1: 0 &: 'C 9 Noncash contributions Included In lines 1 a-lf $

<3 ; h Total. Add lines 1 a-1f

Q) ~ c Q)

~ a: ... Q) .c o

.. 8,766,022

Business Code - --- - - ---- -- - - - - - - -- -

2a b

------------------------------------------------- 1-------+-----+------1------+------

3

c d

------------------------------------------------- 1-------+-----+--------+------+------------------------------------------------------- 1-------+-----+--------+------+------------------------------------------------------- r-----t-----+------+--------i------

e _________________________________________________ 1-_____ +-_____ +-_____ + _____ + ______ _ f All other program service revenue. 9 Total. Add lines 2a-2f

Investment Income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) .. 48,875 48,875

4 Income from Investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds .. 5 Royalties ..

(I) Real (II) Personal

6a Gross rents b Less: rental expenses c Rental income or (IOSS)L-____ ---l _____ --l __ -'~ __________________________ _

d Net rental income or (loss) .. 7a Gross amount from sales of F::;(=f-I) ;:;se::-:c~u::;nt:::le:::-s~,----=--7:(II)~O::;;t-;:-he::-:r-=----+------1------I------+--------

assets other than Inventory

b Less: cost or other baSIS and sales expenses

c Gain or (loss) '--_____ -L---_________________________ ----____ - ____________ _

d Net gain or (loss)

8a Gross income from fund raising events (not Including $ 864,718

of contributions reported on line 1 c). See Part IV, line 18 a 1--__ '-',_04_2--'-,0_°--15

b Less: direct expenses bL-__ -..:.1.:...78:.:.,9.:...6..:.3~---~---C Net income or (loss) from fundraising re.:..ve::..:n.;,,:t.::.s __ .. '---+-_::--_8--,-63-',O_4_3+:--____ -t _____ + ___ --=8:..63:,:,O:..4=-3

9a Gross Income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 al--____ -l

b Less. direct expenses bL-____ --l ______________________________ c ________ _

c Net income or (loss) from gaming activrl...:.ti...:.e.:...s ___ .. -t _____ -+ _____ + _____ + ______ _ 10a Gross sales of inventory, less

returns and allowances a J.-------l

b Less: cost of goods sold bL-___ --::-_+_______ _ ___ ______ _ _ _____ _ _ __ ___ __ _ _ ______ _ _ _ c Net Income or (loss) from sales of Inventory ..

Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code 1-----------------+------1----- - --- -- ---- -- - - -- --- - - - -- - - - - - -

11 a _~_'!~~_?_fJ~~~~!~_~_~i~~_!~_c:?_~~__________ 9000099 8,246 8,246

12

b c d e

All other revenue Total. Add lines 11 a-11 d Total revenue. See instructions.

8,635 8,635

16,881

9,694,821 65,756 863,043

Form 990 (2011)

Form 990 (2011) Page 10 'Im'" Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(cJ(3) and 501 (cJ(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not reqUired to complete columns (B), (C), and (D),

Check If Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part IX 0 Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, (A) (8) (e) (0)

8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VII/. Total expenses Program service Management and Fundralslng expenses general expenses expenses

1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States, See Part IV, line 21 "

2 Grants and other assistance to Individuals In the United States, See Part IV, hne 22

3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and Individuals outside the United States, See Part IV, lines 15 and 16

4 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors,

trustees, and key employees 2,250,066 1,575,046 562,516 112,504

6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(ij(1)) and persons described In section 4958(c)(3)(8)

7 Other salaries and wages 2,847,387 2,283,122 388,330 175,935

8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401 (k) and 403(b) employer contributions) 199,250 139,631 32,300 27,319

9 Other employee benefits 127,193 89,134 20,619 17,439

10 Payroll taxes 187,916 131,688 30,462 25,765

11 Fees for services (non-employees). a Management b Legal 8,758 8,758

c Accounting 25,956 25,956

d Lobbying e ProfeSSional fundralsing services, See Part IV, line 17 f Investment management fees

9 Other 68,491 68,491

12 Advertising and promotion 13 Office expenses 14 Information technology 142,503 99,864 23,101 19,539

15 Royalties 16 Occupancy 501,883 351,711 81,358 68,813

17 Travel 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses

for any federal, state, or local public offiCials

19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 25,488 25,488

20 Interest 21 Payments to affiliates . 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 243,726 243,726

23 Insurance. 18,549 18,549

24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered , .0, j ~ , '. above. (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e If ,

line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column , ,

' 0 (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0,) " !

a -~~?j~~!~---~~~~~~~~-~-~,!!:!~!-~!~!~~------------------ 2,620,916 2,153,231 467,684

b _~~i-'~!!'.1J!_~_~~~~!~~!i_~!:! ____________________ . __________ 148,734 148,734

C -~~!:!~-~~~~~~-~----- ------- ---------------- -- ----------- 52,085 52,085

d _ !_~ !~p-~_~~~ ---_______________ ------________ -- ______ ------ 46,850 32,832 7,595 6,424

e All other expenses 138,343 66,660 61,347 10,338

25 Total functional expeiis-es~-Aadilries-fihrOlJgfi24e 9,654,094 7,097,141 1,625,193 931,760

26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (8) JOint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraisin~ solicitation, Check here ~D If following OP 98-2 (ASC 958-720)

Form 990 (2011)

Form 990 (2011)

.:t:.I."~_ Balance Sheet

1 Cash - non-Interest-bearing 2 Savings and temporary cash Investments 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net

Accounts receivable, net 4 5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key

employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part " of Schedule L

6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons desCribed In section 4958(c)(3)(8), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizatIOns of section 501 (c)(9) voluntary employees' benefiCiary organizations (see Instructions)

7 Notes and loans receivable, net 8 Inventories for sale or use 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

10a Land, bUildings, and equipment: cost or other basIs. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,118,571

~~--------~~~

Page 11

(A) (8) Beginning of year End of year

3,663,955 1 4,104,320 2

22,000 3 8,017 106,533 4 36,658

5

6 7 8

89.785 9 133,699

b Less: accumulated depreciation L1'-'0:.c::b:....L.... ______ 7_2-..:4,'-28_9+-______ 6_0-..:7._58_1+1...::0...::C+-____ ~39.:..4:.:..:,2:..:8=-2 11 Investments- publicly traded securities 11 455,714 12 Investments-other securities. See Part IV, line 11 12 13 Investments-program-related See Part IV, line 11 13 14 Intangible assets 14 15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 15 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) . 4,489.854 16 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1.588.557 17 18 Grants payable. 18 19 20 21

~ 22 ~ :s III :J 23

VI Q) u

24

25

26

fij 27 iii 28 al 'C 29 c :::J ~ ... o

.1!l 30 5: 31 ~ 32 .. ~ 33

34

Deferred revenue Tax-exempt bond liabilities. Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. Complete Part" of Schedule L

Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties Other liabilities (Including federal Income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here ~ [{] and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.

Unrestricted net assets Temporarily restricted net assets . Permanently restricted net assets. Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here ~ 0 and complete lines 30 through 34 .

Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated Income, or other funds Total net assets or fund balances. Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances

1,787.503 19 20 21

22 102.036 23

24

25 3,478.096 26

1.011.758 27 28 29

30 31 32 33

4,489.854 34

5,132,690 1,163.053

2.888,545

42,968

4.096,566

1,038,124

5.132,690 Form 990 (2011)

• Form 990 (2011)

l:tjil31 Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule a contains a response to any question in this Part XI

1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . 1 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 3 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) 4 5 Other changes In net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) 5 6 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33,

column (8)) 6 .:r.r..;~II. Financial Statements and Reporting

1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: 0 Cash [{] Accrual 0 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? . . b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an Independent accountant? . . . . 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?

If the organization changed either Its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

d If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

[{] Separate basis 0 Consolidated basis 0 80th consolidated and separate basis 3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth In

Page 12

.0

9,694,821

9,654,094

40,727

... 0 Yes No

2a ./ 2b ./

2c ./

the Single Audit Act and OM8 Circular A-133? . . . . . . . .. .... 3a 1----+--+-­

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 (2011)

,SCHEDULE A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501 (c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.

OMS No 1545-0047

~(Q)11 Department of the Treasury Intemal Revenue Service • Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ .• See separate instructions.

Open to Public

Inspection Name of the organization

The Fraser Institute

Employer identification number

The organization is not a private foundation because It is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

1 0 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches descrrbed in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

2 0 A school descrrbed in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.) 3 0 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organrzatlon descrrbed In section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). 4 0 A medical research organrzation operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the

hospital's name, city, and state:

5 0 An organization operated for the ben-efii-of--a-colie-ge-o;:-uriiv-erslty-ci;;;ried-o;:-clperat-e(i"by--a-goveriimentai"u"riii"described"in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part 11.)

6 0 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described In section 170(b)(1)(A)(v). 7 0 An organrzation that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public

descrrbed in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part 11.)

8 0 A community trust described In section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part 11.)

9 0 An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33113% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions-subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33113% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable Income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part 111.)

10 0 An organization organrzed and operated exclUSively to test for public safety, See section 509(a)(4).

11 0 An organization organized and operated exclUSively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organrzations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a}(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11 e through 11 h.

(A)

(8)

(e)

(0)

(E)

a 0 Type I b 0 Type II c 0 Type III-Functionally Integrated d 0 Type III-Other

e 0 By checking this box, I certify that the organization IS not controlled directly or Indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organrzatlons descrrbed in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).

f If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that It is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...... 0

9 Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contrrbutlon from any of the follOWing persons?

(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together With persons descrrbed in (ii) and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organrzation? .

(ii) A family member of a person descrrbed in (i) above? . .

(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person descrrbed in (i) or (il) above? . h Provide the following information about the supported organrzation(s).

(i) Name of supported (h)EIN (iii) Type of organization (IV) Is the organization (v) Did you nollfy (vi) Is the organization (deSCribed on lines 1-9 In col (ij listed In your the organization In organization In col

above or IRC sectIOn governing docurnent? col (I) of your (i) organized In the (see instructions)) support? US?

Yes No Yes No Yes No

Yes No

11g(i)

11g(lI)

11g(i1O

(vii) Amount of support

Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat No 11285F SChedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Version A, cycle 1

Schedule A (Form g90 or 990-Ell 2011 Page 2 I@'II Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5,7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ~ (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total

1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not Include any "unusual grants. ") 12,249,464 13,507,477 12,523,430 10,609,636 9,544,517 58,545,524

2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on Its behalf

3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental Unit to the organization without charge .

4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 . 12,249,464 13,507,777 12,523,430 10,609,636 9,544,517 58,545,524

5 The portion of total contnbutions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) . - 8,779,503

6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 49,766,021

Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ~ (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total

7 Amounts from line 4 12,249,464, 13,507,777 12,523,430 10,609,636 9,544,517 59,545,524

8 Gross Income from interest, dividends, payments received on seCUrities loans, rents, royalties and Income from Similar sources 240,960 140,335 58,853 58,779 48,875 547,802

9 Net Income from unrelated bUSiness actiVities, whether or not the bUSiness is regularly carned on

10 Other income. Do not Include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain In Part IV.) . 79,165 25,037 8,828 27,517 8,246 149,373

11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 .- -- 59,242,699

12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) 121 820,224 , 13 First five years. If the Form 990 IS for the organization s first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501 (c)(3)

organization, check this box and stop here . . . . . .. ..... ~ [{]

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 14 Public support percentage for 2011 (line 6, column (f) diVided by line 11, column (f)) . . . . % 15 Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part", line 14 % 16a 33'/3% support test-2011.lfthe organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 IS 33'/3% or more, check thiS

box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . " ~ 0 b 33'/3% support test-2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 IS 33'/3% or more,

check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ...... ~ 0 17a 10%-facts-and-circumstances test-2011. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 IS

10% or more, and If the organization meets the "facts-and-clrcumstances" test, check thiS box and stop here. Explain In Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... ............... ~ 0

b 10%-facts-and-circumstances test-2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 IS 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-clrcumstances" test, check thiS box and stop here. Explain In Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ........ ~ 0

18 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check thiS box and see Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZI 2011

.Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZj 2011 Page 3 Iblill Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)

(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part /I. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ~ (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total

1 GiftS, grants, contnbutions, and membership fees received. (Do not mclude any 'unusual grants.")

2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose .

3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513

4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on Its behalf

5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental Unit to the organization without charge .

6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5 . 7a Amounts Included on lines 1, 2, and 3

received from disqualified persons

b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1 % of the amount on line 13 for the year

c Add lines 7a and 7b 8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from

line 6.)

Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ~ (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total

9 Amounts from line 6

10a Gross Income from Interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources

b Unrelated business taxable Income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 .

c Add lines 10a and 1 Db

11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 1 ~b, whether or not the bUSiness is regularly carned on

12 Other Income. Do not Include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) .

13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)

, 14 First five years. If the Form 990 IS for the organization s first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501 (c)(3)

organization, check this box and stop here . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ 0 Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 15 Public support percentage for 201 1 (line 8, column (1) divided by line 13, column (1)) %

16 Public su ort ercentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 . . % Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage 17 Investment Income percentage for 2011 (line 10c, column (1) divided by line 13, column (1) %

18 Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17. . . . % 19a 33'/3% support tests-2011. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33'/3%, and line

17 IS not more than 33'/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ~ 0 b 33'/3% support tests-2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33'/3%, and

line 181s not more than 33'/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ~ 0 20 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check thiS box and see instructions ~ 0

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ/2011

,Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011 Page 4 hlft;WrJ Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10;

Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

_ ~~! _ ~I_: _I!!!~ _ ~ _~ _:.!: ?E~!~t~ __ ~~~ _~~_~~~ _ 9_~ !~ ____________________ . ______________ . ________________ . ____________________________________________________________________________ _

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

SCHEDULE D (Form 990) Supplemental Financial Statements

OMB No 1545-0047

~(Q)11 Open to Public Inspection

~ Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 6,7,8,9,10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.

