Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - Form990 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Seniice Check if applicable Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended retu rn benefit trust or private foundation) Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung 2012, and ending 06-30-2013 OMB No 1545-0047 2012 fy Open to PUblic organiza ion may ave 0 use a copy repor ing reqUIremen 5 Inspection A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2012 Name of organization THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND 81-0606786 D0ing Busmess As Employer identification number Number and street (or 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) 1225 EYE STREET NW NO 307 Room/swte Telephone number City or town, state or country, and ZIP 4 WASHINGTON, DC 20005 Application pending Name and address of prinCIpal officer KEVIN CURTIS 1225 EYE STREET NW NO 307 20005 I Tax?exem pt status 501(c)(3) l7 501(c)(4) I (insert no) 4947(a)(1) or 527 Website: SAVEOURENVIRONMENT ORG (202)833-2300 Gross receipts 3,183,158 H(a) Is this a group return for affiliates? H(b) Are all affiliates included? _ Yes No If"No," attach a list (see instructions) H(c) Group exemption number Ir Form of organization '7 Corporation Trust Other Year of formation 2003 State of legal domICIIe DC 1 Briefly describe the organization's missmn or most Significant actIVIties THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND HELPS THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY WORK MORE COLLABO RATIVELY TO DEFEND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS FROM EFFORTS TO WEAKEN THEM THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND HELPS THE COMMUNITY FOCUS ON THE SAME OBJECTIVE, PURSUE THE SAME STRATEGY AT THE SAME TIME, AND EMPLOY SHARED RESOURCES TO ADVANCE THEIR COMMON CAUSE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT 3 ACTION FUND USES PAID MEDIA, CONSTITUENT OUTREACH, AND OPINION RESEARCH TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, DECISION MAKERS ABOUT THE THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT L5 3,5 2 Check this box h1? ifthe organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% ofits net assets 2 3 Number ofvoting members ofthe governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 8 4 Number ofindependent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 8 5 Total number ofindIVIduals employed in calendar year 2012 (Part V, line 2a) 5 6 Total number ofvolunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 0 7aTota unrelated busmess revenue from Part column (C), line 12 7a 0 Net unrelated busmess taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 0 Prior Year Current Year 8 Contributions and grants 1h) 8,171,000 2,817,943 a: 9 Program serVIce revenue (Part line 29) 0 0 10 Investmentincome (Part 3,4,and 7d) 0 0 11 5,6d,8c,9c,10c,and11e) 120,629 365,215 12 Total revenue?add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12) 8,291,629 3,183,158 13 Grants and Similar amounts paid (PartIX,co umn 1?3) 2,411,000 468,460 14 Benefits paid to orfor members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 0 0 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 0 26,513 5 16a Professmnalfundraismg fees (PartIX,co umn lie) 0 0 Total fundraismg expenses (Part column (D), line 25) F85 17 4,085,276 1,815,500 18 Totalexpenses Add lines 6,496,276 2,310,473 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 1,795,353 872,685 3E Beginning of Current End of Year 3% Year q- 33 20 Totalassets (PartX, ine 16) 2,574,476 3,066,941 5E 21 481,607 101,387 :5 EU- 22 Net assets orfund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 2,092,869 2,965,554 Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge I 2014?05?15 Sign Sig nature of officer Date Here KEVIN CURTIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRESIDENT Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name Preparer?s Signature Date Check PTIN SCOTT HALLBERG CPA se f_employed P01081188 al Finn's name CALIBRE CPA GROUP PLLC Finn's EIN 47?0900880 Pre pare Use Firrn's address F7501 WISCONSIN AVE 1200W Phone no (202) 331?9880 BETHESDA, MD 20814 May the IRS discuss this return With the preparer shown above? (see instructions) For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat No 11282Y I7Yes Forn1990(2012) Form 990(2012) Page2 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments CheckifScheduleO contamsaresponse to any question in this . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Briefly describe the organization?s missmn THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND HELPS THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY WORK MORE COLLABORATIVELY TO DEFEND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS FROM EFFORTS TO WEAKEN THEM THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND HELPS THE COMMUNITY FOCUS ON THE SAME OBJECTIVE, PURSUE THE SAME STRATEGY AT THE SAME EMPLOY SHARED RESOURCES TO ADVANCE THEIR COMMON CAUSE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND USES PAID OPINION RESEARCH TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, DECISION MAKERS ABOUT THE THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT 2 Did the organization undertake any Significant program serVIces during the year which were not listed on thepriorForm9900r99O-EZIf?Yes,? describe these new serVIces on Schedule 0 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make Significant changes in how it conducts, any program _YesI7No If?Yes,? describe these changes on Schedule 0 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 are reqUIred to report the amount ofgrants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, ifany, for each program serVIce reported 4a (Code (Expenses 2,306,048 including grants of 468,460 (Revenue THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND HELPS THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY WORK MORE COLLABORATIVELY TO DEFEND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS FROM EFFORTS TO WEAKEN THEM THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND HELPS THE COMMUNITY FOCUS ON THE SAME OBJECTIVE, PURSUE THE SAME STRATEGY AT THE SAME TIME, AND EM PLOY SHARED RESOURCES TO ADVANCE THEIR COMMON CAUSE SPECIFICALLY, THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND USES PAID MEDIA, CONSTITUENT OUTREACH, AND OPINION RESEARCH TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, PRESS, AND DECISION MAKERS ABOUT THE THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT DURING 2013 THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND EDUCATED THE PUBLIC AND MEDIA ABOUT THE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS AND BENEFITS OF POLICIES TO PROTECT AIR QUALITY, ENGAGED THE PUBLIC AND MOBILIZED THEM TO ADVOCATE FOR STRONG LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE ADN PROMOTE CLEAN ENERGY IN ALL THE ORGANIZATION GENERATED OVER 50,000 PHONE CALLS FROM CITIZENS TO DECISION-MAKERS IN SUPPORT OF STRONG LEGISLATION AND HELD TELE-TOWNHALLS WITH OVER 250,000 AMERICANS TO DISCUSS AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT 4b (Code (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 44; (Code (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4d Other program serVIces (Describe in Schedule 0 (Expenses including grants of$ (Revenue 4e Total program service expenses Ir 2 ,3 O6 ,0 48 Form 990 (20 12) Form 990 (201220a Part Page 3 Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If ?Yes,? No completeScheduleA 1 Is the organization reqUIred to complete Schedule 3, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 2 Yes Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign actIVIties on behalf ofor in opp05ition to No candidates for public office? