Fm 990 OMB No. 1545-0047 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501 (c), 527. or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Department of me Trmry > Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Internal Revenue Sewice D Information about Form 990 a-rgits instructions is at www.irs.gov/fomr9W. A B For the 2014 cale ndar yearI or tax year beginning Februau 1 I 2014l and ending Open to PUb'lC lnsPeCtlon nber 31 , 20 14 Check if applicable C Name Of Oigamzailon ProtectingColorado's Environment1 Economy and Energy Indepe 0 Employer identification "W'be' Address change Dome business as E] Name change 38-3922906 Number and street (or PO box if mail IS not delivered to street address) Initial return Room/suite E Telephone number 2318 Curtis Street D Final return/termmated [I Amended return 719-369-2266 City or town, state or provmoe, country. and ZIP or foreign postal code Denver co 30205 6 Gross race-ms $ El Application pending F Name and address 0f PFINCIPBI Officer- Travis Holland PO Box 173779, 1099 18th St.. Suite 400, Denver. co 30217 i Tax-exempt status J Website= > El 501(c)(3) 501(0) ( 4 No H(b) Are all subordinates included? E] Yes E] No ) < (insert no.) C] 4947(a)(1) or Cl 527 'f uNOr" anach a "51- (See mstmmlonsl prot ectcolorado.com Form of organization [I Corporation D Trust 11,618,972 Hie) Isttiisagroup retumior subordtmtes? El Yes H(c) Group exemption number b - Association C] Other > I L Year of fonnation- 2014 I M State of legal domiCIie; co summary to E a '3 N at 01 a w M 1 4 201.5 DEC newNED Activities 8- Governance Briefly describe the organization's mission or most Signifcant actiwties. To educate voters about responsible tracking in Colorado and urging them to reject ballot initiatives banning frackingin the state. a b Check this box > C] if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a).. . Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) . . Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) . . . . . . . . Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 . . . . . . Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 . . . . . . . than 25% of its net assets. . . 3 . . 4 . . . . . . 7a 7b 0 Prior Year 10 11 12 13 14 15 16a b 17 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) . . . . . . . . . . . . Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 29) . . Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) . Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) . Total revenue-add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) . Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) . Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line He) . . Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) b Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d. 1 1f-24e) . . . . . 18 19 Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, [($11 Revenue Iess expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12' .Rh g. to 8 .. / . . . . . . L18! 'NOV' I g; 21 Total liabilities (Part x, line 26).. 2.2 22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from Iinei20%.%. . "3 11,513,972 11,513,972 I 10,373,935 New 2.3; Total assets (Part X, line 16) M Signature Block . Current Year ' ek 'CIEMIIED % gag 20 7 5 6 10,873,986 7,444,986 Beg! 'ing of Current Year End oi Year UWC%JZP 1,444,986 .92015 ME!) (ESL L444.986 MQDPM a .-4 PW Under penalties of perjury. I declare that I have exarnined this return, including accompanying schgulesnitl We and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (otherflan officer)is based on all information of which preparer any knowledge kaiv VA Sign E Signgtlire o E Type or pnnt name and title N (tumgi Ow G41 memomv Here Paid IDate u I3 31* Pnnt/Type preparer's name JPreparer' 3 Signature Date Check El if PTIN self-employed Preparer Use Only Firm's name Firm's EIN > > Firrn's address > May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Phone no. . . . . . . . . . . . Cat No. 11282Y W . E] Yes E) No Form 990 (2014) xo Form 990 (201 4) Part Ill 1 Page 2 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . [j Briefly describe the organization's missron; To educate the public about responsible tracking practices and energy development and urging them to reject ballot initiatives banning energy development in the state. 2 3 4 43 Did the organization undertake any srgnifrcant program services during the year which were not listed on the prror Form 990 or 990-EZ? . . . . . . . . D Yes No If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0. Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes In how it conducts, any program servrces?................................. DYes-No If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0. Describe the organization's program servrce accomplishments for each of its three largest program servrces, as measured by expenses. Section 501 (c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are requrred to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, If any, for each program service reported. (Code; --------------- ) (Expenses $ ---------19.1.3.7332? including grants of $ ------------------------- ) (Revenue $ ------------------------- ) The organization educated the public about responsible tracking practices in the state of Colorado through a door to door, television, direct mail, radio, and digital media campaign. Conducted polling and community outreach. Proposed alternative initiatives. 4b (Code; --------------- ) (Expenses $ ---------------------- including grants of $ ------------------------- ) (Revenue $ ------------------------- ) 4c (Code; 4d Other program servrces (Descnbe in Schedule 0.) 