~ Attach to Form 990. ~ See separate instructions. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Ni~~~~~~~-----------------------------------------------------rEm~~~~rcBt~· number

The Fraser Institute 98 0032427 ~O~rg-a-n~i~z-a~ti~0-n-s~M~ai~n~ta~i~n7in-g-=D~0-n-o-r~~--~~~--~~~~~~~~--~----~~~--p~le~te~if~th~e---

organization answered "Yes" to Form 990 Part IV , , (a) Donor adVised funds (b) Funds and other accounts

1 Total number at end of year. nfa nfa

2 Aggregate contributions to (dUring year) .

3 Aggregate grants from (during year)

4 Aggregate value at end of year .. 5 Old the organization Inform all donors and donor adVisors In wntlng that the assets held In donor adVised

funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? . . . ., 0 Yes 0 No

6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors In writing that grant funds can be used only for chantable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor adVisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? . . . . .. ...... . . . . 0 Yes 0 No

l:zttilll Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7. 1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

o Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) 0 Preservation of an historically Important land area o Protection of natural habitat 0 Preservation of a certified histOriC structure o Preservation of open space

2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution In the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.

Held at the End of the Tax Year

a Total number of conservation easements . . . .. ... . 2a nfa

b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements.. ... . 2b c Number of conservation easements on a certified histonc structure Included In (a) 2c d Number of conservation easements Included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a

historic structure listed in the National Register .... 2d 3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization dUring the

tax year~

4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located ~ 5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the penodic monltoring;'-ins-';ection~- handling of

violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements It holds? . . . 0 Yes 0 No

6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforCing conservation easements dUring the year

~ ----_. _. ----- -----_._-7 Amount of expenses incurred In mOnitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year

~$

8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(8) (I) and section 170(h)(4)(8)(II)? . . . . .. ......... 0 Yes 0 No

9 In Part XIV, 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.

Im"ll Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

1a 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 XIV, 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) Revenues Included In Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ $ ____________ . __ . ___ . _____ ~!~_ (ii) Assets Included in Form 990, Part X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ $ If the organization received or held works of art, histOrical treasures, or other Similar assets for flnanciaf'gain~--provide-·tii-e following amounts reqUired to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these Items:

2

a Revenues Included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 b Assets Included In Form 990, Part X . .

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 52283D

~ $ ------------- ----------------~ $

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011 Page 2 'U"" Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

3 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of ItS collection items (check all that apply):

a 0 Public exhibition b 0 Scholarly research c 0 Preservation for future generations

d 0 Loan or exchange programs e 0 Other

4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose In Part XIV.

5 Dunng the year, did the organization soliCit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? 0 Yes 0 No

IG,t.. Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contnbutlons or other assets not included on Form 990, Part X? . . . .. 0 Yes 0 No

b If "Yes," explain the arrangement In Part XIV and complete the following table:

c Beginning balance. . . . d Additions during the year e Dlstnbutions dunng the year f Ending balance. .

2a Did the organization Include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? b If "Yes" explain the arrangement in Part XIV ,

Amount

1c 1d 1e 1f

DYes 0 No

• :F.Tiill'. Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10 . (a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back

1a Beginning of year balance , b Contnbutlons C Net investment earnings, gains, and

losses

d Grants or scholarships e Other expenditures for facilities and

programs.

f Administrative expenses

9 End of year balance 2 ProVide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1 g, column (a)) held as:

a Board designated or quasI-endowment ~ ___________________ % b Permanent endowment ~ % c Temporanly restncted endowment ~ ___________________ %

The percentages in 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:

(i) unrelated organizations. . . . . (ii) related organizations. . . . . .

b If "Yes" to 3a(il), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? 4 Descnbe in Part XIV the Intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

l.:lffi.iIl'J. Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 1O. DeSCription of property (a) Cost or other baSIS (b) Cost or other baSIS

(Investment) (other)

1a Land b Buildings c Leasehold improvements 98,045

d Equipment 469,086

e Other 551.441

"

Total. Add lines 1 a through 1 e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), Ime 10(c).)

(c) Accumulated depreCiation

61,337

174,384

488,568

.~

. : - I

; 'I ,. " .' , ., '\ I ~ ~- : -." ,

I - I . ,,'

, ' . I

Yes No 3a(i) 3a(ii) 3b

(d) Book value

36,708

294,702

62,873

394,282

Schedule 0 (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011 Page 3 .:F.1iill'JI. InVI::~lIl1l::rll~ ·Other Securities. See Form 990,-Part X, Iin912."

(a) Description 01 secunty or category (b) Book value (c) Method 01 valuation (including name 01 security) Cost or end-aI-year market value

(1) Financial denvatlves

(2) Closely-held equity interests

(3) Other --- ... ------- -- ------- -------- -------------------- ----

(A) nfa -------------------------------------------------------------

(8) -. --{cj ------------------------------------------------------...... --_ ......... -----_ ......... -_ ... --_ ... ------ ---_ ... -- ----- --_ ................ ---- -_ ...... --- -----

(D) ..................... -- --_ ............ -----_ ...... ----_ ... -_ ... --_ ...... _ ...... -_ ............ ----_ ... -_ ... ----- ...

(E) - ... --_ ...... ----- --_ ... _ ...... ----_ ...... ---_ ......... ------- -- -_ ......... -----_ ......... -----

(F) -... -- --_ ... --_ ...... _ ............ ---_ ...... -- -_ ............... -----_ ... -_ ... ---------_ ... -------(G)

...... ---_ ... --_ ... ---_ ............... -- -_ ......... ---- -_ ... _ ... -_ ... --- -_ ... -...... ------_ ... _ ......... ----(H)

--------------------------------------------------------------(I)

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) Ime 12.) ~ • :F.T1 ill' ~ III I .

·P'uyri:llli Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13. IIIVI::;:'UIII::IIL~

(a) Descnptlon 01 Investment type (b) Book value (c) Method 01 valuatIOn Cost or end-aI-year market value

(1) nfa

(2)

J3)

J4) (5)

J6) (7)

J8) (9)

L10) Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (8) line 13) ~ • :F.Ti.t~. Other A;:,;:,.:a~. See Form 990, Part X, line 15 .

(a) uescnpllor (b) Book value

_(1) nfa (2)

(3)

j4)

(5)

(6)

j7)

(8)

.(9)

i10) Total. (Column (b) must equaf Form 990, Part X, col. (B) fme 15.) .~

~.~_ Ot~ Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X line 25 •• (a) v~~"dlo'''v 1 of liability (il)Book value

(1) Federal income taxes

_(2) nfa

.'3) (4)

(5) I

(6)

(7)

(8)

_(9) (10) , .,

i11) Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) Ime 25) ~ 2. FIN 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, 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).

Schedule 0 (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011 Page 4 . . Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Audited Financial Statements

1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1 9,694,821

2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 9,654,094

3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 40,727

4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on Investments 4

5 Donated services and use of facilities 5 6 Investment expenses 6 7 Prior period adjustments . 7 8 Other (Descnbe in Part XIV.) . 8 9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 9

10 Excess or (defiCit) for the year per audited financial statements Combine lines 3 and 9 10 40,727

.:iffi.~.I. Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return

1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements 1 9,878,686

2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:

a Net unrealized gains on investments . 2a b Donated services and use of facilities 2b c Recoveries of prior year grants . 2c d Other (Descnbe in Part XIV) . 2d -

e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e

3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3 9,878,686

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 XIV.) . 4b (183,865)

---

c Add lines 4a and 4b 4c (183,865)

5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) 5 9,694,821

.:iffi.~.II. Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return

1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 1 9,846,594

2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25: '. .' "'",

a Donated services and use of facilities 2a ~ 't, I

b Prior year adjustments 2b ~. , '~;" \ " ~'I" \.

c Other losses . 2c -... ;r:J

d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) . 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: -', --, Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a

~ 1 <;~.

a ~ ," t,;,t •

b Other (Describe In Part XIV.) . 4b (192,500) ~V:r: ~ _L_

C Add lines 4a and 4b 4c (192,500)

5 Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (ThiS must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) . 5 9,654,094 . . Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the deSCriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1 a and 4; Part IV, lines 1 band 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete thiS part to provide any additional information.

