Fer}; Department of the Treasury Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under sectIOn 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Do not enter socnal security numbers on this form as it may be made public. OMB No 1545-0047 Open to Public '"lema' ?avenue Service 7 Information about Form 990 _and its instructions is at Inspectlon A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning and ending Check II Name of organization Employer identification number applicable CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY Erma DOing busmess 1213?; Number and street (or P.O. box It mall is not delivered to street address) Room/suue Telephone number as, 1233 20TH STREET, Nw 205 202?464?1570 2333'?, City or town, state or provmce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Grossrecetpls feTuingd WASHINGTON DC 2 0 0 3 6 H(a) Is this a group return D?g?hca- Name and address of prinCIpal officer BRUCE FREED for subordinates? : Yes IE No pending H(b) Are all subordinates El NO i Tax-exempt status 501(c)(3) 501(c)( )4 gnsert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527 If attach a list (see Instructions) Website: . POLI TI CALACCOUNTABILI TY . NET H(c) Group exemption number Form otorqantzation. (XI Corporatton Trust El Assocnation Other) [Part I Summary I Year of lormatlon: 2 0 0 3' State of legal DC ?Enu Under penalties of perjuryghat have return, Inertith accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it IS true, correct, and complet . a, 1 Briefly describe the organtzation's miSSion or most Significant actIVItIes SEE PART I I I LINE 1 . 2 Check this box El If the organization discontinued its operat 25% of its net assets 5 3 Number of voting members Of the body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 5 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, 4 5 5 Total number of Indiwduals employed In calendar year 2014 (Part Mug 2a) 1 8 5 3 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessaryTotal unrelated busmess revenue from Part column (C), line 12 - 7a 0 . Net unrelated busmess taxable Income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 0 . Prior Year Current Year a, 8 Contributions and grants (Part line1hProgram serVice revenue (Part line 29) 0 . 0 . 10 Investment income (Part column (A), lines Other revenue (Part column (A), lInes 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10cTotal revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12Grants and Similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) 0 . 0 . 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 0 . 0 . 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-1016a Professnonal fundraismg fees (Part IX, column (A), line He) 0 . 0 . Total fundratsmg expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-1 1 d, 11f-24eTotal expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line Beginning of Current Year End of Year ?gg 20 Totalassets(PartX,lIne16) -24, 385. 13 710. 12,532 21 Total liabilities (Part X, ltne 26Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line Signature Block atton otpreparer rthan officer) ased on all information of WhiCh preparer has any knowledge, tyd?s? Sign Signature of officer Date Hae BRUCE FREED, PRESIDENT Type or print name and title . int/T re arer' Preparers ature ~Date 'ehec" I: PT'Nrnn :3 Pa", . UM I gall-emulated P01 dew? a Preparer Firm's name ROSENBERG I 52 -1392008 Meme 4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 65 BETHESDA, MD 20814?2930 Phoneno.(301) 951-9090 May the IRS discuss this return With the preparer shown above? (see mstruchoKs) 432001 11-07- 14 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Yes I: No Form 990 (2014) CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY 20?0385691 Pmm2 I Part Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check If Schedule 0 contalns a response or note to amine In this Part 1 Brrefly describe the organrzatron's THE MISSION IS TO BRING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO CORPORATE POLITICAL SPENDING, THE CENTER SEES THIS AS ENDING THE PERVASIVE SECRECY THAT HIDES CORPORATE POLITICAL ACTIVITY FROM SHAREHOLDERS AND THE PUBLIC. 2 Did the organization undertake any program servrces durrng the year were not listed on the prror Form 990 or (:tes (E No If ?Yes,? describe these new servrces on Schedule 0 3 Old the organization cease conducting, or make changes In how rt conducts, any program servrces'7 (:IYes (E No If "Yes," descnbe these changes on Schedule 0 4 Describe the organization's program servrce accomplishments for each of three largest program serVIces, as measured by expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organrzatrons are requrred to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, If any, for each program servrce reported 4a (Code (Expenses 2 3 9 1 6 Including grants of$ (Revenue EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ABOUT CORPORATE POLITICAL SPENDING AND WORKED WITH INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS REQUIRING NOTI FICATION TO SHAREHOLDERS OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION POLICIES AND PROVIDE INFORMATIONAL DI SCLOSURE . 4b (Code (Expenses rncludrng grants of (Revenue 40 (Code (Expenses Includrng grants of (Revenue 4d Other program servrces (Describe In Schedule 0) (Expenses Includrng grants of (Revenue 4e Total program servrce expenses 2 3 94 6 1 . Form 990 (2014) 432002 11-07- 14 2 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090__1 mememM CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY 20?0385691 Pme3 LPart IV Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No 1 Is the organization described In section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? lf Yes, complete Schedule A 1 2 Is the organization reqwred to complete Schedule 8, Schedule of Contributors? 2 3 Did the organization engage in direct or Indirect political campaign actiwties on behalf of or In opposmon to candidates for public office?? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I 3 4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activmes, or have a section 501 election In effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part ll 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 98-199 lf "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part Ill 5 6 Did the organization maintain any donor adwsed funds or any Similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provrde adVIce on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 6 7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the enVironment, historic land areas. or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II 7 8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part Ill 8 9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or prowde credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation serwces? lf "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV 9 10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasrendowments" If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 10 11 If the organization's answer to any of the followmg questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX, or as applicable a Did the organization report an amount for land, boildings, and eqUIpment in Part X, line 109 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part Vl 1 1a Did the organization report an amount for investments - other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 187 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 1 1b Did the organization report an amount for Investments - program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 169 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 1 1c Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX 11d Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 259 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 11e Did the organization's separate or consolidated finanCIal statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax posmons under FIN 48 (A80 740)? ll "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 111' 12a Did the organization obtain separate. independent audited finanCIal statements for the tax year? