OMBN . 1545-0047 Form 0 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax 5 Under section 501 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the lntemal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Open to Public Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at Inspection A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 2015, and ending Check if applicable: Employer identi?cation number Address change PROJECT VERITAS Name change 14 . BOSTON POST ROAD 8 Telephone number Initial return NY 10543 914-908-2300 Final relurn/ terminated Amended return Gross receipts 3 7 34 9 . Application pending Name and address of principal officer: is this a group return for SUbOfdinateS? Hyes No . . SAME As ABOVE 312211213? I Tax-exempt status 501(c)(3) Ll 501(c) (insert no.) I 4947(a)(1) or 527 Website: ERITAS COM H(c) Group exemption number Form of organization: Corporation Trust I Association Ll Other? I Year of formation: 2 I State of legal domicile: VA IPart lSummary 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: cu EILEAI BBQJE QT. EDDIE. 9&3. IN. LE. DELI 11.99%. 11111.1 HEP. BBQJE QT. THEE ELIE. 11113.11 23E. 9E DUE 101.121 DEED Jill; 9F. 2 Check this box if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. <5 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1aNumber of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line lbTotal number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2aTotal number of volunteers (estimate it necessaryTotal unrelated business revenue from Part column (C), line Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line Prior Year Current Year 8 Contributions and grants (Part line 1h416, 542 3, 705, 349 9 Program service revenue (Part line 2gInvestment income (Part column (A), lines Other revenue (Part column (A), lines 5, 6d. 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11eTotal revenue add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12416, 542 . 3, 705, 349 . 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 53-1016a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line HeTotal fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 210, 507 . 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines Ila-11d, 11f-24e355, 934 I 1, 441, 483 18 Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25863, 204 . 3, 146, 527 . 19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 553, 338 . 558, 822 Beginning of Current Year End of Year :3 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16848, 961. 1,579,870. g3 21 Total liabilities (Part x, line 26250, 555 22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 760, 383 . 1, 319, 205 . IPart ll 7 Signature Block Under penalties of perjury. I declare that I have exami return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief. it is true. correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than er) i ased on infor tio fwhic reparer has any knowledge. i I mil nu Signature ofo?icer Date I 7 Here JAMES 7? CHAIRMAN Type or print name and title. Printfi'ype preparer's name Preparer?s signature Date Check ,f PTIN Paid EDWARD L. HULSE EDWARD L. HULSE sell-employed P00355784 Preparer Firm-mm. HULSE - P.C. 'l Use Only Firm-s address 350 PASSAIC AVENUE Firm-saw 22-3194968 FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 Phone nO- (973) 882-5690 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructionsYes [No BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. TEEA0113L 10/12/15 Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Page 2 Part Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission: SEE SCHEDULE 0 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 'Yes,? describe these new services on Schedule 0. 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts. any program services'Yes,? describe these changes on Schedule 0. 4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services. as measured by expenses. Section 501 and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others. the total expenses. and revenue. if any, for each program service reported. 4a (Code: (Expenses 2 091, 054 including grants of (Revenue I 13123.5! 9N. 9E EH9- LS. IQ r_ Mill TO. was 11.61%. MD. mass $205,. $011ng .83 119. EBAUDL 21:12 .0: 32R. MISCONDUCT IN BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE A MORE ETHICAL 4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule 0.) (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4e Total program service expenses 2 0 91 054 BAA 10/12/15 Form 990 (2015) Form 920 (2015) PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Page 3 [Part IV lChecklist of Required Schedules Yes No 1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructionsDid the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule C, Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 Section 501(c)(3 organizations. Did the organization engacqe in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during tax year? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule Part the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If 'Yes, complete Schedule C, Part . . . . .. 5 6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right t3 prolvide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If ?Yes, complete Schedule 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 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art. historical treasures, or other similar assets? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 9 Did the organization report an amount in Part line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as acustodian for amoun not listed in Part or prowde credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is 'Yes', then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX, or as applicable. a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings and equipment in Part X, line 10? If 'Yes, complete Schedule D,PartVl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11a Did the organization report an amount for investments other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 Did the organization report an amount for investments program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 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 IX11d Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part . . . . .. 11 Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (A80 740)? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part X. . .. 11f 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule 0, Parts XI12a Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If 'Yes,'and if the organization answered 'No' to line 72a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and is optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12b 13 Is the organization a school described in section If 'Yes,? complete Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States14a Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program serwce activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If 'Yes,'complete Schedule F, Parts Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule F, Parts Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If 'Yes,'complete Schedule F, Parts Ill and Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructionsDid the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part lines 1c and 8a? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule G, Part Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part line 9a? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule G, Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 BAA 10/12/15 Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Page 4 [Part IV IChecklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes No 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If ?Yes', complete Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20a If 'Yes' to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this returnDid the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If 'Yes, complete Schedule I, Parts Did the organization re ort more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If es, complete Schedule I, Parts Did the organization answer 'Yes' to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current asnd1 fiadrmerJo?icers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If 'Yes, complete 24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last da of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If 'Yes, answer lines 24b through 24d and complete chedule K. If ?No, ?90 to line 25a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24a Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception24b Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds24c Did the organization act as an 'on behalf of? issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year24d 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, Partthe 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 If 'Yes, complete Schedule L, Part1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25b 26 Did the or anizatiqn report any amount on Part X, line or 22 for receivables from or payables to an current or former icers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disquali ied persons? If ?Yes?, complete Schedule L, Part IIDid the organization provide a