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Schedule 0 (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011 Page 5 I@EU" Supplemental Information (continued)

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

SCHEDULE F (Form 990)

Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States ~ Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,

Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.

~ Attach to Form 990. ~ See separate instructions.

OMB No 1545-0047

~©11 Open to Public

Inspection

Name of the organization Employer Identification number

The Fraser Institute 98-0032427

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

1 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 crtterta used to award the

grants or assistance? . DYes DNo

2 For grantmakers. Descrtbe In Part V the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of ItS grants and other assistance outside the United States.

3 Activities 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 (f)Total offices In the employees. region (by type) (e g . a program service. expenditures for

region agents. and fund raising. program services. descnbe specific type of and Investments Independent Investments. servlce(s) In region In region contractors grants to recIpients

In region located In the region)

(1) North America 4 51 Research; Programs & 100%

(2) Development

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(14)

(15)

(16)

(17)

3a Sub-total .

b Total from continuation sheets to Part I

c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2011

Schedule F (Form 990) 2011 Page 2 Imlll 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. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 . . . .. ~ 0 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 (9) Amount of (h) Descnptlon (i) Method of

organization cash non-cash valuation section and EIN grant cash grant of non-cash assistance (book, FMV,

(If applicable) disbursement assistance appraisal, other)

1)

2)

3)

4)

5) .0,

6) - . , .

7) ,

<

8)

9) -

10)

11)

12)

13)

14)

15)

~16) -- -

2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as chanties 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 ~

3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities ~

Schedule F (Form 990) 2011

Schedule F (Form 990) 2011 Page 3 .@IIII Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of (d) Amount of (e) Manner of (f) Amount of (g) Description

(h) Method of

recIpients cash grant cash non-cash valuation of non-cash assistance (book, FMV,

disbursement assistance appraisal, other)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(14)

(15)

(16)

(17)

(18) -- "-- - - - --

Schedule F (Form 990) 2011

Schedule F (Form 990) 2011 'mirA Foreign Forms

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).. .... . . . . . . .. 0 Yes

2 Old the organization have an Interest in a foreign trust dunng the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to 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 US. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . .. ...... 0 Yes

3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation dunng the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be reqUired to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S Persons With Respect To Certam Foreign CorporatIOns. (see Instructions for Form 5471) . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Yes

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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Yes

5 Old the organization have an ownership Interest In a foreign partnership dunng 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Yes

6 Old the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713) . .. ......... ............... 0 Yes

Page 4

o No

o No

[{] No

o No

[{] No

o No

Schedule F (Form 990) 2011

Schedule F (Form 990) 2011 Page 5

,:ztti'" Supplemental Information Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (1) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete thiS part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

Schedule F (Form 990) 2011

SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Intemal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line Ga.

~ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. .. See separate Instructions.

OMS No 1545-0047

~@11 Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization Employer identification number

The Fraser Institute 98-0032427

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. IjlITjll

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. 1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply. a 0 Mail solicitations e 0 Solicitation of non-government grants b 0 Internet and email solicitations f 0 Solicitation of government grants C 0 Phone solicitations 9 [{] Special fundraislng events d 0 In-person solicitations

2a Old the organization have a written or oral agreement with any Individual (Including officers, directors, trustees

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity In connection with professional fundraislng services? 0 Yes [{] No b If "Yes," list the ten highest paid Individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundralser is to be

compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(ni) Did fundralser have (v) Amount paid to (VI) Amount paid to (I) Name and address of Individual (iv) Gross receipts (or retained by) or entity (fund raiser)

(n) ActiVity custody or control of from activity fund raiser hsted In (or retained by) contributions? col (I) organization

Yes No

Total ~ .. 3 List all states In which the organization IS registered or licensed to soliCit contributions or has been notified It IS exempt from

registration or licenSing.

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat No 50083H Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011 Page 2 I@"I Fundraising Events. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more

than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, Imes 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

(a) Event #1 (b) Event #2 (e) Other events (d) Total events Donner NP Award Education Award Dinners/Excursion (add col (a) through

(event type) (event type) (total number) col (e))

OJ ::J C OJ 1 Gross receipts 242,500 200,000 1,464,224 1,906,724 > OJ 2 Less: Charitable a:

contributions

3 Gross income (line 1 minus line2) .

4 Cash prizes

5 Noncash prizes

III OJ 6 Rent/facility costs III C OJ a. x 7 Food and beverages w '0 OJ .... 8 Entertainment 0

9 Other direct expenses 101,838 104,707 206,545 646,647

10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 In column (d) ~ ( 646,647 )

11 Net income summary Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10 ~ 1,260,077

~ riilUi Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15 000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. ,

OJ (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabslinstant (e) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add

::J bingo/progressive bingo col (a) through col (e)) c OJ > OJ a: 1 Gross revenue

III 2 Cash prizes . OJ III C OJ a. 3 Noncash prizes x W -u

4 Rent/faCility costs OJ .... 0

5 Other direct expenses

0 Yes % 0 Yes % 0 Yes % ------------ ------------ ------------

6 Volunteer labor. 0 No 0 No 0 No

7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ~ ( )

8 Net gaming Income summary. Combine line 1, column d, and line 7 ~

I

! I

9 Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities. a Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities In each of these-statiis?------------------------------------------EfYes-tfNo-

b If" No," explal n: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _

10a We~~-a;;y-~f-th~-o~ga;;~zation'-s-g-aml-~g-lic-~;;ses-~e~ok~d:-sus-pe;;-ded--o~-te~m;ii-atec{du~l;;g-t-he-t~-yea~?-----------O--Yes--O--No-

b If "Yes," explain:

SchedUle G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

11 Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . 12 Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13 Indicate the percentage of gaming actiVity operated in:

Page 3 DYes 0 No

DYes 0 No

a The organization's facility . . .. .... }-1'-'3:..,:a+ ____ ---:o/c,..,o_ b An outside facility . . . . 13b %

~~-------14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and

records.

Name~

Address ~

15a Does the organization have a contract With a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue? .............. 0 Yes 0 No

b If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization ~ $ and the amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party ~ $ ___________________ _

c If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name~

Address ~

16 Gaming manager Information:

Name~

Gaming manager compensation ~ $

Description of services provided ~

o Director/officer o Employee o Independent contractor

17 Mandatory distributions. a Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . 0 Yes 0 No b Enter the amount of distributions required under state law to be distributed to other exempt organizations or

spent in the organization's own exempt activities dUring the tax year ~ $ 'pm'" Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 1 Db, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

SCHEDULEJ (Form 990)

Depanmenl of Ihe Treasury Inlemal Revenue Service

Compensation Information For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest

Compensated Employees ~ Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,

Part IV, line 23. ~ Attach to Form 990. ~ See separate instructions.

