PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COPY Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(0), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) OMB NO. 1545?0047 Depdnmem the?Treasury 9? De open top-light; - Internet Revenue Service Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at - -- Inspection A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning and ending Check if 0 Name of organization Employer identification number applicable: MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Doing business SEE Number and street (or P.0. box if mail is not deiivered to street address) Room/suite Telephone number grep, 455 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, NW 6TH FL 202?756?4100 Eggn? City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Gross receipts SEEM WASHINGTON H(a) Is this a group return Name and address of principal BEYCHOK for subordinates? : Yes No pendmg SAME AS ABOVE .I-lfb) Are an subordinates inoiuded?l:IYes No I Tax-exempt status: Ill 501(c)(3) 501(c)( (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527i attach a list. (see instructions) Website: . MED IAMATTERS . ORG numbeir Form oforganizatlon: LXI Corporation TIUSI Other> (Part1) Summary I Year of formationii 2 0 0 3 State of legal domicile: DC a, 1 Briefly describe the organization?s mission or most significant activities: MEDIA FOR AMERI CA IS A WEB-BASED IT PROGRESSIVE INFORMATION CENTER 2 Check this box L3 if the organization discontinued its operations or d-iSpOsed'Ofirnore than 25% of its net assets. 8 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 6 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, 4 5 5 Total number Of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) 5 8 9 5 Total number 0f VOIunteeIS (estimafte If necessary) 6 7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part column (C), 7a 0 . Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-1?, line 3455- 7b 0 I I Prior Year Current Year a, 8 Contributions and grants (PartVlIl,line1h) 12,501,819- 10 1021. 188 - 9 Program service revenue (Part ?Investment income (Part column (A), lines 3, 4,,and 7dOther revenue (Part column (A), lines Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must eqaal (A), line 12Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX. Column lines 1-Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, colgt'Imn 0 - 0 15 Salaries, other compensation, column (A), iines 5-1016a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, OOIurnn .Total fundraising expenses (Part 1X, column 25Other expenses (Part IX, lines 11a-1'1d, 11f?24eTotal expenses. Add lines Fart IX, column (A), line 25Revenue less expenses. Subtract-line 18 from line Beginning ofCurrenI Year End of Year 20 TotaI assets (Part 232:735~ 3 059 r915- g? 22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line (Part II . Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, i deglace hat?lhave examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and completesccm??dh gjop eparer (pthe?han officer) is based on all Information of which preparer has any knowledge. ,2 d, I u) Sign Sipqxamre .ef officerf t? Date/ Here BRADLEY BEYCHOK PRES IDENT Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's signature Date Pheck L_l Paid MATTHEW JOHNSON MATTHEW JOHNSON Preparer Firm's name COUNCILOR, BUCHANAN Sc MITCHELL, .C . Firm?s EIN 52-1711839 Use Only Firm's address 7 9 0 WOODMONT AVENUE SUITE 5 0 0 BETHESDA, MD 20814 Phoneno.(301) 986?0600 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ., IE Yes No 432001 11-07-14 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Form 990 (2014) SEE SCHEDULE 0 FOR ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT CONTINUATION Form 990 (2014) MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 47?0928008 paqez I Part Statement of Program Service Accomplishments or note to any line in this Part .. 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission: DEDICATED TO ANALYZING, AND CORRECTING CONSERVATIVE MISINFORMATION IN THE MEDIA. 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or .. Des 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? [:TYes No it "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 allocationsto others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported. 4a (Code: (Expenses including grants of$ 0 8 0 0 0 (Baxter-toe MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA WORKS TO NOTIFY ACTIVI PUNDITS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT INSTANCES OF MIS INFORMATION PROVIDING THEM WITH THE RESOURCES TO REBUT FALSE CLAIMS AND TAKE DIRECT ACTION AGAINST OFFENDING MEDIA INSTITUTIONS 4b (Code: (Expenses inciuding'grants'ot? (Revenue 40 (Code: (Expenses 3'2: . - including grants 01$ (Revenue 4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0.) (Expenses 59 including grants of (Revenue 4e Total program service expenses Form 990 (2014) 432002 11-07-14 2 16071106 759370 50215-0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215*01 Form ego (2014) MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 47? 0928 008 Pages Part IV 1 Checklist of Required Schedules Va: Mn 1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? if "Yes: complete SChedUl'e A 1 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? 2 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates foxr public of?ce? "Yes: complete SChedUle C: Pal? I .. 3 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 ., 4 5 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes, complete Schedule C, Part 5 6 Did the organization maintain any donOir 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, Partl 6 7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve openl'space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? lir "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 7 8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar Schedule D, Part "l .. 8 9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial accountiiability; serve as'a custodian for amounts not listed in Part or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repaihippdebt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV I 9 10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in tempo'mrily leistricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 10 11 if the organization?s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then completeSchedule D, Paris VI, Vii, IX, or I I as applicable. Sill-15;; . a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment-inPart X, linei130? lf "Yes, complete Schedule D, Pelt Vl ., 11a Did the organization report an amount for investments - other securities in PartX, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes, complete Schedule. Patty? 11b 0 Did the organization report an amount for investments - program'related Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If complete Schedule D, Patti/ill 11c Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15ithat is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part x, line 16? ll "Yes. complete Schedule D. Pelt lX 11d Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 119 Did the organization?s separate or consolidated .fin'ahdelstatemehts for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax 48 (A80 740)? it ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 11f 123 Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited-financial statements for the tax year? lf complete Schedule D, Parts XI and 123 in Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? if "Yes, and if the organization answered "No" to line. 123, then completing Schedule D, Parts Xl and is optional 1213 13 Is the organization a school described in section If "Yes," complete Schedule 13 14a Did the organization maintain ante-ffice?employees, or agents outside of the United States? 143 Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program servicei'act?ivities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? if "Yes, complete Schedul? Etparis land lV 14b 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, Pan?s and iv 15 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, Pan?s Ill and IV 16 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 1 to? If "Yes. complete Schedule G, Pad 17 18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part lines to and Be? If "Yes, complete Schedule G, Part ll 18 19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part line 9a? lf complete Schedule a Part ., 19 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule 20a If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? .. 20b Form 990 (2014) 432003 11-07-14 3 16071106 759370 50215~0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215e~01 Form 9970 (2014) MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) 47?0928008 Page 4 ?l?ca NO 21 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, Pan?s land ll 21 22 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 land Ill 22 23 Did the organization answer ?Yes? to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization?s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes, complete Schedule .. 23 24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the iast day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If answer lines 24b through 24d and complete ScheduIeK. If We go to line 25a .. 24a Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24c Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during they ,ar? 24d 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, Patti 25a Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualifiedperson indie-prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 9901a; "Yes," complete Schedule L. Part! 25b 26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivablesfmm orpayables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees-{or disqualified persons? If ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Pen .. 26 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 a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part 1? 27 28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with onerof followingipaities (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exception-sit; a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes, "fcomplete Schedule L, Part IV 28a A family member of a current or former officer, director_,__tr_ustee, or If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV 28b An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trestee, or key?fe'mployee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If 1., Part I i/ 280 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000.1nn0nkzash contributions? If "Yes, complete Schedule 29 30 Did the organization receive contributions of treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? if "Yes: Complete .. 30 31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve arid-"cease operations? compete schedule it earn .. 31 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of. ori?transfer more than 25% of its net assets?lf "Yes," complete SChedUle N: Pa? .. 32 33 Did the organization own 100% of sin-entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301,2?91 7321:" "Yes, complete Schedule H, Paltl 33 34 Was the organization related to any-tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule Fi, Part ll, ill, or IV, and Perv, ?ner ., 34 353 Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 35a 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 Fi, Part V, line 2 35b 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes. complete Schedule Part V, line 2 .. 36 37 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 Fi, Part VI 37 38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part Vi, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 38 Form 990 (2014) 432004 11-07-14 4 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Form 990 (2014) MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Page 5 I Part Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Yes No 1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable 1a 1 6 I . Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable 1b 0 .I I Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming - (gambling) winnings to prize winners? .. 10 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 return 2a 8 9 . If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization fiie all required federai employment tax returns? 213 Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-fiie (see instructions) 3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1 ,000 or more during the year? 3a If "Yes," has it filed a Form for this year? if "No, to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 3b 43 At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other-anthority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other finan'CIal account)? 4a if "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: 5? .: See instructions for filing requirements for Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial 5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 5a Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b it "Yes." to line 5a or 5b. did the organization Form ease-T? .. 5c 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000; anddid'the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? 6a If "Yes," did the organization inciude with every solicitation an express statement that-Such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? .. 6b 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section _170(c). l' 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 If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7b Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangibiegpetsonalpmperty for which It was required to file Form 8282? 76 If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year I 7d I .. Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 7e Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly. or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7f If the organization received a contribution of qualifiedintellectoal property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?? If the organization received a contribution of air-pianos, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-0? 7h 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor-advised- Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings atan'y time during the year? 8 9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxabledistributions under section 4966? 9a Did the sponsoring organization make'adistributiohgto a donor, donor advisor, or related person? I. 9b 10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Entersr"?i5. a initiation fees and capital contributionsincluded on Part line 12 10a is Gross receipts, included on Fiat-151,990,; Part line 12, for public use of club facilities 10b 11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations-Enter: 8 Gross income from members or sher'e'heidere .. 11a Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them-) .. 11b 12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? 12a If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year I 12b I - 13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? 13a Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0. Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue quaiified health plans 13b Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c - 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? 14a If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? if "No, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 14b Form 990 (2014) 432005 11-07-14 5 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215~01 Form set; (2014) MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Page 6 Part Vi Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and fora "No" response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions. Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI .. Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No 1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year v, 1a 6 3 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. in Enter the number of voting members included in iine 1a, above, who are independent 1b 5 2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other Of?cer, director? trustee. 0t key employee? .. 2 3 Did the organization delegate controi over management duties customarin performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? I. 3 4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior was filed? 4 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization?sassets?" 5 6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or app 'finti'one or more members of the governing body? 7a Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval or persons other than the governing body? .. to 8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken dining the year by the following: a The governing body? .. 8a Each committee with authority to act on beheii oi the governing body? .. 8b 9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part Vll, Section A, vvhoi'cannot be reached at the organization?s mailing address? If "Yes, provide the names and addresses in Schedule-C .. 9 Section B. Policies (T his Section requests information about policies not required by the internal Revenue Code.) Yes No 108 Did the organization have local chapters, branches. or affiliates? .. 10a If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization?s exempt purposes? 10b 11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to allrnembers of its governing body before filing the form? 11a Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organizationltjo review this Form 990. I I I I 12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy-'P-lif Woe" go to line 13 12a Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key disci'o's'e annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? 12b Did the organization regularly and compliance with the policy? if describe in SChedUle 0 how this was done .. 120 13 Did the organization have a written .. 13 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 15 Did the process for determining compensation of thefollowing persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, of the deliberation and decision? a The organization?s Executive Direotor, orto'p management 15a Other Officers key .. 15b If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions). 16a Did the organization invest in, contributeiassets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? 16a if "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation 3 -- I I in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? .. 16b Section C. Disclosure 17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501 only) available for public inspection. indicate how you made these availabie. Check ali that apply. Own website l:l Another?s website Upon request I: 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: THE ORGANIZATION - 202-756-4100 455 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, NW, NO. 6TH FL, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 43200611-07-14 SEE SCHEDULE FOR FULL LIST OF STATES 6 l607ll06 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215-01 Form 990 (2014) MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 47?0928008 page?? (Part Vll] Compensation of Of?cers, 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 Vli Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete this tabie for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization?s tax year. 0 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. 9 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 report- abie 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. 0 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. 9 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: individuai trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest compensated employees; and former such persons. - Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current Officehzd'irector, or trustee. (A) (B) (D) '2 .- (E) (F) Name and Title AVerage (do no, Cigf?ggman one Reportable 5' [153' Reportable Estimated hours per box, unless person is both an compensation . compensation amount Of week officer and a director/trustee) gfrom I a from regated other (iist any {3 organizations compensation hours for organization from the related organization organizations and related below .3 =2 3 organizations line) E2 (1) DAVID BROCK 31.50 CHAIRMAN XX 293,637. 0. 11,629. (2) BONNIE TURNER 71 . 0 0 DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 . (3) WILL LIPPINCOTT 1 . 0 0 SECRETARY 0 . 0 . 0 . (4) SUSAN BUELL . 0 0 DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 . (5) TOM CASTRO 1 -00 7. DIRECTOR 93:(6) CHRIS BELL . 050' TREASURER 0 . 0 . 0 . (7) BRADLEY BEYCHOK "[57 .010; PRESIDENT 224,879. 0. 9,028. (8) ANGELO CARUSONE 5 0 .30 0 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT '(9) PILAR MARTINEZ "30 . 0 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - (10) ERIC BOEHLERT 40 . 0 0 SENIOR FELLOW 3.(11) SCOTT DEROME 40 . 00 IT DIRECTOR 141,837. 0. 4,441. (12) JEREMY HOLDEN 4 0 . 0 0 RESEARCH DIRECTOR 112,736 . 0. 7,417. (13) SERGIO MUNOZ 40. 00 COURTS MATTER, DIRECTOR 102,067. 0. 10,371. 432007 11417-14 Form 990 (2014) 7 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215~01 Form 990 (2014) MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 47?0928 008 Pag98 [Part I Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Em aloyees, and Highest Compensated Empioyees (continued) Ml $i m) mi W) Name and title (do not one Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per box, unless person is both an compensation compensation amount of week officer and a director/trustee) from from related other (?St any 33 the organizations compensation hours for 3 organization from the related a a organization organizations a a; and related below EL ?g 5 organizations 1b Sub-total Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A 0 . 0 0 - Total (add lines 1band 1c) l, 398 ,577- 0. 56 .738 - 2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited tot-hose listedabove) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 8 . Yes No 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director. oitiu?i?e, key empioyee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes, complete Schedule for Such"ih?iividual, .. 3 4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the surn pf report'abie compensation and other compensation from the organization . - and related organizations greater complete SChedUI'e for such individual 4 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive'or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services - - rendered to the organization? if complete schedule for such person 5 Section B. independent Contractors? 1 Complete this table for your iivehighe'st 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. in (Q Name and business address Description of services Compensation BONNER GROUP, INC., 455 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, SUITE 640, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 FUNDRAISING 1,665,861. PERKINS COIE, 1201 3RD AVENUE, SUITE 4900, SEATTLE, WA 98101-3099 LEGAL SERVICES 264,497. 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 2 Form 990 (2014) 002814 8 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Form 99g(2014) MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Page 9 I Part I Statement of Revenue - -- -- - - - -- -. (A) (B) Tota revenue Related Ol?b Unrelated exempt function busmess sections revenue revenue 512 - 514 ?g 1 a Federated campaigns 13 I g? Membershipdues 1b 0 Fundraising events I. 1c 5E: Related organizations 1d I Government grants (contributions) 1e .gh All other contributions, gifts, grants,and simliar amounts not included above 1f 10,021,188. ?g 9 Noncashcontributions included in lines 1a??If:$ 358,325- om Total.Addlines1a~1f 10.021.188- Business Code" 2 a All other program service revenue Total.Add lines 2a-2f .. 