EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 15 Return of Organization Exempt From lnco me Tax Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)( 1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Form 990 2016 OMB No. 1545-0047 2015 Department of the Treasury Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. to Public Interna' Revenue Samba information about Form 990 and its instructions is at wwarsgov/foanQO. Inspection A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning and ending 0 Name of organization Employer identification number Sign? JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES gifts Doing business as CITIZENS Tron SELF GOVERNANCE 27~1657203 return Number and street (or P.0. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite Telephone number 293;, 106 E. 6TH STREET 900 512-943?2014 City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Gross receipts 2.21%? AUSTIN . TX 7 8 7 0 1 H(a) is this a group return 355:? Name and address of principal of?cer:MARK MECKLER for subordinates? Ehres Ii] No pen SAME as ABOVE H03) Are all subordinates lncluded?1:Yes NO I Tax-exempt status: LXJ 501(c)(3) Ll 501(c) )4 (insert no.) 4947(a)( 1) or 527 If attach a fist. (see instructions) Website: SELFGOVERN. COM H(c) Group exemption number I Form oforganization: LXJ Corporation Trust Association Other? I Part I Summary Briefly describe the organization?s mission or most signi?cant activities: TO PROVIDE COWICATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON MATTERS RELATED TO . Check this box if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. 1 I Year of formation: 2 0 1 0 5! State of legal domicile: Ti 2 3 Number of voting members of the governing body Part VI, line 1a) 3 4 4 Number of Independent votlng members of the govemlng body (Part VI lIne 1b) 4 3 3 5 Total number of IndIVIduals employed in calendar year 2015 Part lIne 2a) 5 2 4 5 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessaryTotal unrelated busrness revenue from Part column (C) km 12 7a 0 . Net unrelated busmess taxable income from Form 990-T line 34 7b 0 - Prior Year Current Year 8 Ine1h) 4.804.191- 5.711.098- 5 9 Program serVIce revenue (Part Investment Income (Part column (A) lines Other revenue (Part column (A), ?nos 5, 6d, SC, SC, 10c, and 11aTotal revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column QR), line 12Grants and similar amounts paid (Part iX, column (A), lines 1-3) 0 . 0 . 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part iX, column (A), line 4) 0 0 . 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee bene?ts (Part lX, column (A), tines 5-1016a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25Otherexpenses (Part Ix, column (A), lines 11a-?i1d, 11f-24eTotal expenses. Add lines 1317 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line E33: Beginning of Current Year End of Year ?g 20 TotalassetsrParthinerei 1.166.156- 2.320.850- 21 Total liabilities (Partx line 26??522 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line I_art II Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, I declare that have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. cl ra 'oy, oflpgeparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. M441 11/ 14/2016 Sign '9 re 0 er Date Here MARK MECKLER CEO Type or name and title preparer's name Preparers signature ?315 Pherk i_i PTii'll If Paid DENNIS K0 WEISS, CPA My? P01330013 Preparer Finn's name I . R. WEISS Sc ASSOCIATES PLLC Firm's 30?0022324 Use Only Firm's address 46 6 0 . BRETON COURT SUITE 1 02 KENTWOOD, MI 49508 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) Yes i_i No 532001 12-16-15 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Form 990 (2015) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1657203 rogram - rvuce ccomp is ments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line' In this Part El 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission: TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING ON MATTERS RELATED TO SELF-GOVERNANCE. Panel? 2 Did the organization undertake any signi?cant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or sec-E2? Ens No If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0. 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make signi?cant changes in how it conducts, any program services? EYes No If "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 (00:19:) (Expensess including grants of$ (Revenue$ COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING RELATED TO SELF- . 4b (Code: (Expenses 35 including grants of (Flevenue 4c (Cede: (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0.) (Expenses 5 including grants of (Revenue - 4e Total program service expenses . Farm 990 (2015) 532002 12?15-15 2 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Form 990 2015) JOHN HANCOCK COMMI TTEE FOR THE STATES Page 3 Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No 1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? ll "Yes. complete Schedule A 1 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? 2 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public oilice? it "Yes, complete Schedule 0, Partl 3 4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501 election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes. complete Schedule 0, Part ll 4 5 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as de?ned 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 to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If Yes, complete Schedule D, Part! 6 7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part II 7 8 Did the organization maintain collections of Works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets?.lf Yes, complete Schedule D. Part 8 9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? ll "Yes, complete Schedule D, Partlv 9 10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments or quasi-endowments? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 1 1 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, Partw 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? ll ?Yes; complete Schedule 0: Perl 1 1b x, 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 1 1c Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part x, Iineie? ll "Yes, complete Schedule D, Partlx 11:! Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 11e Did the organization?s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization?s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (A30 740)? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, PartX 11f 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited ?nancial statements for the tax year? If "Yes, complete Schedule 0, Parts Xl and 12a Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited ?nancial statements for the tax year? If Yes, and if the organization answered "No to line 12a, then completing Schedule 0, 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 States? 14a Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $1 00,000 or more? If "Yes, complete Schedule F. Parts I and 14b 15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? lures." complete Schedule-F. and IV ts 16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If "Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts Ill and iv 16 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A). lines 6 and tie? ll "Yes, complete Schedule G, Part 17 18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part lines to and 8a? ll "Yes, complete Schedule G. Perl ll is 19 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 Form 990 (2015) 532003 12?16-15 3 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Form 990 2015) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Pag? 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes, complete Schedule 21 Checklist of ?equired Schedules (continued) If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes, complete Schedule I, Parts land ll 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes, complete Schedule I, Parts land 23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If Yes, complete Schedule 24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes, answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K- If "No go to line 25a Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 0 Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any taxexempt bonds? Did the organization act as an ?on behalf 0 issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disquali?ed person during the year? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Partl Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disquali?ed person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?lf ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Partl 26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or 27 former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes, complete Schedule l-l Perl ll Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an of?cer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? lf "Yes, complete Schedule L, Perl 28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable ?ling thresholds, conditions, and exceptions): a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV A family member of a current or former of?cer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an of?cerdirector, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV 280 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes, complete Schedule 29 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or quali?ed conservation contributions? If "Yes, complete SohedUle 30 31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? ll "Yes. complete Schedule N, Part 31 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets?lf "Yes, complete Schedule N, Partl! 