OMS No 1545·0047

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Inspection Name of the organizatIOn

The Fraser Institute

Employer Identification number

98-0032427

Questions Regarding Compensation

1a Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed In Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1 a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

o First-class or charter travel 0 HOUSing allowance or reSidence for personal use

o Travel for companions 0 Payments for bUSiness use of personal residence o Tax indemnification and gross-up payments [{] Health or social club dues or initiation fees

o Discretionary spending account 0 Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

b If any of the boxes on line 1 a 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

Yes No

explain . . . . . . .. 1 b ./

2 Old the organization reqUire substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked In line 1 a? . . .. 2./

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. Explain in Part III.

[{] Compensation committee o Independent compensation consultant o Form 990 of other organizations

[{] Written employment contract [{] Compensation surveyor study

[{] Approval by the board or compensation committee

4 DUring the year, did any person listed In Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? . . . . b Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? c Participate in, or receive payment from, an eqUity-based compensation arrangement?

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and prOVide the applicable amounts for each Item In Part III.

Only section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations must complete lines 5-9. 5 For persons listed In Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1 a, did the organization payor accrue any

compensation contingent on the revenues of:

a The organization? . . . . . . b Any related organization?

If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, deSCribe in Part III. 6 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1 a, did the organization payor accrue any

compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

a The organization? ....... . b Any related organization? ... .

If "Yes" to line 6a or 6b, describe In Part III. 7 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed

payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe In Part III .

8 Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception deSCribed in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," deSCribe

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in Part III . . . . . . . . . . . 8./

9 If "Yes" to 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. Cal No 50053T Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Fonn 990) 2011 Page 2 i::F.tilii 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 in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (I) and from related organizations, described In the Instructions, on row (11). 00 not list any Individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII. Note. The sum of columns (8)(1)-(111) for each listed Individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1 a, applicable column (0) and (E) amounts for that indiVidual

I (8) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1 099-MISe compensation I I I I

(A) Name

Brett Skinner (i)

1 PreSident (ii)

Peter Cowley (i)

2 Sr. VP- Operation (ii)

Niels Veldhuis (i)

3 VP-Canadian Research (ii)

Fred McMahon (i)

4 VP-International Research (ii)

Sherry Stein (i)

5 VP-Development (ii)

Stuart Macinnes (i)

6 Director of Finance (ii)

Dean Pelkey 0)

7 Director of Communication (ii)

Mark Rovere (i)

8 Associate Dir - Health Policy (ii)

Charles Lammam (i)

9 Sr. Analyst (ii)

Kristin McCahan (i)

10 Dir of Publication (ii)

Tom McCarten (i)

11 Dir of Development (ii)

Michael Walker (i)

12 Senior Fellow (ii)

Michael Perri 0)

13 Former CFO (ii)

(i)

14 (ii)

0)

15 (ii)

(i)

16 (ii)

(i) Base compensation

(iI) Bonus & Incentive compensation

(iii) Other reportable

compensation

(C) Retirement and other deferred

(0) Nontaxable benefits

(E) Total of columns (B)(I)-(D)

(F) CompensatiOn reported as deferred In

pnor Form 990 compensation

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_________________ ~_~,_~~_~l _________________ ~~~~~_~L __ _______________ ~~~~n _________________________ 1 ________ ___________ ~,_~~_~1 _______________ ]..~_~~~?_~

-________________ ~~,_~?_~L _________________ ~~~~_~L _______________ ~~,_~!_~+----. ________________ . __ ~~~~_~L _______________ ~~~,_!?_~ 1 _______________ ].. ~~~~?_~_

________________ ~~~~~~_~L ___________________ ~~_~l ___________________ ~,_~~_~L ______________________ J _________ ------ ___ ~~~~_~+----------------~~~,-~~-~+---.

________________ ~?_~~~~_~L _______________ ~~~~~~_~l _________________ ?~~~~_~+-------------------------L------- ________ ~~,_~~_~L _____________ ~?_~~~~_~L ______________ ~~~~~~_~_

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011 Page 3 IMIIiI Supplemental Information Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1 a, 1 b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, Sa, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

OMS No 1545-0047

SCHEDULE J-2 (Form 990)

Continuation Sheet for Form 990 ~@09

Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

~ Attach to Form 990 to list additional information for Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a.

~ See the Instructions for Form 990. Open to Public Inspection

Name of the Organization

The Fraser Institute Continuation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees

(8) (e) (A)

Name and title Average hours per week

Position (check all that apply)

Salem Allsmaily -r-rustee-----------------------------------------_ ~~!_~~_r:!_~~r:!~IJ ________________________________ _ Trustee _ ~~!~J_~~~_~Y~9 ___________________________ -___ _ Trustee _ ~Y~_r:! _ ~~!!.~!~ _________________________________ -_ Trustee _~~_ ~~!~~~~9. __________________________________ _ Trustee

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SCHEDULE J-2 (Form 990)

Continuation Sheet for Form 990

Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

~ Attach to Form 990 to list additional information for Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a.

~ See the Instructions for Form 990.

Name of the OrganizatIOn

Continuation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Employees

(A)

Name and title

(B) (e)

Position (check all that apply)

(0)

Reportable

(E)

Reportable

OMS No 1545-0047

~@09 Open to Public

Inspection

(F)

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Charles Jeannes Trustee

_~~!1_~~_~~.P~_r:.~~_~ ______________________________ _ Trustee Andrew Judson ---- .-. -- ------- --- ---- ------ -- -- -- -.. -. -------- ---Trustee _ ~C?~~!1_ ~_~~ ____________________________________ _ Trustee _~r:.~~~!_~~~J~ _________________________________ _ Trustee _I?.~YJ~ _~_~~_~~t:l~i~ ____________________________ _ Trustee _~~~~_~_~C?~~~~_r:.~ ____________________________ _ Trustee

-~~~~g-~ -~-~!y~~,-~ ------------------------------­Trustee Mark Mitchell ---- ------ -------------- ---- ----------- ------------Trustee _ ~~~ _~C?!g~~ ________________________________ _ Trustee Eleanor Nicholls --- ----- -------------- ------ ---------- - ------- -----Trustee _ ~_i~r:.r:.~ _ ~~~! _,=,~I_~~_~~~ ________________________ _ Trustee _~C?g~!_~t)~WRl? ________________________________ _ Trustee _tt_~~~~!t:l_~~! ___________________________________ _ Trustee

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SCHEDULE J-2 (Form 990)

Continuation Sheet for Form 990 OMS No 1545-0047

~©09 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

~ Attach to Form 990 to list additional information for Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a_

• See the Instructions for Form 990. Open to Public Inspection

Name of the OrgamzatlOn Employer identification number

The Fraser Institute 98 i 0032427 Continuation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

(A)

Name and title

Anna Stylianides ----------_ ...... _ ........ -_ ........ -_ .................... _ .. - _ .. _ .. _ ...... _ .. .. Trustee

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(B)

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(C)

Position (check all that apply)

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SCHEDULE M (Form 990)

Noncash Contributions OMS No 1545-0047

~@11 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

~ Complete If the organizations answered "Yes" on Form

990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.