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Parts XI and 12a Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financral statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and it the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and is optional 12b 13 Is the organization a school described in section 1 If "Yes," complete Schedule 13 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outSIde of the United States? 14a Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraismg, busmess, investment, and program serwce actiwties outSIde the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? ll "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts land lV 14b 15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other as5istance to or for any foreign organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts ll and 15 16 Old the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other ass:stance to or for foreign If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts and 16 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for profeSSional fundraismg serVices on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e9 If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Partl 17 18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraismg event gross income and contributions on Part lines 10 and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II 18 19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming actiVities on Part line 9a? lf "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part Ill 19 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facnities') If "Yes, complete Schedule 203 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 15451029 745960 05090 3 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090__l 15451029 745960 05090 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY 20?0385691 Pwe4 LPart IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes No 21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assmtance to any domestic organization or dOmestic government on Part IX, column (A), line If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts land ll 21 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other a55istance to or for domestic indIViduaIs on Part IX, column (A), line 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, tmstees, 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 last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 20029 If "Yes," answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If go to lrne 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 the year? 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 duringithe year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I 253 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 lf "Yes," complete Schedule L, Partl 25b 26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part ll 26 27 Did the organization prowde a grant or other aSSIStance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part Ill 27 28 Was the organization a party to a busmess transaction With one of the followmg parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions)? a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28a A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV 28b An entity of which a current or former officer, directOr, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an of?cer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28c 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule 29 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule 30 31 Did the organization liqwdate, terminate, or dissolve?and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I 31 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assetst "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part ll 32 33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule Fl, Partl 33 34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule Fl, Part ll, or IV, and Part V, line 1 34 353 Did the organization have a controlled entity Within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)9 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)9 If "Yes," complete Schedule Fl, 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 H, Part V, lme 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 Fl, Part VI 37 38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and prowde explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 19'7 Note. All Form 990 filers are reqwred to complete Schedule 0 38 Form 990 (2014) 432004 11-07-14 4 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN Form 990 2014 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY 20-0385691 Pae5 - Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part I: Yes No 1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable 1a 4 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? to 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 3 If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? 2b Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be reqwred to e-fii'e (see instructions) 3a Did the organization have unrelated busmess gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? 3a If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No, to line 3b, prowde an explanation in Schedule 0 3b 4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a Signature or other authority over, a finanCIaI account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other finanCIal account)? 4a If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country See instructions for filing reqUirements for Form 114, RepOit of Foreign Bank and FinanCIal Accounts (FBAR) 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 If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T9 5c Ba Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization what any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions'7 6a If "Yes," did the organization incIude With every solicnation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible'7 6b 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(0). 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 If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or serwces prowded'? 7b 0 Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherWise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was requned to file Form 82829 7c (I If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year I Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 7e 1? Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7f If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as reqmred'? 79 If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-07 7h 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor adVIsed fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess busmess holdings at any time during the year? 8 9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. a 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 10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter. a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part line 12 10a Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part line 12, for public use of club facdities 10b 1 1 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter a Gross income from members or shareholders 11a Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them 1 1b 12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 10417 123 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 qualified health plans 13b Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning sewices during the tax year? 14a If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these paments'? If "No, prowde an explanation in Schedule 0 14b Form 990 (2014) 432005 11-07-14 5 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090_1 Form 990 (2014) CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY 20? 03856 91 Page 6 I Part VI Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and fora "No" response to line 83, 8b, or 10b below, describe the Circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0 See Instructions Check if Schedule 0 centains 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 13 5 If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or it the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or Similar committee, explain in Schedule 0. Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent 1b 5 2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a busmess relationship With any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? 2 3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct superwsron of officers, directors, or trustees. or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 4 Did the organization make any Significant changes to Its governing documents Since the prior Form 990 was filed?7 4 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a Significant diver5ion of the organization's assets? 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 appount one or more members of the governing body'? 7a Are any governance of the organization reserved to (or subiect to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? 7b 8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the followmg: a The governing body" 8a Each committee With authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b 9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the or?nization's mailing address? it "Yes," provrde the and addresses in Schedule 0 9 Section B. Policies (This Section 8 requests information about poliCIes not reqwred by the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes No 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 103 If "Yes," did the organization have written pohcres and procedures governing the actiwties of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are conSIstent With the organization's exempt purposes? 10b 113 Has the organization provrded a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? 113 Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to reVIew this Form 990 12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No, go to line 13 12a Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees requrred to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? 12b Did the organization regularly and con3istent y monitor and enforce compliance With the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule 0 how this was done 12c 13 Did the Organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 15 Did the process for determining compensation of the followmg persons include a reVIew and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and de0i5ion?? a The organization's CEO. Executive Director, or top management 153 Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b If "Yes" to line 153 or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions) 16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or partiCIpate in a pint venture or Similar arrangement With a taxable entity during the year? 16a If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requmng the organization to evaluate its partICIpation in pint 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 NONE 18 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 available Check all that apply Own websrte i:i Another's websrte Upon request Other (explain in Schedule 0) 19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and finanCIal statements available to the public during the tax year 20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records BRUCE FREED 202?464-1570 1233 20TH STREET . NW. SUITE 205 WASHINGTON. DC 20036 432003 11.07-14 Form 990 (2014) 6 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090?l Form 990 2014 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY 20?0385691 Pae7 ?Part VII Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 13 Complete this table for all persons reqwred 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 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 report- able compensation (Box 5 of Form 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, mare than $1 0,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations List persons in the followmg order indIVIdual 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 officer. director, or trustee. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average (do not Cigf?'ggthan one Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per box, unless person IS both an compensation compensation amount of week officer and a director/trustee) from from reiated other (list any 3 the organizations compensation hours for 1: 3 organization from the related 3 organization organizations 2 g? and related below a 5 5% as organizations Ime) :3 g? 52 (1) JOHN MILTON COOPER, JR. 0 . 20 CHAIRMAN 0 . . 0 . (2) SHELLEY ALPERN 0 . 10 SECRETARY 0 . . . (3) LARRY ZICKLIN 0 . 10 BOARD MEMEER 0 . 0 . 0 . (4) CHARLES E. M. KOLB 0.10 BOARD MEMEBR 0 . 0 . 0 . (5) JUDITH F. SAMUELSON 0 . 10 BOARD MEMBER 0 . . 0 . (6) BRUCE F. FREED 40.00 PRESIDENT 12,500. 0. 18,228. (7) MICHAEL NOVELLI 40 . 00 TREASURER (SEE SCHED432007 11-07-14 Form 990 (2014) 7 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090__1 Form 990 (2014) CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY 20-0385691 Page 8 Bart Section A. Of?cers, Directors, Trustees, Key Em 'Jloyees, and Highest Compensated Employeesjcontrnued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and title AVerage (do not 331:3: than one Reportable Reportable Estimated hours Der box, unless person Is both an compensation compensation amount of week officer and a director/trustee) from from related other any the organizations compensation hours for E: 3 organization from the related a organizatiOn organizations and related below a 5 organizations Me) a a as 1b Sub-total 114,375. 0. 18,228. Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section Total(addlines1band1c) 114,375. 0. 18,228. 2 Total number of (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 0 Yes No 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes, complete Schedule for such 3 4 For any indiwdual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule for such 4 5 any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or indiwdual for sewices rendered to the organization? If "Yes, complete Schedule for such person 5 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 year (A) Name and busmess address (3) Description of sewices (C) Compensation MICHAEL NOVELLI 350 MARKET STREET WEST, CHIEF FINANCIAL #244, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878 SERVICES 101,875. 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 1 Form 990 (2014) 432008 11?07-14 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY 20?0385691 Pme9 Part I Statement of Revenue Check If Schedule 0 contaIns a response or note to any Me in thIs Part E. M) (m M) (m Total revenue Related or Unrelated exempt functIon busmess sections revenue revenue 512 - 514 ?42 1 a Federated campaIgns 1a 3 MembershIp dues 1b (5.: FundraIsIng events 1c Related organIzatIons 1d 21% Government grants (contrIbutIons) 1e .2 a 1 All other contrIbutIons, gI?s, grants, and g3 25 amounts not Included above Noncash contributions Included In lines 1a-1f 5 0w hM.AddlInes1a-1f 383,000. Busmess Code All other program serVIce revenue Total. Add lInes 2a-2f 3 Investment Income (IncludIng leldendS, Interest, and other sImIIar amounts) 4 Income from Investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 5 RoyaltIes (I) Real (II) Personal 6 a Gross rents Less rentalexpenses Rental income or (loss) Net rental Income or (loss) 7 a Gross amount from sales of (I) SecurItIes (II) Other assets other than Inventory Less cost or other and sales expenses Gain or (loss) Net gaIn or (loss) q, 8 3 Gross Income from fundralsmg events (not Includlng of 61:; contnbutlons reported on Me 10) See a Part IV, MM 18 a Less dIrect expenses Net Income or (loss) from fundralsmg events 9 a Gross Income from gamlng actIVItIes See Part IV, line 19 a Less dIrect expenses Net Income or (loss) from gamlng actIVItIes 10 a Gross sales of Inventory, less returns and allowances a Less cost of goods sold Net Income or (loss) from sales of Inventory MIscellaneous Revenue Business Code 11 a All other revenue Total. Add lInes 11a-11d 12 Lot_al_revenue. See InstructlonsForm 990 (2014) 9 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN Form 990 (2014) CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY Page 10 Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A) Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part "at Incmde amounts reported on mes 6b' Total expenses Program semce Management and Fun raismg 7b- 9b- and 70b 0? Pa? WI- expenses general expenses expenses 1 Grants and other asmstance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 2 Grants and other to domestic indivrduals See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other a55istance 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, trustees,andkeyemployees 132,603. 