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule C, Part I 3 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying actIVIties, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule C, Part II 4 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 98-197 If ?Yes,?complete Schedule C, 5 No Did the organization maintain any donor adVIsed funds or any Similarfunds or accounts for which donors have the right to prowde adVIce on the distribution or investment ofamounts in such funds or accounts? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule D, Part IE 6 0 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the enVIronment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule D, Part II 7 0 Did the organization maintain collections ofworks ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part . 3 0 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or prowde credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation serVIces? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule D, Part I 9 0 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, 10 No permanent endowments, or quaSI-endowments? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part Ifthe organization?s answerto any ofthe followmg questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX, or as applicable Did the organization report an amount for land, and eqUIpment in Part X, line 10? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part VI 11a es Did the organization 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 . 11b 0 Did the organization 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 . 11C 0 Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more ofits total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part I 11d 0 Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule D, PartX'E me Yes Did the organization's separate or consolidated finanCIal statements for the tax year include a footnote that 11f Yes addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax p05itions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited finanCIal statements for the tax year? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII 123 N0 Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited finanCIal statements for the tax year? If 12b Yes ?Yes,? and If the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII lS optional Is the organization a school described in section If ?Yes,?complete ScheduleE 13 NO Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents out5ide ofthe United States? 14a No Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraismg, busmess, investment, and program serVIce actIVIties out5ide the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV . 14b NO Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 ofgrants or aSSIstance to any organization or entity located outSIde the nited States? If ?Yes,? complete ScheduleF, Parts II and IV 15 0 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 ofaggregate grants or a55istance to indIVIduals located outSIde the United States? If ?Yes,?complete ScheduleF, Parts and IV . 16 0 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 ofexpenses for profe55iona fundraismg serVIces on Part 17 No IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule G, Part I (see Instructions) . Did the organization report more than $15,000 total offundraismg event gross income and contributions on Part lines 1c and 8a? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule G, Part II 13 0 Did the organization report more than $15,000 ofgross income from gaming actIVIties on Part line 9a? If 19 No ?Yes, complete Schedule G, Part Did the organization operate one or more hospital faCIlities? If ?Yes,?complete ScheduleH 20a No If?Yes? to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited finanCIal statements to this return? 20b Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012Part II IV Part I Page 4 Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Did the organization report more than $5,000 ofgrants and other a55istance to any government or organization in 21 Yes the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule I, Parts I and II Did the organization report more than $5,000 ofgrants and other a55istance to indIVIduals in the United States 22 on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule I, Parts I and 0 Did the organization answer ?Yes? to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation ofthe organization?s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If ?Yes,? 23 0 complete Schedule] . Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue With an outstanding prinCIpal amount of more than $100,000 as ofthe last day ofthe 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 0 Did the organization invest any proceeds oftax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24C Did the organization act as an ?on behalf of? issuerfor bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction With a disqualified person during the year? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule L, Part I 25a No 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 ofthe organization?s prior Forms 990 or If 25b No ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Part I Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as ofthe end ofthe organization?s tax year? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule L, 26 No Did the organization prowde a grant or other a55istance 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 27 No member of any ofthese persons? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule L, Part Was the organization a party to a busmess transaction With one of the fol 0Wing parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions) A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule L, Part 28a No A family member ofa current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule L, Part I . 28b 0 An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule L, Part IV . 28C No Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If ?Yes,?complete ScheduleM 29 No Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If ?Yes,?complete ScheduleM 30 0 Did the organization liqUIdate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule N, No 31 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule N, Part II 32 0 Did the organization own 100% ofan entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule R, PartI 33 0 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule R, Part II, or IV, and Part V, line 1 . . 34 es Did the organization have a controlled entity Within the meaning ofsection 512(b)(13)? 35a No If?Yes?to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction With a controlled 35b entity Within the meaning of section 5 12(b)(13)? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule R, Part V, line2 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 35 Did 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 0 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and prowde explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are reqUIred to complete Schedule 0 38 Yes Form 990 (2012) Form 990(2012) Page5 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No 1a Enter the number reported In Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter-0- if not applicable . . 1a Enter the number of Forms W-ZG included In line 1a Enter-O- if not applicable 1b 0 Did the organization comply With backup Withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling)WInnings to prize WinnersEnter the number ofemployees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal ofWage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending With or Within the year covered 28 0 Ifat least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all reqUIred federal employment tax returns? 2b Note. Ifthe sum oflines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be reqUIred to e-file (see instructions) 3a Did the organization have unrelated busmess gross income of$1,000 or more during the year? . . . 3a No If?Yes,? has it filed a Form 990-T forthis year? If ?No,?prowde an explanation in Schedule 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 otherfinanCIal 43 No If?Yes,? enter the name ofthe foreign country Ir See instructions for filing reqUIrements for Form TD 90-22 1, Report of Foreign Bank and FinanCIal Accounts 5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . . 5a No Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b No If?Yes,? to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 5c 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the Ga Yes organization any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? If?Yes,? did the organization include With every SOIICItation an express statement that such contributions or gifts 6b Yes 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 7a serVIces prowded to the payor? If?Yes,? did the organization notify the donor ofthe value ofthe goods or serVIces prowdedDid the organization sell, exchange, or otherWise dispose oftangible personal property for which it was reqUIred to If?Yes,? indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year . . . . I 7d I Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . . 7f Ifthe organization received a contribution ofqualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as Ifthe organization received a contribution ofcars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a 7h 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 busmess holdings at any time during the yearSponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. a Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor adVIsor, or related personSection 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part line 12 . . . 10a Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part line 12, for public use ofclub 10b faCIlities 11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter a Gross income from members or shareholders . . . . . . . . . 11a Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them11b 12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? 12a If?Yes,? enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the 12b 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? 13a Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0 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 13?" Enterthe amount of reserves on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . 13c 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoortanning serVIces during the tax year"Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If an explanation in Schedule 0 . . 14b Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012) Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each ?Yes? response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a ?No? response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. Page 6 See instructions. Check IfSchedule contaIns a response to any questIon In thIs Part VI Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No 1a Enter the number ofvotIng members ofthe governIng body at the end ofthe tax 1a 8 year Ifthere are materIal dIfferences In votIng rIghts among members ofthe governIng body, or Ifthe governIng body delegated broad authorIty to an executIve commIttee or commIttee, explaIn In Schedule 0 Enter the number ofvotIng members Included In Me 1a, above, who are 8 2 any of?cer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee have a famIIy relatIonshIp or a busmess relatIonshIp WIth any other of?cer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee? 2 NO 3 the organIzatIon delegate control over management dutIes customarIIy performed by or under the dIrect 3 No superVISIon of of?cers, dIrectors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 4 the organIzatIon make any SIgnIfIcant changes to Its governIng documents smce the prIor Form 990 was ?led? No 5 the organIzatIon become aware durIng the year ofa SIgnIfIcant dIverSIon of the organIzatIon's assets? 5 No the organIzatIon have members or stockholders? No 7a the organIzatIon have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or app0Int one or more members ofthe governIng body? 7a No Are any governance deCISIons ofthe organIzatIon reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, 7b No or persons other than the governIng body? 8 the organIzatIon contemporaneously document the meetIngs held or ertten actIons undertaken durIng the year by the followmg a The governIng body? 8a Yes Each commIttee WIth authorIty to act on behalfof the governIng body? 8b Yes 9 Is there any of?cer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee Isted In Part VII, SectIon A, who cannot be reached at the organIzatIon?s address? If the names and addresses In Schedule Section B. Policies (This Section requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes No 10a the organIzatIon have local chapters, branches, or 10a No If?Yes,? dId the organIzatIon have ertten po ICIes and procedures governIng the actIVItIes ofsuch chapters, and branches to ensure theIr operatIons are conSIstent WIth the organIzatIon's exempt purposes? 10" 11a Has the organIzatIon prOVIded a complete copy ofthIs Form 990 to all members ofIts governIng body before fIlIng the form? 11a Yes In Schedule 0 the process, Ifany, used by the organIzatIon to reVIew thIs Form 990 12a the organIzatIon have a ertten coanIct of Interest pollcy? If ?No,?go to line 13 12a No Were offIcers, dIrectors, or trustees, and key employees reqUIred to dIsclose annually Interests that could gIve rIse to coanIcts? 12b the organIzatIon regularly and conSIstently monItor and enforce compIIance WIth the pollcy? If ?Yes/describe in Schedule 0 how this was done 12C 13 the organIzatIon have a ertten pollcy? 13 No 14 the organIzatIon have a ertten document retentIon and destructIon pollcy? 14 No 15 the process for determInIng compensatlon ofthe followmg persons Include a reVIew and approval by Independent persons, data, and contemporaneous substantIatIon of the deIIberatIon and deCISIon'? a The organIzatIon?s CEO, ExecutIve DIrector, or top management offICIal 15a No Other of?cers or key employees of the organIzatIon 15b No If?Yes" to Me 15a or 15b, the process In Schedule 0 (see InstructIons) 16a the organIzatIon Invest In, contrIbute assets to, or partICIpate In a Jomt venture or arrangement WIth a taxable entIty durIng the year? 16a No If?Yes,? dId the organIzatIon follow a ertten pollcy or procedure reqUIrIng the organIzatIon to evaluate Its partICIpatIon In venture arrangements under appIIcable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organIzatIon?s exempt status WIth respect to such arrangements? 