rant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, ke employee, substantial contributor or employee thereo a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% contro led entity or family member of any of these persons? If ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27 28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following 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 family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If 'Yes, complete Schedule L, Part entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a famil member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule 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 liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If 'Yes, complete Schedule N, Part Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule N, Part Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 .7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule R, Part Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule R, Part ll, or Iv, and Part V, line 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13'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 R, Part V, line Section 501(cX3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule R, Part V, line Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities throu an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? I 'Yes,? complete Schedule R, Part Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule BAA Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 P8965 Part Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Yes No 1 a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 a 26 Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . . . . . . .. 1 0 Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winnersEnter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax State- ments. filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this returnleast one is reported on line 2a. did the organization file all required federal employment tax returnsNote. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250. you may be required to e-file (see instructions) 3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1.000 or more during the year'Yes' has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If 'No' to line 30, provide an explanation in Schedule any time during the calendar year. did the organization have an interest in. or a signature or other authority over. a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account. securities account. or other financial account'Yes,? enter the name of the foreign country: See instructions for filing requirements for Form 114, Report 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 yearDid any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction'Yes,? to line 5a or 5b. did the organization file Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5c 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions'Yes,? did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductibleOrganizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). 3 Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor'Yes.? did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services providedDid the organization sell. exchange. or othenNise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282'Yes.? indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I 7d Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contractDid the organization. during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly. on a personal benefit contractthe organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property. did the organization file Form 8899 as requrredthe organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles. did the organization file a Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7h 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the yearSponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor. donor advisor, or related personSection 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part line 10a Gross receipts. included on Form 990. Part line 12, for public use of club facilities. . . .. 10b 11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter: 3 Gross income from members or shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12a If 'Yes.? enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year . . . . . . . I 12b 13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonpro?t health insurance issuers. a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state13a 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 services during the tax year?Yes.? has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If 'No,'provide an explanation in Schedule 14b BAA 10/12/15 Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Page 6 IPart IGovernance, Management, and Disclosure For each 'Yes' response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a ?No' response to line 8a, 8b, or 70b 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 Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No 1 a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year . . . . .. 1 a 3 If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee. explain in Schedule 0. Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independentDid any officer. director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employeeDid the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors. or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other personDid the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filedDid the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assetsDid the organization have members or stockholdersDid the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing bodyAre any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing bodyDid the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the followmg: a The governing bodyEach committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing bodythere 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, provide the names and addresses in Schedule Section B. Policies (This Section 8 requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes No 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates'Yes,? did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposesHas the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the formDescribe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. SEE SCHEDULE 0 12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If ?No, go to line 12a Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts12b Did the organization regularly and consistently 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 policyDid the organization have a written document retention and destruction policyDid the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? a The organization's CEO. Executive Director, or top management official . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15a Other officers or key employees of the organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15b If 'Yes' to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions). 16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to. or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year'Yes,? did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization?s exempt status with respect to such arrangements16b 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 or anization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501 only) available for public inspection. Indicate ow you made these available. Check all that apply. Own website Another's website 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. SEE SCHEDULE 0 20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records: PROJECT VERITAS 1214 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, NO 148 MAMARONECK NY 10543 (914) 908-2300 BAA lOl12l15 Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) PROJECT VERITAS 27-28 94856 Page 7 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 1 a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year. 0 List all of the organization's current officers, directors. trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid. 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 organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee. (C) (A) (B) 5.2131. (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average 15 both an of?cer and a Reportable Reportable Estimated ?W's #351. g; a: g1 ?z?h?g?isq (we/103911150 n3"; the (llst any 9, c: g- 3 organization hours for can 3 a, and related related g. a) g? organizations orggn?iga- 3 below 54. 8 11%? 9 a 8: i (1L 2WD DIRECTOR 0 0 . 0 . . $91-$15 DIRECTOR J3). JAMIE .59 CHAIRMAN 0 235,471. 0. 5,749. 9 EXECUTIVE DIR. 0 169,108. 0. 310. J9 J2) ?12) ?11) .03) ?13) (14) BAA 10/12/15 Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Page 8 I Part WU Section A. Of?cers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (B) (C) . . (A) Average t(ess person IS an - Name and we pe'k ?f??er a d'mcwm'usme) compgregant?netrom ("zany 5 11 the or anizatron related 0r anizations compensation hows 9 3 ?2 9% (well 9-MISC) (w-zn 9-MISC) from the for 5 3 organization related 9 3 and related organiza g- 8 organizations - lions 3 below 8 tits? 8 {g .02) $19 ?11) ?19 $12) $21) ?23) ?23) ?25) ?25) 1bSub-total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 404,579. 