39,075. 29,795. 63,733. 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 7 Othersalariesandwages 122,417. 67,429. 54,988. 8 Pensron plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(0) employer contributions) 9 Otheremployeebenefits 15,465. 8,652. 6,508. 305. 10 Payrolltaxes 11,567. 6,225. 4,647. 695. 11 Fees for semces (non-employees) a Management Legal Accounting 8,852. 4,302. 3,692. 858. Lobbying ProfeSSIonal fundraismg serVIces. See Part IV, line 17 Investment management fees 9 Other. (If line 119 amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 110 expenses Advertismg and promotion 13 Officeexpenses 11,487. 7,532. 3,600. 355. 14 Information technology Royalties 16 Occupancy 95,185. 52,214. 41,197. 1,774. 17 Travel 11,409. 5,114. 1,012. 5,283. 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 20 Interest 209 . 129. 80. 21 Payments to affiliates 22 Deprecnation, depletion, and amortization Insurance 6,647. 2,929. 3,718. 24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24c. It line 24c amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24a expenses on Schedule 0.) a DUES SUBSCRIPTIONS 8,774. 5,210. 3,564. COMPUTER REPAIRS 5,661. 2,990. 2,587. 84. PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES 1,966. 1,048. 891. 27. EQUIP. 1,470. 813. 593. 64. Allotherexpenses 3,256. 2,224. 1,028. 4. 25 Totalfunctionalexpenses Addlines1thr0ugh24e 471,837. 239,161. 159,461. 73,215. 26 Joint costs Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) pint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraismg soli0itati0n. Check here If followmq SOP 93-2 (A80 958-720) 432010 11-07-14 Form 990 (2014) 10 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090?1 Form 990 (2014) [Bart Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY 20-0385591 Paqe11 (A) (3) Beginning of year End of year 1 Cash - non-interest-bearing - Savmgs and temporary cash investments 2 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 3 4 Accounts 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 5 6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' benefICiary organizations (see instr) Complete Part II of 6 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7 8 Inventories for sale or use 8 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 10a Land, buildings, and equment cost or other basis Complete Part VI of Schedule 10a 3 9 4 2 . Less accumulated depreCIation 10b Investments publicly traded securities 11 12 Investments - other securities See Part IV, line 11 12 13 Investments - program-related See Part IV, line 11 13 14 Intangible assets 14 15 Other assets See Part IV, line Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34Accounts payable and accrued expenses Grants payable 18 19 Deferred revenue 19 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20 21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule 21 3 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, 5% key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. 33 CompletePartIlofScheduleL 152,021. 22 290,044. 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24 25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24) Complete Part of ScheduleD 33,553. 25 33,553. 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 1 7 throuqh Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and 3 complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 27 Unrestricted net assets - Temporarily restricted net assets Permanently restricted net assets 29 Organizations that do not follow SFAS 1 17 (ASC 958), check here El 5 and complete lines 30 through 34. ?g 30 Capital stock or trust prinCipal, or current funds 30 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, budding, or eqUipment fund 31 t; 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32 33 Total net assets orfund balances ?599 705 . 33 -688 542 . 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances - Form 990 (2014) 432011 11-07-14 15451029 745960 05090 11 2014. 04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 0 5 0 9 0_1 Form 990 (2014) CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY 20-0385691 Page 12 I Part XI I Reconciliation of Net Assets Check If Schedule 0 contaIns a response or note to any IIne In thIs Part XI 1 Total revenue (must equal Part column (ATotal expenses (must equal Part IX, column (ARevenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from Net assets or fund balances at begInnIng of year (must equal Part X, We 33, column Net unrealized gaIns (losses) on Investments 5 6 Donated serwces 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 Schedule 0) 9 . 10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year CombIne IInes 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, Me 33, column 10 ?688 L542 . Part Financial Statements and Reporting Check If Schedule 0 contaIns a response or note to any lIne In thIs Part XII Yes No 1 AccountIng method used to prepare the Form 990 CI Cash El Accrual Other If the organIzatIon changed Its method of accountIng from a prIor year or checked "Other," explaIn In Schedule 0 23 Were the organIzatIon?s fInanCIaI statements compIIed or reVIewed by an Independent accountant? 2a If "Yes," check a box below to IndIcate whether the fInanCIal statements for the year were compIIed or reVIewed on a separate baSIs, consolIdated baSIs, or both Separate baSIs ConsoIIdated baSlS Cl Both consolIdated and separate Were the organIzatIon's fInanCIal statements audIted by an Independent accountant? 2b If "Yes," check a box below to IndIcate whether the fInanCIaI statements for the year were audIted on a separate baSlS, consolldated or both Separate baSlS ConsolIdated baSIs Both consolldated and separate if "Yes" to Me 2a or 2b, does the organIzatIon have a committee that assumes responSIbIlIty for overSIght of the audIt, reVIew, or comleatIon of Its fInanCIaI statements and selectIon of an Independent accountant? 2c if the organIzatIon changed eIther Its overSIght process or selectIon process durIng the tax year, explaIn In Schedule 0 3a As a result of a federal award, was the organizatIon reqUIred to undergo an audIt or audIts as set forth In the SIngle AudIt Act and OMB CIrcular 3a If "Yes," dId the organIzatIon undergo the reqUIred audIt or audIts? If the organIzatIon dId not undergo the reqUIred audIt or audIts, explaIn why In Schedule 0 and descnbe any steps taken to underqo such audIts 3b Form 990 (2014) 432012 11-07-14 1 2 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090__1 SCHEDULE A (Eorm 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Semice OMB No 1545-0047 2014 Open to Public Inspection 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. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and Its instructions is at Name of the organization Employer identification number 20-0385691 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY Part I Reason for Public Charity Status (All 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 boxchurch, convention of churches. or assomation of churches descrIbed In section A school described In section (Attach Schedule A hospital or a cooperative hospital sewice organization described In section 170(b)(1)(A)(Iii). 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 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit desoribed In section An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described In section (Complete Part II A community trust described In section (Complete Part II An organization that normally receives (1) more than 33 1/3% of Its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from actIVIties related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of Its support from gross Investment Income and unrelated busmess taxable income (less section 51 1 tax) from busmesses achIred by the organization after June 30. 