~ Attach to Form 990. Open To Public

Inspection Name of the orgamzallon

The Fraser Institute

Employer identification number

98-0032427

Types of Property (a) (b) c

(d) Check If Number of contributions or

applicable Items contributed

Noncash contribution amounts reported on

Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 9

Method of determining noncash contribution amounts

1 Art-Works of art . 2 Art-Historical treasures 3 Art - Fractional interests 4 Books and publications 5 Clothing and household

goods.

6 Cars and other vehicles 7 Boats and planes . 8 Intellectual property 9 Securities- Publicly traded

10 Securities-Closely held stock 11 Secunties-Partnership, LLC,

or trust Interests

12 Secuntles-Mlscellaneous 4 281,574 share price at transfer

13 Qualified conservation contnbution - Historic structures.

14 Qualified conservation contribution - Other

15 Real estate-Residential 16 Real estate-Commercial 17 Real estate-Other. 18 Collectibles. 19 Food inventory . 20 Drugs and medical supplies. 21 Taxidermy 22 Hlstoncal artifacts . 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Scientific specimens Archeological artifacts Other~ ( ) Other ~ (--------------------------) Other ~ (--------------------------) Other ~ --------------------------)

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization dunng the tax year for contributions for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement . 29

30a Dunng the year, did the organization receive by contnbutlon any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which IS not required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding penod?

b If "Yes," describe the arrangement In Part II. 31 Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard

contnbutions? 32a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contnbutlons?

b If "Yes," describe In Part II. 33 If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) IS checked,

descnbe in Part II.

Yes No

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32a ./

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 51227J Schedule M (Form 990) (2011)

Schedule M (Form 990) (2011) Page 2 'HIII Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b,

and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Schedule M (Form 990) (2011)

SCHEDULE 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury Intemal Revenue ServIce

Name of the organizatIon

The Fraser Institute

F990 Part III

F990 Part VI

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on

Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.

~ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

OMB No 1545-0047

~(Q)11 Open to Public Inspection

Employer identification number

08·0032427

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For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat No 51056K Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2011)

Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2011) Page 2 Name of the organization Employer identification number

Schedule a (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2011)

SCHEDULE R (Form 990)

Department 01 the Treasury Intemal Revenue Service

Name 01 the organization

The Fraser Institute

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

~ Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.

~ Attach to Form 990. ~ See separate instructions.

OMS No 1545-0047

~(Q)11 Open to Public

Inspection Employer identification number

98-0032427

1:Im'I Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)

(a) Name. address. and EIN 01 disregarded entity

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(b) Pnmary activity

(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)

(d) Total Income

(e) End-ol-year assets

(f) Direct controlling

entity

'iffli"' Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)

w ~ Name, address, and EIN of related organization Pnmary activity

_J~t~!_'!~~~_I~~~~!~~':_~~~_~~~~~~~ _______________________________________________ _ Foundation

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For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

(c) Legal domicile (state or lorelgn country)

Canada

(d) Exempt Code section

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(e) Public chanty status (II secllOn 501 (c)(3))

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entity

(9) Section 512(b)(13)

controlled entity?

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Schedule R (Form 990) 2011

Schedule R (Form 990) 2011 Page 2

IjEJIIII Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to 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) (9) (h) (i) OJ (k) Name, address, and EIN Pnmary activity Legal Direct controlhng Predominant Share of total Share of end-of- Olsproportlonate Code V-UBI General or Percentage

of domicile entity Income (related, Income year assets allocations? amount In box 20 of managing ownership related organization (state or unrelated, Schedule K-l partner?

foreign excluded from (Form 1065) tax under

country) sections 512-514)

Yes No Yes No _J~)_~!~ ___________________

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';mph" Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered line 34 because It had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)

Yes" to Form 990, Part IV,

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Name, address, and EIN of related organization Pnmary activity Legal domicile Direct controlhng Type of entity

(state or entity (C corp, S corp, foreign country) or trust)

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(f) Share of total

Income

(9) I (h) Share of Percentage

end-of-year assets ownership

Schedule R (Form 990) 2011

Schedule R (Form 990) 2011 PageS

'§'1 Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35a, or 36.)

Note. Complete line 1 If any entity IS listed In Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule. Yes No

1 Dunng the tax year, did the orgamzatlon engage In any of the following transactions with one or more related orgamzatlons listed In Parts II-IV? a Receipt of (i) Interest (ii) annUities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity 1a .; b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organlzatlon(s) 1b .; c Gift, grant, or capital contnbutlon from related orgamzatlon(s) 1c .; d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organizatlon(s) 1d .; e Loans or loan guarantees by related orgamzatlon(s) 1e .;

f Sale of assets to related orgamzatlon(s) 1f .; 9 Purchase of assets from related orgamzatlon(s) 19 .; h Exchange of assets With related orgamzatlon(s) 1h .; i Lease of faCilities, equipment, or other assets to related orgamzatlon(s) 1i .;

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organlzatlon(s) 1j .; k Performance of services or membership or fundralslng soliCitations for related organizatlon(s) . 1k .; 1 Performance of services or membership or fundralslng soliCitations by related organlzatlon(s) . 11 .; m Shanng of faCilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related orgamzatlon(s) . 1m .;

" Shanng of paid employees With related orgamzatlon(s) . 1" .; ~

0 Reimbursement paid to related orgamzatlon(s) for expenses 10 .; P Reimbursement paid by related organlzation(s) for expenses . 1p .;

q Other transfer of cash or property to related organlzatlon(s) 1q .; r Other transfer of cash or property from related organizatlon(s) 1r .;

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. (a) (b) (e) (d)

Name of other organization Transaction Amount Involved Method of determining type (a-r) amount Involved

Grants (1) c 343,900

Fraser Institute Foundation owns 50% of the building that the Fraser Institute Rents. FI office space is 25% of the (2) building - Rent is at fair market rates $ figures noted J 463,344 FM rates

shared staff - administration and accounting (3) n nil

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Schedule R (Form 990) 2011

Schedule R (Form 990) 2011 Page 4

Uflil .. ! Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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 orgamzatlon. See Instructions regarding exclusion for certain Investment partnerships.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (9) Name, address, and EIN of enllty Pnmary acllvlty Legal domicile Predominant Are all partners Share of Share of

(state or foreign Income (related, section total Income end-of-year country) unrelated, excluded 501 (c)(3) assets

from tax under organizations? section 512-514)

Yes No _J~) ___________________________________________________ _

_ _ (?t __________________________________________________ _

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_ J~t __________________________________________________ _

_ J!?t __________________________________________________ _

_ _ (~t __________________________________________________ _

_ J?t __________________________________________________ _

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j~_Qt __________________________________________________ _

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(h) Disproportionate

allocations?

Yes I No

(i) Code V-UBI

amount In box 20 of Schedule K-1

(Form 1065)

It) General or managing partner?

