** PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COPY

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Form

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Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at ,,..,,,,
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning
and ending

B

rlAddress
Lichenge
Name
L_Jchange
Initial

D Employer identification number

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES
Doing business as

27-2753378

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
45 N. HILL DRIVE

return
Final
return/
terminated
IlAmended
L_Jreturn

F Name and address of principal officer:STEVEN LAW
SANE AS C ABOVE

on
pending

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501(c)(3) [Xi 501(c) (
I Tax-exempt status:
J Website: WWW. CROSSROADSGPS . ORG
K Form of organization: [XI Corporation

4 (insert no.)

69,128,609

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'

Lillil Yes EIII No

for subordinates?

Yes =No
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c) Group exemption number
L Year of formation: 2 0101 M State of legal domicile: VA

Li 4947(a)(1) or Li
Other

$

I

Are all subordinates included?

527

I

Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: ENGAGING IN PUBLIC
,COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECT CONTACT WITH INTERESTED CONSTITUENCIES TO

2

Check this box

3

Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line la)

3

4

Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 b)

4

2

5

Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a)

.5
.6

16

.la

0

m

0

Mo.

Li

if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets.

6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary)
7 a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12

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b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34

8

LU

Gross receipts

H(a) Is this a group return
H(b)

L_J Trust LJ Association L_J

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8

G
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Part II Summary

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I Room/suite E Telephone number
1100
202-706-7051

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal Code
WARRENTON, VA 20186

Applrca-

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C Name of organization

Check if
applicable:

OMB No. 1545-0047

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Prior Year
. 2,687,705.

Contributions and grants (Part VIIl, line lh)

9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g)
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d)
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, lOc, and lie)
12 Total revenue - add lines 8through ii (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
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)
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10)
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line lie)
494,034
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25)
0,
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines ha-lid, 1if-24e)
18 Total expenses. Add lines i3-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line2S)

22

Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 2l from line 2o

Current Year
69,128,6097

.
0.

0
0
0

706,605.
3,394, 310.

69,128,609.

7 , 612.

13, 626,463

0.

0

1,333,135.

1 , 214, 954

108,000.

160, 125

.

.

.

2,644,903.

.4, 093 , 650 .

50,850,397.
65, 851, 939

699,340.

3,276,670.

Beginning of Current Year
129,008.

End of Year
5,649,394.
142,978.

2,229,746.

5,506,416.

2,358,754.

Total assets (Part X, line 16)

0

0

.

- 19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line l8 from line 12
20
21

2

Total liabilities (Part X, line26)

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Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I hay

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true, correct, and comt"a1jDn of repar

othsr4lja flicer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

STEVEN LAW, 1PR
Type or print name and title

Here

Print/Type preparer's name
AREN E. ATCHLEY
Firm's name
Firm's address

Iateu,,/(i/75

-

eicer

Sign

Paid
Preparer
Use Only

this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is

I Date

.Irqporer's signature

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ATCHLEY & ASSOCIAS, LLP
. 6850 AUSTIN CENTER BLVD, STE
AUSTIN, TX 78731-3129

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74-2920819

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lPhone no(512)346-2086

LXJ Yes LJ No
LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Form 990(2014)
SEE SCHEDULE 0 FOR ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT CONTINUATION

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions)
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CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES

Part Ill I Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Ill
1

27-2753378

Pacje2

....................................................................................

Briefly describe the organization's mission:

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES IS A NON-PROFIT PUBLIC POLICY
ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING, EQUIPPING, AND
ENGAGING AMERICAN CITIZENS TO TAKE ACTION ON IMPORTANT ECONOMIC AND
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES THAT WILL SHAPE OUR NATION'S FUTURE. THE VISION OF
2

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990 - E7

?LIlYes

EXII No

If Yes,' describe these new services on Schedule 0.
3

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services?

Lull Yes !llIl No

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 of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and
revenue, if any, for each program service reported.

4a

(code:

___________ ) ( Expenses $

21,300,650.

including grants of $

) (Revenue $

THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND BUILDS GRASSROOTS
TO INFLUENCE POLICYMAKING OUTCOMES THROUGH GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION AND
ADVOCACY. THE FOCUS OF THESE ADVOCACY EFFORTS MAY INCLUDE LEGISLATION,
BUDGET PRIORITIES, REGULATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INVESTIGATIONS, AND
OTHER POLICYMAKING ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ENGAGES CITIZENS
TO PARTICIPATE IN GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY ON PENDING LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
THROUGH PAID ADVERTISING, MAILINGS, E-MAILS, AND WEB-BASED ADVOCACY
TOOLS.

4b

(Code:

_________ ) ( Expenses $

13,626,463.

including grants of $

13,626,463. ) ( Revenues

THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES SOCIAL WELFARE PURPOSES OF NONPROFIT 501C
GROUPS THAT SHARE SIMILAR MISSIONS.

4c

(Code:

2,696,627.

____________ ) ( Expenses $

including grants of $

) (Revenue $

CROSSROADS GPS CONDUCTS RESEARCH TO DETERMINE HOW VARIOUS DEMOGRAPHIC
GROUPS RESPOND TO CURRENT NATIONAL POLICY ISSUES, WHAT PRIORITIES AND
CONCERNS THEY HAVE, AND WHICH PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES THEY MIGHT BE MOST
INCLINED TO TAKE ACTION ON THROUGH GRASSROOTS PARTICIPATION. CROSSROADS
GPS ALSO SPONSORS IN-DEPTH POLICY RESEARCH ON SIGNIFICANT ISSUES,
ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT ARE CURRENTLY UNDER-REPORTED BUT ARE LIKELY TO
HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT ON GOVERNMENT POLICYMAKING IN THE FUTURE.

4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0.)
including grants of $

(Expenses $

4e

Total oroaram service exoenses

Ill

) (Revenues

37,623,740.
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1 Is the organization described in section 501 (c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)?

X

If 'Yes,' complete Schedule A
2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors?
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

X

4

NI

4 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
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 Ill

5

x

6

X

7

x

8

X

9

x

10

X

6 Did the organization 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
7 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 0, Part II
8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete
Schedule 0, Part III
9 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 provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV
10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent
endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V
If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X

11

as applicable.
a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete Schedule D,
Part VI

ha

X

b 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 VII

lib

X

lic

X

c 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 VIII
d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in
Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule 0, Part IX

X

lid

e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X

Ile

X

hf

X

12a

X

Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule 0, Part X
12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts Xl and XII
b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
13 Is the organization a school described in section 1 70(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

13

14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?

14a

X
X
X

i4b

X

15

X

16

X

If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts Xl and XII is optional

.