1975 See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part An organization organized and operated excluswely to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4). An organization organized and operated excluswely for the bene?t of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described In section 509(a)(1) 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 1 1 e. 11f, and 119 a Type I. A supporting organization operated. superwsed, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by givmg Cl cl:l d :l the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appomt or elect a majority of the directors or tmstees of the supporting organization You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B. Type II. A supporting organization superVIsed or controlled In connection With its supported organization(s), by havmg control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same per50ns that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C. Type functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection With. and functionally integrated With, its suppOIted organization(s) (see Instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E. Type non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated In connection WIth Its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated The organization generally must satisfy a distribution reqUIrement and an attentiveness reqUIrement (see Instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D. and Part V. Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type 1, Type II, Type functionally Integrated, or Type non?functionally integrated supporting organization E: Enter the number of supported organizations 9 Prowde the foIIOWing Information about the supported organization(s) Name of supported (ii) EIN Type of organization (N) Is the organization Amount of monetary (VI) Amount of orgamzanon (described on lines 1-9 "519d "1 your support (see other support (see IRC sectlon governing document? 3(0 0 Yes No Instructions) Instructions) see ins ruc ions Total LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. 15451029 745960 05090 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 432021 09-17-14 13 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090__l Schedule A Form 990 or 990-EZ 2014 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY Part II Support Schedule 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 ct Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part Section A. Public Support Calendaryear(orfiscal yearbeginning in)? 2010 (Q) 2011 (c)2012 2013 _(e)2014 Total 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received (Do not Inctudeany"unusualgrants") 782,000. 708,270. 555,064. 280,500. 383,000. 2,708,834. 2 Tax revenues lewed for the organ- ization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 3 The value of servrces or faculties furnished by a governmental unit to the organization Without charge I 4 Total.Addlines1through3 782,000. 708,270. 555,064. 280,500. 383,000. 2 708 834, 5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column(f) 950,825. 6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4 1 74 8 009 . Section B. Total Support Calendar year for fiscal year beginning in) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total 7 782,000. 708,270. 555,054. 280,500. 383,000. 2 708 834. 8 Gross income from interest, 1 diVidends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from Similar sources 9 Net income from unrelated busmess actiwties, whether or not the busmess is regularly carried on 10 Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part Vl 11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 2, 708 834. 12 Gross receipts from related actIVIties, etc (see instructions) 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 for 2014 (line 6, column (1) dwided by line 11, column Public support percentage from 2013 Schedule A, Part II, line 113% 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 IE, 33 113% 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 qualifies as a publicly supported organization :1 17a 10% -facts-and-circumstances test - 2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 163, or 16b, and line 14 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-andorcumstances" 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-curcumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the 1 organization meets the "facts-and-cncumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supportedorganization I: 18 Private foungtion. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16aL16b, 1 7a, or 17b?heck this box and see instructions I: Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 432022 09-17-14 14 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090?l Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Page 3 Part Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received (Do not include any "unusual grants 2 Gross receipts from merchandise sold or sewices per- formed, or faculties furnished in any actiwty that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose 3 Gross receipts from activmes that are not an unrelated trade or bus- iness under section 513 4 Tax revenues IeVied for the organ- ization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 5 The value of serwces or faculties furnished by a governmental unit to the organization Without charge 6 Total. Add lines1 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 Add lines 7a and 7b 8 Public support (Summit iine Tcliom line 6) Section B. Total Support Calendaryear(orfiscal year beginning in)> (a)_2010 2011 2012 (dL2013 2014 Total 9 Amounts from line 6 10a Gross income from interest, dwidends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources Unrelated busmess taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from busmesses acquured after June 30, 1975 0 Add lines 10a and 10b 11 Net income from unrelated busmess actIVities not included in line 10b, whether or not the busmess is regularly carried on 12 Other income. Do not include gain 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 10c, column diwded by line 13, column 17 18 Investment income percentage from 2013 Schedule A, Part line 1 7 18 19a 33 113% support tests - 2014. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 and line 1 7 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 line 18 is not more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publiciy supperted organization 20 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19;, or 19b, check this box?apd see instructions 432023 09?17-14 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 5 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 CENTER FOR POLITI CAL ACCOUNTABILITY Page 4 I Part I Supporting Organizations (Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part? Section A. All Supporm Organizations Yes No 1 Are all of the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization?s governing documents? If "No describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are deSignated ll deSIQnated by class or purpose, describe the deSignation ll historic and con tinUing 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 (2)9 If "Yes, explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2) 2 33 Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)9 If "Yes," answer and below 3a Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4). (5). or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)7 If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination 3b Did the Organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used excluswely for section 170(c)(2) (B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use 3c 4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If "Yes" and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer and (0) below 4a Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deCIding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? ll "Yes, describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or superwsed by or in connection With its supported organizations. 