32 33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 30117013? If "Yes," complete Schedule Fi, Partl 33 34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes, complete Schedule Fi, Part II, or iv, and Part V. line 1 34 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 35a lf "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes, complete Schedule H, Part V, line 2 35b 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes, complete Schedule B. Part V, line 2 36 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes, complete Schedule H, Part VI 37 38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part Vi, lines 1 1 and 19? Note. All Form 990 ?lers are required to complete Schedule 0 38 Form 990 (2015) 532004 12-16?15 - 4 110-2 798302 1156 2015 . 04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156?1 1707 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27-1657203 Page5 Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable 1a 2 8 Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable 1b Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings in prize winners? Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, I filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 2a 2 If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization ?le all required federal employment tax returns? Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e??le (see Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? 33 If "Yes," has it ?led a Form 990-T for this year? If "No, to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 3b At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: See instructions for filing requirements for Form 1 14, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax sheiter transaction at any time during the tax year? Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax sheiter transaction? if "Yes," to line 5a or did the organization file Form 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? If ?Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $757 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? If ?Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 ?led during the year I 7d I Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal bene?t contract? If the organization received a contribution of quali?ed intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? 7 If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization ?le a Form 1098-0? 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 year? 9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. 3 Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part line 12 103 Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part line 12, for public use of club facilities 10b 11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter: a income from members or shareholders 1 1a Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) 1 1b 12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization ?ling Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041 If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accmed during the year 12b 13 Section 501(c)(29) quali?ed nonpro?t health insurance issuers. a Is the organization licensed to issue quali?ed health plans in more than one state? Note. See the 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 1313 Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? 14a If "Yes," has it ?led a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 14b Form 990 (2015) 532005 12?16-15 5 17071102 798302 1156 A 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Form 990 2015) 7 JOHN HANCOCK COMMI TTEE FOR THE STATES Page 6 Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and fora "No" response to line Ba, 8b, or 10b below describe the circumstances, processes, or changes In Schedule 0. See instructions. Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No 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. 13 Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year 1a Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent 1b 2 Did any officer, director, trustee, 'or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, direCtOFI thstee, or key employee? 3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors, or tmstees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? 4 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? 5 6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members 0f the governing body? .73 Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? the 3 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: . i a The governing body? 8a Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b 9 Is there any offiCer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization '5 mailing address? If Yes, provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 9 Section B. Policies ('l'his Section requests information about policies not required by the lntemal Revenue Code.) Yes 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 10a If ?Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization?s exempt purposes? 11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. 123 Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No, go to line 13 Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? 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 policy? 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? a The organization's CEO, Executive Director. or too management of?cial Other of?cers or key employees of the organization 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? If "Yes,? did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization?s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? Section C. Disclosure 17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be ?led 18' Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1 024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501 only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply. i:i Own website i:i Another's website Upon request i:i Other (explain in Schedule 0) 19 7 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, con?ict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public dunng the tax year. i 20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records) CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN LLP 317-574?9100. 9365 COUNSELORS ROW STE 200 INDIANAPOLIS IN 46240. 532005 12-16-15 0 ton FTILL OF STATES Form990(2015) 6 . 17071102 -798302 1156 7 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Form 990 2015) 7 Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII El HANCOCK FOR THE STATES Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated 27?1657203 Page 7 Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 13 Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization '5 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. 7 0 List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See for de?nition of key employee." 0 List the organization's ?ve current highest compensated employees (other than an of?cer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received report- able 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. 3 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 foliowing order: individual trustees or directors; institutional thstees; officers; key employees; highest compensated employees; and former such persons. :1 Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current of?cer, director, or trustee. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average (do not Cf??oorgthan one Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per box, unless person is both an compensation compensation amount of week and a dream/WSW) from from related other (list any - the organizations compensation hours for E: 5 organization from the related, DEB-MISC) organization organization's is an and related below a organizations line) (1) TIM DUNN 5 . 0 0 DIRECTOR (2) MARKMECKLER 40.00 220,200. 0. 17,000. (3) ERIC 5 .00 DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 . (4) MARK ROLLINS .?00 DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 . (5) MICHAEL RUTHENBERG 40 . 0 0 SECRETARY 96,000. 0. 17,000. (6) TIMOTHY MURPHY (7) MICHAEL TRANCHINA 40 . 0 0 CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER 125 532007 12-16-15 7 Form 990 (2015) 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Fom 99-9915) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) (B) (9) (D) (E) (F) Name and title Average (do no, one Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per box, unless person is both an compensation compensation amount of week mm? and a dimmrmusm) from from related other (?St any the organizations compensation hours for e} a organization from the related OBS-MISC) organization organizations ,3 and related below 2 a E- organizations id assess 1b Sub-total 441.200- 0- 51.000- Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section Totalladdiines1band1c) 441.200- 0- 51.000. 