12b

b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business,
investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000
or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts land IV
15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any
foreign organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other
.
assistance to
or for foreign individuals? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV
17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX,
column (A), lines 6 and lie? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I
18

17 X

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines
1 c and Ba? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II

18

X

19

X

20a

X

19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule 0, Part Ill
20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H
b If "Yes" to line 20a. did the oraanization attach a coov of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b
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Part IV I Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

POLICY STRATEGIES

27-2753378

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Yes

21

No

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

22

_at

X

—

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on
Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts l and //I

23

.. X

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VI I, 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

X

24a Did 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 December31, 2002? If "Yes," answer lines 24b through 24d and complete
.—

Schedule K. If "No", go to line 25a

.—

b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?

x
-

c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease
.-

any tax-exempt bonds?
d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?

.—

—

25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit
transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part /

.25a

—

X

25b

—

X

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
26

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or
former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes,"

.-

complete Schedule L, Part II
27

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial
contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member
of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III

.

X

27

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV

28

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

-

X
X
X

.

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

.—

29

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M

...a

30

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation
contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M

31

-

.

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25%
of its net assets?/f "Yes,"
...................

j

— x

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

34

-

comp/ete

Schedule N, Part II
33

x

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations?

If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
32

—

.

-

X

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, I/I, or IV, and

x —

Part V, line I
35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

.!.

b If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity
within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A, Part V, line 2
36

If "Yes," complete Schedule A, Part V, line 2
37

-

.

36

Nl

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

38

. 35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?

.37

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X

X
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(2014)

Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule Ofor Part VI, lines lib and 19?
Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 .............................................................................................. 38
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Part V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part V

2'
C

.la

la Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter •0- if not applicable
b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line la. Enter -0- if not applicable

I Yes I

.lb

LII
No

c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming
(gambling) winnings to prize winners?

.................................................................................................................................

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

* ..................

I

Ic

I X

2b

X

1€

2a

b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required return...........
federal emploment 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 $1000 or more during the year?

3a

X

4a

X

5a

X
X

b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No, 'to line 3b, 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 account)?
b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FEAR).
5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?
b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

5b

c If "Yes," to line 5a or Sb, did the organization file Form 8886•T?

5c

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 as charitable contributions?

Ga X

b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or
........
gifts
were not tax deductible?

6b

X

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?

7a

b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?

7b

X

c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required
tofile Form 8282?

............................................................................................................................................................

d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year

.7d

7c

X
X

I

e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

7e

f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?

7f

g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? .. ,

7g

h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?

7h

8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the

I N/jA
N/jA

x

N/A

sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?

8

9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

N/A
N/A

a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?
b Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?

9a

10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

N/A

a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12
b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

.10a
.lOb

11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

N/A

a Gross income from members or shareholders

ha

b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against
.1 lb

amounts due or received from them.)

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

......

12b

12a

I

13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

N/A

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
c Enter the amount of reserves on hand

.13b
13c

14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?
b If "Yes." has it filed a Form 720 to renort these oavments? If "No." orovide an exolanation in Schedule 0
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For each "Yes' response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response
to line Ba, 8b, or lOb below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions.

Part VI Governance, Management, and Disclosure

Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes I No
la Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

la

2

.lb

2

.

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing
body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule 0.
b Enter the number of voting members included in line la, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other

2

officer, director, trustee, or key employee?

.

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision

3

of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person?
4

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?

5

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets?

6

Did the organization have members or stockholders?

x

_.a....

.-_
..__
.._--.
.

-

-

-

-

X

... the power to elect or appoint
.........................
one or
7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had

..z...

more members of the governing body?

-

b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or
persons other than the governing body?
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

8

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a The governing body?

. -...

b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body?

.

.!.

-

_.

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the

9

organization's mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0

Section B. Policies

-

X

(This Section B reouests information about oolicies not reouired by the Internal Revenue Code.)

lOa Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates?
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?
ha Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?

lOb
Ila

X

12a
12b

X
X

12c

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
b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts?
c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe
13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy?

13

14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy?

14

X
X
X

15a
15b

X
X

in Schedule 0 how this was done

15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent
persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official
b Other officers or key employees of the organization
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O(see instructions).

16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a
taxable entity during the year?

16a

X

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

16b

Section C. Disclosure
17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed

18

NONE

01

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990T (Section 501 (c)(3)s only) available
for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

El Own website

El Another's website

FT

Upon request

= Other (explain in Schedule 0)

19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial
statements available to the public during the tax year.
20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:

CALEB CROSBY - 202-706-7051
1615 L STREET NW, STE 1230, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
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Part VIII Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated
Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
la Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year.
• List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation.
Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.
• List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of 'key employee."
• List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.
• List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, 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.
Check this box if neither the oraanization nor any related oraanization comoensated any current officer. director, or trustee
(A)

(B)

Name and Title

Average
hours per
week
(list any
hours for
related
organizations
below
line)

(1) STEVEN LAW
PRESIDENT
(2) SALLY VASTOLA
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY
(3) BOBBY BURCHFIELD
DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN
(4) CALEB CROSBY
TREASURER

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(do not c
thn one
box, unless person is both an
officer and adirector/trustee)

V9

(D)

(E)

(F)

Reportable
compensation
from
the
organization
(\N-2/1 099-MISC)

Reportable
compensation
from related
organizations
(\N-2/1 099-MISC)

Estimated
amount of
other
compensation
from the
organization
and related
organizations

,

.

.5

5

X

X

-

-

X

X

-

-

48.00
317,005.

159,650.

22,407.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

105,500.

51,000.

0.

1.00
1.00
X
20.00
X

X

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I Part VIII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)

(B)

Name and title

Average
hours per
week
(list any
hours for
related
organizations
below
line)

(C)
(do not C
than one
box, unless person is both an
officer and a director/trustee)

(D)

(E)

(F)

Reportable
compensation
from
the
organization
(W.2/1 099-MISC)

Reportable
compensation
from related
organizations
(\N-2/1 099-MISC)

Estimated
amount of
other
compensation
from the
organization
and related
organizations

,.

422,505.
0
422,505.
..........................................................................
..

lb Sub-total

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

.

210,650.
0
210,650.1

22,407.
0
22,407.

.

2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable

2
No
3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on
.3

line 1 a? If "Yes,' complete Schedule J for such individual

-

x

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 $150,000? If Yes,' complete Schedule J for such individual

.4

X -

5 Did any person listed on line 1 a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services
rendered to the organization? If" Yes," complete Schedule J for such person

51-

X

Section B. Independent Contractors
I 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)
Name and business address

(B)
Description of services

MAIN STREET MEDIA GROUP
P.O. BOX 25093, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22313
MEDIA SERVICES
MENTZER MEDIA SERVICES, INC., 600
FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, STE 306, TOWNSON, MD
IEDIA SERVICES
TARGETED VICTORY, 1033 NORTH FAIRFAX ST,
STE 400, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
AEDIA SERVICES
CONNECTION STRATEGY LLC
P.O. BOX 2192, ARLINGTON, VA 22202
IEDIA SERVICES
OLSEN + COMPANY LP, 1609 SHOAL CREEK BLVD, rIL PRODUCTION
STE 203, AUSTIN, TX 78701
RVICES
2

(C)
Compensation

33,387,104.
5,082,495.
2,505,670.
1,537,050.
782,410.

Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than
$100,000 of compensation from the organization

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Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule 0 contains a resoonse or note to any line in this Part VIII
(A)

Total revenue
1 a Federated campaigns
.la
b Membership dues
c Fundraising events
.ic
d Related organizations
viE
e Government grants (contributions)
le
2f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
f
similar amounts not included above
iI
Noncash
contributions
included
in
lines
la-if:
$
9
h Total. Add lines ia-if

rT
(B)

(C)

Related or
exempt function
revenue

D)

Revenue excluded
from tax under
sections
512-514

Unrelated
business
revenue

69,128, 609.
69,128,609.
Business Cock. /

2a
b
'c
c
d
w
e
o
.
f All other program service revenue
g Total. Add lines 2a-2f
3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and
other similar amounts)
.._______________
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
1110.
5 Royalties ......................................................................._______________
(i) Real
(ii) Personal
6 a Gross rents
b Less: rental expenses
c Rental income or (loss)
d Net rental income or (loss) .......................................... .._______________
(i) Securities
7 a Gross amount from sales of
(ii) Other
assets other than inventory
b Less: cost or other basis
and sales expenses
c Gain or (loss)
dNet gain or (loss) ......................................................... .._______________
w 8 a Gross income from fundraising events (not
including $
of
contributions reported on line ic). See
cc
Part IV, line 18
a
b Less: direct expenses
b
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events
9 a Gross income from gaming activities. See
Part IV, line 19
a
b Less: direct expenses
b
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities .................. .._______________
10 a Gross sales of inventory, less returns
and allowances
a
b Less: cost of goods sold
b
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory
Miscellaneous Revenue
Business Code
11 a
b
C
d All other revenue
e Total. Add lines ha-lid
.._____________
69,128,609.
12 Total revenue. See instructions.
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Part IX 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 if Schedule 0 contains a response or note toanv line in this Part IX
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,

Total expenses

.............. ..............

Program service

7b, 8b, 9b, and lOb of Part Vii!.
expenses
-I Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations
and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 2l
13,626,463. 13,626,463.
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic
individuals. See Part IV, line 22
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign
organizations, foreign governments, and foreign
individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
.
4 Benefits paid to or for members
5 Compensation of current officers, directors,
.317,005.
190,203.
trustees, and key employees
Compensation
not
included
above,
to
disqualified
6
persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and
persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B)
.773,996.
368,573.
7 Other salaries and wages
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include
section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions)
..48,044.
9 Other employee benefits
.75,909.
39,862.
10 Payrolltaxes
11 Fees for services (non-employees):
a Management
.1,347,390.
335,189.
b Legal
133,584.
c Accounting
d Lobbying
160,125 •
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f Investment management fees
g Other. (If line hg amount exceeds 10% of line 25,
column (A) amount, list line 1 ig expenses on Sch 0.)
648,519 .
565,094.
.
Advertising
and
promotion
12
19,004.
13 Office expenses
59, 691.
54,481.
14 Information technology
15 Royalties
.160,403.
16 Occupancy
50,199.
5,020.
17 Travel
16 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public officials
13,283.
1,724.
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings
Interest
20
.
21 Payments to affiliates
7,846.
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization
159,194.
23 Insurance
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered
above. (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. It line
24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A)
.
amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0.)
a POLITICAL DIRECT
25,763,809.
b GRASSROOTS ISSUE ADVOCA
20,546,079. 20,546,079.
c SURVEY AND FILE MAINTEN
1,875,407.
1,875,407.
ci DONOR MAINTENANCE
50,344.
___
15,645.
15, 645.
e All other expenses
65,851,939. 37,623,740.
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines l through 24e
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization
reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined
educational campaign and fundraising solicitation.
Check here
if following _SOP 98-2_IASC_958-7201
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Management and

general expenses

I

Fun raising

expenses

31,701.

95,101.

242,273.

163,150.

____________
48,044.
19,314.

_
16,733.

1,012,201.
133,584.
___
160 , 125
83,425.
18,482.
3,710.

522.
1, 500.

160,403.
38,684.

6,495.

11,495.

64.

7,846
159,194.

25,763,809.
______
50,344.
27,734,165.

494,034.

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ance
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part X .......... .............................................................................

-

(A)
Beginning of year
I

Cash - non-interest-bearing

.

2

Savings and temporary cash investments

.

3

Pledges and grants receivable, net

4

Accounts receivable, net

5

Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors,

1,313,693.
1,000,000.

-

LII

(B)
End of year

5,076,167.
536,012.

i

2
3

.

trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete
Part II of Schedule L

6

5

Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under
section 4958(0(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing
employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501 (c)(9) voluntary
employees' beneficiary organizations (see instr) Complete Part II of Sch L

7

Notes and loans receivable, net

8

Inventories for sale or use

8

9

Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

9

lOa Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other
basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D

lOa
.lOb

b Less: accumulated depreciation

-

30,412
30 , 271

.

7,987.

bc 1

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

15

Other assets. See Part IV, line 11

16

Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal Iine34)

17

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

18

Grants payable

18

19

Deferred revenue

19

20

Tax-exempt bond liabilities

21

Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D

22

Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees,

141.

14

37,074. is
2,358,754. 16
87,595. 17

.

37,074.
5,649,394.
110,252.

-

.

20

key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons.
Complete Part II of Schedule L

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 X of

41,413.
129,008.

ScheduleD

- 26

Total liabilities. Add lines l7throuqh25
Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here

LXI

25
26

1

32,726.
142,978.

and

complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.

ED
•D

. 2,229,746.

5,506,416.

27

Unrestricted net assets

28

Temporarily restricted net assets

28

29

Permanently restricted net assets

29

Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here

LL

and complete lines 30 through 34.

30

Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds

31

Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund

32

Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds

Z

-

Total net assets or fund balances

34

Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances

30
31
32

2,229,746.
.2,358,754.1

34

5,506,4167
5,649,394.
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Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Xl

.................................................................................[111111

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

69,128,609.
65,851,939.
3,276,670.
2,229,746.

5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments
6 Donated services and use of facilities
7 Investment expenses
8 Prior period adjustments
9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0)
10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33,

5,506,416.

column (B))

Part XIII Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:

1

Cash

M Accrual

=

LV
M
kOther

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?
If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a
separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
Separate basis

Consolidated basis

Both consolidated and separate basis

b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

.
.