0, 6,059, Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section dTotal(addlines1band 1c404,579. 0, 6,059, 2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 2 Yes No 3 Did the org nization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a. If ?Yes,? complete Schedule for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 4 For any individual listed on line la, 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 individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If 'Yes, complete Schedule for such person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your five hi hest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. eport compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax yearName and busmess address Description of servnces Compensation 2 Total number of independent contractors Gncluding but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0 BAA TEEA0108L lOI12/l5 Form 990 (2015) Form 9932015) PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Page 9 Part Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. (A) (B) (C) (D) Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue exempt business excluded from tax function revenue under sections revenue 512-514 ?g 1 a Federated campaigns . . . . . . . .. 1 a 2 Membership dues . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1b 3E Fundraising events . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 a Related organizations . . . . . . . .. 1d Government grants (contributions) . . .. 1e g: All other contributions, gifts, grants, and 5 Similar amounts not Included above . . . Noncash contributions included in lines la-lf: 8 Total. Add lines 1a-1f .. 3,705,349_ 3 Business Code 5 2a 3? .3 g, All other program service revenue. . . . i Total. Add lines 2a-Investment income (including dividends, interest and other similar amountsIncome from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds. 5 Royalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Real (ii) Personal 6a Gross rents . . . . . . . . .. Less: rental expenses Rental income or (loss) . . . Net rental income or (lossGross amount from sales of a) securities (ii) other assets other than inventory Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses . . . . . . Gain or (lossNet gain or (lossGross income from fundraising events 2 (not including. of contributions reported on line lo). I: See Part IV, line Less: direct expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 Net income or (loss) from fundraising events . . . . . . . .. 9a Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line Less: direct expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Net income or (loss) from gaming activities . . . . . . . . . .. 10a 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 Ku? Total. Add lines 11a-11d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12 Total revenue. See instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 I 705 I 349 0 BAA 10/12/15 Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) PROJECT VERITAS 27-28 94 85 6 Page 10 IPart 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 not Include amounts reported on lines Total Expenses Pro gram serVIce Management and Fundraismg 7b' 8b? and 10" ?f Pa" expenses general expenses expenses 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and for- eign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 4 Benefits paid to or for members . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 439,264. 185,364_ 198,524. 55,376, 5 Compensation not included above, to disqualified gersons (as defined under section 495 and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(Other salaries and wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1,074,736. 972,505. 76,612. 25,519. 8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401 and 403(b) employer contributionsOther employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52,402. 41,922. 10,430. 10 Payroll taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 133,642. 105,352. 21,209_ 11,081? 11 Fees for services (non-employees): a Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bLegal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 447,153. 221,002. 212,498. 13,653_ cAccounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 93,525. 93,525_ Lobbying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professional fundraising services. See Part lV, line 17. . . Investment management fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Other. (If line 11g amount exceeds 10? of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on gchedule 0.). . . . . Advertising and promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26,830, 14,032_ 12,798_ 13 Office expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51,201, 51,201, 14 Information technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Royalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16 Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 71,822, 16,020_ 55,802, 17 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 334,295, 334,295, 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetingsInterest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Payments to affiliates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization . . . insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50,781_ 50,781. 24 Other expenses. ltemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24a amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0217.156. 217.156. 108,565. 108,565. 89,689. 89,689. 75,148. 75,148. eAll other expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. -191,141. -235,520. 29,200. 15,179. 25 Totalfunctionalexpenses. Add 3,146,527. 2,091,054. 844,966. 210,507. 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720BAA 11/19/15 Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) PROJECT VERITAS 27-28 94856 Page 11 [Part 1 Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . El of year End (oBt) year 1 Cash non-interest-bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 742 Savings and temporary cash investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Pledges and grants receivableAccounts receivableLoans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key emplozees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part ll 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) volunta emplo ees' beneficiary organizations (see Instructions). Complete Part ll of chedu . . . . .. 6 3 7 Notes and loans receivableInventories for sale Prepaid expenses and deferred charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 I 993 9 95 I 288 10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule 583 Less: accumulated depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10b 32Investments publicly traded securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 12 investments other securities. See Part IV, line Investments program-related. See Part IV, line Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11I372. 15 80I640, 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34848, 961 16 1, 579, 870 17 Accounts 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 2 Loans and other pagables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, l?ey employeetshhi Sesrt cjorlannsated employees, and disqualified persons. 3 ompee a ceue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, ayables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-2 Complete Part of Schedule D. 25 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (A50 958), check here and complete 8 lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 27 Unrestricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 750I 383 27 1I 319, 205 28 Temporarily restricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Permanently restricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 5 Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34. 3 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30 3 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31 2 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds . . . . . . . . . . .. 32 33 Total net assets or fund balances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 760 I 383 33 1 I 319, 205 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 848 I 961 I 34 1 I 579I 370 I BAA Form 990 (2015) 10/12/15 Form 990 (2015) PROJECT VERITAS 27-28 94856 Page 12 IPart XI Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Total revenue (must equal Part column (A). line 12705, 349 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X. line 33, column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 750 I 383 I 5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7 Investment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8 Prior period adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 1,319,205, Part [Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: DCash Accrual Other If the or anization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked 'Other.? explain in Sche ule 0. 