4b Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)9 If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used excluswely for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes 4c 53 Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes, answer and below (if applicable) Also, prowde detail in Part VI, including the names and numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, the authority under the organization's organizmg document such action, and 0v) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizmg document) 5a Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already deSignated in the organization?s organizmg document? 5b Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? 5c 6 Did the organization prowde support (whether in the form of grants or the prOVlSlOt'I of sewices or faCIIities) to anyone other than its supported organizations, that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations. or (0) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization's supported organizations? If Yes, prowde detail in Part VI. 6 7 Did the Organization prowde a grant, loan, compensation, or other Similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 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 7'7 If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule (Form 990). 8 Qa 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 ll Yes, prowde detail in Part VI. 9a Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes," prowde detail in Part VI. 9b 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 "Yes," prowde detail in Part VI. 9c 10a Was the organization subject to the excess busmess holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type Ill non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If "Yes," answer below. 10a Did the organization have any excess busmess holdings in the tax year7 (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess busmess holoLngs 10b 432024 09-17-14 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 16 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090?l ScheduliAlForm 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 CENTER FOR POLITI CAL ACCOUNTABILITY Page 5 Lpart IV rSupporting Organizations (continued) Yes No 11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the followmg persons? a A person who directly or indirectly controls. either alone or together With persons described in and below, the governing body of a supported organization? 113 A family member of a person described In above? 11b 0 A 35% controlled entity of a person described in or above?? "Yes" to a, b, or c, prowde detail in Part VI. 11c Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Did the directors, trustees. or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appomt or elect at least a majority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the tax year9 If "No, describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, superwsed, or controlled the organization '5 actiwties ll the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appornt 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 1 2 Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supeniised, or controlled the supporting organization? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how provrding such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, superwsed, or con trolled the supporting organization 2 Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization's supported If "No, descnbe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s) 1 Section D. Type Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Did the organization prowde to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization's tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support prOVided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not preViously prowded" 1 2 Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) sewing on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No, explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship With the supported organization(s) 2 3 By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a Significant mice in the organization?s investment poli0ies and in directing the use of the organization's income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes, describe in Part the role the organization's supported organizations played in this regard 3 Section E. Type Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations 1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the yearfsee instructions): a CI The organization satisfied the ActIVities Test Complete line 2 below The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations Complete line 3 below :1 The organization supported a governmental entity Describe in Part VI how you supperted a government entity (see instructions 2 Actiwties Test Answer and below. Yes No a Did substantially all of the organization's actiwties during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responswe" If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activrties directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organizatIOn was responsrve to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these actiwties constituted substan tially all of its 2a Did the actiwties described in constitute actiwties that, but for the organization's involvement, one or more of the organization?s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? lf "Yes," explain in Part the reasons for the organization '3 posrtion that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these actiwties but for the organization '3 in volvement 2b 3 Parent of Supported Organizations Answer and below. a Did the organization have the power to regularly appomt or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizatrons'? Prowde details in Part VI. 3a Did the organization exerCIse a substantial degree of direction over the pOIICies, programs, and actiVities of each of its supgorted organizations? If "Yes," describe in Pain VI the role played by the organization in this regard 3b 432025 09-17-14 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 1 7 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL 05090__1 a Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY Page 6 I Part Type Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations 1 ?3 Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov 20, 1970 See instructions. All other Type non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through (B) Current Year Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (optional) Net short-term capital gain Recoveries of prior-year distributions Other gross income (see instructi0ns) Add lines 1 through 3 DepreCiation and depletion Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or 01-hde OI maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 7 Other expenses (see instructions) 8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8 (B) 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 y_ear or assets held for part of yearL Average value of securities 1a Average cash balances 1b Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part 2 AchISItion indebtedness applicable to nonexempt-use assets 2 Subtract line 2 from line 1d Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 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 Section - Distributable Amount Current Year Adjusted net income for priogear (from Section A. line 8. Column A) Enter 85% of line 1 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 Income tax imposed in prior year Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4. unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see 6 7 l: Check here if the current year is the organization?s first as a non-functionally-integrated Type supporting organization (see (instructions) Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 432026 09-17-14 18 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090?1 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 CENTER FOR POLITI CAL ACCOUNTABILITY Page 7 [3331 I Type Non-Functionally Integrated Supporting Organizations (continued) Section - Distributions Current Year 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 acliwty 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 4 Amounts paid to achIre exempt-use assets 5 Quali?ed set-aSIde amounts (prior IRS approval requrred) 6 7 8 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 responswe (prowde details in Part VI) See instructions Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, Irne 6 10 Line 8 amount diVided by Line 9 amount (0 (I) (ii) Excess Distributions Underdistributions Distributable Section - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) Pre 2014 Amount for 2014 1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause requrred-see instructions) 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any. to 2014 From 2013 Total of lines Ba through Applied to underdistributions of prior years Applied to 2014 distributable amount Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions) Remainder Subtract lines 39. 