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimlaramounts) Set-165+: 86.165. 4 Income from investment of taxvexempt bond proceeds . 5 Royalties .. 3:333"? - 707- 707- (1) Real (II)Personais'Gross rents Less: rental expenses . I 0 Rental income or(Ioss) Net rental income or (loss) .. 7 a Gross amount from sales of Securities assetsotherthan inventory 522,002. -. Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 530-1532- I I. Gain or (loss) .4 43-530- - 3 - - - Netgain or(Ioss) .. ?8,530- 4:530- a, 8 a Gross income from fundraising events (not including of contributionsreported - 3Net income or(Ioss) from fun-dralsing events 9 3 Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, ?new .. a expenses .. Net income or(ioss) from gaming activities .. 10 a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances a Less: cost of goods sold Netincome or(Ioss)from sales ofinventory .. Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code: 11 a All other revenue .. Total-Add iines11a-11d .. . . 12 Total revenue.See instructions. b? 10,099,530. 0. 0. 78,342. ?ag?ti Form 990 (2014) 9 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Form 990 (2014) Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 47?0928008 paqe10 Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX .. Do "0t immde amounts reponed 0" ""53 6b: Total ??genses Progragtagervice Management and Fundraising 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part expenses general expenses expenses 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part JV, line 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, If" trustees,and keyemployees 77413021, 475,275.? "1255:2740 43:75:30 6 Compensation not lnciuded above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 7 Othersalariesandwages 8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (inciude section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions{8.1Otheremployeebenefits 231,974. 120621-187 21,979. 3,808. 10 Payrolltaxes .. 344:423? ":29'0':013? 35:098- 19:312- 11 Fees for services (non-empioyees): I 33:53; a Management .. - - Legal .. 3377:3138? 7321:501- 49:952- 6:355- Accounting 33,0621. 28,133. 4,371. 557. Lobbying 9 Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line Investment management fees Other. (lf line 119 amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 119 expenses Advertising and promotion - .640 O?iceeXPenseS 3155,530. 115,918. 29,985. 9,527. 14 Information technology I. '3 72-Royalties 16 Occupancy 812:252- 112:192~ 17 Travel 214,485. 111,121- 37,345. 66,020- 18 Payments of travel or entertainment "expenses for any federal, state, or local Q5 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 20 Interest .. 21:388- 11,980o 7:535- 1.873- 21 Payments to affiliates 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortizatioo Insurance .. 54:338- 48:589- 5:549- 24 Other expenses. ltemize expenses not covered - - - - - - - - - - - - i above. (List miscellaneous expenses in line 246. If line I I 24o amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (amount, list line 24c expenses on Schedule 0RESEARCH 125,838. 124,233. 1,487. 118. DUES 8c SUBSCRIPTIONS 84,505. 76,377. 1,315. 6,813. TRAINING 10,969. 10,049. 920. All other expenses 25 10,702,482. 8,331,589. 1,022,039. 1,348,854. 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (8) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. CheCk here if following SOP 98-2 (A80 958-720) 432010 11-07?14 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 10 Form 990 (2014) 5021501 Form 990 (2014) MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Page 11 I Part Balance Sheet (A) (B) Beginning of year End of year 1 Cash - non-interest-bearlng ., Savings and temporary cash investments Pledges and grants receivableAccounts receivable net ., 4 5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part ii of Schedule i- 5 6 Loans and other receivables from otherdisqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501 voluntary employees? beneficiary organizations (see instr). Complete Part ll of 6 a 7 Notes and loans reCGiVabieI net 7 8 memories for 55155 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .. 10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other - - basis. Complete Part VI of Scheduie 10a Less: accumulated depreciation 10b Investments - publiCly traded securities - Investments - other securities. See Part IV, line 11 7 12 13 Investments - program-related. See Part IV, line 11 "3,3131: .. 13 14 Intangible assets .. 14 15 Otherassets. See Part IV, iine11 108 645 15 191 507 I. 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34Accounts payable and accrued expenses Grants payable .. 18 19 Deierredrevenue .. 19 20 ?T'aX'exempt borid liabilities .. 20 21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete of Schedule 21 22 Loans and other payables to current and trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. Complete Part II of Schedute 22 23 Secured mortgages and notes payableto unseiated third parties 23 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable-"to- onrelat'ed'Et-hird parties 24 25 Other liabilities (including federalincome tax,5_payabies to related third parties, and other liabilities not on lines 17?24). Complete Part of Schedule .. Total liabilities.Add lines-:17- through Organizations that foild?S?FAS 117 (A50 958), check hereb L211 and - . .. . i? . complete lines Unrestrictednetassets 1,340,111. 27 1,335,125. 28 Temporarin restricted net assets Permanently restricted net assets 29 Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (A50 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34. Net Assets or Fund Balances 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 30 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund 31 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds .. 32 33 Totalnetassetsorfundbalances .. 3I775I249- 33 3I189I932- 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .. Form 990 (2014) 432011 11?07?14 1 1 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Form 990 (2014) MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Page 2 Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets line in this Part .. ?1 Total revenue (must equal Part Vifi. column (A). iine 12Total expenses (must equal Part lX, column (A), line 25Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, Eine 33, coiumn . Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments Donated services and use of facilities .. 6 7 investment expenses 7 8 Prior period adjustments .. 8 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Scheduie O) 9 0 a 10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column ., Part X l Financial Statements and Reporting jj' Check if Scheduie 0 contains a response or note to any iine in this Part Yes No 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: CI Cash Accrual :1 other if the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked inschedule 0. 2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent:ascountant? 2a If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for theyear were-compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: . I Separate basis Consolidated basis Both basis Were the organization?s financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b if "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements.er the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: I. . Separate basis Consolidated basis I: Bothicionsolidated and separate basis If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that;assumesfresponsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection:otanindependent accountant? 2c If the organization changed either its oversight process or selectionprocess 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 3a Act and OMB Circuiar .. If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe-anyisteps taken to undergo such audits 3b Form 990 (2014) 432012 11-07?14 12 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 SCHEDULE A . .. OMB No. 1545-0047 (Form 990 Drama) Public Charity Status and Public Support Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. Department or the Treasury b? Attach to Form 990 or Form Open to Public . . ?emf? Rave? same Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990?52) and its instructions is at rmgga '"Spectmn Name of the organization Employer identification number MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 47?0928008 Part I I Reason for Public Charity Status (Ali organizations must complete this part.) See instructions. The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.) ?i A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 2 CI A school described in section (Attach Schedule E.) 3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 4 El A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section Enter the hospital?s name, city, and state: -. An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section (Complete Part II.) -_ij35_I A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or'frotn the general public described in section (Complete Part II.) A community trust described in section (Complete Part II.) I . An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 83 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and?) no mo'refthan 33 1/3% of Its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from"_bbsineSSes acduired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part 5 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety-section 509(a)(4). An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefitof, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publiciy supported organizations described in section or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g. a El Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised,__or controlled_by'_its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or etecta-majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A andth g- Type II. A supporting organization supervised or. controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organizationvested in the same persons that contrci or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections 1C. I: Type functionally integrated. A supportingorganization" operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see You'rnast complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E. Type Ill non-functionally operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organizatio'nigenerally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions)..You must complete Part EV, Sections A and D, and Part V. Check this box if the organizationreceived ant/?tter) determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type functionally integrated, orType lunch-functionally integrated supporting organization. Enterthe numberofsupportedersanizations Provide the following information-about-the supported organization(sName of supported - I 2235': (ii) EIN Type of organization (iv) Isthe organization Amount of monetary (vi) Amount of organization . (described on lines 1-9 i?STed '9 t7 support (see other support (see above or governmg ocumen Instructions) Instructions) (see instructions? Yes No Total LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Form 990 or 990-EZ. 432021 09-17-14 1 3 16071106 759370 50215w0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Scheduie A (Form 990 or 990452) 2014 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Page 2 1 Part .II Support Scheduie for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part Hi. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part Section A. ?ublic Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (00 not includeany"unusualgrants.") 13206417. 8253537. 9598333 .12501819.10021188 .53581294. 2 Tax revenues levied for the organ- ization?s benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge I: 4 Tota .Add ines1through3 13206417. 8253537. 9598333 . 125018119 . 10021188 . 53581294. 