16b Section C. Disclosure 17 18 19 20 LIst the States WIth a copy ofthIs Form 990 IS reqUIred to be fIledIr SectIon 6104 reqUIres an organlzatIon to make Its Form 1023 (or 1024 IfappIIcable), 990, and 990-T (501(c) (3)5 only) avaIIable for pubIIc InspectIon IndIcate how you made these avaIIable Check all that apply Own webSIte Another's webSIte I7 Upon request Other (explaIn In Schedule 0) In Schedule 0 whether (and Ifso, how), the organIzatIon made Its governIng documents, coanIct of Interest pollcy, and fInanCIal statements avaIIable to the pubIIc durIng the tax year State the name, phySIcal address, and telephone number ofthe person who possesses the books and records of the organIzatIon II-KEVIN CURTIS 1225 EYE STREET NW SUITE 307 WASHINGTON, DC (202)695-8242 Form 990 (2012) Form 990(2012) Page7 Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check IfSchedule 0 contains a response to any question In this Part VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete table for all persons reqUIred to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending or Within the organization?s tax year I List all ofthe organization?s current of?cers, directors, trustees (whether IndIVIduals or organizations), regardless ofamount ofcompensation Enter-O- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid I List all ofthe organization?s current key employees, ifany See instructions for definition of "key employee I 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 I List all ofthe organization?s former of?cers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations I List all ofthe organization?s former directors or trustees that received, in the capaCIty as a former director or trustee ofthe organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations List persons In the followmg order indIVIduaI trustees or directors, institutional trustees, of?cers, key employees, highest compensated employees, and former such persons Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average (do not check Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per more than one box, unless compensation compensation amount of week (list person is both an officer from the from related other any hours and a director/trustee) organization organizations compensation for related .3, 3 I I _n (W- 2/1099- (W- 2/1099- from the organizations a .19 3.1: 9 MISC) MISC) organization below .1: and related dotted line) i: 3 H- organizations -(1) BILL MEADOWS 5 00 0 0 CHAIRMAN 10 00 (2) ROBERT DEWEY 1 00 0 0 BOARD MEMBER 1 00 (3) ERICH PICA 1 00 0 0 BOARD MEMBER 1 00 (4) MICHAEL DAULTON 1 00 0 0 BOARD MEMBER 1 00 (5) CRAIG OBEY 1 00 0 0 BOARD MEMBER 1 00 (6) JIM LYON 1 00 0 0 BOARD MEMBER 1 00 (7) WESLEY WARREN 1 00 0 0 BOARD MEMBER 1 00 (8) DEBBIE SEASE 1 00 0 0 TREASURER 1 00 (9) MICHAELTOWN 1 00 2,225 86,785 28,609 PRESIDENT EXEC DIRECTOR 39 00 (10) KEVIN CURTIS 1 00 0 0 PRESIDENT EXEC DIRECTOR 39 00 (11) ARI APPEL 1 00 2,896 112,951 8,328 DEPUTY DIRECTOR 39 00 Form 990 (2012) Form 990(2012) Page8 Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average P05ition (do not check Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per more than one box, unless compensation compensation amount of other week (list person is both an officer from the from related compensation any hours and a director/trustee) organization (W- organizations (W- from the for related .3, 3 3 I ml _n organization and organizations a E. 9 related below .1: EE 3 organizations i1 3 II-I dotted lineSub-Total Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A Total (add lines 1b and 1c) 5,121 199,736 36,937 2 Total number of indIVIduals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationlr0 Yes No 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director ortrustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If ?Yes,?complete Schedulleorsuch indiwdual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 No 4 For any IndIVIduaI listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If ?Yes/complete Schedulleorsuch NO 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or indIVIdual for serVIces rendered to the organization? If ?Yes,?complete Schedulleorsuch person . . . . . . . . 5 No Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for yourfive 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 Description of serwces Compensation BLUE ENGINE MESSAGE MEDIA 1140 CONNECTICUT AVENUE SUITE 800 WASHINGTON DC 20036 COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 463,471 GRASSROOTS VOTER OUTREACH 59 TEMPLE PLACE 402 BOSTON MA 02111 ORGANIZING SERVICES 240,822 CONSULTING 3916 WASHINGTON STREET KENSINGTON MD 20895 STRATEGIC SERVICES 230,000 MEYER ASSOCIATES 14 NORTH SEVENTH AVENUE ST CLOUD MN 56303 TELEPHONE SERVICES 224,845 BEEHIVE RESEARCH 1626 POTOMAC AVENUE SE WASHINGTON DC 20003 RESEARCH 199,176 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 ofcompensation from the organization II-10 Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012) Page 9 Statement of Revenue Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response to any question In this Part . . . . . . (A) (B) (C) (D) Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue exempt busmess excluded from function revenue tax under revenue sections 512, 513, or 514 1a Federated campaigns . . 1a 3 Membership dues . . . . 1b El Fundraismg events . . . . 1c Related organizations . . . 1d 362,943 ., Government grants (contributions) 1e I- All other contributions, gifts, grants, and 1f 2,455,000 *5 Similar amounts not included above 3 Noncash contributions included in lines 1a?1f$ 1: 2 817 943 Total.Add lines 1a-1f . . Ir Busmess Code 2a qa p? a All other program serVIce revenue Total. Add lines 2a?2f II- 3 Investment income (including leldendS, interest, and other Similar amounts) Income from investment of tax?exempt bond proceeds F- 5 Royalties Real (ii) Personal 6a Gross rents Less rental expenses Rental income or(loss) Net rental income or (loss) Securities (ii) Other 7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory Less cost or other ba5is and sales expenses Gain or (loss) Net gain or(loss) .p Ba Gross income from fundraismg events (not including 3 5 3, ofcontributions reported on line 1c) See PartIV,line 18 II a 5 Less direct expenses . . . Net income or (loss) from fundraismg events . . 9a Gross income from gaming actIVIties See Part IV, line 19 a Less direct expenses . . . Net income or (loss) from gaming actIVIties . . .p 103 Gross sales ofinventory, less returns and allowances a Less cost ofgoods sold . . Net income or (loss) from sales ofinventory . . Miscellaneous Revenue Busmess Code 11a VENDOR EXPENSE REIMBUR 900099 365315 365315 All other revenue Total.Addlines 11a?11d II- 365,215 12 Total revenue. See Instructions 3,183,158 0 365,215 Form 990 (2012) Form 990(2012) Page 10 Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3)and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A) Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part IX . . . . Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, (A) Prog raggemce Manag?gzent and 7b! 8b! 9b! and 10b Of Part TOtal eXpenseS expenses general expenses expenses 1 Grants and other a55istance to governments and organizations in the United States See Part IV, line 21 468,460 468,460 2 Grants and other aSSIstance to in the United States See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other a55istance to governments, organizations, and indIVIduals outSIde the United States See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation ofcurrent officers, directors, trustees, and key employees 5,007 4,441 481 85 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) . 7 Other salaries and wages 18,002 18,002 8 Pen5ion plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) 9 Other employee benefits 2,064 2,064 10 Payroll taxes 1,440 1,440 11 Fees for serVIces (non-employees) a Management Legal 4,602 4,508 94 Accounting 2,568 2,568 Lobbying ProfeSSIonal fundraismg serVIces See Part IV, line 17 Investment management fees 9 Other (Ifline amount exceeds 10% ofline 25, column (A) amount, list line expenses on Schedule 0) 492,555 492,555 12 Advertising and promotion 13 Office expenses 148 148 14 Information technology 15 Royalties 16 Occupancy 6,405 6,405 17 Travel 2,336 2,336 18 Payments oftravel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public offICIals 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 25,344 25,344 20 Interest 21 Payments to affiliates 22 DepreCIation, depletion, and amortization 547 547 23 Insurance 24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24a Ifline 24e amount exceeds 10% ofline 25, column (A)amount, list line 24a expenses on Schedule 0 a MOBILIZATION EXPENSES 1,024,087 1,024,087 RESEARCH AND DATA 153,872 153,872 LIST DEVELOPMENT 54,083 54,083 PAID CONTACT 23,830 23,830 All other expenses 25,123 24,473 650 25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 2,310,473 2,306,048 4,340 85 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraismg SOIICItation Check here Ir iffollowmg SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012) Balance Sheet Page 11 Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response to any question In this Part . . (A) (B) Beginning ofyear End ofyear 1 Cash?non-interest-bearing 2,464,464 1 404.657 2 Savmgs and temporary cash investments 66,006 2 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 3 4 Accounts receivable, net 40,018 4 2,661,463 5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part II of Schedule 5 6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations ofsection 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' benefICIary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II ofSchedule 6 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7 8 Inventories for sale or use 8 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 2,620 9 10a Land, and eqUIpment cost or other ba5is Complete Part VI ofSchedule 10a 2737 Less accumulated depreCIation 10b 1,916 1,368 10c 821 11 Investments?publicly traded securities 11 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 0 15 0 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 2,574,476 16 3,066,941 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 476,607 17 101,387 18 Grants payable 18 19 Deferred revenue 19 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20 21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV ofSchedule 21 :2 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons Complete Part II ofSchedule 22 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24 25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24) Complete Part ofSchedule 5.00025 0 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 481.607 26 101.387 If, Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here Ir 7 and complete 3 lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 27 Unrestricted net assets 2,092,869 27 2,965,554 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 28 29 Permanently restricted net assets 29 If Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here Ir and complete lines 30 through 34. Ln 30 Capital stock or trust prinCIpal, or current funds 30 Iii-1,, 31 Paid-in or capitalsurplus,or and, building orequipment fund 31 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32 ii; 33 Total net assets or fund balances 2,092,869 33 2,965,554 2 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 2,574,476 34 3,066,941 Form 990 (2012) Form 990(2012) Page 12 Reconcilliation of Net Assets Check IfSchedule contaIns a response to any question In thIs Part XI . 1 Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), Me 12) 1 3,183,158 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), Me 25) 2 2,310,473 3 Revenue less expenses Subtract Me 2 from Me 1 3 872,685 4 Net assets orfund balances at begInnIng ofyear (must equal Part X, Me 33, column 4 2,092,869 5 Net unrealized gaIns (losses) on Investments 5 6 Donated serVIces and use of 6 7 Investment expenses 7 8 WIN perIod adjustments 8 9 Other changes In net assets orfund balances (explaIn In Schedule 0) 9 0 10 Net assets orfund balances at end ofyear CombIne lInes 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, Me 33, column 10 2,965,554 Financial Statements and Reporting Check IfSchedule contaIns a response to any questIon In thIs Part XII . I7 Yes No 1 AccountIng method used to prepare the Form 990 Cash I7 Accrual ther Ifthe organIzatIon changed Its method ofaccountIng from a prIor year or checked "Other," explaIn In Schedule 0 2a Were the organIzatIon?s fInanCIal statements compIIed or reVIewed by an Independent accountant? 2a No If?Yes,?check a box below to IndIcate whether the fInanCIal statements for the year were compIIed or reVIewed on a separate consolldated or both Separate Consolldated Both consolldated and separate Were the organlzatIon?s fInanCIal statements audIted by an Independent accountant? 2b Yes If?Yes,?check a box below to IndIcate whether the fInanCIal statements for the year were audIted on a separate baSIs, consolldated baSIs, or both Separate I7 Consolldated Both consolldated and separate If?Yes,? to Me 2a or 2b, does the organIzatIon have a commIttee that assumes for overSIght of the audIt, reVIew, or compIIatIon ofIts fInanCIal statements and selectIon ofan Independent accountant? 2C Yes Ifthe organIzatIon changed eIther Its overSIght process or selectIon process durIng the tax year, explaIn In Schedule 0 3a As a result ofa federal award, was the organIzatIon requIred to undergo an audIt or audIts as set forth In the SIngle AudItAct and OMB CIrcularA-133? 33 N0 If?Yes,? dId the organIzatIon undergo the reqUIred audIt or audIts? Ifthe organIzatIon dId not undergo the reqUIred 3b audIt or audIts, explaIn why In Schedule 0 and descrIbe any steps taken to undergo such audIts Form 990 (2012) Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - SCHEDULE (Form 990) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Servrce Name of the organization THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND OMB No 1545-0047 Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number Supplemental Financial Statements 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 hr Attach to Form 990. See separate instruct ions. 81-0606786 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete If the organIzatIon answered "Yes" to Form 990 Part IVDonor adVIsed funds Funds and other accounts Total number at end of year Aggregate contrIbutIons to (durIng year) Aggregate grants from (durIng year) Aggregate value at end ofyear the organIzatIon Inform all donors and donor adVIsors In ertIng that the assets held In donor adVIsed funds are the organIzatIon's property, subject to the organIzatIon's excluswe legal control? Yes No the organIzatIon Inform all grantees, donors, and donor adVIsors In ertIng that grant funds can be used only for charItable purposes and not for the bene?t ofthe donor or donor adVIsor, or for any other purpose conferrIng ImpermISSIble prIvate bene?t? Yes NO Conservation Easements. Complete If the organlzatIon answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Ine 7. 