Yes I No

(k) Percentage ownership

Schedule R (Form 990) 2011

~chedule R (Fonn 990) 2011

I C,f) II Supplemental Information Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

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Schedule R (Form 990) 2011

The Fraser Institute

Financial Statements December 31, 2011

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April 12, 2012

Independent Auditor's Report

To the Trustees of The Fraser Institute

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of The Fraser Institute, which comprise the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2011 and the statements of changes in net assets, operations and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes which comprise a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management's responsibility for the financial statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor's responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Fraser Institute as at December 31, 2011 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

Chartered Accountants

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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers Place, 250 Howe Street, Suite 700, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 3S7 T: +1 6048067000, F: +1 6048067806

'PWC' relem to PncewaterhouseCoopers LLP. an Ontano limited liability partnership

The Fraser Institute Statement of Financial Position As at December 31, 2011

Assets

Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Cash held in trust (note 5) Accounts receivable (note 6) Prepaid expenses

Investments (note 7)

Property and equipment (note 8)

Liabilities and Net Assets

Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Accrued employee pension liability (note 9) Deferred program revenue (note 10) Capital lease obligation (note 12)

Deferred program revenue (note 10)

Capital lease obligation (note 12)

Net assets (note 13) Net assets invested in property and equipment Unrestricted net assets

Commitments (note 12)

2011 2010 $ $

2,786,789 2,999,376 1,317,531 664,579

44,675 128,533 133!699 89,785

4,282,694 3,882,273

455,714

394,282 607,581

5,132,690 4,489,854

748,518 1,132,049 414,535 456,508

2,888,545 1,781,503 25,600 53,670

4,077,198 3,423,730

6,000

17!368 48,366

4,094,566 3,478,096

351,314 505,545 686,810 506,213

1,038,124 1,011,758

5,132,690 4,489,854

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

The Fraser Institute Statement of Operations For the year ended December 31, 2011

Revenues Donations, annual dues and other admission fees (note 14) Children First program donations (note 5) Investment income Sale of publications Other project revenue

Expenses Staff salaries and benefits (note 9) Project costs Children First program project costs (note 5) Rent and property tax (note 14) Office and other administration Amortization Professional fees

Increase in net assets before the following

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

Loss on sale of investments and fixed assets

Increase in net assets from operations

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

2011 2010 $ $

8,657,289 9,127,938 1,153,366 1,629,752

48,874 58,779 13,538 16,161 5,619 231190

9,878,686 101855,820

5,611,811 5,652,346 1,808,169 2,120,744 1,155,266 1,643,630

501,883 473,590 422,535 446,650 243,726 419,849 103,204 52,672

9,846,594 101809,481

32,092 46,339

8,635 (9,505)

(211410)

40,727 15,424

The Fraser Institute Statement of Changes in Net Assets For the year ended December 31, 2011

Balance - Beginning of year

Increase in net assets from operations

Investment in property and equipment

Disposal of property and equipment

Change In unrealized gains/losses on investments

Balance - End of year

Property and equipment Unrestricted

$ $ (note 16)

505,545 506,213

(243,726) 284,453

89,495 (89,495)

{14,361 }

351,314 686,810

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

2011 2010

Total Total $ $

1,011,758 1,029,414

40,727 15,424

(65,461 )

{14,361 } 32,381

1,038,124 1,011,758

The Fraser Institute Statement of Cash Flows For the year ended December 31, 2011

Cash flows from operating activities Increase in net assets from operatIons

Items not affecting cash Amortization Loss on sale of investments and fixed assets - net

Changes in non-cash working capital Cash held in trust Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Accrued employee pension liability Deferred program revenue

Cash flows from financing activities Repayment of capital lease obligation

Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of investments Sale of investments Purchase of property and equipment Proceeds on sale of property and equipment

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents - Beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents - End of year

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

2011 2010 $ $

40,727 15,424

243,726 419,849 21,410

284,453 456,683

(652,952) 236,345 83,858 49,654

(43,914) (26,585) (383,531 ) 300,843

(41,973) (2,042) 1,101,042 37,457

346,983 1,052,355

{59,068} {50,699}

(470,075) (158,915) 1,199,654

(30,427) (66,398) 1,999

{500,502} 976,340

(212,587) 1,977,996

2,999,376 1,021,380

2,786,789 2,999,376

The Fraser Institute Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 2011

1 Nature of organization

The Fraser Institute (the Institute) is incorporated without share capital under Part II of the Canada Corporations Act.

The Institute is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1974 to redirect public attention to the role markets can play in providing for economic and social well-being of Canadians. Its ambition is to improve the conduct of public policy and to increase the reliance on markets as a way to solve the economic problems of society.

These financial statements do not include the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Fraser Institute Foundation (the Foundation) (note 13).

The Fraser Institute America was incorporated as a non-profit corporation on July 30, 2008 in the state of Washington, USA and is related to The Fraser Institute through common control. The Fraser Institute America has been inactive since incorporation and was dissolved in November 2009.

2 Accounting policies

Fund accounting The Institute maintains its accounts in accordance with the restrictions on the use of resources as designated by donors or the Board of Trustees. Accordingly, resources are classified for accounting and financial reporting purposes into funds. To meet the ongoing objectives of the Institute, certain interfund transfers are necessary to ensure the appropriate allocation of assets and liabilities to the respective funds. Transfers between funds are made when appropriate, as authorized by the Board of Trustees. These interfund transfers are recorded in the statement of changes in net assets.

• Assets invested in property and equipment reflect the Institute's property and equipment at cost less amortization, and any related capital lease obligations.

• The unrestricted net assets fund reports donations received for which no explicit restrictions, either internally or externally imposed, exist on their use and comprises the unrestricted net assets from the Institute's operations each year, and are available for use in the general operations of the Institute.

Revenue recognition

The Institute uses the deferral method for recognition of revenues from annual dues and donations. Under the deferral method, restricted dues and donations are recognized as revenue in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. Unrestricted dues and donations are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured.

Seminar and luncheon fees are recognized as revenue when the seminars are held.

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Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, balances with banks, and investments in short-term money market instruments with initial terms of 90 days or less.

Investments

The Institute's investments are designated as available-far-sale (AFS). Purchases and sales of investments are accounted for on a trade date basis.

These investments are recorded at fair value' on the statement of financial position with changes in the fair value recorded as movements in unrealized gains and losses directly in net assets. Realized gains and losses are recorded in the statement of operations. Interest income earned is recorded to investment income.

The investment portfolio is tested for impairment on an annual basis. When there is objective evidence that an AFS investment is impaired and the decline in value is considered other than temporary, the loss is recognized in the statement of operations. Once an impairment loss is recorded to income, it is not reversed. Following impairment loss recognition, these assets will continue to be recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded to net assets, and tested for further impairment. Objective evidence of impairment includes financial difficulty of the issuer, bankruptcy or defaults, delinquency in payments of interest or principal, or a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the investment below cost.

Property and equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated amortization,

Amortization is provided over the estimated useful life of an asset, which is recorded as follows:

Furniture, fixtures and equipment Leasehold improvements Websites

Capital lease

3 - 10 years straight-line 10 years straight-line

3 - 5 years straight-line

Leases entered into that transfer substantially all benefits and risks associated with the ownership of the asset to the Institute are recorded as the acquisition of an asset and the occurrence of an obligation. The asset is amortized in a manner consistent with assets owned by the Institute, and the obligation, including interest, is liquidated over the term of the lease.

The Fraser Institute Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 2011

Foreign exchange

Foreign currency investments are initially translated at exchange rates at the date of purchase. Foreign currency movements on AFS financial instruments are translated using exchange rates in effect at the date of the statement of financial position with increases (decreases) in unrealized gains (losses) recorded directly through net assets until realized. Other assets and liabilities considered to be monetary items are translated at exchange rates in effect at the reporting date with realized gains and losses and unrealized gains and losses arising from translation included within the statement of operations. Revenues and expenses are translated using average monthly exchange rates.