4e Total program service expenses D (Expenses $ ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ ) (Revenue $ ) ) 10,813,986 Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) Checklist of Required Schedules Page 3 Yes 1 Is the organizatron descrrbed In section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a prIvate foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A. . . . Is the organrzation requrred to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contnbutors (see Instructions)? . Did the organrzation engage in drrect or indirect political campaIgn activrties on behalf of or in opposrtion to candidates for publrc office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Partl. Section 501(c)(3) organizations. DId the organrzatron engage in lobbying activities, or have asectron 501(h) electionIn effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II. 1 2 3 No I I I 4 Is the organizatron a sectron 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membershrp dues, assessments, or swim amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," completeSchedule C, 5 I 5 I Did the organization receive or hold a conservatron easement,includingeasements to preserve open space, the envrronment, hIstonc land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II 7 I DId the organrzatron maintarn collections of works of art, historrcal treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," , , . complete Schedule D, Part III 8 I 9 I Partl/I. DId the organizatron marntaIn any donor advised funds or any simIIar funds or accounts for thch 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 . . . . . . . . . DId the organizatron report an amount in Part X, line 21 forescrow orcustodialaccount liability; serve as a custodIan for amounts not IIsted in Part X, or provide credit counselrng, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . 10 DId the organizatron, directly or through a related organrzatron, hold assets In temporarrly restrrcted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V 11 If the organrzatron*s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable. 11c DId the organizatron report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 thatIs 5% or more of Its mtotalassets reportedIn Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX . 11d 14a KKSKKKKXXX 11b Did the organization report an amount for Investments-program related in Part X, Me 13 that is 5% or more of Its total assets reported In Part X, Me 1 6? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII. 14b S 11a DId the organization report an amount for investments- other securitres in Part X, line 12 thatIs 5% or more of Its total assets reported In Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII . for any forergn organIzation? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV . . Did the organizatron report on Part IX, column (A), Me 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assrstance to or for foreign individuals? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV. . . Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundrarsrng servrces on 15 XSSXXX DId the organrzation report an amount for land, buildrngs, and equipment In Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI . Did the organrzation report an amount for other liabilitiesIn Part X line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X DId the organrzation'5 separate or consolrdated financial statements for the tax year Include a footnote that addresses the organIzation's IrabIlIty for uncertain tax posrtrons under FIN 48 (A80 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X 11e 11f 12a Did the organizatron obtain separate, independent audIted tinancral statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Was the organrzation included In consolrdated, independent audited tinancial statements for the tax year? If "Yes,"and If 128 the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Is optional. 12b 13 Is the organization a school descrrbed in section 170(b)(1)(A)(II)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E 13 14a DId the organizatron maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the UnIted States? . DId the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10, 000 from grantmaking, fundraisrng, business, investment, and program service actIvrties outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV. 15 16 17 Did the organrzatron report on Part IX, column (A), Me 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or 16 Part IX, column (A), knee 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Partl (see instructions) 17 18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross Income and contrIbutIons on Part VIII, lines 10 and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II. 18 19 Did the organrzatron report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming actrvitres onPart VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III . 19 Did the organizatron operate one or more hospital facIlitIes? If "Yes," complete Schedule H. 20a If "Yes" to me 20a, dId the organizatron attach a copy of its audited fnancral statements to Ms return? 20b Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) Page 4 m Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organlzation or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts land ll . . . . 21 J 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other a33istance to or for domestic indIVIduals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedulel, Parts I and Ill . . . . . . . . . . . 22 J 23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3 4, or 5 aboutcompensation of the organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes, " complete ScheduleJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 I 24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue With an outstanding pnnCIpaI amount of more than 24a I 24b / 24c J 24d / 253 J 25b / 25 v/ 27 v/ i , i No 21 I $1 00, 000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes, " answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If "No," go to line 25a . . . . . . . . b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . . c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax--exempt bonds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (I Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? . . 25a Section 501 (c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part] . . . . . b Is the organization aware that It engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Partl . 