RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	NOTE 22 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Moody’s Corporation made grants of $4 million and $8 million to The Moody’s Foundation during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company did not make a grant to the Foundation in 2015. The Foundation carries out philanthropic activities primarily in the areas of education and health and human services. Certain members of Moody’s senior management are on the board of the Foundation.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

NOTE 22 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Moody’s Corporation made grants of $4 million and $8 million to The Moody’s Foundation during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company did not make a grant to the Foundation in 2015. The Foundation carries out philanthropic activities primarily in the areas of education and health and human services. Certain members of Moody’s senior management are on the board of the Foundation.

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