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 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? if "Yes. complete Schedule for such individual 4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If Yes, complete Schedule for such individual 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accme compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered tothe orgiization? If "Yes, complete Schedule for person Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year enmith or within the organization?s tax year. (A) (B) (C) Name and business address Description of services Compensation GRAVES MARCUS S: GARRETT LLC 1 1 0 0 MAIN ST SUITE 2700, KANSAS CITY, MO 64105 LEGAL 1,348,400. MICHAEL FARRIS 37545 CHAPPELLE HILL ROAD VA 2 013 2 PR SERVICES 108 20 0 . 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 2 Form 990 (2015) 532008 12-16-15 8 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMITTEE FOR 1156 1 and Other Similar Amounts Contributions, Gifts, am Service evenue Frog; Other Revenue -L 11 12 Form 990 2 Related organizations 015) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1657203 Page9 Statement of Revenue Check if 0 contains a or note to line in this Part I: Total revenue Related or Unrelated exempt function business revenue revenue Federated campaigns Membership dues Fundraising events Government grants (contributions) All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f: All other program service revenue 2a-2f Investment income (inciuding dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) . Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds Royalties . 7 Real Personal Gross rents Less: rental expenses Rental income or (loss) Net rental income or (loss) Gross amount from sales of Securities assets other than inventory Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses Gain or (I036) Net gain or (loss) Gross income from fundraising events (not including of contributions reported on line 1 See Part IV. line 18 Less: direct expenses a Net income or (loss) from fundraising events Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 8 Less: direct expenses Net income or (loss) from gaming activities Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances Less: cost of goods sold Net from Miscellaneous Revenue All other revenue Total- Add lines 11a-11d Total revenue. See instructions. . 532009 12-16-15 . Form 990 (2015) 17071102 798302 1156 9 . 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE 1156 1 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27-1557203 Page10 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 lX DO not include amounts reported on lines 6b' Total expenses Progra??service Mana ??ent and Fundrajisin 9b' and 10? Of Part expenses rg enses ensesg 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 4 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees,andkeyemployees 337,443. 240,997. 32,173. 64,273. 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 7 Othersalariesandwages 376,685: 269,024. 35,914. 71,747. 8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) 9 Other employee benefits 10 Payrolltaxes 51,725. 43,691. 5,329. 12,705. 1 1 Fees for services (non-employees): a Management Legal 1.358.095- 1.257.751- 100.344- Accounting 59.278- 69.278- Lobbying Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line Investment management fees 9 Other. (if line 119 amount exceeds 10% of line 25, 0.) 122,553. 114,265. 2,148. 6,140. 12 Advertisingandpromotion 1.010.994. 925,466. 77,845. 7,583. 13 Of?ceeXPensee 5:075- 4:433- 353- 284- 14 Information technology 260 - 170 - 51 - 39 - 15 Royalties 16 Occupancy 35:543- 32:755- 2:372- 1:510- 17 Travel 9:592- 5.029- 3.425- 138- 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings Interest 21 Payments to af?liates 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization Insurance 85.648- 57.722- 14.345- 13.581- 24 Other expenses. ltemize expenses not covered above. (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24c amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 249 expenses on Schedule 0.) a POSTAGE Sc PRINTING 59,189. 271,544. DUES SUBSCRIPTIONS 55,328. 52,487. 1,542. 1,299. MISCELLANEOUS 2,362. 2,028. 200. 134. All other expenses 25 Totalfunctionalexpenses. Addlines1through24e 4,260,576. 3,372,029. 365,800. 522,847. 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 I: iffollowing 3013 93-2 (A30 958-720) 532010 12-16-15 Form 990 (2015) 1 0 -- 17071102 798302 1156 2015 . 04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156?1 90 2015) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES P399 11 Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part I_?l (A) (B) Beginning of year End of year 1 Cash - non-interest-bearlng 919 Savings and temporary cash investments 2 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 3 4 Accounts receivableLoans and other receivables from current and former of?cers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part ll of Schedule 6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as de?ned under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary .3 employees' beneficiary organizations (see instr). Complete Part II of 6 a 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7 I 3 Inventories for 5819 or use 8 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other I basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule 10a Less: accumulated depreciation 10b Investments - publicly traded securities 1 1 12 Investments - other securities. See Part IV, line 11 12 13 Investments - program-related. See Part IV, line 11 13 14 Intangible assets 14 15 Other assets See Part 1V. line 11 15 16 Total assets. Add lines through.15 (must equal line 34payable and accrued expenses 17 13 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 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, :15 key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. 3 Complete Part ll of Schedule 22 'l 23' Secured mortgages and- notes payable to unrelated third parties 23 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24 25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part of ScheduleD 321.033- 25 0- 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (A30 958), check here complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 3 27 845i128- 27 1.232.416- . 28 Temporarily restricted net assets Permanently restn'cted net assets 29 .3 Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (A50 958), check here El 3 and complete lines 30 through 34. . *3 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds . 30 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or Eand, building, or equipment fund 31 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32 33 Totalnetassetsorfundbalances 845,128. 33 2,320,850. 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances Form 990 (2015) 532011 12-16-15 17071102 798302 1156 11' 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156. 1 Form 990 2015) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1657203 12513912 I Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Xl 1 Total revemie (must equal Part vm, column (A). line 12Tetet 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 line 33 column Net unrealized game (lessee) 0n 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 0) 9 0 . 10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, columnlB? 10 2.320.850- Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other,? explain in Schedule 0. 2a Were the organization ?5 ?nancial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: Separate basis El Consolidated basis El Both consolidated and separate basis Were the organization?s ?nancial statements audited by an independent accountant? If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: Separate basis I: Consolidated basis I: Both consolidated and separate basis 0 If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and seiection of an independent accountant? if the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0. 3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular 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 3b Forrn'990 (2015) 532012 12-16-15 12 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Public Charity Status and Public Support Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. 'mema' Revenue sm'ce information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number JOHN HANCOCK COMITTEE FOR THE STATES arity 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 box.) 1 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 2 I: A school described in section (Attach Schedule (Form 990 or 3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 4 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 (Complete Part II.) A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section (Complete Part II.) A community trust described in section (Complete Part II.) An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part 10 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4). 11 I: An organization organized and operated exclusively for the bene?t of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 1 1a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11 g. 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 appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections Aand B. l: 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. 