X

2a

2b

X

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

ElI1 Separate basis
c

Consolidated basis

Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit,
review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

.

2c

X

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0.

3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit
Act and OMB Circular A-i 33?

3a

X

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 underpo such audits

.................................................

3b
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Schedule B

Schedule of Contributors

I
I
I

(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
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OMB No. 1545-0047

Attach to Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF.
Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and
its instructions is at www.I.cov1f0rm990

2014
I

Name of the organization

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES

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Employer identification number

27-2753378

Organization type (check one):
Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

EXI

501 (c)(

LIII

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

4 ) ( enter number) organization

527 political organization
Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

LII

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

LIII

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule

EII

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501 (c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33 1/3% support test of the regulations under
sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A(Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from
any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2)2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 h,
or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7),(8), or (1 0) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from anyone contributor, during the
year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for
the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and Ill.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the
year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box
is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexciusively
religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year

$

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF),
but it must answer "No" on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990-PF, Part I, line 2, to
certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).
LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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Employer identification number

Name of organization

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Part I

Contributors

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(see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(a)
No.

2

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

1

Person
Payroll

9,000.

$

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(a)
No.

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

2

LXI
LI

Person
Payroll

$

2,400,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(c)
Total contributions

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(a)
No.

3

(d)
Type of contribution

Person

LII
fl

Payroll

$

15,000.

Noncash

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(a)
No.

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

4

Person
Payroll

$

500,000.

Noncash

LXI]
LI
LI

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(c)
Total contributions

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

5

(d)
Type of contribution
Person
Payroll

$

500,000.

Noncash

LI
El

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)
Total contributions

6

(d)
Type of contribution
Person
Payroll

$

50,000.

Noncash

LII]
1111111

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
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Public disclosure of the names and addresses of
contributors presented on the attached IRS
Form 990 Schedule B is prohibited by federal
law under 26 U.S.C. §§ 6103-6104. Any person
responsible for such illegal disclosure is subject
to prosecution under 26 U.S.C. § 7213.

 2

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990•PF
Employer identification number

Name of organization

27-2753378

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES
Part I

Contributors

(see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part lit additional space is needed.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

7

Person
Payroll

$

590,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

8

Person
Payroll

$

50,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

9

EXI

Person
Payroll

$

25,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(b)

(c)

(d)

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

10

LXII

Person
Payroll

$

150,000.

Noncash

El

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

11

Person
Payroll

$

100,000.

Noncash

El
El

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

12

Person
Payroll

$

250,000.

Noncash

El
El

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
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Form 990 Schedule B is prohibited by federal
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to prosecution under 26 U.S.C. § 7213.

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Page

27- 2 753 378

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES
Part I

Contributors

2

Employer identification number

Name of organization

(see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

13

Person
Payroll

$

450,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

14

LXI]

Person
Payroll

$

250,000.

fl

Noncash

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

15

LI1

Person
Payroll

$

500,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP +4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

16

EIXI

Person
Payroll

$

5,000,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(c)
Total contributions

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

17

(d)
Type of contribution
Person
Payroll

$

20,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

18

Person

EXI

Payroll

$

25,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

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Form 990 Schedule B is prohibited by federal
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responsible for such illegal disclosure is subject
to prosecution under 26 U.S.C. § 7213.

 Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Page

I

Name of organization

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES
Part I
(a)
No.

Contributors

2

Employer identification number

27-2753378

(see instructions), Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

19

Person

LIII

Payroll

$

50,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

20

Person
Payroll

100, 000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4 '

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

21

IIXI
LI=I

Person
Payroll

$

40,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(c)

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP +4

Total contributions

22

(d)
Type of contribution

DI

Person
Payroll

$

30,000.

Noncash

LII

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(c)
Total contributions

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

23

(d)
Type of contribution

IIIJ
LII

Person
Payroll

$

50,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

24

Person
Payroll

$

1,000,000.

Noncash

IIXI
LII
LIII

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
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contributors presented on the attached IRS
Form 990 Schedule B is prohibited by federal
law under 26 U.S.C. §§ 6103-6104. Any person
responsible for such illegal disclosure is subject
to prosecution under 26 U.S.C. § 7213.

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Page
Employer identification number

Name of organization

27- 275 3 378

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES
Part I

Contributors

2

(see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part If additional space is needed.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP +4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

25

LXIi
LII

Person
Payroll

$

125,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

26

Person
Payroll

$

20,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

27

IIXI
LII

Person
Payroll

$

105, 200.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)

(ci)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

28

Person
Payroll

$

400,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(c)
Total contributions

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

29

(d)
Type of contribution
Person
Payroll

$

500,000.

Noncash

LXI
LI
fl

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(ci)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP +4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

30

Person
Payroll

$

250,000.

Noncash

LXII
LII
111111

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
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contributors presented on the attached IRS
Form 990 Schedule B is prohibited by federal
law under 26 U.S.C. §§ 6103-6104. Any person
responsible for such illegal disclosure is subject
to prosecution under 26 U.S.C. § 7213.

 Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990 - PF) (2014)

Page

27- 2753 378

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES
Part I

Contributors

2

Employer identification number

Name of organization

(see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

31

LXII

Person
Payroll

$

50,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

32

EXI
LII

Person
Payroll

5,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

33

EXI

Person
Payroll

$

100,000.

Noncash

fl

(Complete Part II for
rioncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

34

Person
Payroll

$

250,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(c)
Total contributions

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

35

(d)
Type of contribution
Person
Payroll

$

2,000,000.

Noncash

EII
LII
fl

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

36

Person
Payroll

$

150,000.

Noncash

[XI
LII
Jil

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
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contributors presented on the attached IRS
Form 990 Schedule B is prohibited by federal
law under 26 U.S.C. §§ 6103-6104. Any person
responsible for such illegal disclosure is subject
to prosecution under 26 U.S.C. § 7213.

 Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990 - PF) (2014)

Page

27-2753378

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES
Part I

Contributors

2

I Employer identification number

Name of organization

(see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP +4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

37

LXIi

Person
Payroll

$

100,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

38

LKI

Person
Payroll

$

1,500,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(ci)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP +4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

39

EXI

Person
Payroll

$

150,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP +4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

40

EIXI

Person
Payroll

$

50,000.

Noncash

fl

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(c)

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(a)
No.

Total contributions

41

(d)
Type of contribution

LXII

Person
Payroll

$

600,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(a)
No.

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

42

Person

LXII

Payroll

$

20,600,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

inci4

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF
Employer identification number

Name of organization

27-2753378

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES
Contributors

Part I

(see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(c)
Total contributions

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(a)
No.

43

(ci)
Type of contribution

!Ii1

Person
Payroll

$

10,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(a)
No.

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

44

EXI

Person
Payroll

$

25,000.