2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant'Yes,? check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a S?arate basis, consolidated basis, or both: Separate basis DConsolidated basis DBoth consolidated and separate basis Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant'Yes,? check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: Separate basis [:IConsolidated basis If 'Yes' to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, DBoth consolidated and separate basis review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountantanization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Sche ule O. 3 a 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If 'Yes,? did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? if the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Yes No 2a 2b 2c 3a 3b BAA 12L 10/20/15 Form 990 (2015) SCHEDULE A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service OMB No. 1545-0047 2015 Open to Public Inspection Public Charity Status and Public Support Complete if the organization is a section 501 organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitab 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 PROJECT VERITAS Employer Identi?cation number 27?2894856 IPartl lReason 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 association of churches described in section A school described in section (Attach Schedule (Form 990 or A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 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 bene?t of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1XAXiv). (Complete Part II.) A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1XA)(v). An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1XA)(vi). (Complete Part II.) A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(AXvi). (Complete Part II.) An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33-1l3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions sub'ectto certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33-1l3% of its support from gross. investment income and unrelated busmess taxa Ie income (less section 511 tax) from busmesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(aX4). An organization organized and operated exclusivel for the benefit of, to perform the functions of. or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations describe in section 509(aX1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). eck the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 119. a Type I. A supporting organization operated._ supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appomt or elect a majority of the directors or trustees 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 having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons 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 supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E. 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. El Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type functionally integrated, or Type non-functionally integrated supporting organization. 1? Enter the number of supported organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l: 9 Provide the following information about the supported organization(s). Type non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not Naga?fizi?iio?iimd EIN a? orgagigaltiotr'inlgisted $33222; irism?m) a ve (see instructions? "1 ygg?uegz?ging Yes No (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Total BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 TEEAO40IL 10/12/15 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-52) 2015 PROJECT VERITAS 27?28 94856 Page 2 lPart ll ISupport 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 of 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 Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any 'unusual grantsTax revenues levied for the or anization's benefit and eit er paid to or expended on its behalf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge . . . 4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. . 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 .. 6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total 7 Amounts from line Gross income from interest, dividends, pa ments received on securities oans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VITotal supgort. Add lines 7 through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructionsFirst ?ve 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '1 Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 14 Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column divided by line 11, column (Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part II. line 16a support test - 2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33-1l3% or more, check this box and stop here. The organization quali?es as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . support test - 2014. 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 2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, andif the organization meets the ?facts-and-circumstances'test, checkthis box and stop here. Explain in_ Part VI how the organization meets the 'facts-and-CIrcumstances' test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . El 10%-facts-and-circumstances test 2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see BAA Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 TEEA0402L 10H 2/ i 5 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 PROJECT VERITAS 27-28 94856 Page 3 Part Ill ISupport Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part or if the organization failed to qualify under Part ll. 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) 2011 2012 (C) 2013 2014 2015 Total 1 Gifts, grants, contributions and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants396,450. 738,210. 1,201,646. 2,416,542. 3,705,349. 8,458,197. 2 Gross receipts from admis- sions. merchandise sold or services performed. or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose . . . . . . . . . . . 0 3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513. 0 4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge . . . 0 . 6 396,450. 738,210. 1,201,646. 2,416,542. 3,705,349. 8,458,197. 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 fortheyearcAddlines7aand7b . . . . . . . . . .. Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 68,458,197. Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 TOtal 396,450. 738,210. 1,201,646. 2,416,542. 3,705,349. 8,458,197. 1 0 a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 0 cAddlineleaand10b .. Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the_sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VITotal support. (Add lines 9, 10c,11,and12396,450. 738,210. 1,201,646. 2,416,542. 3,705,349. 8,458,197. 14 First ?ve 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I?l Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 15 Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column divided by line 13, column (Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A. Part line Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage 17 Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column divided by line 13. column (Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part line 19a support tests 2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than and line 17 is not more than check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . 33-1l3% support tests 2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than and line 18 is not more than check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . 20 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . BAA TEEA0403L 10112115 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-152) 2015 PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Page 4 Part IV Supporting Organizations (Complete only if you checked a box in line 11 on Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.) Section A. All Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Are all of the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing documents? it ?No, describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose, describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or If ?Yes,? explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(aDid the organization have a supported organization described in section 501 (5), or If 'Yes,? answer and (0) belowDid 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)? 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 exclusively 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 Ila or lib in Part I, answer and below . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4a Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If 'Yes, describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4b Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or If ?Yes,? explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section l70(c)(2)(B) purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4c 5a Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If 'Yes,'answer and below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (D 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 organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing documentType I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization 5 organizing documentSubstitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization?s controlDid the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or other supporting organizations that also support or bene?t one or more of the filing organization's supported organizations? If ?Yes,'provide detail in Part Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section a family member of a substantial contributor. or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If ?Yes,? complete Part of Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZanization make a loan to a disqualified erson (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If 'Yes,? complete art I of Schedule (Form 990 or 990Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizatiOns described in section 509(a)(1) or If 'Yes, provide detail in Part more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If 'Yes,'provide etail in Part disqualified person (as de?ned in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from. assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If 'Yes,?provide detail in Part 10a Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type I non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If 'Yes,? answer 10b below . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10a Did the organization, have any excess business holdin in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business hol ings10b BAA TEEAO404L 10/12/15 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 PROJECT VERITAS 27-28 94856 Page 5 Wart IV ISupporting Organizations (continued) Yes No 11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons? a A person who directly or indirectly controls, _either alone or together with persons described in and below. the governing body of a supported organizationfamily member of a person described in above35% controlled entity of a person described in or above? If ?Yes' to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part 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 appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectiver operated, supervised, or controlled the organization's activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 2 Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated. supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If 'Yes, explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled 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 organization(s)? If describe 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. All Type Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization's tax year, a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and copies of the organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously providedWere _any. of the or _anization's officers, directors, or trustees either appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or II) 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(reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization's investment policies and in directing the use of the organization's income or assets at all times during the tax year? If ?Yes,? describe in Part VI 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 satistv the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions): a The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below. CI The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below. The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions). 2 Activities Test. Answer and below. Yes No a Did substantially all of the organization's activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If ?Yes,? then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Did the activities described in constitute activities that. but for the organization's involvement, one or more of the organization's supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If 'Yes,'explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization '5 position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization's involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b 3 Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer and below. a Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs, and activities of each of its supported organizations? If ?Yes,? describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3b BAA TEEAO405L 10/12/15 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Page 6 [PartV IType Il Non-Functionally Irmrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations 1 Check here if the or anization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on November 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type non- unctionally Integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E. Section A Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year 1 Net short-term capital gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Other gross income (see instructionsAdd lines 1 through Depreciation and depletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructionsOther expenses (see instructionsAdjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line Section Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year 1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): a Average value of securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1a Average cash balances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1b Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1c Total (add lines 1aDiscount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): 2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt-use assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 3 Subtract line 2 from line Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructionsNet value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line Multiply line 5 by .035 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6 7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line Section Distributable Amount Current Year 1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column Enter 85% of line Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section 8, line 8, Column Enter greater of line 2 or line Income tax imposed in prior year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructionsCheck here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type supporting organization (see instructions). BAA TEEAO406L 10/12/15 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Page 7 [Part lType l l Non-Functionally Integrated 509(aX3) 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 activityAdministrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval requiredOther distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C. line Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ii) Section Distribution Allocations (see instructions) Excess Underdistributions Distri utable Distributions Pre-2015 Amount for 2015 1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required see instructionsExcess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015: From 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. From 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Total of lines 3a through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 Applied to underdistributions of prior years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Applied to 2015 distributable amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructionsRemainder. Subtract lines 39, 3h, and 3i from Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7: a Applied to underdistributions of prior years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applied to 2015 distributable amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 39 and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructionsRemaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructionsExcess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines Breakdown of line 7: Excess from 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Excess from 2014Excess from 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. BAA TEEA0407L 10/1215 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 PROJECT VERITAS 27- 28 94856 Page 8 Part VI Su ,plemental Information. Provide the ex lanations required by Part II, line_lO; Part II, line 17a or l7b;Part ll_l, line 12; Part IV, Sec ion A, lines 1,lla, llb, and Ho; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines lc, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line le; Part V, (Sgction D, lines 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. ee instructions. BAA TEEA0408L 10/12/15 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule OMB No.1545-0047 $3353.93 990'52' Schedule of Contributors 5 Department of me Treasury Attach to Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF. Internal Revenue Service lnfonnation about Schedule 8 (Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF) and its instructions is at Name of the organization 7 Employer Identi?cation number PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Organization type (check one): Filers of: Section: Form 990 or 99052 501 3 (enter number) organization El 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation El 527 political organization Form 990-PF 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation 501(c)(3) taxable private foundation Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule. Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions. General Rule For an organization filing Form 990. 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received. during the year, contributions totaling $5.000 or more (in money or property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions. Special Rules For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33-1/3% support test of the regulations under sections 509(a)(1) and that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor. during the EyZear, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on Form 990. Part line 1h, or (ii) Form 990- line 1. Complete Parts I and II. For an organization described in section 501(c)(7 (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of more than 1,000 exclusivel for religious, charitable. scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. omplete Parts I, II. and For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked. enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusiver religious, charitable. etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year . . . . .. Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer 'No' on Part IV. line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line of its Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990-PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF). BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF. Schedule 8 (Form 990, 990-E, or 990-PF) (2015) 10/27/15 Schedule (Form 990, 990452, or 990-PF) (2015) Name of organization PROJECT VERITAS Page 1 of 5 ofPartl Employer Identi?cation number Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. (C) Num er Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total Type of contribution contributions 1 - - - - .- Person - Payroll El a . . s- Nonca5h (Complete Part II noncash contributionsName, address, and ZIP 4 Total Type of contribution contributions 2? Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for . noncash contributions.) (32) Num er Name, address. and ZIP 4 Total Type of contribution contributions 3), Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for .. noncash contributions.) Num er Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total Type of contribution contributions 5 a Person Payroll Noncash [3 (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) (C) . Num er Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total Type of contnbutron contributions 5 I Person - - Payroll El Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) (a)J (C) Num er Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total Type of contribution contributions Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for .. noncash contributions.) BAA TEEA0702L lO/?12ll5 Schedule 8 (Form 990 990-52, or 990-PD (2015) Schedule 8 (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2 of 5 of Part I Name of organization Emptoyer identi?cation number PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. Num er Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total Type of contribution contributions 2 Person - Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for . noncash contributions.) Number Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total Type of contribution contributions _8 Person Payroll El Noncash El (Complete Part II for .. noncash contributions.) (a;J Num er Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total Type of contnbution contributions _9 - Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (a:J (C) . Num er Name. address, and ZIP 4 Total Type oi contribution contributions l9- Person Payroll Noncash [1 (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (at) (C) . . Num er Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total Type of contribution contributions 1 . Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (at) (C) Num er Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total Type of contribution contributions 12 Person Payroll _l_Q Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) BAA TEEAO702L 10/12/15 Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PD (2015) Schedule 8 (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Name of organization PROJECT VERITAS Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional Nugber Page space is needed. 3 of 5 ofPartl Employer identi?cation number 27- 2894856 Name, addre(ss), and ZIP 4 Total contributions . . Type of contribution Nug?iiaer Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) .13? Total contributions . Type of contribution Nugber Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Total contributions . . Type of contribution Nusra'iber I Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) (C) Total contributions (5) . . Type of contribution Number Person Payroll Noncash [1 (Complete Part ll for noncash contributions.) El 11 (C) Total contributions . . Type of contributmn Nuggber _3_3 Person Payroll Noncash El (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Total contributiOns . . Type of contribution IH loo BAA TEEA0702L 10! 1 Zn 5 Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ll for noncash contributions.) Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or BSD-PF) (2015) Schedule (Form 990, 990-52, or (2015) Name of organization PROJECT VERITAS Page 27-28 Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. 40f Employer identification number 94856 (C) . Num er Name, address, and ZIP 4 Tgtal Type of contribution contri utions lg Person - Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (at) (C) . . Num er Name. address, and ZIP 4 ?esta; Type of contribution can Ions 29 Person Payroll [j Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Num er Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total Type of contribution g; Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (3:3 (C) Num er Name, address, and ZIP 4 natal Type of contribution contri utions 22? Person Payroll El Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (at Num er Name, address, and ZIP 4 (Tram: Type of contnbutron con ions 23-) Person Payroll __19 Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) . Num er Name, address, and ZIP 4 Fatal Type of contribution can I'l ions 24? - - Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for . . noncash contributions.) BAA TEEA0702L 10/12/15 Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or ego-PF) (2015) 5 of Part! Schedule (Form 990. 990-EZ, or (2015) Page 5 of 5 of Part I Name of organization Employer Identi?cation number PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part i if additional space is needed. (at)J . . Num er Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total Type of contribution contributions 2 5 Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ll for noncash contributions.) Num er Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total Type of contribution contributions Person Payroll Noncash [3 (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (C) Num er Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total Type of contribution contributions Person - Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ll for . .. noncash contributions.) (all)3 (C) . Num er Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total Type of contribution contributions Person - a - Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ll for . . noncash contributions.) (a)J . Num or Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total Type of contribution contributions Person El - - - - Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) . Num or Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total Type of contribution contributions Person Payroll a Noncash (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) BAA TEEA0702L ionzns Scheduie 8 (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Schedule (Form 990. 990-EZ. or 990-PF) (2015) Page 1 to of Part II Name of organization PROJECT VERITAS Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed. Employer Identi?cation number 27-2894856 No. from Part I Description of noncash property given FMV (or estimate; (see instructions Date recelved No. from Part I (C) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions) Date received No. from Part I (b FMV (or estimate} (see instructions Date received No. from Part I FMV (or estimate; (see instructions Date received No. from Part I (b (C) FMV (or estimate; (see instructions ?0 Date received No. from Part I . FMV (or estimate; (see instructions Date received BAA Schedule (Form 990. 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) TEEAO703L 10/12/15 Schedule (Form 990. 