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III. . . . Was the organization a party to a busmess transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions). a b c A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . . A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete 288 SChedu/e L, Part IV 28b . . . . An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or afamily member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or Indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . . 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets, or qualihed 31 34 v/ conservation contributions? If "Yes, " complete Schedule M . . . . Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "'Yes, "complete Schedule N, 30 J Part! 31 J 32 J 33 J 34 J . . . . . Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes" . . . . Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded asseparate from the organization under Regulations sections 301. 7701 -2 and 301.7701 -3? If "Yes, "complete Schedule H, Partl. . . . Was the organization related to any tax--exempt or taxableentity? If "Yes," complete schedule R, Part II, I," oer,andPartI/,line1 . . .. . .. . .. . ....... 353 b Did the organization have a controlledentity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? . . . 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 H, Part V, line 2.. 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule H, Part V, line 2.. . . . . . . . . . . . 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 H, i Part VI. 38 28c 29 complete Schedule N, Part II 33 i . 30 32 i . Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled 28 1 . Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35a I 35b 35 37 I Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and prowde explanations'inSchedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 J Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) Page 5 W Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part V I] Yes 1a b c Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . 1a 0 Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . 1b 0 Did the organization comply with backup Withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) Winnings to prize winners? . 2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return b No l E > 7*J 1c ,/ ' 2a 0 If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? , J 2b Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be reqUIred to e-iile (see instructions) 3a b 4a j Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? . If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 . At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a Signature or other authority 3a 3b / 4a / over, a finanCIaI account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial b account)?. . . . . . . . . If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country; b 11 See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts i (FBAR). 5a b c 6a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . Did any taxable party notify the organization that It was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5a 5b If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organizationifile Form 8886-T? 5c Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization soIICIt any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?. b 6a / 6b / If "Yes, " did the organization include With every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? 7 I I Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and serVIces prowded to the payor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7a b c If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? . Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise disposeof tangible personal property for which it was reQUIred to file Form 8282? . . . . . . . . . . . . . d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year e f Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . 7e 7f 9 If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? 79 h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the 7h 8 9 a b 10 a b 11 a b 12a b 13 a b c 14a b . . . . . . . . 7b 7c I7d I j ] sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? . 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . 9a Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor adVIsor, or related person? 9b i Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter. Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part Vlll, line 12 . . . . Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part Vlll line 12, for public use of club facilities . Section 501 (c)(1 2) organizations. Enter; Gross income from members or shareholders . . . Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them). . . . 10a 10b 11a 11b Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990in lieu of Form 1041 ? If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-e-xempt interest received or accnied during the year. . Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? . Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0. Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the statesIn which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans . . . . . . . . . . 13b Enter the amount of reserves on hand . . . . 12a 12b 138 130 Did the organization receive any payments for Indoor tanningservices during the tax year?. . If ",Yes " has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If 'No" provide an explanation in Schedule 0 143 14b / Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (201 4) Page 6 m Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "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 1a Enter the number of votIng members of the governing body at the end of the tax year. . 1a No 7 If there are matenal 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. N XK& DId the organizatIon become aware durIng the year of a SIgnIfIcant dIversion of the organization's assets? . DId the organIzatIon have members or stockholders? Did the organizatIon have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect orappoint one or more members of the governing body? . . . XS Did the organIzatIon make any signIficant changes to Its governIng documents smce the mar Form 990 was filed? 