Noncash

J

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(a)
No.

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

45

L1

Person
Payroll

5,000.

$

Noncash

fl

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

46

LXI

Person
Payroll

$

100,000.

Noncash

LIII

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP +4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

47

Person
Payroll

$

400,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(c)
Total contributions

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(a)
No.

48

(ci)
Type of contribution
Person

LXI

Payroll

$

100, 000.

Noncash

LIII

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
11

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contributors presented on the attached IRS
Form 990 Schedule B is prohibited by federal
law under 26 U.S.C. §§ 6103-6104. Any person
responsible for such illegal disclosure is subject
to prosecution under 26 U.S.C. § 7213.

 Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990PF) (2014)

Page

I

Name of organization

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES
Part I

Contributors

2

Employer identification number

27-2753378

(see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.

(a)

(b)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP +4

(c)
Total contributions

49

(d)
Type of contribution

Person
Payroll

$

2,700,000.

fl

Noncash

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(c)
Total contributions

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP +4

(a)
No.

50

(d)
Type of contribution

EE

Person
Payroll

$

15,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP +4

Total contributions

51

(d)
Type of contribution

LI

Person
Payroll

$

25,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(a)
No.

(c)

(ci)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

52

Li
LIJ

Person
Payroll

$

15,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

53

Ell

Person
Payroll

$

30,000.

Noncash

LIII

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(a)
No.

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

54

Person

EXI

Payroll

$

25,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

,,.ncia

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contributors presented on the attached IRS
Form 990 Schedule B is prohibited by federal
law under 26 U.S.C. §§ 6103-6104. Any person
responsible for such illegal disclosure is subject
to prosecution under 26 U.S.C. § 7213.

 Schedule B (Form 990, 990 - EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
Name

Page

I Employer identification number

of organization

27-2753378

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES
Part I
(a)
No.

Contributors

2

(see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

55

EIXII
El

Person
Payroll

$

15,000.

j

Noncash

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(c)
Total contributions

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

56

(d)
Type of contribution

Person

El
El

Payroll

5,000.

$

Noncash

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP +4

(c)

(ci)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

57

Person
Payroll

$

50,000.

Noncash

El
El

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP +4

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

58

Person

$

500,000.

Payroll
Noncash

El
EI

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP +4

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

59

Person
Payroll
$

100,000.

Noncash

[SI]
El
El

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)

(ci)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

60

Person
Payroll
$

50,000.

Noncash

EK
LI]
El

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990. 990-EZ. or 990-PFI (20141

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contributors presented on the attached IRS
Form 990 Schedule B is prohibited by federal
law under 26 U.S.C. §§ 6103-6104. Any person
responsible for such illegal disclosure is subject
to prosecution under 26 U.S.C. § 7213.

 Schedule B (Form 990, 990•EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Contributors

2

27-2753378

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES
Part I

Page

F

-- Employer identification number

Name of organization

(see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.

(a)

(b)

(C)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

61

IIXJ
LII

Person
Payroll

$

100,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

62

(d)
Type of contribution

LKII

Person
Payroll

$

100,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

63

Person
Payroll

$

105, 000.

Noncash

El

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

64

Person
Payroll

$

1,000,000.

Noncash

LXII
El
El

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(c)

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

65

(d)
Type of contribution
Person
Payroll

$

25,000.

Noncash

EE
El
El

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP +4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

66

Person
Payroll

$

3,000,000.

Noncash

EKI
El
El

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
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contributors presented on the attached IRS
Form 990 Schedule B is prohibited by federal
law under 26 U.S.C. §§ 6103-6104. Any person
responsible for such illegal disclosure is subject
to prosecution under 26 U.S.C. § 7213.

 Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990.PF) (2014)

Page

Name of organization

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES
Part I

Contributors

2

Employer identification number

27-2753378

(see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP +4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

67

EE

Person
Payroll

$

100,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

68

Person
Payroll

$

25,000.

fl

Noncash

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

69

EX

Person
Payroll

$

1,000,000.

Noncash

LIII

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

70

Person

$

100, 000.

Payroll
Noncash

DIi
LIJ
fl

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

71

LXII
LIII

Person
Payroll

$

100, 000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

72

Person
Payroll

$

50,000.

Noncash

fl

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
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Public disclosure of the names and addresses of
contributors presented on the attached IRS
Form 990 Schedule B is prohibited by federal
law under 26 U.S.C. §§ 6103-6104. Any person
responsible for such illegal disclosure is subject
to prosecution under 26 U.S.C. § 7213.

 Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990PF) (2014)

Page

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES
Part I

Contributors

2

Employer identification number

Name of organization

I

27-2753378

(see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

73

LXII

Person
Payroll

8,345.

$

fl

Noncash

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

74

EIXI

Person
Payroll

$

30,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

75

(d)
Type of contribution

Person
Payroll

$

150, 000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

76

LXI

Person
Payroll

$

50,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(c)

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

77

(d)
Type of contribution

LXI

Person
Payroll

$

25,000.

Noncash

J

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

78

Person

LXI

Payroll

$

5 1 000,000.

Noncash

LIII

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
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Public disclosure of the names and addresses of
contributors presented on the attached IRS
Form 990 Schedule B is prohibited by federal
law under 26 U.S.C. §§ 6103-6104. Any person
responsible for such illegal disclosure is subject
to prosecution under 26 U.S.C. § 7213.

 Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or
Employer identification number

Name of organization

27-2753378

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES
Part I

Contributors

(see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP +4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

79

Person

fl

Payroll

$

350,000.

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

80

Person
Payroll

$

14, 500, 000.

fl

Noncash

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP +4

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

Person
Payroll
Noncash

$

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution
Person
Payroll
Noncash

$

L

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)

(d)

Total contributions

Type of contribution

LII

Person
Payroll
Noncash

$

(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

No.

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

Total contributions

Type of contribution

Person
Payroll

$

Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
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Public disclosure of the names and addresses of
contributors presented on the attached IRS
Form 990 Schedule B is prohibited by federal
law under 26 U.S.C. §§ 6103-6104. Any person
responsible for such illegal disclosure is subject
to prosecution under 26 U.S.C. § 7213.
9.

 Schedule B (Form 990, 990EZ, or 990 - PF) (2014)
Name of oroanization

Page
EmDlover identification number

I

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Part II

Noncash Property

(a)

(c)

(b)

from

Description of noncash property given

FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)

Part I

(a)

(c)

No.

(b)

from

Description of noncash property given

FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)

Part I

(a)

(c)

(b)

FMV (or estimate)

Description of noncash property given

(see instructions)

Part I

(a)
No.
from

27-2753378

(see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.

No.

No.
from

3

(c)

(b)

FMV (or estimate)

Description of noncash property given

(see instructions)

Part I

(a)
No.