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Name of Organization PROJECT VERITAS IPart I Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (1 0) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns through and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part enter the total of exclusive/y religious. charitable, etc., Page 1 to 1 of Part Employer Identi?cation number 27-2894856 contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructionsUse duplicate copies of Part if additional space is needed. a . .. gdi .. Mg. frolm Purpose of gift Use of gift Description 0 how gift is held art MA Transfer of gift Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee . (C) Mg. frolm Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held art (8) Transfer of gift Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee . . . . gd) . . Ng. frgolm Purpose of gift Use of gift Description 0 how gift IS held a Transfer of gift Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee (C) . . . . Mg. frolm Purpose of gift Use of gift Description 0 how gift is held art Transfer of gift Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 BAA Schedule 8 (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) TEEAO704L 10/12/15 OMB No. 1545-0047 SCHEDULE Supplemental Financial Statements (Form 990) Complete if the or anization answered 'Yes? on Form 990, 5 Parth,line6,7,8,9,1 ,A11a,l11b,F11c, 1919%,11e,11r,12a,or12b. ttac to arm . - Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990) and its instructions is at $32330?? Name of the organization Partl Employer identi?cation number PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 6. U1 [Part II 1 2 IPart I Donor advised funds Funds and other accounts Total number at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aggregate value of contributions to (during yearAggregate value of grants from (during yearAggregate 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 exclusive legal controlanization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charita le purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefitConservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 7. Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply). Preservation of land for public use recreation or education) HPreservation of a historically important land area Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure Preservation of open space Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year. Held at the End of the Tax Year a Total number of conservation easements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Total acreage restricted by conservation easements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included Number of conservation easements included in acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax year Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holdsDYGS N0 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section and section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. : Yes No 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. Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 8. 1 a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of 2 art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items. If the or anization elected, as_ ermitted under 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historica treasures, or other simi ar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public sewice, provrde the following amounts relating to these items: Revenue included on Form 990, Part line (ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part .. If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items: a Revenue included on Form 990, Part line Assets included in Form 990, Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. TEEA3301L 06/03/15 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Page 2 Part Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued) 3 Using the or anization's acquisition, accession. and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection Items (chec all that apply): a Public exhibition Loan or exchange programs Scholarly research Other Preservation for future generations 4 grovigl?la description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization?s exempt purpose in ar . 5 During the year. did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection Part v Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21. 1 a Is the organization an agent, trustee. custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990. Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No If 'Yes,? explain the arrangement in Part and complete the following table: Amount Beginning balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 Additions during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 Distributions during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ending balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability'Yes,? explain the arrangement in Part Check here if the explanation has been provided on Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Part lEndowment Funds. Complete if the or anization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 10. Current year Prior year Two years back Three years back Four years back 1 a Beginning of year balance . . . . . . Contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net investment earnings, gains. and losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grants or scholarships . . . . . . . . . Other expenditures for facilities and programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative expenses . . . . . .. 9 End of year balance . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line lg, column held as: a Board designated or quasi-endowment Permanent endowment 9a Temporarily restricted endowment The percentages on lines 23, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%. 3 a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by: G) unrelated organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. If 'Yes? on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3b 4 Describe in Part the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds. Part VI ILand, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10. Description of property Cost or other basis (bgCost or other Accumulated Book value (Investment) as (other) depreciation 1 a Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leasehold improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . quuipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 95,444. 23,087. 63,357, eOther . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22,139_ 4,316, 17,323. Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, column (8), line 10cBAA Schedule (Form 990) 2015 TEEA3302L ion 5 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 PROJECT VERITAS 27-28 94856 Page 3 Part VII [Investments Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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) Financial derivatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) Closely-held equity interests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. (3) Other Total. (Column must equal Form 990, PartX, column (8) line 12.). . . Part g1vestments Program Related. . . om "?te If the ?Muzation answered 'Yes' on Form 990 Part IV line He. See Form 990 Part line 13. on of investment (b Book value Method of valuation: Cost or end-of? market value Form Part 3. Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15. Description Book value (1) DUE FROM AFFILIATES 66, 118. (2) INVESTMENT IN LLC 4, 047. (3) SECURITY DEPOSIT 10,475. (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, column (8) line 15 Part Othe_r_LiabiIities. Co if the ization answered 'Yes' on Form Part IV line He or llf. See Form 990 Part line 25 Federal income taxes (2) (3) (4) (5) 1 Total. must Form Part column line 25Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [j BAA TEEA3303L 05/03/15 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Page 4 Part XI I Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3, 705, 349 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part line 12: a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2a Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Recoveries of prior year grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2c Other (Describe in Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2d Add lines 2a through Subtract line 2e from line 705, 349 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part line 12, but not on line I: a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part line Other (Describe in Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4b Add lines Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 72 Part XII I Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 3, 146 527 . 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25: a Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2a Prior year adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b Other losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Other (Describe in Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2d Add lines 2a through Subtract line 2e from line 146, 527 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part line Other (Describe in Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4b Add lines Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18146, 5 27 Part Supplemental Information. Provide the descriptions re uired for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part I, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. BAA Schedule (Form 990) 2015 TEEA3304L 06/03? 5 SCHEDULE Compensation Information ?545'0047 (Form 990) For certain Of?cers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 5 Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 23. Attach to Farm 990. 