001th Nome any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? DId the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by orunder the direct superVIsion of officers, dIrectors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? x Enter the number of voting members included In line 1a, above, who are independent . 1b 1 Did any officer, dIrector, tmstee, or key employee have a family relationship or a businessrelationshIp with 7a Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject toapproval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? . . . . 7b Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following. a ThegovernIngbody?. ... b Each commIttee WIth authority to acton behalf of the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8a 8b / / Is there any officer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, SectIon A, who cannot be reached at the organIzation' s maIling address? If "Yes, "prowde the names and addresses In Schedule 0. . . . . K 9 . . 9 16a 10a If "Yes," dId the organization have written pOIICIes and procedures governing the actIvitIes of such chapters, affIlIates, and branches to ensure theIr operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? 10b Has the organization prowded a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filIng the form? 11a Describe In Schedule 0 the process, If any, used by the organizatIon to review this Form 990. DId the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No, go to line 13 . . . Were oflicers, directors, or trustees, and key employees reqUIred to dIsclose annually Interests that could give risetoconflicts? 12a 12b Did the organIzatIon regularly and conSIstently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule 0 how this was done. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12c DId the organIzation have a written whistleblower polIcy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 XX . xx . DId the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? . . . DId the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a reviewand approval by Independent persons, comparabIlity data, and contemporaneous substantIatIon of the deliberation and deCIsion? 14 The organIzatIonis CEO, Executive Director, or top management official . . . . . . . . . . . . Other officers or key employees of the organIzation . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes" to line 153 or 15b, descrIbe the process in Schedule O (see instructions). DId the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or[partiCIpate in .a]Olnt venture or similar arrangement 15a 15b XS 13 14 15 Did the organizatIon have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? KSK Yes 10a Kg Section B. Policies (This Section 8 requests information about policies not required by the lntemal Revenue Code.) WIth a taxable entity durIng the year?. 16a ,/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes," dId the organIzatIon follow a written policy orprocedure requirIng the organIzatIon to evaluate its partICIpation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organIzatIon's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Section 0. Disclosure List the states with which a copy of thIs Form 990 Is reqUIred to be filed > None 17 18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 If applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available for publIc inspectIon. Indicate how you made these avaIlable. Check all that apply. 19 [I Own websue El Another's website Upon request C] Other (explain In Schedule 0) Describe In Schedule 0 whether (and If so, how) the organization made Its govemIng 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; > Katie Kennedy, 2318 Curtis Street. Denver, CO 60205, Phone; 719-369-2266 Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) Page 7 Wompensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII . Section A. . . . . . . . . . . . . E] Ofticers, Directors, Trustees. Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organizations tax year. 0 List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether indiViduaIs or organizations). regardless of amount of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D). (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid. 0 List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee." 0 List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations. 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. 0 List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capaCIty as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. List persons in the following order; individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest compensated employees; and former such persons. Check this box if neither the nor related current officer director or trustee. (C) (E, (F) Reportable Estimated hours per officer and a director/trustee) compensation related organizations (W-2/1099-MlSC) other compensation from the (list hours for related line) eaAoidLua Rex (D) Reportable 9815'111 IEUOIINIISUI Position (do not check more than one box. unless person ,3 both an 1013915) 10 (B) Average eatsnii lEhpl/tipu] (A) Name and Title 3 onE E =o < m o in 59. n o 3 'U m 3 (D m .. o n. from the organization 2/1 OBS-MISC) amount of organization and related organizations Form 990 (gm 4) Part VII Page 8 Section A. Officers. Directors. Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (C) Position (B) (do not check more than one Average box, unless person .5 both an hours per officer and a director/trustee) Week (list any 0- x m I .n on . Name and title hours for a; related =- gorganizations 3.5, (E) Reportable compensation from related In Estimated amount of other the organizations compensation .3. g g 35 a 2" E 135; E m organization (W-2/1099-MISC) T (W-2/1099-MISC) 8 * m 3 below dotted 9 z 2-. line) (D) Reportable compensation from g '2. 3 59> 8 from the organization g g and related g g organizations w a 3 (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) 1b c d Sub-total. . . . . . D 4300 Total from continuation sheets to PartVII Section A Total (add lines 1b and 1c). . . . . . . > P 4800 2 Total number of indiVIduaIs (Including but not limitedto those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization b 0 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual . . . . 4 For any Individual listed on line 1a, Is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the Yes 3 g organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes, complete Schedule J for such Individual. 5 . . . . . * [ 4 Did any person IIsted on line 1a receive or accrue compensation fromanyunrelated organizationor indiVIdual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person . No J y y/ -7 -... 5 ,/ I Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax yean Name and busmess address (B) (0) Description of services Compensation PACIWESLBGOO SW Ste. Helens Drive, Wilsonville, OR 97070 Campaiqn managment Hogan Lovells, One Tabor Center, Suite 1500, Denver. CO 80202 Leqal Fees 2 109.671 Total number of independent contractors Gncluding but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization b 10,763,199 2 l I I Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (@014) Page 9 Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII . 018 (a) 0*OQOUR, =rcn -e o a. o 0' 1a Federated campaigns . Membershipdues . . 1a . . . . 1b Fundralsing events. . . . 1c Related organizations . . . 1d Government grants (contributions) 10 All other contributions, gifts. grants. and similar amounts not included above 1f Cl (B) (0) (0) Related or exempt function revenue Unrelated busrness revenue Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-51 4 1 1,618,972 Noncash contributions Included in lines 1a-1f2 $ Total. Add lines 1a-1f . 11,618,972 All other program sen/ice revenue . D Total. Add lines 2a-2f . Investment Income (including divudends, interest, D and other Similar amounts) Income from Investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds b > .0 3'6; Royalties 0' B'noo'g 6..) remand Gross rents Less; rental expenses Rental income or (loss) Net rental income or loss) Gmss amount from sales of (D Secunties assets other than Inventory D ' GD low-er Lessz cost or other bass and sales expenses . Gain or (loss) . Net gain or (loss) Other Revenue Gross income from fundraismg events (not Including 5 of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 . . . . 3 Less; direct expenses . . . . . b Net income or (loss) from fundraising events . b . b . > Gross Income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 . . . . . 3 Less; direct expenses . . . b Net income or (loss) from gaming actwrties . Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . . . a Less; cost of goods sold . . . b Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory . Miscellaneous Revenue Busineee Code ,#.J 12 All other revenue . Total. Add lines 11a-11d . Total revenue. See instructions. VV 113 (00.0 Contributions. Gifts. Grants Program Service Revenue and Other Similar Amounts (N Total revenue J 1 L61 2.972 Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) Statement of Functional Expenses Page 10 Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A). Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX . Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, Total eigen 9mg) 595 Flo 591W expenses 8b, 9b, and 10b Of Part VII" 1 Grants and other assstance to domestic organizations 2 Grants and other assistance to domestic indivrduals. See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign 09 . . M . . . (O) t . d ana emen an genengal expenses . . . . F ((D) , . . Ul'l raism expensesg and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 Benefits paid to or for members Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees and key employees . . 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(1)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 7 Other salaries and wages 8 Pensron plan accnials and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) . . . a Other employee benefits . Payroll taxes. Fees for services (non-employees). Management . . . . . . . . . . 93,750 93,750 b Legal . . . 109,671 109,671 c d e 1 Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . Lobbying. Professnonal fundraismg services. See Part N, line 17 Investment management fees . 10,268 10,268 9 Other. (If line 119 amount exceeds 10% of line 25 column (A) amount, list line1ig expenses on Scheduleo.) . . 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Advertising and promotion . . . . . . Office expenses . . . . . . . Information technology . . . . . . . Royalties . Occupancy Travel . Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings EBREB 0115 individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 . 9 10 11 Interest . . Payments to afiiliates . DepreCiation, depletion, and amortization Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . , 4538.573 4.533319 5,791,330 5,791,330 173,739 173,739 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 249. If line 24a amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column 88 00.05!!! (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0.) Bank fees 849 849 All other expenses Total functional expenses. Add lines1 through 24e 10,313,935 10,753,198 120.733 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraisin solicitation. Check here b [j following OP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) . if . Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) Page 1 1 Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part X . . . (A) . . . . BegInnIng of year 1 Cash-non-interest--bearIng . 1 Savings and temporary cash investments . 2 3 4 Pledges and grants recerable, net Accounts receivable, net . 3 4 key employees, and highest Complete Part II of Schedule L 6 3 7 8 9 10a b g; g '43 5 ; compensated . . . . . employees . . . . organizations (see instructions). Complete Part II of Schedule L. 6 Notes and loans recerabIe, net Inventories for sale or use Prepaid expenses and deferred charges Land, buildings, and equipment. cost or other basrs. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 7 8 9 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated thIrd parties Other liabrlities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not Included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D . . . . . . . . . . . 