3h, and Bi from St 4 Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7 Applied to underdistributions of prror years Applied to 2014 distributable amount Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4 5 Remarning underdistributions for years pnor to 2014, if any Subtract lines 39 and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) 6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014 Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) 7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3] and 4c 8 Breakdown of line 7 a 9 h- Excess from 2013 Excess from 2014 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 43202? 09-17-14 19 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090?l CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY 20?0385691 Paws Part VI Supplemental Information. Prowde the explanations required by Part II, lune 10, Part II, lune 17a or 17b, and Part lune 12 Also complete this part for any addmonal Information. (See Instructions) 432023 09?17-14 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 20 I 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090__1 OMB No 1545-0047 Supplemental Financial Statements (Form 990) 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. 0 bl. Department of the Treasury A?aCh to Form 990- pen t9 "3 Internal Revenue SerVIce Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at InspeCt'O" Name of the organization Employer identification number CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY 20?0385691 I Part I I Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.CompIete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6 Donor adVIsed funds Funds and other accounts Total number at end of year Aggregate value of contributIons to (during year) Aggregate value of grants from (durIng year) Aggregate value at end of 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 excluswe legal control? Yes No 6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor adVIsors In ertIng that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the bene?t of the donor or donor adVIsor, or for any other purpose conferring ImpermISSIble private benefit? Yes No l?ift II I Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Me 7 1 Purpose(s) of conservatIon easements held by the organIzation (check all that apply) Preservation of land for public use (e recreation or education) Preservation of a historically Important land area Protection of natural habitat i: PreservatIon of a certified historic structure Cl Preservation of open space 2 Complete lines 2a through 2d If the organization held a qualIerd conservation contribution in the form of a conservatlon easement on the last day of the tax year th ar Total number of conservation easements Total acreage restricted by conservation easements Number of conservation easements on a certified historIc structure Included In Number of conservation easements included In achIred after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed In the NatIonal Register 3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, or termInated by the organization durIng the tax year 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 easements It holds? '3 Yes El No 6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitorIng, Inspecting, and enforcmg conservatlon easements during the year 7 Amount of expenses Incurred In monItorIng, Inspecting, and enforcmg conservation easements during the year 8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the reqUIrements of section and section El Yes No 9 In Part describe how the organizatIon reports conservatIon easements In its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organizatIon's finanCIal statements that describes the organization's accountIng for conservatIon easements Part Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Me 8 1a If the organIzation elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (A80 958), not to report in Its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets held for public ethbItion, education, or research In furtherance of public serVIce, prowde, in Part the text of the footnote to Its finanCIal statements that describes these Items If the organization elected, as permItted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in Its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other assets held for publIc exhibition, education, or research In furtherance of public serwce, prowde the followmg amounts relatIng to these Items Revenue Included In Form 990, Part line 1 (Ii) Assets Included In Form 990, Part 2 If the organIzation received or held works of art, hIstorIcaI treasures, or other SImIlar assets for finanCIal gain. prOVIde the followmg 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 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2014 1353815914 2 5 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090?1 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY Page 2 Watt I organizations Maintaininggollections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assetsmontinued) 3 Usmg the organization's achISItion. accessmn. and other records, check any of the followmg that are a Significant use of its collection Items (check all that apply) a I: Public exhibition Loan or exchange programs I: Scholarly research I: Other Preservation for future generations 4 Prowde a description of the organization?s collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part 5 During the year, the organization what 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 orqai?tion's collection? I: Yes CI 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. 18 Is the organization an agent. trustee. custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990, Part X9 I: Yes I: No If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part and complete the followmg table Amount Beginning balance Additions during the year Distributions during the year Ending balance 1f 2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? No If "Yes." explain the arrangement in Part Check here if the explanation has been prowded in Part [Part I Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10 Current year Prior year Two years back Three years back Four years back 1a Beginning of year balance Contributions Net investment earnings, gains, and losses Grants or scholarships Other expenditures for faCIIities and programs Administrative expenses 9 End of year balance 2 Prowde the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 19, column held as. a Board deSignated or quaSI-endowment Permanent endowment Temporarily restricted endowment The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100% 3a Are there endowment funds not in the possessmn of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by' unrelated organizations (ii) related organizations If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as reqwred on Schedule Ft? 4 Describe in Part the intended uses of the organization?s endowment funds I 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 Description of property Cost or other Cost or other Accumulated Book value ba5is (investment) basrs (other) depreCiation 1a Land BUIldIngs Leasehold improvements EqUIpment 29,482. 23,671. 5,811. eOther 9,939. 9.939. 0. Total. Add lines 1a through 1e (Column must equal Form 990, PartI X, column (8), line 100Schedule (Form 990) 2014 432052 10-01-14 26 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN Part Investments - Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b See Form 990, Part X, line 12 Description of security or category (including name of security) Book value Method of valuation Cost or end-of-year market value (1) FinanCIaI derivatives (2) Closely-held eqwty interests (3) Other 1 (A) (B) (C) LD) (E) (F) 63) (H) Total (Col. must equal Form 990, Part X, coliB) line Part Investments Program Related. if the ization answered "Yes" to Form 990 Part IV line 11c See Form 990 Part line 13 Description of investment Book value Method of valuation Cost or end-of-year market value Schedule D?