5 Theportionoftotalcontributions - each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included - - 3 7 3.3- - I on line 1 that exceeds amount shown on line 11, columnm 3::3 - 454878548932508. Section B. Total Support 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total 7 13206417. 8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on I securities loans, rents, royalties andincomefromsimiiarsources 9 Net income from unrelated business 7 activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on 10 Other income. Do not inciude gain or loss from the sale of capital 26:150- 12,533. 2,176. 707. 37,066. 11 Total support. Add lines 71hr0ugh 10 53891177 . 12 Gross receipts from Valath actiVitieS. etc. (See inst-factions) ., 12 i 13 First five years. if the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop'here -. .. Section C. Computation of Public-Support Percentage 14 Public support percentage 6, column (1) divided by line 11, column Public support percentage from-201-I31Scheduie A, Part ll, line 1/3% support test - 2014. if the Organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 33 1/3% support test 2013. if the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box and Stop here- The organization quali?es as a pUbiiCiy supported Organization .. El 17a 10% -facts-and~circumstances test - 2014. if the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts~anducircumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 10% -facts-and-circumstances test - 2013. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the ?facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a pubiicly supported organization 18 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions i:i Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 432022 09-17-14 14 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Page 3 I Part [Support Scheduie for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.) Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 2010 2011 2012 (cl) 2013 2014 Total 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants") 2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services per- formed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose 3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or bus- iness under section 513 4 Tax revenues levied for the organ- ization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge 6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5 7a Amounts included on lines 1,2, and 3 received from disqualified persons Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year I I I I I . Add lines 7a and 7b 8 Public support (sugtracuine is from line 6.l Section B. Total Support Calendaryear (or fiscal year beginning in)> 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total 9 103 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources Unrelated business taxabie income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 Add lines 10a and 10b . . . 11 Net income from unrelated business; activities not included in line 10b, I whether or not the business reguiarly carried on 12 Otherincome. Do not include or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) -- 13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.) 14 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization?s first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here .. Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 15 Public support percentage for 2014 (line 8, column divided by line 13, column 15 16 Public support percentage from 2013 Schedule A, Part line 15 .. 16 Section D. Computation of Investment income Percentage 17 investment income percentage for 2014 (line 100, coiumn divided by line 13, column 17 18 Investment income percentage from 2013 Scheduie A, Part line 17 18 19a 33 1/3% support tests 2014. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 and line 17 is not more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 33 1/3% support tests - 2013. if the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 and iine 18 is not more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 20 Private foundation. if the organization did not check a box on line 14, 193, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .. :l 432023 09?1744 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 1 5 16071106 759370 50215-0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Schedule A (Form 990 or sec-E2) 2014 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Page 4 I Part IV I Supporting Organizations (Cu: and B. If you checked 11b of Part l, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 110 of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.) Section A. All Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Areail of the organization?s supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing documents? it "No" describe in part V, how the supported organizations are designated. lf designated by class or purpose, describe the designation. lf historic and continuing relationship, explain. 1 2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or if "Yes," explain in pan how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)( 1) or (2). 2 3a Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or it "Yes, answer and (0) below. 3a Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? it "Yes," describe in Part y, when and-how'the organization made the determination. 453'?? 3b 0 Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively tor- section 170(c)(2) (B) purposes? if ?Yes, explain in part V, what controls the organization put in place to-ensur'e'such use) so 4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supportedorganization?)? if "Yes" and ifyou checked 11a or 11b in Part l, answer and below. 13.35-5- Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether tomake grants tic-the foreign supported organization? If "Yes," describe in Part VI how the organization had-suchi'control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations. 4b 0 Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that doeshot have an 'iFiS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or if ?Yes, explain in part pfwhat controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was: used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes. I .. 4c 4a 5a Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported org-anizatibnsiduring the tax year? if "Yes, answer and below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in par) including the names and EN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, the reasons for each such action, the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document). 5a Type or Type II only. Was any added or part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing dominant?" 5b Substitutions only. Was the substitution there-sult?of an eye-ht beyond the organization?s control? 50 6 Did the organization provide support (whet'herjinjthe-fennel grants or the provision of services or facilities) to I anyone other than its supported organizations; (to) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the'tilingorganization's supported organizations? it "Yes," provide detail in Part VI. I 7 Did the organization provide agrant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? if "Yes, complete Part I of Schedule (Form 990). 7 8 Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? lf "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule 1. (Form 990). 8 9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or If "Yes, provide detail in part 9a Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line hold a controlling interest in any entity in which 3 the supporting organization had an interest? if "Yes, provide detail in Part VL 9b 0 Did a disqualified person (as defined in line have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? if .OrOVlde detail in Part VI, 90 103 Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of 4943(f) (regarding certain Type li supporting organizations, and all Type non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? if "Yes," answer below. 10a Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings.) 10b 432024 09-17-14 Schedule A (Form 990 or 2014 6 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-52) 2014 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA I Part I Supporting Organizations (continued) 47?0928008 PageS \l I I 11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons? a A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in and below, the govarning body of a supported organization? A family member of a person described in above? A 35% controlled entity of a person described in or above?lf "Yes to a, b, or c, provide detail in part V). Ga 2 11a 11b 11c Section B. Type Supporting Organizations 1 Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization?s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? if "No, describe in part V, how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization '5 activities. it the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year; I 2 Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported-T: organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If "Yes, explaininij pan. V, how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization. - - Yes No Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations 1 Were a majority of the organization?s directors or trustees during the tax year aiso a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization's supported organization(s)? If desbtib?lli Part how or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons thatlic'oiptrolled or managed the supported organization(s). I . Yes No Section D. Type Supporting Organizations 1 Did the organization provide to each of its supported last-day of the fifth month of the organization?s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of thiejdate of notification, and (3) copies of the organization?s governing documents in effect on the date of notification-Ito the extent not previously provided? 2 Were any of the organization?s officers, directors, or or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body eta supportedgorganization? lf "No, explain in part how the organization maintained a close and with the supported organization(s). 3 By reason of the relationship described in (2), didthe-organization?s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization?s investment'ipolicles ahd'in directing the use of the organization?s income or assets at all times during the tax in part the r016 the organization '8 supported organizations played in this regard. in I Yes No Section E. Type Functionaily-Integrated Supporting Organizations 1 Check the box next to the method.Maybe-organization used to satisfy the integral Part Test during the year(see instructions): a The organization satisfied'the Activities-Test. Complete line 2 below. The organization is the pare-ntofjeach of its supported organizations. Complete ?ne 3 below. 0 El The organization supported governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions 2 Activities Test. Answer and a Did substantially all of the organization?s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in part idenm, those supponed organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities. Did the activities described in constitute activities that, but for the organization?s involvement, one or more of the organization?s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If explain in part V) the reasons for the organization's position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization's involvement. 