23 24 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17through 25 . . Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (A80 958), check here > E] and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 26 27 I 5 27 Unrestrrcted net assets 1 5-3 26 Temporarily restricted net assets . l 13 29 Permanently restricted net assets. . i g I g 744,935 22 25 26 . Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (A80 958). check here D complete lines 30 through 34. 30 31 744,935 103 23 24 25 19 g E] ' ' 10c 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 a 8 . ( Less; accumulated deprecratron . . . . 10b Investments-publicly traded securities . . . . . . . . . . Investments-other secuntres. See Part IV, km 11 . . . . . . . Investments-program-related. See Part IV, Me 11 . . . . . . . Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other assets. See Part IV, line 11. . . . . . . . Total assets. Add knee 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) . . . . Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . . Grants payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tax-exempt bond liabilities. . . Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D. Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees. and dIsquaIIfied persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L . . g . . (B) 5 Loans and other reoervables from other disqualilied persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described In sectIon 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organrzatrons of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees'.benefciary I 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2 . Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, drrectors, trustees, 3 2 . End of year 2 5 . 29 [I and Capital stock or trust princrpal, or current funds . . Paid--In or capItal surplus, or land, buildIng, or equipment fund 30 31 32 Fletarned eamrngs, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds . 32 33 34 Total net assets or fund balances. . Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . 33 34 7444935 Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) Page 1 2 Reconciliation of Net Assets Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, Me 33, column (A)). Net unreaIIzed gains (losses) on investments Donated services and use of facilitIes Investment expenses . Prior perIod adjustments Other changesIn net assets or fund balances (explain InSchedule O). Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, IIne 33', column (3)). . . . . . E] OQNOUI-huM-t. Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A). km 12) . Total expenses (must equal Part IX. column (A), Me 25) 1 1,618,972 1 0,873,986 744,986 .3 0 744,986 Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII . Yes No Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990; Cash CI Accrual C] Other If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in I Schedule 0. Were the orgamzation's financial statements compIIed or reVIewed by an independent accountant? . aI OOQNQUI$WNd J Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI .4 / If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the fInanCIaI statements for the year were compIIed or reVIewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both; [1 Separate [3835 I] Consolidated basis El Both consolidated and separate basis Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? If "Yes." check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consoIIdated basis, or both. I] Separate basis [I ConsoIIdated basis El Both consolidated and separate basis If uYes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organIzation have a committee that assumes responsibiIIty for oversight of the audIt, review, or compIIation of its finanCIal statements and selection of an independent accountant? 2c If the organIzation changed eIther Its oversight process or selection process dunng the tax year, explain in Schedule 0. As a result of a federal award, was the organIzation required to undergo an audit or audIts as set forth in the Single AudIt Act and OMB CIrcuIar A-133?. If "Yes. " dId the organization undergo the reqUIred audit or audits? If the organIzation didnotundergo the required audIt or audits, explain why'In Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audIts. 38 / 3b Form 990 (2014) SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ (Form 990 or 990-EZ) OMB No 1545-0047 Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Departmentofthe Treasury Imemal Revenue games >Attach t0 Form9900r MEL Open to Public > Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irsgovlfonnwo. Name of the organization In spection Employer identification number Protecting Colorado's Environment. Economy, and Energy Independence 38-3922906 Part VI, Line 11; The organization does not have a process for members to review the Form 990 prior to tiling Part VI, Line 19; The organization has a policy of making the governing documents and tax information available upon request. The organization is a registered issue committee with the Colorado Secretaly of State's election division and was required to report all contributions and expenditures to the Secretary of State 12 times in 2014 on a momth basis. These records were available online to the public immediately after the report was filed. 1 Part VI; Section A; 3; The organization hired a campaign and management company to direct the organization's day to day activities and i i hired an accountant to assist the organization in Treasurer duties. Part IX; Statement of Expenses 11qt $4,015, 879 for coalition building, signature gathering, and canvassinq to PAC/WEST, 8600 St. Helens Drive, 100, Wilsonville, OR 97070 $153,000 for polling and research to PAC/WEST, 8600 St. Helens Drive, 100, Mlsonville, OR 97070 $375,000 for voter file maintenance to PACMIEST, 8600 St. Helens Drive, 100, Wilsonville, OR 97070 $145,000 for creative material and production to PAC/WEST, 8600 St. Helens Drive, 100, Wilsonville, OR 97070 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat. No 51056K Schedule 0 (Form 990 or goo-E2) (2014)