0 en to Public ry lnfonnation about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at Inspection Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number PROJECT VERITAS 27?2894856 [Part I Questions Regarding Compensation Yes No 1 a Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, ine 1a. Complete Part to provide any relevant information regarding these items. irst-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use [1 Travel for companions DPayments for business use of personal residence Tax indemnification and gross-up payments DHealth or social club dues or initiation fees Discretionary spending account DPersonal services maid, chauffeur, chef) If any of the boxes on line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If complete Part to explain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all directors, trustees, and officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line laIndicate which, if any, of the following the filing oganization used to establish the compensation of the organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. 0 not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director. but explain in Part PART II Compensation committee Written employment contract Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or c0mpensation committee 4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A. line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization: a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control paymentParticipate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement planParticipate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement'Yes? to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part Only section 501 and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9. 5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of: a The organizationAny related organization'Yes' to line 5a or 5b. describe in Part 6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of: a The organizationAny related organization'Yes' on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part 7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization provide any non-fixed payments not described on lines 5 and 6? If 'Yes,? describe in Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section If 'Yes,? describe in Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 9 If 'Yes' to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2015 TEEAMOIL Schedule (Form 990) 2015 PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Part Il Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed. Page 2 For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row and from related organizations, described in the instructions, on row Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990. Part VII. Note: The sum of columns for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual. (A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-Z and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation 0) Base on) We, (D) Nontaxable COmpensation reportable benefits compensation (10 Bonus 8: incentive compensation (E) Total of (F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990 RUSSELL VERNEY 1 EXECUTIVE DIR. (ii) 0. 0. 0. . 0. 169,418. 0. JAMES 0 KEEFE 2 CHAIRMAN (ii) 3 10 11 (ii) 12 13 (ii) (ii) 14 15 (ii) (ii) 16 (ii) BAA TEEA4102L 10/26/15 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 ScheduIeJ(Form 990) 2015 PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Pages I Part Supplemental Information Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines laand for Part ll. Also complete this part for any additional information. PART I, LINE 3 - METHODS USED BY RELATED ORG. TO ESTABLISH DIR. COMPENSATION DISCUSSED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TIED TO ACCOMPLISHING THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION AND GOALS. BAA Schedule (Form 990) 2015 TEEA4103L 10/26/15 SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ ?450?? (Form 990 or 990-52) Complete to rovide information for responses to specific questions on 5 Form 9 0 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Department or the Treasury Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is ?2 lnlemal Revenue Service at Inspection Name of the organization Employer Identi?cation number PROJECT VERITAS 27'2894856 PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT THE PRIOR PERIODS NET ASSETS WERE ADJUSTED TO REFLECT THE CORRECTION OF CONTRIBUTIONS THAT WERE REPORTED IN 2014 THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN 2013. AS A RESULT CASH AND CONTRIBUTION REVENUE WERE INCREASED TO REFLECT THIS ADJUSTMENT. FORM 990, PART LINE 1 - ORGANIZATION MISSION TRAINING, EDUCATION AND INVESTIGATIONS UNDER MISSION STATEMENT: PROJECT VERITAS CONDUCTED INVESTIGATIONS IN MULTIPLE STATES USING INDIVIDUALS TRAINED BY PROJECT VERITAS. WE THEN INFORMED THE PUBLIC WITH THE RESULTS OF THESE INVESTIGATIONS WHICH INCLUDED THE AREAS OF PUBLICLY-FUNDED HEALTH CARE FRAUD, THE FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES OF A PUBLICLY-FUNDED MEDIA ORGANIZATION AND VAIOUS OTHER MISSION RELATED TOPICS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 118 - FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS OFFICERS ARE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF FORM 990 FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 - OTHER ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AT THE ORGANIZATIONS OFFICE LOCAT ION . BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. TEEA4901L 10/12/15 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015) OMB No. 1545-0047 SCHEDULE Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships (Form 990) Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37. 5 Attach to Form 990. Department of the Treasury Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at t? PFinc internal Revenue Service Inspection Name of the organization Employer Identi?cation number PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 ?Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 33. . . I (9). Name. address, and EIN (If applicable) of disregarded entity Primary Legal (state Total Income End-of-year assets Direct controlling or foreign country) entity Part l ldentification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year. (C) (9) a) Name, address, and E?v of related organization Primary activity Legal domicile (state Exempt Code Public charity status Direct controlling Sec 5123in3) or foreign country) section (if section 501(c)(3)) entity controlle entity? Yes No .02 3393391 E33135. ?91191! ?11911). .115. 149311". 52133911 EDUCATION AND 47-1809663 ADVOCACY NY (4) ?22 BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. see the Instructions for Form 990. 06/01/15 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Page 2 Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year. Name, address, and EIN of related organization Primary activity Legal domicile (state or foreign country) Direct controlling entity under sections 512-514) Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax (0 Share of total income (9) Share of end-of- ear asse Dispropor- tionate allocations? Yes No 1065) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-l (Form 00 Percentage ownership 0) General or managing partner? Yes No Identification of Related Organizations Taxab line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year. as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, 3) Name, address. and Elli of related organization Primary activity Legal (state or foreign country) ?0 Direct controlling entity (6) Type of entity (C corp, corp, or trust) (0 Share of total income Share 0? end-of- year assets 0) Sec 512(in3) controlled entity? No 00 Percentage ownership Yes TEEASDOZL 06/01/15 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Page 3 Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36. Note. Complete line i if any entity is listed in Parts II, or IV of this schedule. Yes 2 1 During the tax year, did the organization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts ll-IV? a Receipt of interest, (ii) annuities, (111) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(sLoans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(sLease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(sPerformance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(sReimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(the answer to any of the above is 'Yes,? see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds. . . Name of related organization Transaction Amount Involved Method of etermlning type amount involved (1) PROJECT VERITAS ACTION FUND COS (2) PROJECT VERITAS ACTION FUND 40, 026 . REIMBURSED COS (3) (4) (5) (6) BAA 10/12/15 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Page4 Part VI Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 37. Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships. Name. address, and EIN of entity Primary activity Legal domicile (state or foreign (related, unre- 501(c)(3) lated, excluded organizations? from tax under sections 512-514) Yes No Are all partners section i Gengzal or Percentage amount in box managing ownership 20 of Schedule partner? K-i (Form 1065) Yes No TEEA5004L 06/01/15 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 PROJECT VERITAS 27-28 94 856 Page 5 [Eart Supplemental Information Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule (see instructions). BAA TEEASOOSL 06/01/15 Schedule (Form 990) 2015