Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
 
Employer identification number

13-0433430
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on 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? .............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2020
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
(iii) Other reportable compensation
1MICHAEL J SOMMERS
PRESIDENT & CEO
(i)

(ii)
1,709,090
-------------
0
862,500
-------------
0
92,436
-------------
0
1,268,923
-------------
0
29,410
-------------
0
3,962,359
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
2AMANDA E EVERSOLE
EXECUTIVE VP & COO
(i)

(ii)
747,439
-------------
0
300,000
-------------
0
26,498
-------------
0
229,693
-------------
0
31,936
-------------
0
1,335,566
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3PAUL G AFONSO
SENIOR VP & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
699,988
-------------
0
100,000
-------------
0
25,430
-------------
0
148,783
-------------
0
1,816
-------------
0
976,017
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
4DEBRA C PHILLIPS
SENIOR VP, GLOBAL INDUSTRY SERVICES
(i)

(ii)
512,202
-------------
0
205,000
-------------
0
15,002
-------------
0
172,580
-------------
0
37,856
-------------
0
942,640
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
5ROLF W HANSON
VP, STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
(i)

(ii)
406,370
-------------
0
51,500
-------------
0
219,166
-------------
0
91,534
-------------
0
30,210
-------------
0
798,780
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
6FRANK J MACCHIAROLA
SR VP, POLICY, ECONOMICS, & REG.
(i)

(ii)
499,375
-------------
0
135,000
-------------
0
49,769
-------------
0
101,390
-------------
0
1,773
-------------
0
787,307
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7MEGAN B BLOOMGREN
SR VP, COMMUNICATIONS
(i)

(ii)
432,345
-------------
0
145,000
-------------
0
10,388
-------------
0
126,162
-------------
0
30,035
-------------
0
743,930
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
8WILLIAM A KOETZLE
SR VP, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
(i)

(ii)
455,702
-------------
0
105,000
-------------
0
12,750
-------------
0
122,354
-------------
0
32,231
-------------
0
728,037
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
9HOWARD FELDMAN
SR COUNSELOR
(i)

(ii)
307,596
-------------
0
56,600
-------------
0
142,780
-------------
0
175,742
-------------
0
23,763
-------------
0
706,481
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
10ROBIN R RORICK
VP, MIDSTREAM & INDUSTRY OPERATIONS
(i)

(ii)
350,845
-------------
0
18,100
-------------
0
227,472
-------------
0
73,952
-------------
0
30,022
-------------
0
700,391
-------------
0
162,542
-------------
0
11SHANNON DIBARI
SR ADVISOR - START JAN 2020
(i)

(ii)
381,575
-------------
0
125,500
-------------
0
12,170
-------------
0
78,442
-------------
0
1,773
-------------
0
599,460
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
12DREW P COBBS
DIR., EASTERN REGION - LEFT OCT 2020
(i)

(ii)
228,470
-------------
0
154,450
-------------
0
173,213
-------------
0
11,759
-------------
0
24,173
-------------
0
592,065
-------------
0
141,485
-------------
0
13MICHAEL J PFEIFFER
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & CONTROLLER
(i)

(ii)
267,325
-------------
0
16,600
-------------
0
2,741
-------------
0
30,476
-------------
0
34,741
-------------
0
351,883
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
14BENNY SETO
VP, FINANCE - START SEP 2020
(i)