3 Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer and below a Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide detaiis in pan Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs, and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in part V, the role played by the organization in this regard432025 09?17?14 17 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Schedule A (Form 990 or QQO-EZ) 2014 50215~01 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990422) 2014 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERI Page 6 I Part Type Non?Functionaliy integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations All other Type non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections Athrough E. (B) Current Year Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year I (ophonaD Net short-term capital gain Recoveries of prior-year distributions Other gross income (see instructions) Add lines 1 through 3 4> 00 no a; Depreciation and depletion Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, Conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 7 Other expenses (see instructionsAdiusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8 i I .57 I Current Year Section - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior-Year -- (optional) 1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): Average value of securities 1a?- Average cash balances 31b Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1-0353 Total (add lines 1aDiscount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): 2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt-use assets .- . 2 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3: II 3 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater-amount, see instructions). 3 5?33"- Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) Multiply line 5 by .035 Recoveries of prior-year distributions Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) SectionC?Distributable Amount 'i . . i - . CurrentYear Adjusted net income for prior year (from SectioniAg-line 8, Column A) Enter 85% of line 1 . - .- Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Sectio'niiB, line 8, Column A) Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 I Income tax imposed in prior year '15- Distributable Amount. Subtract-line 5'trom line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (seeinstructions) 6 7 Check here if the current year is the organization?s first as a non-functionally-integrated Type Ill supporting organization (see instructionsSchedule A (Form 990 or 2014 432026 09'17-14 18 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Schedule A (Form 990 or ego-E2) 2014 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERI Page 7 (Part I Type Non?Functionally integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued) lawn-IL: OUDUUII Ulall IUULIUIID I 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions. Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructionsDistributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount (it Excess Distributions Underdistributions Distributable Section - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) Pre. 2.914 Amount for 2014 1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required-see instructions) 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014: Total of lines 3a through Applied to underdistributions of prior years Applied to 2014 distributabie amount a . . From 2013 9 Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions) Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and Si from St. 4 Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7: Applied to underdistributions of prior years CT Applied to 2014 distributable amount Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. C) 5 Remaining underdistributionsforyears I any. Subtract iines 39 and 4a from line 2 (if amount I greaterthan zero, see instructions). 6 Remaining underdistributions for201_4.8t1btr_aot_libes 3h and 4b from line1 (if amount great-arthan zeroinstructionsExcess distributions carryover'toif2015. Add lines 3) and 4c. 8 Breakdown of line 7: Excess from 2013 Excess from 2014 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 43202? 09?17?14 19 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-52) 2014 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Page 8 Part VI Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, Eine10; Part?, line 17a or 17b; and Part line 12. lb). 432028 09-17-14 Schedule A (Form 990 or QQO-EZ) 2014 20 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215-01 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COPY Schedule Schedule of Contributors OMB No, 990'52? Attach to Form 990, Form 990-E2, or Form De partment of the Treasury Internai Revenue Service its instructions is at . Name of the organization Employer identification number MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 47?0928008 Organization type (check one): Filers of: Section: Form 990 or 990-EZ 501 3 (enter number) organization 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation 527 political organization Form 990-PF 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a privatefoundation "2 501(c)(3) taxable private foundation Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Speciai Rule. . Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (1 0) organization can check boxes forboth the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions. General Rule For an organization filing Form 990, QQO-EZ, or 990-PF that'ireceived, year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (In money or property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts and II. See instructions for determining a contributor?s total contributions. Special Rules For an organization described in section tiling Form or 990-EZ that met the 33 1/3% support test of the regulations under sections 509(a)(1) and that checkeds'che'dme A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, totalcontribiutions{of-the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on Form 990, Part line 1h, or (ii) Form QQO-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts land For an organization described in (8), or (1 O) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of moreithan $13,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of crueity to Childrenor animals. Complete Parts I, II, and For an organization described insection 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the year, contributions exclusiver forreligious, 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 reiigious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusive/y reiigious, 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 (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 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 (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF). LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990, 990-152, or 990-PF. Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014) 423451 11-05-14 Schedule (Form 990, QQO-EZ, or GEO-PF) (2014) Name of organization Page 2 Employer identification number MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. 47?0928008 is No. lb) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (Q Total contributions Type of contribution 1 200,000. Person Pawn" Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. (bl Name, address, and ZIP 4 '51qg? Type of contribution Totallcon-tr'ibutions I Person Payroll l:l Noncash E3 (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (a No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution 200,000. Person Payroll l:l Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (d No. Name, address, I (Q Total contributions Type of contribution 750,000. Person Payroll l:l Noncash l:l (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (w No. (0) Total contributions Type of contribution Name-,address, and ZIP 4 300,000. Person Payroll l::l Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (a No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution 200,000. Person Pawn" Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) 423452 11?05-14 16071106 759370 50215?0100 22 Schedule (Form 990, or 990-PF) (2014) 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or QQO-PF) (2014) Name of organization Page 2 Employer identification number MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Part I I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. 47?0928008 No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution '7 200,000.. Person Payroll Noncash (Comptete Part ii for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Tot?i??nh??u?oh?' (60 Type of contribution Lg; ?73740,000. Person Payroll Noncash :1 (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution 102,164. Person Payroii Noncash (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) No. Totai contributions Type of contribution 10 Name, address, and 4. II I 250,000. Person Payroll I: Noncash (Complete Part Ii for noncash contributions.) No. Total contributions Type of contribution 11 and ZIP 4 250,000. Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution l2 800,000. Person Payroii [j Noncash (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) 423452 11-05-14 16071106 759370 50215?0100 23 Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014) 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Schedule [3 (Form 990, QQO-EZ, or QQO-PF) (2014) Name of organization MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Panli No. Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. Page 2 Employer identification number 47?0928008 13 Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution No. 1,042,000. Person Payroll l:l Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total-contributions"- Type of contribution No. (13) Person l:l Payroii l:l Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) 15 Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Ali" Total contributions Type of contribution (8) No. .- 52,935. Person I: Payroll Noncash (Complete Part it for noncash contributions.) 16 Name, address, andle f+.4 Total contributions Type of contribution No. 147,271. Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution No. Person Payroll Noncash [3 (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution 423452 11-05?14 Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for 24 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA noncash contributions.) Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014) 50215?01 Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or QQO-PF) (2014) Page 3 Name of organization Employer identification number MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 47m0928008 Part II Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II it additionat space is needed. (d fNo' . . . FMV (or estimate) rom Description of noncash property given . Date received Part I (see instructions) 2055 SHARES OF MICROSOFT 9 102,164. 11/18/14 No. . . FMV (or estimate) from Description of noncash property given . - -- Date received part I (see instructions) 2 7 0 SHARES OF JOHNSON Sc JOHNSON 14 28,623. 07/07/14 (d No' FMV (or estimate) from Description of noncash property given . . Date received Part (see Instructions) 8 5 2 SHARES OF CBS 15 52,935. 06/26/FMV (or estimate) from Description of noncashproperty given . . Date received Par? I I. - (see Instructions) 18 07 SHARES OF 1 6 ii 147,271. 10/02/14 j. 3: . . I FMV (or estimate) 0m Description of-noncash property given . . Date received Part I a (see instructions) (o No' . FMV (or estimate) from Description of noncash property given . . Date received Part I (see instructions) 423453 1105?14 16071106 759370 50215?0100 25 Schedule (Form 990, 990-5?2, or (2014) 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014) Page 4 Name of organization Employer identification number MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA part I rang: an . year ro?m any one contributor. Complete columns (a)through and the foilowrng line entry. For organizations completing Part enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Emermis info. once.) Use duplicate copies of Part if additional space is needed. No. 3;qu Purpose of gift (0) Use of gift Description of how gift is held (9) Transfer of gift Transferee?s name, address, and ZIP 4 Reiatidnship ofitransferor to transferee NO. .f . Purpose of gift Use of gift - (of) Description of how gift is held Transfer of gift Transferee?s name, address331:3? Relationship of transferor to transferee No. r_ -- Purpose of gift - {or Use of gift Description of how gift is held a . Transfer of gift Transferee?s and ZIP 4 Reiationship of transferor to transferee No. 3ng Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held Transfer of gift Transferee?s name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee 423454 11-05-14 Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014) 2 6 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 SCHEDULE Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities OMB ?1545-0047 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) . . For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(0) and section 527 5? Complete if the organization is described below. 