1 Purpose(s) ofconservatIon easements held by the organIzatIon (check all that apply) PreservatIon ofland for pubIIc use (e recreatIon or educatIon) PreservatIon ofan hIstorIcally Important land area ProtectIon of natural habItat PreservatIon ofa certIerd hIstorIc structure PreservatIon ofopen space Complete Ines 2a through 2d Ifthe organlzatIon held a conservatIon contrIbutIon In the form ofa conservatIon easement on the last day ofthe tax year Held at the End of the Year Total number ofconservatIon easements 2a Total acreage restrIcted by conservatIon easements 2b Number ofconservatlon easements on a certIerd hIstorIc structure Included In 2c Number ofconservatlon easements Included In achIred after 8/17/06, and not on a hIstorIc structure Isted In the NatIonal RegIster 2d Number ofconservatlon easements modIerd, transferred, released, or termInated by the organIzatIon durIng the tax year Ir Number ofstates where property subject to conservatIon easement Is located II- Does the organIzatIon have a ertten pollcy regardIng the perIodIc monItorIng, InspectIon, handIIng ofVIolatIons, and enforcement ofthe conservatIon easements It holds? Yes NO Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monItorIng, InspectIng, and enforcmg conservatIon easements durIng the year II- Amount ofexpenses Incurred In monItorIng, InspectIng, and enforcmg conservatIon easements durIng the year Does each conservatIon easement reported on Me 2(d) above satIsfy the reqUIrements ofsectIon and sectIon Yes No In Part descrIbe how the organIzatIon reports conservatIon easements In Its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and Include, IfappIIcable, the text of the footnote to the organIzatIon?s fInanCIal statements that descrIbes the organIzatIon?s accountIng for conservatIon easements Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. 1a Complete If the organIzatIon answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, IIne 8. Ifthe organIzatIon elected, as permItted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report In Its revenue statement and balance sheet works ofart, hIstorIcal treasures, or other assets held for pubIIc ethbItIon, educatIon, or research In furtherance of pubIIc serVIce, prOVIde, In Part the text ofthe footnote to Its fInanCIal statements that descrIbes these Items Ifthe organIzatIon elected, as permItted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report In Its revenue statement and balance sheet works ofart, hIstorIcal treasures, or other assets held for pubIIc ethbItIon, educatIon, or research In furtherance of pubIIc serVIce, prowde the followmg amounts relatIng to these Items Revenues Included In Form 990, Part Me 1 Ir (ii)Assets IncludedIn Form 990,PartX hr$ Ifthe organIzatIon recered or held works ofart, hIstorIcal treasures, or other assets for fInanCIal gaIn, prOVIde the followmg amounts reqUIred to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relatIng to these Items Revenues Included In Form 990, Part Me 1 Ir$ Assets IncludedIn Form 990,PartX For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 52283D Schedule (Form 990) 2012 Schedule (Form 990) 2012 Page 2 Manizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued) 3 Usmg the organization's achISItion, accessmn, and other records, check any ofthe followmg that are a Significant use of Its collection Items (check all that apply) a Public exhibition Loan orexchange programs Scholarly research Other Preservation forfuture generations 4 Prowde a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization?s exempt purpose in Part 5 During the year, did the organization or receive donations ofart, historical treasures or other Similar assets to be sold to raise funds ratherthan to be maintained as part ofthe organization?s collection? Yes No Part IV 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 contributions or other assets not included on Form 990,Part X7 I?Yes If"Yes," explain the arrangement in Part and complete the followmg table Amount Beginning balance Additions during the year Distributions during the year Ending balance 2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990,Part X,line 21? I?Yes If?Yes,?explain the arrangement in Part Check here ifthe explanation has been prowded in Part . . . . . . . . Part 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 Contributions Net investment earnings, gains, and losses Grants or scholarships Other expenditures for faCIlities and programs Administrative expenses 9 End ofyear balance 2 Prowde the estimated percentage ofthe current year end balance (line lg, column held as a Board de5ignated or quaSI-endowment II- Permanent endowment h- Temporarily restricted endowment hr The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100% 3a Are there endowment funds not in the possessmn ofthe organization that are held and administered for the organization by Yes No (i)unrelatedorganizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(i) (ii)relatedorganizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3b 4 Describe in Part the intended uses ofthe organization's endowment funds Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10. Description of property Cost or other (b)Cost or other Accumulated Book value ba5is (investment) ba5is (other) depreCIation 1a Land Leasehold improvements quUIpment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,737 1,916 821 eOther Total.Addlines 1a through 821 Schedule (Form 990) 2012 Schedule (Form 990) 2012 Investments?Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. Description ofsecurity or category (b)Book value (including name ofsecurity) Page 3 Method ofvaluation Cost or end-of?year market value (1 )FinanCIal derivatives (2 losely-held eqUIty interests Other Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Part)(, col (B) line 12) Investments?Pro ram Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13. Description of investment type Book value Method ofvaluation Cost or end-of?year market value Total. (Column must equal Form 990, PartX, col (B) line 13) Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15. Description Book value Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.) Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. 1 Description of liability Book value Federal income taxes Total. (Column must equal Form 990, PartX, col (B) line 25) p. 2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote In Part prowde the text ofthe footnote to the organization's finanCIal statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax p05itions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here ifthe text ofthe footnote has been prowded in Part 7 Schedule (Form 990) 2012 Schedule (Form 990) 2012 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return 5 Page 4 Total revenue, gaIns, and other support per audIted fInanCIal statements . . . . . . . 