Use of accounting estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires the Institute's management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Financial instruments

The Institute has elected to continue to apply the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook Section 3861, Financial Instruments - Disclosure and Presentation, as permitted by the Accounting Standards Board rather than adopting Sections 3862, Financial Instruments - Disclosures, and 3863, Financial Instruments - Presentation, which require more extensive financial instrument disclosure.

The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the date of the statement of financial position. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, short-term receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values.

3 Future accounting pronouncements

In December 2010, the CICA in conjunction with the Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) issued new accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations. Going forward, private sector not-for-profit organizations will be required to adopt either Part I of the CICA Handbook - International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or Part III ofthe CICA Handbook - Accounting Standards for Not-far-Profit Organizations.

The Institute will be adopting Part III of the CICA Handbook - Accounting Standards for Not-far-Profit Organizations for its fiscal year ending December 31, 2012. The financial reporting impact of the transition results in the elimination of the AFS designation for financial instruments. Other financial reporting impacts are currently under review.

The Fraser Institute Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 2011

4 Income tax status

The Institute is registered in Canada as a tax-exempt charitable organization under paragraphs 149(1)(f) and 149.1(1)(b) of the Income Tax Act and in the United States as a tax-exempt organization under Sections SOl(c)(3) and 4948(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, donations to the Institute are deductible for income tax purposes by donors from Canada and the United States and the Institute is not subject to income tax.

5 Cash held in trust

6

7

Cash held in trust represents cash held in separate accounts specifically for use for the Institute's projects, the Children First: School Choice Trust and other restricted projects. Donations to the Children First project are recorded as deferred program revenue until costs under this project are incurred, at which time matching amounts are recognized as revenue.

Accounts receivable

2011 2010 $ $

Donations receivable 8,017 85,937 Trade 36,658 42,596

44,675 128,533

Investments

Investments comprise the following:

2011 2010 $ $

Pooled fund - fixed income and equities 455,714

The Fraser Institute Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 2011

8 Property and equipment

2011 2010 $ $

At cost Website 549,984 739,738 Leasehold improvements 98,045 122,802 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 470,542 748,392

1,118,571 1,610,932 Less: Accumulated amortization (724,289) (1,003,351 )

394,282 607,581

Furniture, fixtures and equipment include $110,944 (2010 - $102,036) that represents the cost of the telephone system under capital lease.

9 Employee future benefits

The Institute has a group retirement savings plan and a registered pension plan for its employees. Contributions paid or payable by the Institute to the plans during the year of $320,958 (2010 - $335,764) have been recorded as a cost of staff salaries and benefits. In addition, the Institute has a supplemental pension plan for executives that is unfunded and is recorded as an accrued employee pension liability.

10 Deferred program revenue

Deferred program revenue represents funds donated from third parties in the current year for programs and seminars related to a subsequent year, including the Children First project. Movements in deferred program revenue are as follows:

2011 2010 $ $

Balance - Beginning of year 1,787,503 1,750,046 Add: Amounts received during the year 2,717,644 1,712,503 Less: Amounts recognized as revenue in the year (1,616,602) (1,675,046)

Balance - End of year 2,888,545 1,787,503 Less. Long-term deferred program revenue (6,000)

Current portion of deferred program revenue 2,888,545 1,781,503

11 Line of credit

The Institute has a $1 million revolving line of credit at prime plus 0.5%. The Foundation has provided a guarantee of $1,000,000 in support ofthis line of credit. The line of credit was unused during 2011.

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12 Commitments

The Institute has operating lease commitments for its Vancouver premises until October 31,2016, its Calgary premises until June 30, 2013 and its Montreal premises until September 30, 2013.

It also has two capital lease obligations at 0% interest expiring February 28, 2012 and October 31, 2013 for telecommunication equipment.

As at December 31, 2011, lease commitments for the remainder of the capital and operating lease terms are as follows:

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Thereafter

13 The Fraser Institute Foundation

Capital lease $

25,600 17,368

42,968

Operating leases $

257,941 255,091 239,352 232,164 193,470

1,178,018

The Foundation was incorporated in 2003 as a corporation without share capital under Part II of the Canada Corporations Act. The Foundation is a registered public foundation for tax purposes. In 2006, the Institute transferred certain assets to the Foundation for the Foundation to hold and administer in a manner consistent with the Foundation's objects, which include furthering the interests and objectives of the Institute. The Foundation may in future make grants to the Institute to fund the ongoing research activities of the Institute.

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The Fraser Institute Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 2011

The net assets and results from operations of the Foundation are not consolidated in the Institute's financial statements. Financial statements of the Foundation are available on request. The financial summary of the Foundation as at December 31, 2011 and for the year then ended is as follows:

Fraser Institute Foundation

Financial position Total assets Total liabilities

Net assets

Results of operations Revenues Expenses Foreign exchange loss and realized loss on sale of investments Share in earnings from investments in co-ownership

Increase in unrestricted net assets from operations

Cash flows Cash flows from operating activities Cash flows from financing activities Cash flows from investing activities

Cash and cash equivalents - Beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents - End of year

14 Transactions with the Foundation

2011 $

7,653,644 (15,381)

7,638,263

146,751 (292,651 )

(2,201 ) 187,022

38,921

(150,239) (18,692)

(755,985)

(924,916) 1,819,999

895,083

2010 $

7,965,511 (19,029)

7,946,482

295,951 (204,866)

(22,012) 218,177

287,250

126,562 24,167

(1,007,904)

(857,175) 2,677,174

1,819,999

The transactions below were made in the normal course of business and were measured at the exchange amount:

a) The Institute rents its main premises from a company co-owned by the Foundation for a rental expense of $463,344 (2010 - $437,585), which represents the estimated fair value of the rent.

b) The Institute provides certain non-cash management services and pays certain administrative fees on behalf of the Foundation, without reimbursement.

c) During the year, the Foundation made a donation of $343,900 (2010 - $322,500) to the Institute. This donation was recognized as revenue by the Institute.

The Fraser Institute Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 2011

15 Financial risk management objectives and policies

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Institute cannot meet the demand for cash or fund its obligations as they become due. Management minimizes its exposure to liquidity risk by regularly monitoring cash flows.

Price risk

Price risk comprise currency risk, market risk and interest rate risk. Currency risk is the risk that variations in exchange rates between the Canadian dollar and foreign currency will affect the operating and financial results. The Institute earns a portion of its donation revenues and incurs certain expenses in US dollars and does not use derivative instruments to reduce its exposure to this foreign exchange risk. At December 31,2011, the Institute is holding $967,275 (2010 - $358,421) in a US dollar denominated bank account. The Institute is not exposed to significant market risk or interest rate risk.

The Institute is not exposed to significant credit risk or cash flow risk.

16 Managing capital

The Institute defines its capital as the amounts included in its net assets.

Its objective when managing its capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern so that it can continue to fulfill its objectives.

The Institute sets the amount of net assets in proportion to risk, and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets.

17 Corresponding figures

Certain corresponding figures have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.

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