5 Attach to Form 990 or Form QQO-EZ. - - - . Department of the Treasury . . . . Open to Public lntema. Revenue Service information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions IS at Inspection . If the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 3, or Form Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then 9 Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts l-A and B. Do not complete Part l-C. 0 Section 501 (0) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts i-A and below. Do not complete Part l-B. 0 Section 527 organizations: Complete Part l-A only. If the organization answered ?Yes,? to Form 990, Part IV, iine 4, or Form QQO-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501 Complete Part ll-A. Do. not complete Part ll-B. 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501 Complete Part ll-B. Do not complete Part ll-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 0 Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Compiete Part Name of organization :z'ef' Employer identification number MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Part t-A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization. 1 Provide a description of the organization?s direct and indirect political campaign activities-iniPiatt.lV. I 2 Political expenditures -: 3 Volunteer hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part l-Bi Complete if the organization is exempt under 1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955?: 5:31:13; ., 2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managersunder section 4955 3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 forfthi's?yearcorrection made? .. Yes :3 No If "Yes," describe in Part IV. . Part l-C Complete if the organization is exempt tindersection 501(c), except section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section- 527 exempt function activities 5? 2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other'birg'anizations for section 527 exempt function actiVitieS 41.13.1315; .. 3 Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b ., 4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL-fer'this year? Li Yes 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 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. Name . ?(MAddress EIN Amount paid from Amount of political I - ?ling organization's contributions received and funds. If none, enter -0-. Prompt'y and direCtiy delivered to a separate political organization. if none, enter -0-. For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule (Form 990 or 2014 LHA 432041 10?21-14 2 7 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Part ll-A) Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). 47e0928008 Page2 A Check 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). Check 5 :1 if the filing organization checked boxA and "limited control" provisions apply. Limits on Lobbying Expenditures grOUp (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) totals 1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures (add lines Ta and 1b) Other exempt purpose expenditures Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columnsthe amounton line 1e, column (a)or(b) is: The lobbying nontaxabie amount is: - - - - - Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 1e. . Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 pius 15% of the excess over $500,000. Over $1 ,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000. Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1 500,000Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000. "51 Grassroots nontaxabie amount (enter 25% of line 11) 1 7 2 8 1 Subtract line 19 from line 1a. lf zero or Eess, enter -0- 0 - i Subtract line 1f from line 10. if zero or less, enter 0 - if there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Firm 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? 213., .. Yes No 4-Year Averaging Period Unders'ection 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 instructionsforlines 2a through 2f.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period (or ?scgfigfegeg?gmg in) 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total 2a Lobbyingnontaxableamount 710,061. 685,124. 2,740,644. bLobbyingcellingamount - (150% of line 2a, column(eTotal lobbying expenditures Grassrootsnontaxableamountii'f Grassrootscellingamount _j j'j . . 'iri 7.: i - i 5 (150% of fine 2d, column 1 0 2 7 742 . Grassroots lobbying expenditures 432042 10-21-14 28 16071106 759370 50215?0100 Schedule (Form 990 or 2014 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Page 3 [Part "43] Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 For each "Yes," response to lines 1 a through i i below, provide in Part i Va detailed description (8) of the lobbying activity. Yes No Amount 1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to in?uence foreign, nationai, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of: Volunteers? ., Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines to through 1i)? Media advertisements? .. Mailings to members. legislators, or the public? ., - Publications, or published or broadcast statements? Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? I Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? Other activities? .. Total. Add lines is through 1i Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section I If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this'yea't? .. [Part Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section n: 501 Yes No 1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductibleb'yimembers"? 1 2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expend itures of $23,000 or less? 2 3 Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political exoendituiresfro'lm the prior year? 3 lPart Complete if the organization is exempt underjisection 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either BOTH linesf'tiiand 2, are answered 0R Part Ill-A, line 3, is answered "Yes." xi 1 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members 1.551- .. 1 2 Section 162(9) nondeductibie lobbying and politicalexpendituresido not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax wasi'paicit? a surrentyear 2a Carryover from last year 2b Total . 2c 3 Aggregate amount reported in of nondeductible section 162(e) dues 3 4 If notices were sent and the amounth line exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to-carw'over to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? 4 Taxable amount of lobbying endpolitiical expenditures (see instructions) .. 5 5 :Par-t I Supplemental Information Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part ll-A (affiliated group list); Part 8A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions); and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information. Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 43204314 10?21w 29 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215-01 OMB No. 1545-0047 SCHEDULE Supplemental Financial Statements (Form 990) 9 Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6, 7,8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b. mm .H Department of the Treasury Attach 120 Form 990. - ?f "bu" Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at - Employer identification number MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 47?0928008 I Part Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.oomplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6. Name of the organization Donor advised funds Funds and other accounts TOtai number at mid 0f year .. Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) Aggregate value of grants from (during year) Aggregate Vaer at end 0f year .. 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 l: No 6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant fundscan berus?ed only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other conferring impermissible private bene_fit?? .. Yes No I Part II I Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" toiiForm 990, Part'lV, tine 7. 1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that i. Preservation of land for public use recreation or education) Presewation'of'a historically important land area Protection of natural habitat Preservatlertuof a certified historic structure Preservation of open space '3 1 2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservationcontribdtion 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 .. 23 Total acreage restricted by conserVatlon easements .. 2b 0 Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure inciuded inia) 2c Number of conservation easements included in acquired on a historic structure listed in the Nationai Register .. 2d 3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, ex i'niguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax yearb 4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located 5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easementsiitholds? Yes No 6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring{inspecting}, and enforcing conservation easements during the year 7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring,Itinspectingiand enforcing conservation easements during the year 8 Does each conservation easement reported satisfy the requirements of section and section .11Part describe how the easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text ofit'he footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the organization's accounting for conservation easements. . I Part Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization'xartSWered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8. 1a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 118 (A80 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 the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items. If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (A80 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: Revenue included in Form 990. Part Vfii. line 1 .. 35 (ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part .. 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 SFAS 116 (A80 958) relating to these items: a Revenue included in Form 990. Part line 1 Assets included in Form 990, Part For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Scheduie (Form 990) 2014 tags. 3 0 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Paqe 2 IPth I Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets/continued) (check all that apply): a I: Public exhibition Loan or exchange programs I) El Scholarly research I: Other Preservation for future generations 4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization?s exempt purpose in Part 5 During the year, did the organization 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: Yes No I Part IV I Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV. line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21. 1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990, Part .s Yes I: No If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part and complete the following table: - Amount 0 Beginning balance ?'13 Additions during the year 3 1d 9 DiStribUllonS duringtheyear 19 Ending balance .. 