1: 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. Type non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement andan 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. Enterthenumberofsupported organizations Provide the following information about the supported organization(s). UI on sun Name of supported (ii) EIN Type of organization iv) Is the organization Amount of monetary (vi) Amount of . . - - listed in your - rt organization (described on ??95 1. 9 . support (see other suppo (see above (see instructions? govemlng document? instructions) Yes No Total . LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-E2) 2015 Form 990 or 990-EZ. 532021 09-23-15 1 3 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990. 52) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 2 . Support Schedule for Organizations Described' In Sections 1WUNAMVI) (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 lil. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part Section Aiublic Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not includeany"unusualgrants.") 1849589. 1207183. 2254206. 4804191. 5711098.15826267. 2 Tax revenues levied for the organ- ization?s benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge 4Total.Addlines1through3 1849589. 1207183. 2254206. 4804191. 5711098. 5826267. 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 If) 358050 3 . 6 Publicgpport. Subtract line 5 from line Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 2011 2012' 2013 2014 2015 Total 7 1849589. 1207183. 2254206. 4804191. 5711098.15826267. 8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources 9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on 10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets(ExplaininPartVl.) 605. 2 089 25,300. 27,994. 11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) 13 First ?ve years. If the Form 990 Is for the organization? 5 first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) or anization check this box and sto here I: Sectlon C. Computation of Pu Elic Support Percentage 14 Public support percentage for 201 5 (line 6, column divided by line 11, column (Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 15 16a 33 1/3% support test- 2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 Is 33 1/3% or more, check this box and stop here- The organization qualifies as a publicly suoported organization bx - I133 113% 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 quali?es as a publicly supported organization 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, 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 l: 10% -facts-and- circumstances test- 2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a,16b, or 1 7a, and line 15 Is 1 0% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts- and-circu mstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part Vl how the organization meets the ?facts and-circumstances" test. The organization quali?es as a publicly supported organization 18 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13I 10aI 16b, 1 7a, or17b, check this box and see instructions 2 El Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 532022 09-23-15 14 - 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Scheduie A (Form 990 or QQGEZ) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMI TTEE FOR THE STATES Page 3 it. Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) I (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to uali under the tests listed below lease com lete Part ll.) Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 201 1 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants") 2 Grass receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services per- formed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose 3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or bus- iness under section 51 3 4 Tax? revenues levied for the organ- ization?s benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge 6 Total. Add lines1 through 5 7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disquali?ed persons Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disquali?ed persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or*1% of the amount on line 13 for the year Add tines 7a and 7b 8 Publicsu- -ort. Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total 9 Amounts from line 6 1,0a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources Unrelated business taxable income (iess section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 Add lines 10a and 10b 11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on 12 Other income. Do notinclude gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) 13 Total support. (Add lines 9. 10c, 11. and 12.) 14 First ?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: 15 Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column divided by line 13, column 15 16 Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part line 15 16 Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage 17 Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 100, column divided by line 13, column 17 . 18 Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part ill, line 17 18 193 33 1l3% support tests - 2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 and line 17 is not more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organizatic?m qualifies as a publicly supported organization 33 1/3% support tests - 2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line_19a, andline 16 is more than 33 and line 18 is not more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organization quali?es as a publicly supported organization El 20 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line. 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions I: 532023 09-23-15 . Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 15 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990- EZ) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Supporting Organizations (Complete only if you checked a box in line 11 on Part I. If you checked 1a of Part complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11 of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 110 of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.) Section A. All Supporting Organizations 1 Are all of the organization?s supported organizations listed by name in the organization?s goVeming documents? if "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. 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(a)(1) or (2). 33 Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or If "Yes, answer and below. Did the organization confirm that each supported organization quali?ed 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. 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. 4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization?)? If "Yes, and if you checked Part l, answer and below. 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. 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 170(c)(2)(B) purposes. 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 the names and EN 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 document). Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizingtdocument? Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization?s control? 6 Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (0 its supported organizations, (i0 individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (in other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the ?ling organization's supported organizations? If "Yes, provide detail in Part VI. 7 Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (de?ned in section a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If "Yes, complete Part I of Schedule (Form 990 or 990-E3. 8 Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If Yes, complete Part I of Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ. 9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disquali?ed persons as de?ned in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or If "Yes, provide detail in Part Vi. Did one or more disquali?ed persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes, provide detail in Part Vi. Did a 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 Vi. 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 non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? lf "Yes," answer 10b below. Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings.) 532024 09-23-15 Schedule A (Form 990 or 2015 . . 1 6 17071102 798302 1156 2015 . 04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR eA(Form 990 or 990.52) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?165720 3 Pages 3744:! A 1? Supporting Organizations (continued) Sc ?e 1 1 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 organization? 1 1a A family member of a person described in above? 11b A 35% controlled entity of a person described in or above?lf "Yes" to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI. 11c Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations 1 Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization?s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If "No, describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively 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. 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 bene?t carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or con trolled the supporting organization. Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations 1 Were a_ majority of the organization?s directors or trustees during the tax year also 'a majority of the directors or tmstees of each of the organization?s supported organization(s)? If "No, 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). Section D. All Type Supporting Organizations 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, (0 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 (iiD copies of the organization's governing documents in effect on the date of noti?cation, to the extent not previously provided? 2 Were any of the organization's of?cers, directors, or trustees either (0 appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No, explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s). 3 By 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 the role the organization's supported organizations played in this regard. Section E. Type Functionally-integrated Supporting Organizations 1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisijr the Integral Part Test during the yea(sea instructions): a The organization satis?ed the Activities Test. Complete llne 2 below. 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 yousupported a government entity (see instructions). 2 Activities Test. Answer and below. 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. 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 the reasons for the organization's position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization '3 involvement. 3 Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer and below. a Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the of?cers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part W. 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 the role played by the organization in this regard. 532025 09-23-15 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 1 7 17071102 798302 1156 2015 . 04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156?1 ScheduleA(Form 990 or 990 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Type Non- -Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations - Check here if the organization satisfied the integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov 20, 1970. See instructions. All 27?1657203 Page6 other Type non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E. Section A - Adjusted Net Income (B) Current Year (A) Prior Year (optional) Net short-term capital gain Recoveries of prior-year distributions Other gross income (see instructions) Add lines 1 through 3 Depreciation and depletion Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6} 7 Other expenses (see instructions) .4 8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) Section - Minimum Asset Amount (B) Current Year (optional) (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): Average value of securities Average cash balances Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 0100'? Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): 2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt-use assets 3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3 4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4 5 Net value of non-exempt?use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5 6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6 7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7 8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8 Section - Distributable Amount Current Year 1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1 2 Enter 85% of line 1. 2 3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3 4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4 5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5 6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6 7 L, Check here if the current year is the organization' 3 first as a non- -functionally- integrated Type organization (see instructions). Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 532025 09-23-15 17071102 798302 1156 201.5.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 18 1 5 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1657203 Non- Section - Distributions 1 to to 2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported in excess of income from to Current Year Administrative of Amounts ?to Quali?ed set-aside amounts IRS Other distributions in Part See instructions. Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 6. . Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive details in Part . See instructions. 9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section line 6 10 Line 8 amount divided Line 9 amount assets (0 Excess Distributions (ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015 Distributable Section - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) Amount for 2015 1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section line 6 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 Cause Excess distributions if to 2015: From 2013 From 2014 Total of lines 3a to underdistributions of to 2015 distributable amount from 2010 not Remainder. Subtract lines and Si from 3f. 4 Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7: to of to 2015 distributable amount Remainder. Subtract lines 43 and 4b from 4. Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 39 and 4a from line 2 (if amount than see . Remaining underdistributions for 201 5. Subtract lines an and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 31 and 4c. Breakdown of line 7: Excess from 2013 Excess from 2014 Excess from 201 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 532027 09?23-1 5 . 19 . 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990- -EZ) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 3 Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 9a, 9b, 90, 11a, 11b, and 11c; 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 10, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 16; Part V, Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions.) 532026 09-23?15 -. ScheduIeA(Form9900r990-EZ) 2015 - 20 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 SCHEDULE 0 Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities mam-15450047 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) . . For Organizations Exempt From income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 Complete if the organization is described below. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Department of the Treasury . . . . . Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at If the organization answered 'iYes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then 0 Section organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part i-C. 0 Section 501 (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and below. Do not complete Part I-B. 0 Section 527 organizations: Complete Part l-A only. If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have ?led Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part ll-A. Do not complete Part 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV. line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then 0 Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part Name of organization Employer identification number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27-1657203 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 or is a section 527 organization. 1 Provide a description of the organization?s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. 2 Political expenditures 3 Volunteer hours Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 3 If the organizatidn incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? Yes No 4a Was a correction made? CI Yes No describe in Part IV. omp etc i organization is exempt un - er ?section If "Yes except section 1 Enter theamount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities 2 Enter the amount of the filing organiZation's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities 3 Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b 4 Did the ?ling organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? Ll Yes No 5 Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of ail section 527 political organizations to which the filing organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the ?ling organization?s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions reCeived that were and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV. Name Address EIN Amount paid from Amount of political filing organization?s contributions received and funds. If hone, enter and directly delivered to a separate political organization. . If none, enter -0-. For Paperwork Reduction'Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 LHA 532041 10-05-15 2 6 17071102 (798302 1156. 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156- 1 Schedule 0 Form .990 or 990- 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES pane 2 omp ete I organization 13 exempt un section 501 A Check if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member?s name, address, EIN, 7 expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures). Check if the filing organization checked box A and ?limited control" provisions apply. Limits on Lobbying Expenditures or?gniigi?gn's Amiga: group (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) totals 1 a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) 5 0 6 0 . Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) 0 . Total lobbying expenditures (add tines Other exempt purpose expenditures Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columnslithe amount on line 1e, column or is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is: Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 1e. Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000. Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000. Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000. Over $17,000,000 $1 ,000,000. Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1fSubtract line 19 from line 1a- ?zero or less, enter -0- 0 - Subtract line tt from line to. It zero or less, enter -0- 0 - If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? El Yes No 4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 23 through 2f.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period (or ?scgfigfabre??ging in) 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total 2a Lobbyingnontaxableamount 202,835. 244,322. 328,265. 336,891. 1,112,313. Lobbying ceiling amount . (150% of line 2a, column(eTotal lobbying expenditures 67 937 . 15', 060 . 33 047 . Grassrootsnontaxableamount 50,709. 61,081. 82,066. 84,223. 278,079. Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column Grassroots lobbyinggpenditures Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 532042 10?05-15 2'7 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 omp ete I organIzatIon Is exempt un -er sectIon (election under section 501(h)). For each "Yes, response on lines 1 a through 1i below, provide in Part lVa detailed description (3) of the lobbying activity. Yes No Amount 1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of: A Volunteers? . . Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? 9 Media advertisements? Mailings to members. legislators, or the public? Publications, or published or broadcast statements? Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officiais, or a legislative body? Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? Other activities? Total. Add lines 1c through 1i 2a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 If the filino oranization incurred a section 4912 tax did it file Form 4720 for this ear? Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6). Yes No 1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 1 2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of 000 or less? 2 Did the oroanization ac ree to ca over. lobb in- and -olitical ex-enditures from the orior ear? 3 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section or section 501(c)(6) and if either BOTH Part A, lines 1 and 2, are answered OR (D) Part Ill-A, line 3, is answered "Yes." Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (donot include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). a Current year Carryover from last year Total 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues 3 4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 20 exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political exoenditure next year? 4 Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) 5 Supplemental Information Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part B, line 4; Part -C, line 5; Part II -A (affiliated group list); Part II lines1 and 2 (see instructions); and Part ll- B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information. Io; Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 532043 1 0-05-15 28 . 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 SCHEDULE Supplemental Financial Statements OMB No. 1545-0047 (Form 990) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV line6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b,11c, 11d,11e,11f,12a,or 12b. Department ofthe Treasury Attach to Form 990. Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions' Is at Iggov/foerQO. Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE THE STATES 27? 1657203 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part lV, line 6. Donor advised funds Funds and other accounts Total number at end of year 1 2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 4 5 Aggregate value at end of year . Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization?s property, subject to the organization?s exclusive legal control? El Yes I: No 6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the bene?t of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring imoermissible orivate benefit? I: Yes No . Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7. 1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply). Preservation of land for public use recreation or education) Preservation of a historically important land area Protection of natural habitat I: Preservation of a certi?ed historic structure Preservation of open space 2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year. Held at the End of the Tax Year a Total number of conservation easements 2a Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b Number of conservation easements on a certi?ed historic structure included in 2c Number of conservation easements included in acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic listed in the National Register 2d 3 Number of conservation easements modi?ed, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax year 4 Number of states where?property subject to conservation easement is located 5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? I: Yes I: No 6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year 7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year 8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section and section170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? Yes :1 No 9 In Part describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization?s financial statements that describes the organization's accounting for ervation easements. - 4 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8. 1a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 11 6 (A80 958), not to report in its- revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part the text of the-footnote to its financial statements that describes these items. is If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (A50 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items: 6) Revenue included on Form 990, Part line 1 Assets included in Form 990. Part 2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (A80 958) relating to these items: 2 Revenue included on Form 990. Part Vi"; line 1 Assets included in Form 990, Part LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for-Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2015 test. 2 9 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Scedule 0 (Form 990) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 2 Or ani'zations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assetqcontinued) 3 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply): a l:l Public exhibition l:l Loan or exchange programs 1) El Scholarly research El Other l:l Preservation for future generations 4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization?s exempt purpose in Part 5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? l:l Yes El No 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. 1a 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 1c 1d Beginning balance Additions during the year Distributibns during the year 1e Ending balance 1f 2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? Yes .. If "Yes explain the armament in Part Check here if the explanation has been provided on Part l:l Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form_990, Part IV, line 10? Current year Prior year (0) _Two years back Three years back Four years back "?000 No 1a Beginning of year balance Contributions Net investment earnings, gains, and losses '3 Grants 0" scholarships Other expenditures for facilities and proorams Administrative expenses 9 End of year balance 2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1 9, column (a))-held as: a Board designated or quasi-endowment Permanent endowment Temporarily restricted endowment The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 1 00%. 3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by: unrelated organizations (ill related Organizations If "Yes" on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule Describe in Part the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds. Land, 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 Cost or other Accumulated Book value basis (investment) basis (other) depreciation 1a Land Buildings Leaseholdimprovements 73,209. 30,051. 43,158. :1 Equipment 195.843- 85.558- 110.185- Other Total. Add lines is through 1e. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10cSchedule (Form 990) 20.15 532052 09?21-15 30 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOE-IN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Schedule Form 990) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES pag? .. Investments- Other Securities. if the ization answered ?Yes? On Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. or category (including name of security) Book value Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value I (1) Financial derivatives (2) Closely-held equity interests (3) Other. Total. Col. must Form Part col. line 12. Investments - Program Related. if the answered "Yes" on Form Part IV line 11c. See Form Part line 13. Description of investment Book value Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value Total. Col. must Form Part col. line 13. Complete if the answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15. - Description Book value must Form Part col. line 1 if the answered "Yes." on Form 990, Part IV line 11a or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. Description of liability Book value Federal income taxes Total. must Form 990, Part X, col. line 2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part provide the text of the footnote to the organization?s financial statements that reports the organization' 5 IiabiILtv for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (A86 740). Check here if the text of the footnote h_a_s been provided in Part [Kl Schedule (Form 990) 2015 532053 09-21-15 31 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Shedule Form 990 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 4 ?g Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 123. 1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part line 12: - 4 a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 2a Donated services and use of facilities 2b Recoveries 01? prior year grants 20 I V: Other (Describe in Part xm.) - 2d ?i . Add tines 2a through at 2e . 0 - a Subtract tine 2e from line Amounts included on Form 990, Part line 12, but not on line 1: - a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part line 7b 4a Other (Describe in Part 4b s; Add lines 4a and 4b 4c 0 - Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form Wart A line 12Reconciliation 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 ?nancial statements 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 2c. Other (Describe in Part xtiiAdd lines 2a through Subtract tine 2e from line Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part line 7b 4a Other (Describe in Part 4b Add lines Total exenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. ?his must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18Supplemental Information. Provide the descriptions required for Part 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 XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. PART X, LINE 2: NO AMOUNTS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED, OR RECORDED, AS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ACCRUAL TO CASH ADJUSTMENTS 333151415 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 32 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 OMB No. 1545-0047 SCHEDULE Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Cumplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. 0993mm ?the Treasury 7 Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Internal Revenue Service . lntormation about Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27-1657203 Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form QQO-EZ fliers are not required to complete this part. 1 indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply. a Mail solicitations Solicitation of non-govemment grants [Xi lntemet and email solicitations Solicitation of government grants Phone solicitatiOns i: Special fundraising events ln-person solicitations 2 a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees or key employees listed in Form 990, Part Vii) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services? Yes No If list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. D'd Amount aid - - Name and address of individual rim rais'er (iv) Gross receipts 1g ior retaine? by) (VI) Amount Paid or entity (fundraiser) ActIVIty nary: 75:76 from activity fundraiser to (or retained by) cantgbut?mg?? listed in col. organ'zat'on HSP DIRECT 20130 LAKEVIEW Yes No CENTER PLAZA, SUITE 300, DIRECT MAIL 553,181. 54,623. 498,558. Total 553,181- 54,623. 493.553- 3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been noti?ed it is exempt from registration or licensing. LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Farm 990 or WO-EZ. Schedule (Form 990 or SEE PART IV FOR CONTINUATIONS 532081 09-14-15 33 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR- 1156 1 Schedule (Form 990 or 990. -E2) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Pagez Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990- E2, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000. a Event #1 Event #2 Other events Total events (add col. through col. (event type) (event type) (total number) 2 1 Gross receipts 2 Lesa: Contributions 3 Gross Income (line 1 mInus km 2) 4 Cash prizes 5 Noncash prizes 2 .. 3 6 - Rent/faculty costs ?3 7 Food and beverages 5 8 Entertainment 9 Otherdirect expenses 10 Direct expense summary. Add ""35 4 through 9 in column 11 Net' Income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column Gaming. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. . tabs?nstant . TotaI gaming (add CD . . . bIngo/progresswe Wm Other gam'ng col. through col. 2 n: 1 Gross revenue a: 2 Cash prizes 3 2- 3 prIzes Lu *6 .2 4 Rent/facility costs . 5 Other dIrect expenses Yes__ 6 Volunteer labor No El No No 7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column 8 Net gaming Income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column I 9 Enter the state(s)' In which the organization conducts gaming activities. a Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? :1 Yes No If explain: 10a Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? Yes :1 No If "Yes,? explain: 532082 09-14-15 Schedule GI (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 34 17071102 798302 1156 2015_.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-Ez) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? Yes JV 12 Is the organization a grantor, bene?ciary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gaming? Yes El No 13 Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in: a The organization?s facility . . 133 An outside facility 13b '14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization?s gaming/special events books and records: Name Address 15a Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue? Yes ND - if "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization 33 of gaming revenue retained by the third party If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party: - and the amount Name Address 16 Gaming manager information: Name Gaming manager compensation Description of services provided El Director/officer Employee Independent contractor 17 Mandatory distributions: a Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to retain the state gaming license? Yes Cl No Enter the amount of distributions required under state law to be distributed to other exempt organizations or spent in the ranization's own exem-t activities durin . the tax year Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns and and Part Ill, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information (see instructions). SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE ZB, LIST OF TEN HIGHEST PAID (I) NAME OF FUNDRAISER: HSP DIRECT (I) ADDRESS OF FUNDRAISER: 20130 LAKEVIEW-CENTER PLAZA, SUITE 300, ASHBURN, VA 20147 532083 09-14-15 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 3 5 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Schedule (Forrh 990 or 990.52) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES page 4 Supplemental Information (continued) . Schedule (Farm 990 or 990-EZ) 532084 04-01-15 36 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156' 1 SCHEDULE Compensation Information OMB No- 1545-47 (Form 990) 7 For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23. Department of the Treasury >Attach to Form Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at Name of the organization Employer identification number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1657203 Questions Regarding 1a 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, line 1a. Complete Part to provide any relevant information regarding these items. First-class or charter travel i:l Housing allowance or residence for personal use Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence Tax indemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees Discretionary spending account I: Personal 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 2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all directors, trustees, and of?cers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line ta? 7 3 Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the organization?s CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to establish compensation of, the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part Compensation committee Written employment contract Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee 4 During the year, did any person 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 0" change-of-control payment? Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part Only section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete tines 5-9. 5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line ?Ia, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of: a The organization? Any related organization? If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part 6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part Vll, Section A, line ?Ia, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of: a The organization? Any related organization? - If "Yes" on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part 7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line a, did the organization provide any non- -?xed payments not described on lines 5 and 6? If describe In Part til 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 9 If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53. 