(b)

from

Description of noncash property given

(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)

Part I

(a)

(d)
Date received

(d)
Date received

(d)
Date received

(d)
Date received

(d)
Date received

(c)

No.

(b)

from

Description of noncash property given

FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)

Part I

(d)
Date received

$
qAcq

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990 - EZ, or 990. PF) (2014)
Name of organization

I Employer identification number

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES

I

Part

III

27-2753378

FeueyIUU, uttitiitauie, CCC., UUIIUIUUUUUS IIIUIdtIILdtIUJI5 UCSUCiUCU III SCUHUII QU Ib)I), to,, or iuj
Fyc!uslv j
The year 'm any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations

completing Part Ill, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year

(Enter this info, once.)

mat

ioiai

more In an 011,1.11.11.1

nor

00. $________________________________________

Use duolicate cooies of Part Ill if additional soace is needed.
(a)No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(c) Use of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4

(a)No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

Relationship of transferor to transferee

(c) Use of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4

(a)No.
from
Part _I

(b) Purpose of gift

Relationship of transferor to transferee

(c) Use of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

Relationship of transferor to transferee

(c) Use of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4

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 SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

I

I
I

2014

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
Complete if the organization is described below.

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

OMB No. 1545-0047

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.

Open to Public
Inspection

Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.Irs.gov1form990.

If the organization answered "Yes,' to Form 990, Part IV, line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
• Section 501 (c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
• Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
• Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered 'Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
• Section 501 (c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
• Section 501 (c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes,' to Form 990, Part IV, line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy
Tax) (see separate instructions), then
'Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part Ill.
Name of organization

Employer identification numbe

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES

27-2753378

I Part I-Al Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.
I Provide a description of the organizations direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.

01

2 Political expenditures

$

25,981,100.

3 Volunteer hours

Part I-B

-

I

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 5011(c)(3).

1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955

$

2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955

$

3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year?

Li Yes

Li No

4a Was a correction made?

= Yes

No

b If 'Yes' describe in Part IV.

-.

-

-.

on

1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities

1,1UU

$

2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527
exempt function activities

$

3 Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 11 20-POL,

'$

line l7b

25,981,100.

Li Yes

4 Did the filing organization file Form 1 120-POL for this
...........
year?

[Xi No

5 Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing organization
made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization's funds. Also enter the amount of political
contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a
political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name

(b) Address

(c) EIN

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

(d) Amount paid from
filing organization's
funds. If none, enter -0-.

(e) Amount of political
contributions received and
promptly and directly
delivered to a separate
political organization.
If none, enter -0-.

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

LHA

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Part Il-A] Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under
section 501(h)).

A Check P U

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN,
expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).

B Check

if the filing organization checked box A and limited control' provisions apply.
(a) Filing
organization's
totals

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term expenditures means amounts paid or incurred.)

(b) Affiliated group
totals

1 a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying)
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying)
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines la and ib)
d Other exempt purpose expenditures
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1 c and 1 d)

g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line if)
h Subtract line 1 g from line 1 a. If zero or less, enter -0i Subtract line if from line ic. If zero or less, enter •0If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1 h or line ii, did the organization file Form 4720
reporting section 4911 tax for this year?

...................................................................................................................

Yes

No

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below.
See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2L)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)

(a) 2011

(b) 2012

(c) 2013

(d) 2014

(e) Total

2a_ Lobbying _nontaxable _amount
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a,_column(e))
c_ Total _lobbying _expenditures
d_ Grassroots _nontaxable _amount
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of_line _2d,_column _(e))

f Grassroots lobbying expenditures
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I

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Page 3

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768
(election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes," response to lines la through ii below, provide in Part IV a detailed description

of the lobbying activity.

(b)

(a)

Yes

No

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or
local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter
or referendum, through the use of:
a Volunteers?
b Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1 c through ii)?
c Media advertisements?
d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public?
e Publications, or published or broadcast statements?
f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes?
g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body?
h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means?
i Other activities?
Total. Add lines lc through ii
2a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501 (c)(3)?
b If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912
c If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912
d_If the _filing _organization _incurred _a_section _4912_tax, _did _it file _Form _4720_for
ran iii-#

ompiete IT me organization is exempt unoer section w1(c)(), section bUl(c)(b), or section
501 (c)(6).

1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members?
2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less?

3

Did the oraanization aoree to carry over lobbvina and colitical exoenditures from the orior year?

IPart Ill-B I Complete it the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section
501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part Ill-A, lines I and 2, are answered "No," OR (b) Part Ill-A, line 3, is
answered "Yes."
1

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members

2

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political

i

expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a Current year
.

b Carryover from last year
c Total

3
4

2c

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess
does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political
expenditure next year?

5

Taxable amount of lobbvina and oolitical exoenditures (see instructions)

c

on
Provide the descriptions required for Part I-A, line 1; Part I-B, line 4; Part -C, line 5; Part Il-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see
instructions); and Part II-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

PART I-A, LINE 1:
POLITICAL MEDIA PLACEMENT AND PRODUCTION, ONLINE ADVERTISING, MAIL,
PHONES, LEGAL & MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.

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 (Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

OMB Nom 15450047

Supplemental Financial Statements

SCHEDULED

2014

Complete if the organization answered 'Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6,7,8,9, 10, ha, hlb, lic, lid, lie, hf, 12a, or 12b.
Attach to Form 990.
10o, Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www 1rv4 gnydprmQQQ

Name of the organization

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES

1

Open to Public
Inspection

Employer identification number

27-2753378
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the

Part I

organization answered Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds

(b) Funds and other accounts

1 Total number at end of year
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)

I

4 Aggregate value at end of year

5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds
are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control?

. Yes

No

LIII Yes

No

6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only
.....
for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring
impermissibleprivate benefit?

....................................................................................................................................

I -Part II I Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
I Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education)

Preservation of a historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat

Preservation of a certified historic structure

LII 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

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

listed in the National Register

3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax
year4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located 100.
5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of
. Yes

violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds?

Eli

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 1 70(h)(4)(B)(i)

LII

and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)?
Yes
9 In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and

No

include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the organization's accounting for
conservation easements.

Part Ill

I

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

ha If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII,
the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical
treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts
relating to these items:
(i)

Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1

$

(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X

$
2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide
the following amounts required to be reported under SEAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1

$

b Assets included in Form 990, Part X

$

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

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Part Ill

I

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Page2

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Asset s(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
b
c

LIII Public exhibition
LIII Scholarly research
LI Preservation for future generations

d
e

LI] Loan or exchange programs
LI] Other

4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part XIII.
5 During 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?

I Part IV I

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements.

....................................

LI Yes

LII

No

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or

reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

la Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included

LIII Yes

on Form 990, Part X?