1f 2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow orcustod-Ial account liability? A, Yes No If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part Check here if the explanation has been provid'edin Part .. I: I Part I Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered Part IV, line 10. Current year Prior year-9 Two years back Three years back Four years back 1a Beginning of Year balance a i - - Contributions Net investment earnings, gains, and losses Grants 0r .. Other expenditures for facilities and Programs .. Administrative expenses 9 End of year balance a - . 2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year endbaiance (line ig, column held as: a Board designated or quasi-endowment I 3 -- Permanent endowment)? Temporarily restricted endowment . "if The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c 3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the. organization that are held and administered for the organization by: I unrelated organizations .. (ii) related organizations If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the relatedorganlzations listed as required on Schedule Fl? 3b 4 Describe in Part the the organization's endowment funds. Part VI I Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization anSWered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10. -h Description of property Cost or other Cost or other Accumulated Book value basis (investment) basis (other) depreciation 1a Land .. i Bulldings .. Leaseholdimprovements 2,149,071? 975,745- 1,173,326- Equipment 730,173- 384,088- 346,085. 9 Other 1,046,129- 689,489- 356,640- Total. Add lines 1a through 1e, (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 100Schedule (Form 990) 2014 432052 10-01-14 31 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215~01 Schedule; (Form 990) 2014 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Page 3 [Part Investments - Other Securities. secu or category (including name of security) Book value Method of valuation: Cost or end-of?year market value (1 (2 (3 Financial derivatives CIosely-heid equity interests Other Total. Col. must ual Form Part col. line 12. Part Investments - Program Related. 31:: if the answered "Yes" to Form 990 Part IV line 11c. See Form 990 I I II the 13. Description of investment Book value (0) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value Total. Col. 1) must ual Form 990 Part col. line 13. if the answered "Yes" to Form 990,- Eart lV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15. Book value mn must Form 990nm col. ?ne 15. Complete if the organization-answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line He or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. 1_ Description Book value (1) Federal income taxes . . .. .7 - (a DEFERRED RENT f. (3 SECURITY DEPOSIT PAYABLE 47,284. (Q OTHER ACCRUED EXPENSES 75,000. DUE TO MMAN 52,198. .-- (a OBLIGATION UNDER CAPITAL LEASE 333,246. (7) .. (8) 9) Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (.8) line 25Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part provide the text of the footnote to the organization?s financial statements that reports the orqanization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (A80 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part Xiit Schedule (Form 990) 2014 432053 10-01-14 32 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.104030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215m01 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Page 4 lPart XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Part IV, Ii. It: 12a. 1 Total revenue, gains. and other support per audited financial statements Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part line 12: a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments Donated services and use Of facilities 2b 0 Recoveries 01? prior year g?ente .. 26 Other (Describe In Part 2d .. 2e 16,635e 3 3 10,099,530. 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part line 12, but not on line 1: a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part line 7b 4a Other (Describe in Part 4b - Add lines 4a and 4b 4c 0 - enue. Add lines 3 and 4c. his must edua! Form 990, Part I, line 12Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements Wpr_e_nses'_iper Return. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 5; 1 _agf 1 10,702,482. Amounts included on Iine1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25: I .112 - a Donated services and use of facilities "12a. ":37 35'? Pdoryearadidnnend; 231?? Cthermsses -2c C?herlDesc?beiniDa?)0HJ 52d Addnnes2atmdugh2d 2e 0- 3 mu. -i 3 10,702,482. 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part line 7b 4a cnhdIDescdbededdxnu .jgu. 4b Add lines 4a and-4b 4c 0 . Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 40. (This must equal Form 990, Part line 18Part Supplemental Information. Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; lines '1 a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b 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 'Ipiairt.tc'fprOvide any additionat information. PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES TEAT A TAX POSITION BE RECOGNIZED OR DERECOGNIZED BASED THRESHOLD. THIS APPLIES TO POSITIONS TAKEN TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT BELIEVE ITS STATEMENTS INCLUDE, OR REFLECT, ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. 432054 10?01?14 33 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Scheduie (Form 990) 2014 50215w~01 OMB No. 1545-0047 SCHEDULE Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities (Form 990 or QQO-EZ) 2 . 4 Compiete 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 QQO-EZ, line 6a. - Open to Public Department Of Tre?sury Attach to Form 990 or Form QQO-EZ. . Internal Revenue SerVIce . . . . Inspection 5 Information butShduG 7- its in?tructions is at m; (my/fr rm con Name of the organization Employer identification number MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 47?0928008 Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. 1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check ali that apply. a Mail soiicitations Solicitation of non-government grants Internet and email solicitations i:i Solicitation of government grants Phone solicitations 9 Ci Special fundraising events ln-person solicitations 2 a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors,'trustees or key employees listed in Form 990, Part Vii) or entity in connection with professional fundraising-sewiceS?? Yes i:i No If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements unde'rwhicii the: fundraiser is to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. 3 I "3 Did (v)Amount aid . . Name and address of indiwdual .. . . fin raiser (W) Gross receipts to (or retaine?? by) Amo?int pa'd . . (ii) Actwity have custody(or retained by) or entity (fundraiser) or control of . from activaty fundralsel? or anization contributions? I listed in BONNER GROUP, INC. 455 Yes; MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, SUITE FUNDRAISER CONSULTANT '3 ijxfg 10 021List ail states in which the organization isregistered 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 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 SEE PART IV FOR CONTINUATIONS 432081 03?23-14 34 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Scheduie (Form 990 or QQO-EZ) 2014 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 47?0928008 Page2 Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 t#1 t#2 th (at) ven ven 0 er events Total events (add col. through col. a) (event type) (event type) (total number) 8 (D 1 Gross receipts .. 2 Less: Contributions r. 3 Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) .. 4 Cast1 prizes r. 5 prizes .. 00 6 costs r. EJJ 7 Food and beverages .5 8 Entertainment 9 Other direct expenses 10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column .. 3? 11 Net income summary. Subtract line10from line 3, column .. I Part I Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to F.orm"990, Part lV, tine 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. '9 . (b);Pull tabs/instant . Total gaming (add <0 .- .- a (3) 8mg? - .pirtgo/progresswe bingo Othergammg col. through col. 2 (D 0: 1 Gross revenue .. a: 2 Cash prizes .. 3 . . 3 prizes Lu . .2 4 Rent/facility I a - - 5 Other direct expenses runes L_1Yes Vorunteeriabor Cl No No No 7 Direct expense summery- Add thee-?2 through 5 in column .. 9 8 Net qaminq income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1 column .. 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? Yes 1?1 No if explain: 10a Were any of the organization?s gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? Yes :1 No If "Yes," explain: 432082 08-28?14 35 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Schedule (Form 990 or 2014 50215?01 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-152) 2014 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Page 3 11 Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? Yes Ll No 1 is the led ..C3ms[3No 13 Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in: a The organization?s facility 13a An outside facility 13b 14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records: Name 5 Address 15a Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue? Yes I: No If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization of gaming revenue retained by the third party If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party: - ma the-amount Name 5 Address 16 Gaming manager information: Name Gaming manager compensation Description of services provided Director/officer :1 Employee iigit?dependent 17 Mandatory distributions: a Is the organization required under state law to makefcharitabie distributions from the gaming proceeds to 3;;4m4i53 ,EZhes 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 taxi-year [Part IVI Supplemental theexplanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns and and Part Iii, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as appliCabie'?LAlso oro'vide any additional information (see instructions). SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, LIST OF TEN HIGHEST PAID FUNDRAISERS: (I) NAME OF FUNDRAISER: BONNER GROUP, INC. (I) ADDRESS OF FUNDRAISER: 455 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, SUITE 640, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 432053 08?28-14 Schedule (Form 990 or 2014 36 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215m01 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 47?0928008 Pwe4 I Part IV I Supplemental Information (continued) Schedule (Form 990 or QQO-EZ) 432084 05-01-14 37 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, 0MB ?1045450047 (Form 990) Governments, and Individuals in the United States Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part lV, line 21 or 22. Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990. . Open t9 pUbliC interna' Revenue service information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at . - mspeCt 0? Name of the organization Employer identification number MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 47?0923008 ?artl General information on Grants and Assistance 1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount Of the grants or assistance, the grantees? eligibility for the grants or asSistance, and the selection criteria '50 award the grants or Yes I: No 2 Describe in Part IV the organization?s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United StatesPart Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization'answered "Yes-r; toFOrm 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part can be duplicated if additional space is needed. I 1 Name and address of organization EIN IRC section Amount of Amount of if I meEtth - (9) Description of Purpose of grant or government if applicable cash grant non-Cash" valuation (boqk' non-cash assistance or assistance . 