1 Amounts Included on lIne 1 but not on Form 990, Part lIne 12 Net unreaIIzed gaIns on Investments 2a Donated serVIces and use 2b RecoverIes of prIor year grants 2c Other (DescrIbe In Part 2d Add lInes 2a through 2d 2e Subtract lIne 2e from Me 1 3 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part lIne 12, but not on Me 1 Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part lIne 7b 4a Other (DescrIbe In Part 4b AddlInes4aand 4b 4c Total revenue Add lInes 3and 4c. (ThIs must equal Form 990, Part Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return Total expenses and losses per audIted fInanCIal statements 1 Amounts Included on lIne 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, Me 25 Donated serVIces and use 2a PrIor year adjustments 2b Otherlosses 2c Other (DescrIbe In Part 2d Add lInes 2a through 2d 2e Subtract lIne 2e from Me 1 3 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part IXInvestment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part lIne 7b 4a Other (DescrIbe In Part 4b AddlInes4aand 4b 4c Total expenses Add lInes 3and 4c. (ThIs must equal Form 990, Part Supplemental Information Complete thIs part to prOVIde the descrIptIons reqUIred for Part II, lInes 3, 5, and 9, Part lInes 1a and 4, Part IV, lInes 1b and 2b, Part V, Me 4, Part X, Me 2, Part XI, lInes 2d and 4b, and Part XII, lInes 2d and 4b Also complete thIs part to prOVIde any addItIonal InformatIon IdentIerr Return Reference ExplanatIon DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48 PART X, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTS FOR INCOME TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION INCOME TAXES THESE PROVISIONS PROVIDE CONSISTENT GUIDANCE FOR THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBE A THRESHOLD OF RE LIKELY THAN FOR RECOGNITION AND DERECOGNITION OFTAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ORTHAT MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON ITS TAX- EXEMPT STATUS AS OFJUNE 30, STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2010 THROUGH 2012 REMAINS OPEN WITH THE FEDERALJURISDICTION IT IS THE POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, IN UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX EXPENSE Schedule (Form 990) 2012 lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493135081584 ScheduleI OMB No 1545-0047 (Form Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, 2 Governments and Individuals in the United States Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22. 0 en to Public Department Of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 Internal Revenue Servrce Inspect Ion Name of the organization Employer identification number THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND 81-0606786 General Information on Grants and Assistance 1 DoeS the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or the granteeS' for the grants or and usedtoawardthegrants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Ye5 2 Describe In Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use ofgrant funds In the United States Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Irne 21, for any recrprent that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated If additional space IS needed. Name and address of EIN IRC Code section Amount ofcash Amount of non- Method of (9) Description of Purpose ofgrant organization grant cash valuation non-cash or or government (book, FMV, appraisal, other) ALLIANCE 20-3477309 50,000 FIELD GRANT FOUNDATION 2828 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SE SUITE 200 55414 62,000 FIELD GRANT ADVOCACY COMMUNICATIONS 1501 NORTH SHORE DR STE EAST 48823 WATERACTION 23-7128611 44,000 FIELD GRANT 23885 DENTON SUITE CLINTON 48036 20-5355252 152,400 FIELD GRANT AMERICA 218 STREET SE 2ND FLOOR 20003 23-2827214 15,000 FIELD GRANT ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK 24 EAST FRANKLIN STREET NEW 07349 OF 52-1733698 76,560 FIELD GRANT CONSERVATION VOTERS 1920 STREET SUITE 800 WASHINGTON 20036 RISING 45-2499952 8,500 FIELD GRANT EDUCATION FUND 12011 BEL RED RD STE 2068 980052471 74-2556532 40,000 FIELD GRANT FEDERATION ACTION FUND 901 STREET NW SUITE 400 WASHINGTON 20004 CREEK 20,000 FIELD GRANT SOLUTIONS LLC PO BOX 4 59624 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 50055P Schedule I (Form 990) 2012 Schedule I (Form 990) 2012 Page 2 Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22. Part can be duplicated if additional space is needed. (a)Type of grant or a55istance (b)Number of reCIpients (c)Amount of cash grant (d)Amount of non-cash aSSIstance (e)Method ofvaluation (book, FMV, appraisal, other) (f)Description of non-cash aSSIstance Part IV Supplemental Information. Complete this part to prowde the information reqUIred in Part I, line 2, Part column and any other additional information Identifier PROCEDURE FOR Return Reference PART I, LINE 2 Explanation MONITORING GRANTS IN THE TERMS OF ALL GRANT AWARD AGREEMENTS SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND WORKS CLOSELY WITH ALL GRANTEES AND MONITORS THEIR PROGRAM USE OF THEIR COMPLIANCE WITH THE Schedule I (Form 990) 2012 Additional Data Return to Form Software ID: Software Version: EIN: 81?0606786 Name: THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND Form 990,Schedule I, Part II, Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States Name and address of EIN IRC Code section Amount ofcash Amount of non- Method of of Purpose ofgrant organlzatlon grant cash valuation non-cash aSSIstance or aSSIstance or government aSSIstance (book, FMV, appralsal, other) BLUE-GREEN ALLIANCE 20-3477309 50,000 FIELD GRANT FOUNDATION2828 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SE SUITE 200 55414 BYRUMSLFISKADVOCACY 62,000 FIELD GRANT NORTH SHORE DR STE EAST 48823 Form 990,Schedule I, Part II, Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States Name and address of EIN IRC Code sectlon Amount ofcash Amount of non- Method of of Purpose ofgrant organlzatlon grant cash valuatlon non-cash aSSIstance or aSSIstance or government aSSIstance (book, FMV, appralsal, other) CLEAN WATERACTION 23-7128611 44,000 FIELD GRANT 23885 DENTON SUITE CLINTON 48036 ENVIRONMENT AMERICA 20-5355252 152,400 218 STREET SE 2ND FLOOR 20003 FIELD GRANT Form 990,Schedule I, Part II, Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States Name and address of organlzatlon or government EVANGELICAL ENVIRONMENTAL NETWO RK24 EAST FRANKLIN STREET NEW 07349 EIN 23-2827214 IRC Code sectlon 501(cx3) Amount of cash grant 15000 Amount of non- asSIstance other) Method of cash valuatlon (book, FMV, appralsal, of non-cash assistance Purpose of grant or aSSIstance FIELD GRANT LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS 1920 STREET SUITE 800 WASHINGTON 20036 52-1733698 501(cx4) 76560 FIELD GRANT Form 990,Schedule I, Part II, Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States Purpose of grant Name and address of EIN IRC Code sectlon Amount ofcash Amount of non- Method of of organlzatlon grant cash valuatlon non-cash aSSIstance or aSSIstance or government asSIstance (book, FMV,appraIsaI, other) MOMS RISING EDUCATION 45-2499952 8,500 FIELD GRANT FUND12011 BEL RED RD STE 2068 980052471 NATIONAL WILDLIFE 74-2556532 40,000 FIELD GRANT FEDERATION ACTION FUND901 STREET NW SUITE 400 WASHINGTON 20004 Form 990,Schedule I, Part II, Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States Name and address of EIN IRC Code sectlon Amount ofcash Amount of non- Method of of organlzatlon grant cash valuatlon non-cash aSSIstance or government aSSIstance (book, FMV, appralsal, other) SAGE CREEK SOLUTIONS 20,000 LLCPO BOX 4 59624 Purpose of grant or aSSIstance FIELD GRANT lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493135081584I OMB No 1545-0047 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ 2 2 Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or to provide any additional information. Open to Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Inspectlon Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Servrce a me of the rga nlzatlo Employer identification number THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND Identifier Return Reference Explanation FORM 990, PART VI, FORM 990 IS BY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, AND THEN REVIEWED SECTION B, LINE 11 BY MANAGEMENT AS WELL AS OUTSIDE COUNSEL FORM 990, PART VI, FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C - ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUAL SECTION B, LINE 12 UPDATE IS REQUIRED OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FORM 990 PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL THE PRESIDENT EXECUTI VE SALARY IS REVIEWED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND RAISES ARE APPROVED BY HE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPARABLE SALARIES ARE EVALUATED WHEN MAKING THIS REVIEW FORM 990 PART VI, LINE 15B COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS ALL OTHER STAFF ARE REVIEWED BY TH PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ON AN ANNUAL BASIS COMPARABLE SALARIES ARE REVIEWED WHEN GOING THROUGH THE PROCESS FORM 990, PART VI, UPON REQUEST COPIES OF DOCUMENTS ARE SENT TO INTERESTED PARTIES SECTION C, LINE 19 OTHER FORM 990, PART IX, LINE CONSULTANTS PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 492,555 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL FEES 11G EXPENSES 0 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0 TOTAL EXPENSES 492,555 FORM 990, PART XII, LINE THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR 2C lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - I DLN: 93493135081584 SCHEDULE (Form 990) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Seniice Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships Attach to Form 990. hr See separate instructions. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 331545-0047 2012 Open to Public Inspection Name of the organization THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND 81-0606786 Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.) Employer identification number Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity Prima ry activ ity (C) Legal domICIIe (state or foreign country) Total Income (6) End?of?year assets (0 Direct controlling entity 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.) Name, address, and EIN of related organization Primary actIVIty (C) Legal dom iCiIe (state Exempt Code section Public charity status (9) Direct controlling Section 512(b) or foreign country) (if section 501(c)(3)) entity (13) controlled entity? Yes No (1) THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT INC CHARITABLE AND DC LINE 7 No 1225 EYE STREET NW SUITE 307 WASHINGTON, DC 20005 52-2192070 EDUCATIONAL For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 50135Y Schedule (Form 990) 2012 Schedule (Form 990) 2012 Page 2 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.) (C) (9) 00 Name, address, and EIN of Primary actIVIty Legal Direct Predominant Share of Share of Disproprtionate Code General or Percentage related organization domICIle controlling income(related, total income end?of?year allocations? amount in box managing ownership (state or entity unrelated, assets 20 of partner? foreign excluded from Schedule K?l country) tax under (Fon'n 1065) sections 512? 514) Yes No Yes No Part IV Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.) (C) Name, address, and EIN of Primary actIVIty Legal Direct controlling Type of entity Share of total Share of end? Percentage Section 512 related organization domICIle entity (C corp, 5 income of?year ownership (state or foreign corp, assets controlled country) or trust) entity? Yes No Schedule (Form 990) 2012 ScheduleR(Form990)2012 Page3 Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.) Note. Complete line 1 ifany entity is listed In Parts II, or IV of this schedule Yes N0 1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage In any of the followmg transactions With one or more related organizations listed in Parts a Receipt of interest (ii) annUIties royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity 13 NO Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) 1b No Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) 1C Yes Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) 1d N0 Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) 1'3 N0 DIVldendS from related organization(s) 1f N0 9 Sale ofassets to related organization(s) 19 NO Purchase ofassets from related organization(s) 1" No i Exchange ofassets With related organization(s) 1i N0 Lease offaCIlities, eqUIpment, or other assets to related organization(s) 1i N0 Lease of faCIlities, eqUIpment, or other assets from related organization(s) 1k NO I Performance ofserVIces or membership orfundraismg SOIICItations for related organization(s) 1' N0 Performance ofserVIces or membership orfundraismg SOIICItations by related organization(s) N0 Sharing offaCIlities, eqUIpment, mailing lists, or other assets With related organization(s) 1? Yes 0 Sharing of paid employees With related organization(s) 10 N0 Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses 1P N0 Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses 1?1 N0 Othertransfer ofcash or property to related organization(s) 1r NO 5 Other transfer ofcash or property from related organization(s) 15 N0 2 Ifthe answerto any ofthe above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on Who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds Name of other organization Transaction Amount involved Method of determining amount involved type Schedule (Form 990) 2012 Schedule (Form 990) 2012 Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.) Prowde the followmg Information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its actIVIties (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization See instructions regarding exc u5ion for certain investment partnerships Page 4 Name, address, and EIN of entity Primary actIVIty (C) Legal domICIle (state or foreign country) Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under section 512? 514) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations? Yes No (0 Share of total income (9) Share of end ?of? yea assets Disproprtionate allocations? Yes No Code amount in box 20 of Schedule (Form 1065) General or managing paitner7 00 Percentage ownership Yes Schedule (Form 990) 2012 Additional Data Software ID: Software Version: EIN: Name: Schedule (Form 990) 2012 Supplemental Information Complete part to prowde Informatlon for responses to questlons on Schedule (see Instructlons) 81-0606786 THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND Return to Form Page 5 Identifier Return Reference Explanation