(ii)
93,667
-------------
0
10,000
-------------
0
11,306
-------------
0
9,183
-------------
0
5,420
-------------
0
129,576
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A FIRST CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL - FIRST CLASS AIR TRAVEL IS LIMITED TO EXECUTIVE STAFF MEMBERS AND MAY BE BOOKED ONLY WHEN BUSINESS CLASS IS BUSINESS CLASS ONLY WHEN ACCOMPANYING AN EXECUTIVE STAFF MEMBER, A MEMBER BUSINESS CLASS, OR, FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS, WHEN EXTENUATING AIR TRAVEL MUST BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY AN EXECUTIVE STAFF MEMBER, AND UNAVAILABLE ON QUALIFYING FLIGHTS. OTHER STAFF MEMBERS MAY TRAVEL FIRST OR COMPANY EXECUTIVE OR GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIAL WHO TRAVELS FIRST CLASS OR CIRCUMSTANCES JUSTIFYING TRAVELING BUSINESS CLASS. FIRST OR BUSINESS CLASS THE EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE THE JUSTIFICATION ON THE EXPENSE REPORT. FIRST CLASS TRAIN PASSAGE IS AN ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE TO COACH AIR FARES OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE. IT IS NOT API'S PRACTICE TO CHARTER TRAVEL, EXCEPT IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCE IN WHICH COMMERCIAL TRAVEL SCHEDULES DO NOT ACCOMMODATE THE PRESIDENT & CEO'S ITINERARY. NO FLIGHTS WERE CHARTERED DURING 2020. TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS - INSTANCES IN WHICH A SPOUSE ACCOMPANIES AN EMPLOYEE TRAVELING ON BUSINESS AT API EXPENSE ARE LIMITED AND APPROVED IN ADVANCE. IN SUCH AUTHORIZED CASES, UNLESS THE STRICT LEGAL DEFINITION OF BUSINESS PURPOSE IS MET, THE REIMBURSEMENT IS TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME TO THE EMPLOYEE. TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS UP PAYMENTS - FOR EMPLOYEES WHO QUALIFY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN, API PAYS TAXES DUE. PAYMENTS ARE TREATED AS AN ADVANCE AND NETTED FROM THE ACCRUED BENEFITS TO TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS UP PAYMENTS - FOR EMPLOYEES WHO QUALIFY FOR THE ACCRUED BENEFITS AS THEY ARE AWARDED TO THE PARTICIPANTS. THESE TAX THE PARTICIPANTS UPON DISTRIBUTION. HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB DUES OR INITIATION FEES - REIMBURSEMENT OF CLUB DUES TO AN EMPLOYEE IN ANY CLUB ORGANIZED FOR PLEASURE, RECREATION, OR OTHER SOCIAL PURPOSE (I.E. COUNTRY CLUBS, LUNCHEON CLUBS, AND AIRLINE AND HOTEL CLUBS) IS LIMITED AND REQUIRES EXECUTIVE STAFF APPROVAL. EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE BEEN REIMBURSED FOR CLUB DUES MUST ANNUALLY ACCOUNT FOR THEIR BUSINESS USE, AND NON-BUSINESS USE IS TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME TO THE EMPLOYEE. PERSONAL SERVICES - API PROVIDES AN ANNUAL ALLOWANCE OF $5,000 TO THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO BE USED FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING AND TAX PREPARATION SERVICES. THIS ALLOWANCE IS TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME TO THE PRESIDENT & CEO. API PROVIDES A PERSONAL DRIVER TO THE PRESIDENT & CEO PRIMARILY FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. ANY PERSONAL USAGE IS TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME TO THE PRESIDENT & CEO.
PART I, LINES 4A-B THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A COMPENSATION SEGMENTATION PAYMENT IN 2020: DREW P. COBBS $154,450 IN 2020, THE FOLLOWING PARTICIPANTS IN THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE 457(F) SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT PLANS RECEIVED VESTED CONTRIBUTIONS THAT WERE INCLUDED IN THE PARTICIPANT'S 2020 W-2, AS WELL AS NON-VESTED CONTRIBUTIONS. THE TOTAL VESTED AND NON-VESTED CONTRIBUTIONS IN 2020 WERE AS FOLLOWS: MICHAEL J. SOMMERS $366,005 AMANDA E. EVERSOLE $107,173 PAUL G. AFONSO $102,777 DEBRA C. PHILLIPS $73,544 ROLF W. HANSON $6,350 FRANK J. MACCHIAROLA $10,750 MEGAN B. BLOOMGREN $53,940 WILLIAM A. KOETZLE $57,162 HOWARD FELDMAN $1,460 ROBIN R. RORICK $3,840 SHANNON DIBARI $42,079 MICHAEL J. PFEIFFER $2,663 THE FOLLOWING PARTICIPANT IN THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE 457(F) SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT PLANS RECEIVED A DISTRIBUTION IN 2020 AS FOLLOWS, THIS DISTRIBUTION WAS INCLUDED IN THE PARTICIPANT'S 2020 W-2: DREW P. COBBS $141,179
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