3 IE: other) FRANKLIN EDUCATION FORUM 455 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, NW, STE 1' .. WASHINGTON, DC 20001 46?3009324 930,000, 0. GENERAL OPERATIONS THE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT 455 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, NW, 6TH 1? . WASHINGTON, DC 20001 33?1137541 0. GENERAL OPERATIONS 2 Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the iine 1 table 2 3 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the iine 1 table .. LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule I (Form 990) (2014) 432101 10-15-14 3 8 Schedule I (Form 990) (2014) MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERI Part Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22. Part Hi can be duplicated if additional space is needed. Page 2 Type of grant or assistance Number of (0) Amount of Amount of non? Method of valuation Description of non-cash assistance recipients cash grant cash assistance (500k. FMV, appraisal, other) LEgrt IV 1 Supplemental information. Provide the information reqUiredlin- Ill, column and any other additional information. FORM 990, SCHEDULE I, PART 1.HEINE GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO REPORTS DISCRIBING HOW THE GRANT WAS SPENT. 432102 10?15-14 3 9 Schedule I (Form 990) OMB NO. 1545?0047 I SCHEDULE .1 Compensation information (Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23. Department of the Treasury >AttaCh to Form 990. Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at has any/formgg? Open to Pubiic - lnspecti on Name of the organization Employer identification number MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 47?0928008 Part I 1 Questions Regarding Compensation Yes No 13 Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form 990, I I Part Vll, Section A, line ia. Complete Part ill to provide any relevant information regarding these items. First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use El Travel for companions Payments for business use of persona! residence Tax indemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees Discretionary spending account I: Personal services maid-chauffeur, chef) If any of the boxes on line ta are checked, did the organization foliow a? written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of ail of the expenses described above? If complete Part to explain 1b 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 2 3 Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the?compensationof 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 Compensation committee Written employment contract Independent compensation consultant Compensation Survey or study Form 990 of other organizations __Approval by the board or compensation committee 4 During the year, did any person iisted in Form 990, Part VII, Section'A, line 13, With respect to the filing organization or a related organization: I 3' I a Receive a severance payment or change-of-Contrel payment? .. 46! Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplementai nonqualified r?tifirhent plan? 4b Participate in, or receive payment from, an 4c if "Yes" to any of lines 4a?c, list the persons and provide the Zappjlica'bie amounts for each item in Part 3 I Only section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and must complete lines 5-9. 5 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of: I a The organization? . 5a Any related organization? V. on If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, describeinPart ill. jj - I 6 For persons listed in Form 990, Part-Vii, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of: - a The organization? j. 6a Any reiated organization? .. on If "Yes" to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part 7 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line ?la, did the organization provide any non-fixed payments - net described in lines 5 and 5? If "Yes," describe in Part Ill .. 7 8 Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part Vll, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the I - initial contract exception described in Regulations section If "Yes," describe in Part 8 9 If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttabie presumption procedure described in Regulations section .. 9 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. 432111 10-13-14 40 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Scheduie (Form 990) 2014 50215?01 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 47?0928008 I Part II I Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed. Page 2 For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row and from related organizations, described in the instructions, on row Do not iist any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII. Note. The sum of columns for each listed individual must equal the total amount Of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line ?ia, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individuai. (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and i Base (A) Name and Title other deferred I compensation compensation compensation compensation (D) Nontaxable benefits (E) Total of coiumns (F) Compensation in colurrn (B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990 (1) DAVID BROCK 293,637. 305,266. CHAIRMAN (ii) (2) BRADLEY BEYCHOK (I) 224 8 7 9 . 233,907. PRESIDENT (ii) (3) ANGELO CARUSONE 17 3 8 3 '7 . 178 ,275. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (ii) (4) PILAR MARTINEZ 207,408. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (ii) .3 (5) ERIC BOEHLERT 147 5 0 0 . 151,590. SENIOR FELLOW (ii) (ii) (ii) (ii) (ii) (ii) (ii) (ii) (ii) (ii) (ii) (ii) 432112 10-13-14 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERI Page 3 I Part I Supplemental Information Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1aand for Part II. Aiso compiete this part for any additional information. I3 THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THE PRESIDENT. Scheduie (Form 390) 2014 432113 4 2 10?13?14 SCHEDULE Noncash Contributions 0MB Nit-15450047 (Form 990) 1 4 -- Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990. Open TO Public - I Enternal Revenue Service inspection 5 Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at ire my] Name of the organization Employer identification number MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 47?0928008 Part I Types of Property to n) E) (w Check if Number of Noncash contribution Method of determining applicable COHtribUiiDnS 0i amounts reported 0? noncash contribution amounts items contributed Form 990, Part line to 1 Art - Works of art .. 2 Art - Historical treasures 3 Art - Fractional interests 4 Books and publications .. 5 Clothing and househoid goods 6 Cars and other vehicles 7 Boats and planes 8 Intellectual property .. . I .- - . 9 Securities - Publicly traded 0 3 558 2 5 91 PAIR MARKET VALUE 10 Securities - Closely held stock 11 Securities - Partnership, LLC, or 12 Securities - Miscellaneous 13 Qualified conservation contribution - Historic structures .. 14 Qualified conservation contribution - Other,? 15 Real estate - Residential 16 Real estate - Commercial 17 Real estate - Other 18 Co?so?bbs 19 Food inventow .. 20 Drugs and medicar supplies .. 21 Taxidermy .. 22 Historical artifacts .. 23 Scientific specimens ., 24 Aroheological artifacts 25 Other i" - 26 Other 27 Other 28 Other . . 3?31 .- 29 Number of Forms 8283 receivedtby Ithe'organization during the tax year for contributions for which the organization compieted FOrm 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement 29 .31 Yes No 30a During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part l, iines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? .. 30a If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part ll. - 31 Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions? 31 32a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributions? 32a If "Yes," describe in Part II. 33 if the organization did not report an amount in column (0) for a type of property for which column is checked, describe in Part II. LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) (2014) 432141 08-12-14 16071106 759370 50215~0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 43 50215?01 Schedule (Form 990) (2014) MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA Page 2 Part I Suppiememal Information. Provide the information required by Part i, lines 30b, 32b, and 38, and whether the organization n?innq, the number of item: renewed, or a rnmhinatinn of both A190 r?ompiete this part for any additionai information. SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B): THIS AMOUNT REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS SCHEDULE M, LINE 32B: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A MERRILL ACCOUNT FOR WHICH DONATED SECURITIES ARE TRANSFERRED AND SOLD IMMEDIATELY. 432142 08-12?14 Schedule (Form 990) (2014) 44 16071106 759370 50215-0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 OMB No. 1545?0047 SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental information to Form 990 or 4 (Form 990 or sage?E2) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or QQO-EZ or to provide any additional information. Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 or 990?52, 'mema? Revenue Service Inforati . .. ire nnvl?nerQn i"Spectlon Name of the organization Employer identification number MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 47?0928008 FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: DEDICATED TO COMPREHENSIVELY MONITORING, ANALYZING AND CORRECTING CONSERVATIVE MISINFORMATION IN THE U.S. MEDIA. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE ll: FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION AND FORWARDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: 'iln?r INDIVIDUALS WITH KNOWLEDGE OF OF INTEREST MUST DISCLOSE THE CONFLICT TO THE OTHER DIRECTORS, OTHER MEMBERS OF A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR AN OFFICER OF TEE ORGANIZATION. UPON DISCLOSURE, THE REMAINING DIRECTORS, OR IN THE EVENT OF AN EMPLOYEE, THE OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION, WILL GATHER.INFORMATION AND DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS. IF IT IS DETERMINED TRAT A CONFLICT DOES EXIST, THEN THE INTERESTED PERSON WILL BE RECSSED FROM ANY DECISION MAKING POSITION WITH REGARD TO THE TRANSACTION. ARRANGEMENT, OR SOME ALTERNATIVE, MAY BE AFFROVED IF IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST AND FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, IS FAIR AND REASONABLE To THE ORGANIZATION, AND IS THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THE ORGANIZATION CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES. IF AN EMPLOYEE, OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARDHDELEGATED POWERS VIOLATES THIS POLICY, DISCIPLINARY ACTION MAY BE TAKEN INCLUDING TERMINATION OF THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT GENERATING THE CONFLICT, FORMAL REPRIMAND, SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT, REMOVAL FROM THE BOARD AS APPROPRIATE. LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014) 432211 08-27-14 45 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014) Paqe 2 Name Of the organization Employer identification number 47?0928909 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: THE COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS IS DETERMINED BASED ON COMPENSATION STUDIES AND USING COMPARATIVE DATA FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THE FINAL COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPENSATION FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 17, LIST OF STATES REGEIVING COPY OF FORM 990: FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE BOARD ASSUMES OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AVDITOR. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. 33.25% Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990?152) (2014) 46 16071106 759370 50215?0100 2014.04030 MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA 50215?01