I IMB No 1545-1150 Short Form Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax For, 990-EZ 2016 Under section 501 (c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code ( except private foundations) ^ Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Department of the Treasury I nternal Revenue Service ^ Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at wwwirs.gov/form990. 2016, and e A For the 2016 calendar year, or tax yeai B Check if applicable ,20 D Employer identification number C Name of organization Address change Name change Initial return Final return / terminated Amended return Alliance for Jobs and the Econom y , Inc. Number and street ( or P 0 box, if mail is not delivered to street address) 205 945-6580 F Group Exemption P. 0. Box 130903 City or town, state or province, country , and ZIP or foreign postal code Birmingham , G Accounting Method M Cash Website : ^ J 32-0469249 E Telephone number ulte Tax -exempt status (check only one) - K Form of organization. L?:j AL Accrual 35213 Number ^ H Check ^ if the organization is not required to attach Schedule B Other (specify) ^ Insert no 501c 35011 ( c ) Trust 4947 a 1 or (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF). 527 Other Li Association L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets 90, 000 (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . ^ $ Revenue , Expen ses , and Chan ges i n Net As sets or Fund Bala n ces ( see the instructions for Pa rt_ 1 )_ Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to resDond to any auestion in this Part I _ _ n 1 2 3 4 5a b C 6 a ee tF sc C b CD d c d 7a b c 8 9 10 11 12 r- W X 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 w Z 20 21 Contributions , gifts , grants , and similar amounts received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program service revenue including government fees and contracts . . . . . . . . . . . Membership dues and assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Investment income . . . . . . . . . 5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory , , , , . 5b Less. cost or other basis and sales expenses . . . . . . . . . . Gain or ( loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a ) . . . Gaming and fundraising events Gross income from gaming ( attach Schedule G if greater than 6a $15,000 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of contributions Gross income from fundraising events ( not including $ JSA 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 . . 5C 90, 000 4 from fundraising events reported on line 1 ) ( attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15 , 000) . , 6b Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events . . . . 6c Net income or (loss ) from gaming and fundraising events ( add lines 6a and 6b and subtract .............. . line 6c ) ............................ Gross sales of inventory , less returns and allowances . . . . . . 7a Less : cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7b Gross profit or (loss ) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other revenue ( describe in Schedule 0 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................... Boo. Total revenue . Add lines 1 2 3 4 5c , 6d , 7c , and 8 . Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule 0) . . . Benefits paid to or for members Salaries , other compensation , and employee benefits . . . . . Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors I ___ 6d 7c 8 9 10 90, 000 11 , , I^ ^ECEIV.E® 12 13 14 8 8 , 94 7 C., I MAY a 2017 . o1 " 15 Occupancy , rent , utilities , and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . , . ^ Printing , publications , postage , and shipping , Other expenses ( describe in Schedule 0 ) , Total ex p enses . Add lines 10 throu g h 16 .0G.d Excess or (deficit ) for the year ( Subtract line 17 from line 9) . . . . . . . . , Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27 , column (A)) end -of-year figure reported on prior year's return ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) , Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. 6E1008 1 000 . . . . . . . cq 1 KI 111 , , , , . ... (must agree with . . . . . . . . . , ^ 16 17 361 18 89 , 308 692 19 5 , 011 20 21 5 , 703 Form 990-EZ (2016) Page 2 Form 990 -EZ (2016) Balance Sheets ( see the instructions for Part II) • . Check if the or anization used Schedule 0 to res and to any uestion in this Part II ................... F-1 (A) Beginning of year (B) End of year 22 23 24 Cash, savings, and investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Land and buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other assets (describe in Schedule 0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,011 25 Total assets 5 , 011 26 Total liabilities (describe in Schedule 0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21) 5,703 15 !6 5 , 011 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part III See 5,703 !3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? !2 .n Schedule 0 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title 5,703 7 Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations, optional for others ) 28 P rovided educational materials prepared by attorneys regarding r egulatory programs to interested residents of Birmingham and If this amount includes foreign grants. check here . . . . . . . ^ I 1128a If this amount includes foreign grants, check here . . . . . . . ^ I 1129a 88.947 29 30 If this amount includes foreign grants, check here . . . . . . . ^ I I 130a 31 Other program services ( describe in Schedule 0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ ) If this amount includes forei gn grants, check here . ( Grants $ 31a 32 Total program service expenses ( add lines 28a through 31 a ) . ^ 32 88 , 947 List of Officers , Directors , Trustees, and Key Employees ( list each one even if not compensated - see the instructions for Part IV Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any auestlon in this Part IV . .................... (b) Average hours per week devoted to position (a) Name and title David L. Roberson chairman & President Mike Thomp son Secretar y JsA 6E1009 1 000 (c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC ) (t f not paid , enter -0-) ( d) Health benefits, contributions to employee ( e) Estimated amount of other compensation benefit plans , and deferred compensation 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 Form 990-EZ (2016) Form 990 - EZ (2016) HMM Page 3 Other Information ( Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the instructions for Part V) Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part V . . Yes No 33 , Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS" If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 33 X 34 Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents ? If "Yes ," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization's name Otherwise , explain the change on Schedule 0 (see instructions ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 X 35a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities ( such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a , among others )? . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 35a X b If "Yes ," to line 35a , has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No, "provide an explanation in Schedule O. . . . 