LII] No

b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance

.Ic

d Additions during the year

.ld

e Distributions during the year

.le

Ending balance

if

Li Yes Li
....................................... LI

2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII

Part V

I Endowment Funds.

No

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

la Beginning of year balance
b Contributions
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d Grants or scholarships
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs
f Administrative expenses
g End of year balance
2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1 g, column (a)) held as:
a Board designated or quasi-endowment
b Permanent endowment
c Temporarily restricted endowment

%
%

Oo.

%

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:

Yes

(I) unrelated organizations

.3a(i)

(ii) related organizations

.3a(ii)

b If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule FR?
4

No

.3b

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI] Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 11 a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property

(a) Cost or other

(b) Cost or other

(c) Accumulated

basis (investment)

basis (other)

depreciation

la Land
b Buildings
.
c Leasehold improvements
8,412.
.
d Equipment
22,000.1
e Other ............................................................ .
Total. Add lines la through le. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line lOc.)

8,271.
22,000.

(d) Book value

141.
0.
141

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Part Vllj Investments - Other Securities.
Comolete if the oroanization answered 'Yes" to Form 990, Part IV. line 11 b. See Form 990. Part X. line 12.
(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)
(b) Book value
(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives

(2) Closely-held equity interests
(3) Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Cot. (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.) 0o.

I Part Vilil

Investments - Program Related.
nQCi Part IV Imp 11 r. qpp Frrm non Part Y hnm I i
(b) Book value
(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

flrmrtm if thp rrrIani7atinn answrrl "Yps" tn Fnrm

(a) Description of investment
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Col. b) must equal Form 990, Part X, cot. (B) line 13.)

Part IX I Other Assets.

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line lie or 11 f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
(a) Description of liability
(b) Book value

I

1.

I

income taxes

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 25.)

2.

................

I

i

, I

b

Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the
organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

EIJ

Schedule D (Form 990)2014
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Pace4

Part Xl Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return.
Complete if the _organization _answered 'Yes' to Form _990,_Part _IV, _line 12a
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements

.i

69,128,609

.2e

0
69,128,609.

.

2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments

.2a

b Donated services and use of facilities

2b

c Recoveries of prior year grants

. 2c

d Other (Describe in Part XIII.)

.2d

e Add lines 2a through 2d
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1

3

4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b

.4a

b Other (Describe in Part XIII.)

.4b

c Add lines 4a and 4b

0

40

6 9 , 12 8 , 6 0 9

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

Part Xli I Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per turn.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1
2

Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements

.

a Donated services and use of facilities
b Prior year adjustments

65,851,939

.

2a
.

c Other losses

2b
2c

.2d

d Other (Describe in Part XIII.)
e Add lines 2a through 2d

.

3

Subtract line 2e from line 1

4

Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:

.

3

0
65,851,939

.

.

a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b

.

b Other (Describe in Part XIII.)

.4b

4a

c Add lines 4a and 4b
5

1

Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:

4c

Part I, line 18.)
Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990,
..........................

.................................................

5

0
65,851,939.

Part xml Supplemental iniormation.
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part Ill, lines la and 4; Part IV, lines lb and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI,
lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

PART X, LINE 2:
CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES HAS ADOPTED FASB ASC

740-10,

ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. THAT STANDARD PRESCRIBES A
COMPREHENSIVE MODEL FOR HOW AN ORGANIZATION SHOULD MEASURE, RECOGNIZE,
PRESENT, AND DISCLOSE IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS
THAT AN ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN OR EXPECTS TO TAKE ON A TAX RETURN.

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OMB No. 1545-0047

Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities

2014

(Form 990 or 990-EZ) 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 6a.
Department of the Treasury
Open to Public
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Internal Revenue Service
Inspection
Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www Irx UnyUqrmQQQ
Name of the organization
Employer identification number

1

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES
Part I

Fundraising Activities.

27 - 2753378

Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990•EZ filers are not

required to complete this part.

I Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
Mail solicitations

a
b
c
d

e

LII Internet and email solicitations
LIII Phone solicitations
X In-person solicitations

EXI Solicitation of non-government grants

f
g

Solicitation of government grants

El

Special fundraising events

2 a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees or

LI Yes

key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

LII

No

b If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to be
compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i)

Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser)

(ii) Activity

GROSS CONTRIBUTIONS - 45 N.

(iii) Did
fundraiser
havetI
or control of
contributions?
Yes

20816

(vi) mount paid
to (or retained by)
organization

No

x

69,128,609.

0.

69,128,609.

-

X

0.

105,125.

-105,125.

-

X

0.

55,000.

-55,000.

69,128,609.

160,125.

68,968,484.

HILL DRIVE, STE. 100,
THE MX GROUP - 5905 GLOSTER
ROAD, BETHESDA, MD

(v) Amount paid
to (or retained by)
fundraiser
listed in col. (i)

(iv) Gross receipts
from activity

MACON CONSULTING - P.O. BOX
3962, GREENVILLE, NC

27836

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.

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

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

SEE PART IV FOR CONTINUATIONS
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I

Part II

I

Fundraising Events.

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES 27-2753378

Paae 2
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, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

-

(b) Event #2

(c) Other events

(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through

(event type)

(event type)

co. (c))

(total number)

1 Gross receipts
2 Less: Contributions
3 Gross income (line 1 minus line 2)
4 Cash prizes

5

aC,

Noncash prizes

6 Rent/facility costs

CL

7 Food and beverages
0
8 Entertainment
9 Other direct expenses
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d)
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)
JPart IIII 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.
(b) Pull tabs/instant
a
(a) Bingo
(c) Otherer gaming
bingo/progressive bingo

I

C,

a

(d) Total gaming (add
col. (a) through col. (c))

2 Cash prizes

0
cL

3 Noncash prizes
4 Rent/facility costs

0

Other direct
LI Yes
6 Volunteer labor

LIII No

LI Yes_______ % LI Yes

No

%

No

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

9 Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states?

_______

Li

Yes

Li

No

-

b If 'No,' explain:

lOa Were any of the organization ' s gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year?

Li Yes Li

No

b If 'Yes, explain:

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11 Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers?
12

U

L..J No

. Yes

No

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

Pace 3

Yes

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a The organization's facility

13,

b An outside facility

1

.13b

%
%

14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name

Poo-

Address
15a Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue?
b If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization 10. $
of gaming revenue retained by the third party

. Yes = No

and the amount

$

c If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name
Address
16 Gaming manager information:
Name

Oo-

Gaming manager compensation

$

Description of services provided

-

Director/officer

LIII Employee

= Independent contractor

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

LIII Yes =No

retain the state gaming license?
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

Part

lvi

$
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v) and Part III, lines 9, 9b, lOb, 15b,
15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information (see instructions).

SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, LIST OF TEN HIGHEST PAID FUNDRAISERS:

(I) NAME OF FUNDRAISER: GROSS CONTRIBUTIONS
I) ADDRESS OF FUNDRAISER: 45 N. HILL DRIVE, STE. 100, WARRENTON, VA 20186

SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (IV):
GROSS CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM IN-PERSON AND NON-GOVERNMENT GRANT
SOLICITATIONS ARE NOT DIRECTLY TIED TO A SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL
FUNDRAISER AND HAVE BEEN REPORTED ON SCHEDULE G IN THE TOTAL AMOUNTS
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Part IVI Supplemental Information (continued)

RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION.

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(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

Name of the organization

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES
Part I

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OMB No. 1545-0047

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
Complete if the organization answered "Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
Attach to Form 990.
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Employer identification number

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Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes No
la 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 la. Complete Part Ill to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
First-class or charter travel

Housing allowance or residence for personal use

LII

Travel for companions

Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax indemnification and gross-up payments

Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account

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 Ill to explain

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2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all directors,
trustees, and officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line la?

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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, but explain in Part Ill.

LI Written employment contract
IIXII Compensation survey or study
LI Approval by the board or compensation committee

Compensation committee
Independent compensation consultant

[XI Form 990 of other organizations
4

During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, with respect to the filing
organization or a related organization:

a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment?

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b Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental rtonqualified retirement plan?

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c Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement?

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a The organization?

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b Any related organization?

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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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation
contingent on the revenues of:

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If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part Ill.
6

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1 a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation
contingent on the net earnings of:

a The organization?

.

b Any related organization?

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X

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If "Yes" to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part Ill.
7

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization provide any non-fixed payments
not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III

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7

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 in Part III

.8

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9 If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in
LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, seethe Instructions for Form 990.

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Name of the organization

CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES

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OMB No. 1547

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Open to Public
Inspection

Employer identification number

27-2753378

FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:
ADVOCATE POLICY OUTCOMES ON PENDING LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ISSUES
SUCH AS: HEALTH CARE REFORM, TAXES, SPENDING AND DEFICITS,
CONGRESSIONAL REFORM AND ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT. THE PURPOSE OF THESE
ISSUE ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IS TO PROMOTE
POLICIES THAT STRENGTHEN THE NATION'S ECONOMY, REDUCE REGULATION OF
PRIVATE SECTOR ACTIVITY, AND RESTORE GOVERNMENT TO A SOUND FINANCIAL
FOOTING.

FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:
CROSSROADS GPS IS TO EMPOWER PRIVATE CITIZENS TO DETERMINE THE
DIRECTION OF GOVERNMENT POLICYMAKING RATHER THAN BEING THE
DISENFRANCHISED VICTIMS OF IT. THROUGH ISSUE RESEARCH, PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS, EVENTS WITH POLICYMAKERS, AND OUTREACH TO INTERESTED
CITIZENS, CROSSROADS GPS SEEKS TO ELEVATE UNDERSTANDING OF
CONSEQUENTIAL NATIONAL POLICY ISSUES, AND TO BUILD GRASSROOTS SUPPORT
FOR LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY CHANGES THAT PROMOTE PRIVATE SECTOR ECONOMIC
GROWTH, REDUCE NEEDLESS GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS, IMPOSE STRONGER
FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE AND ACCOUNTABILITY ON GOVERNMENT, AND STRENGTHEN
AMERICA'S NATIONAL SECURITY.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11:
ALL BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY OF THE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH
THE IRS. DURING THE REVIEW PROCESS THE BOARD DISCUSSES THE FORM 990 WITH
ACCOUNTANTS, COUNSEL AND THE CFO.

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

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CROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES

1

Employer identification number

27-2753378

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C:
THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS TO DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15:
OFFICERS' COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:
UPON REQUEST

FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A:
STEVEN LAW AND CALEB CROSBY WERE COMPENSATED FOR THEIR ROLES IN THE
DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND NOT AS OFFICERS.

STEVEN LAW WORKS AN AVERAGE OF 17 HOURS PER WEEK FOR THE RELATED
ORGANIZATION, AMERICAN CROSSROADS.

CALEB CROSBY WAS PAID THROUGH CFC CONSULTING: $105,000 WAS PAID BY THE
ORGANIZATION AND $51,000 WAS PAID BY THE RELATED ORGANIZATION, AMERICAN
CROSSROADS.

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR
YEAR.

PART III, LINE 4A AND 4C
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• If you are filing for an Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension, complete only Part II and check this box
Note. Only complete Part II if you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form
.... 8868.
.
• If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension, complete only Part I (on page 1).

Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension of Time. Only file the original (no copies needed).

Part Ill

Enter filer's identifvina number. see instructions
Type or

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Name of exempt organization or other filer, see instructions. Employer identification number (EIN) or

print

ROSSROADS GRASSROOTS POLICY STRATEGIES

Filebythe
due date for

27-2753378

Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructions.

filing your

Social security number (SSN)

5 N. HILL DRIVE, NO. 100

return. See
instructions.

City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code. For a foreign address, see instructions.

ARRENTON, VA 20186

FO- F-1-1

Enter the Return code for the return that this application is for (file a separate application for each return)
Return

Application

Code

Is For
Form 990 or Form 990-EZ

Application

Return

Is For

Code

01

.

Form 990-BL

02

Form 1041-A

08

Form 4720 (individual)

03

Form 4720 (other than individual)

09

Form 990-PF

04

Form 5227

10

05

1 Form 6069

11

06

1 Form 8870

12

1

Form 990-T (Sec. 401(a) or 408(a) trust)
Form 990-T (trust other than above)

.

STOP! Do not complete Part II if you were not already granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868.

CALEB CROSBY
1615 L STREET NW, STE 1230 - WASHINGTON, DC 20036
2027067051
Fax No.

• The books are in the care of
Telephone No*

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• If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box
• If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN)

LII . If it is for part of the group, check this box

box

and attach a list with the names and EINs of all members the extension is for.

4 I request an additional 3-month extension of time until
5 For calendar year

2014

NOVEMBER 15, 2015.
________________ , and ending

or other tax year beginning

If the tax year entered in line 5 is for less than 12 months, check reason:

6

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Final return

Change in accounting period

State in detail why you need the extension

7

ADDITIONAL TIME NEEDED IN ORDER TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

8a If this application is for Forms 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-1, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, less any
nonrefundable credits. See instructions.
tax payments made. Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit and any amount paid

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b If this application is for Forms 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits and estimated

Balance due. Subtract line 8b from line 8a. Include your payment with this form, if required, by using
EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See instructions.

Signature and Verification must be completed for Part II only.
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this form, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
ills true, correct, and complete, and that I am authorized to prepare this form.
Signature

Title

CPA

Date
Form 8868 (Rev. 1-2014)

423842
09-15-14

13501116 796448 08041

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