49586(c)? LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2015 532111 10-14-15 3 7 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 .1 (Form 990) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES page 2 y, Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees. and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed. 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 Vll, Section A. line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual. (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation other deferred benefits in column (B) Base. (ii) Bonus 8? ?in Other compensation reported as deferred compensation Incentive reportable on prior Form 990 compensation compensation (A) Name and Title (1 MARK MECKLER Schedule (Form 990) 2015 532112 3 8 10-14-15 (Form 990) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES . Page 3 Supplemental Information Prov1de the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1aand for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information. Schedule (Form 990) 2015 532113 10-14-15 3 9 SCHEDULE Transactions With Interested Persons 1545-0047 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, - 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b. Department of,? Treasury . Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule (Form 990 or and its instructions is at Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27-1657203 Excess BenefitTransactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only). Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part iv, line 25a or 25b, or Form Part V, line 40b. 1 Relationshi between dis ualified . . . cl rrected? Name of disquali?ed person person and organizatign Description of transaction (Y)eso No 2 Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958 3 Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization Loans to and/or From Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or Form 990, Part lV, line 26; or if the organization an amount on Form Part line or 22. Name of Relationship Purpose $31.1? 0? -(ei Original Balance due (9) In board or Written interested person With organization of loan organization? amount default? committee? agreement? To From Yes No Yes No Yes No if the answered "Yes" on Form Part IV line 27. Name of interested person 03) Relationship between to) Amount of Type of Purpose of interested person and assistance assistance assistance the organization . LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 532131 10-02-15 40 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Schedule (Form 990 or 990- E2) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 2 e? Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 283 28b or 28c Name of interested person Relationship between interested (0) Amount of Description of person and the organlzatlon transaction transaction revenues? Yes No PATRICIA MECKLER WIFE OF PRES 7 5 0 0 0 . EMPLOYED Supplemental Information - Prowde additional information for responses to questions on Schedule (see instructions) SCH PART IV, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS (A) NAME OF PERSON: PATRICIA MECKLER (B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION WIFE OF MARK MECKLER Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 41 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR ?1156 1 OMB No. 1545-0047 SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ (Form 990 or 990.52) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990- E2 or to provide any additional information. Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. . Internal Revenue Service ?92m Ehedwe 0 ?Form ?o rm- EZI Eng Ei i? gov/form990. Name of the organization Employer identificatlon number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27? 1657203 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS 0F INTEREST AT THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING. LEGAL COUNSEL ROUTINELY MONITORS ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES FOR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND DIRECTS SUCH CONFLICTS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD FOR RESOLUTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 17, LIST OF STATES RECEIVING COPY OF FORM 990: FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON REQUEST. gal-I221 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Schedule 0 (Form 990 or (2015) 09?02?15 . 42 7' 17071102 798302 1156 2015. 04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156_ 1 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. Attach to Form 990. A Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at Name of the organization Employer identification number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES I 27?1657203 Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33. (C) (fl Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) Primary activity Legal domicile (state or Total income End-of-year assets Direct controlling of disregarded entity foreign country) entity identification 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. . Name, address, and EN Primary activity Legal domicile (state or Exempt Code Public charity Direct controlling controlled of related organization - foreign country) section status (if Section entity entity? 501 Yes ALLIANCE FOR SELF GOVERNANCE (DEA cse ACTION) - 27?4648506, 106 6TH ST, AUSTIN, Tx 78701 7 VOCACY TEXAS 501(c)(4) CONVENTION OF STATES ACTION 47?2245708 800 BRAZQS ST, SUITE 300 AUSTIN, Tx 78701 VOCACY TEXAS 501(c)(4) For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2015 3333.115 LHA 43 Schedule a (Form 990) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES page a identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered ."Yes" on Form 990, Part lV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax yearName, address, and EIN Primary activity Direct controlling Predominant income Share of total Share of mg amonm Code General or Percentage domicile of related organization entity related, unrelated, income end-of?year . amount in box managm ownership exc uded from tax under assets 20 of Schedule Partner? - country) sectlons 512-514) . . Yes No K-1 (Form 1065) Yesl No Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year. (0) (6) (fl (9) Sage? Name, address, and EIN Primary activity Legal domicile Direct controlling Type of entity Share of?total Share of 512(bX13) of related organization (state or entity (C corp, corp, income end-of-year controlled cifgreign or trust) assets mm Yes No 532162 09-03-15 Schedule Ft (Form 990) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.- ?27?1657203 Page 3 Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II. or IV of this schedule. 1 09.059 hu?Is?a-h 3 During the tax year. did the organization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts Receipt of interest. (ii) annuities royalties. or (ill) rent frel? a controlled entity Gift. grant. or capital contribution to related organizatiome) Gift. grant. or capital contribution from related organization(S) . Loans 0" loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) Loans or loan guarantees by related organizati0n(5) Dividends from related organizationls) Sale of assets to related organ izat'lon(s} Purchase of assets from related organizaticnls) Exchange of assets with related organizationiS) Lease of facilities equipment; or other assets to related organizatioms) Lease of facilities. equipment. or other assets from related organization(s) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organizaticn(S) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization($) Sharing of facilities, equipment; mailing lists, or other assets with related organizationlS) Sharing of paid employees with related organization(5) Reimbursement paid to related organizationis) for expenses Reimbursement paid by related organizationlS) for expenses Other transfer 0f 035? or property to related organization(s) Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) If 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. la) Name of related organization (bl Transaction type Amount involved Method of determining amount involved (1) CONVENTION OF STATES ACTION 25,173. ACTUAL AMOUNT INVOICED 32,069. ACTUAL AMOUNT INVOICED (2) CONVENTION 0F STATES ACTION (3) CONVENTION OF STATES ACTION 837, 584 . ACTUAL AMOUNT INVOI CED (4) l5) l6) 532163 09-08-15 45 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 ScheduleR(Form 990)2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1657203 1261984 Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part lV, 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. (C) lei" if) (9) (M (ii Name, address, and EN Primary activity Legal domicile Predominant income a Share of Share of Dispropar- of entity (state or foreign related, unrelated, total end-of-year ?on" Scri?1teitll1utIJeDR-1 ownership from tax countw) sections 512-514) Income assets (Form 1065) NO Schedule (Form 990) 2015 532164 4 6 05-08-15 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1657203 p?ms Supplemental Information Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule (see instructions). Schedule (Form 990) 2015 47 17071102 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 532165 09-08-15