(Form 990) 2014 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILI Page 3 al Form Part IX Other Assets. lete if the ization answered "Yes" to Form 990 Part IV, line 11d See Form 990 Part line 15 Description Book value DEPOSIT 7 245. must Part Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990. Part IV, line 11e or 11f See Form 990, Part X. line 25 1. Description of liability Book value (1) Federal income taxes (2) DEFERRED RENT 3 3 55 3 . (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, col (3) line 25Liability for uncertain tax posmons In Part prowde the text of the footnote to the organization's finanCIal statements that reports the organization's?bilitv for uncertain tax posmons under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here if the text of the footnote has beenprowded in Part Schedule (Form 990) 2014 432053 10-01 -14 27 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN Schedule (Form 990) 2014 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY 20?0385691 Page4 Pa'rt XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a A Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited fmancral statements 2 Amounts Included on Ilne1 but not on Form 990, Part line 12 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments Donated servuces and use of Recoveries of prior year grants Other (Describe In Part Add lines 23 through 2d 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 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 Other (Describe in Part Add lines 4a and 4b Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 9901 Part I, line 12.) 00.00Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete If the organlzatlon answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV. line 12a 1 Total expenses and losses per audited finanCIal statements 1 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990. Part IX. line 25 a Donated servrces and use of faculitles 2a Prior year adjustments 2b Other losses 2c Other (Describe In Part 2d Add lines 2a through 2d 2e 3 Subtract line 2e from Ilne 1 3 4 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1 a Investment expenses not Included on Form 990. Part IIne 7b 4a Other (Describe In Part 4b Add lines 4a and 4b 4c 5 Total expenses Add ?ms 3 and 40. (T must equal Form 990, Bart I, line 18 I 5 Part Supplemental Information. Provude the requured for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part lines 1a and 4, Part IV, lines 1 and 2b, Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2, Part XI. lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to prowde any additional Information 432054 10-0 1 - 1 4 28 15451029 745960 05090 Schedule (Form 990) 20 14 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090?1 SCHEDULE Transactions With Interested Persons OMB No 1545-00? (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a, 25b. 26, 27, 283, 1 4 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 383 or 40b. Department of the Treasury AttaCh to Form 990 or Form gee-EZ' Open To Public Internal Revenue Sennce Information about Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Inspectlon Name of the organization Employer Identification number CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY 20?0385691 Part I Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501 section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part IV, line 25a or 25b. or Form 990 E2, Part V, line 40b Relationship between disqualified Corrected? person and organization Description of transaction Yes No 1 Name of disqualified person 2 Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958 3 Enter the amount of tax, if any. on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization Part II Loans to and/or From Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990. Part X, tine 5, 6, or 22 Name of Relationship Purpose (dthoan 1? 0' Original Balance due (9) In (B) ertten interested person With organization of loan organ?? prinCipal amount default? agreement? To From Yes No Yes No Yes No BRUCE F. FREED PRESIDENFUNDING 290, 044. 290 044 . Total 290,044. I Part 1 Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons. if the ization answered "Yes" on Form 990 Part IV line 27 Name of interested person between Amount of Type of Purpose of interested person and a53istance a53istance aSSIStance the organization LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 SEE PART FOR CONTINUATIONS 432131 10-05-14 2 9 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090_1 Schedule ?(Form 990 or QQO-EZ) 2014 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY Paqe 2 IV Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 280 Name of interested person Relationship between interested Amount Of Description of person and the organization transaction transaction revenues!) Yes No Part I Supplemental Information Provnde additional information for responses to questions on Schedule (see Instructions) SCHEDULE L, PART II, LOANS TO AND FROM INTERESTED PERSONS: (A) NAME OF PERSON: BRUCE F. FREED (B) RELATIONSHIP WITH ORGANIZATION: PRESIDENT OF CPA (C) PURPOSE OF LOAN: FUNDING GENERAL OPERATIONS (D) LOAN To OR FROM TO (E) ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT 290,044. (F) BALANCE DUE 290,044. (G) LOAN IN No (H) APPROVED BY BOARD OR YES (I) WRITTEN YES Schedule (Form 990 or 2014 432132 10-06-14 30 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090?1 OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEISULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ 14 (F'orr'n 990 or 990-EZ) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Department ofthe Treasury Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Open to Public Internal Revenue SerVIce Information about Schedule 0 Form 990 or 990-EZ and Its Instructions is at Inspectlon Name of the organlzation Employer identi?cation number CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY 20-0385691 FORM 990, PART B, LINE 11: THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: EVERY NEW EMPLOYEE RECEIVES A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ADHERENCE TO THE POLICY IS DISCUSSED DURING AN ANNUAL EVALUATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE. BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO AGREE TO THE POLICY UPON JOINING THE BOARD. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES, THE ISSUE IS RESOLVED BY THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT OR THE BOARD CHAIR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: PERFORMANCE IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD AS WHOLE BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE A REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS, COMPARABILITY DATA OR CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DECISION. THE BOARD DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE. THE DECISION IS RECORDED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. COMPENSATION FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW TOOK PLACE AT THE WINTER MEETING IN 2012. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE ORGANIZATION ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 0r 990-EZ. Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014) 432211 08-27-14 31 15451029 745960 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090__l i Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014) Page 2 N?m'e of the organization Employer identification number CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY 20-0385691 FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A: MICHAEL NOVELLI RECEIVED COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES PROVIDED AS THE CFO. HIS COMPENSATION WAS UNRELATED TO HIS DUTIES AS ACTING TREASURER. 33.22271?? Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014) 32 15451029 745950 05090 2014.04030 CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUN 05090__1