35b c Was the organization a section 501 ( c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501 ( c)(6) organization subject to section 6033 ( e) reporting , and proxy tax requirements during the year'? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III . . . . . . . Did the organization undergo a liquidation , dissolution, termination , or significant disposition of net during the year? If "Yes ," complete applicable parts of Schedule N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 notice, . . . assets . . . 37a Enter amount of political expenditures , direct or indirect , as described in the instructions ^ b 38a Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization borrow from , or make any loans to , any officer , director , trustee , or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? . . . If "Yes ," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved . . . . . . . . 38b b 37a 35c X 36 X 37b X 38a X 0 Section 501 ( c)(7) organizations . Enter. 39 a b 40a Initiation fees and capi ta l cont rib utio ns inclu ded on lin e 9 . 39a Gross receipts , included on line 9, for public use of club facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 39b Section 501(c)(3 ) organizations . Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under. section 4911 ^ section 4912 ^ , section 4955 ^ b Section 501 ( c)(3), 501 ( c)(4), and 501 ( c)(29) organizations Did the organization engage in any section 4958 _ excess benefit transaction during the year , or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I . . . 40b c Section 501 ( c)(3), 501 ( c)(4), and 501 ( c)(29) organizations . Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ d Section 501 ( c)(3), 501 ( c)(4), and 501 ( c)(29) organizations . Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ e All organizations At any time during the tax year , was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction's If "Yes ," complete Form 8886 -T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 40e List the states with which a copy of this return is filed ^ Alabama 41 42a The organization ' s books are in care of ^ David Roberson Telephone no ^ 205 945 -6580 Located at ^i000 Ur ban c enter Drive , suite 300, Birmingham , AL b c 43 44a b c d 45a b ZIP + 4 ^ X 35242 At any time during the calendar year , did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over Yes No a financial account in a foreign country ( such as a bank account , securities account , or other financial account)' 42b X If "Yes ," enter the name of the foreign country: ^ See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114 , Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts ( FBAR). At any time during the calendar year , did the organization maintain an office outside the United States '? . . . . X 42c If "Yes ," enter the name of the foreign country: ^ Section 4947 ( a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041 - Check here . . . . . . . . . ^ ❑ and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year ... ...... ^ 43 Yes No Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X 44a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be . completed instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . X 44b Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year's . . . . . . . . . . . . . X 44c If "Yes " to line 44c , has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments ? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 44d Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512 ( b)(13)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . X 45a 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," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990 - EZ (see instructions ), , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , X 45b J5A 6E1029 1 000 Form 990-EZ (2016) Form 990-EZ (2016) Yes 46 Page 4 No Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for p ublic office? If "Yes," com p lete Schedule C, Part I. tj^ Section 501 ( c)(3) organizations only 46 X All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. Check if the org anization used Schedule 0 to respond to an y q uestion in this Part VI 47 48 49a b 50 .............. Yes Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(II)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E . . . . . . . . 48 Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49a If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49b ❑ No X X X Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees, and key PmnlnvePSl whn aach rPCaivarl mnra than 5,1 on non of cmmnencatinn frnm tho nrnani7atinn If tharm i¢ nnno Pntur "Nnna " (b) Average hours per week devoted to position (a) Name and title of each employee (dl Health benefits, (c) Reportable ut ons to employee ( a ) Estimated amount of compensation bentnbenefit plans, and deferred other compensation ( Forms W- 2/1099-MISC ) com p ensation None f 51 Total number of other employees paid over $100 , 000 . . . . . . . ^ Complete this table for the organization ' s five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than a 4 nn AAA ,s ,,..^_....., ., •..._ c-_.... ab... rc aL --- •- ____ (a) Name and business address of each independent contractor None d 52 Total number of other independent contractors each receiv Did the organization complete Schedule A? Note: All completed Schedule A . Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accon true, correct, and complete eclaration of preparer ( other than officer) is based on all n Sign /Signature of officer Here ^11,0k V A L . 1^0 ^ LO ('SOS Type or print name and title Print/Type preparers name Preparer's signature Paid Preparer Use Only Firm's name ^ Firm's address ^ May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? SE JSA 6E1031 1 000 I __4__ nu--- „ (b) Type of service I (c) Compensation SCHEDULE 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) OMB No 1545-0047 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on 2016 Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. ^ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. ^ Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization Alliance Part for III, Employer identification number Jobs and Organization's the Economy Economy (AJE) advocacy for business are on the line potential the Economy. Greater Birmingham, 32-o46g249 Mission Statement is - The mission of the Alliance to provide accurate and business, to ensure threats or attacks continued economic Alabama area and in the for Jobs and reliable information and industry and local and/or from irresponsible regulations, Inc. state government when jobs fromenvironmental groups or from growth and opportunity for the other areas of the State of Alabama as approved by the Board of Directors. Part I, Line 16 Other Expenses - Licenses - $155, Post Office $170 and Bank Charges 36 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990- EZ. JSA 6E1300 1 000 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2016) Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2016) Name of the organization Alliance SSA 6E1301 1 000 for Jobs and Page 2 Employer identification number the Economy, Inc. 32-0469249 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2016)