l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS
Form

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OMB No 1545-0047

Return r% f Or ani72tinn Exam t From Income Tax

990

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For the 2016 calendar y ear, or tax y ear be g inning 01-01-2016

. and endina 12-31-2016

C Name of organization
CONSUMER ENERGY ALLIANCE IN

B Check if applicable
❑ Address change

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
^ Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www IRS gov/form990

Department
Internal Revenue Ser.ice
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DLN: 93493053001237

D Employer identification number
26-1658339

❑ Name change
Doing business as

❑ Initial return
Final
- I II/ - I n naLeu

Number and street (or P O box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2211 NORFOLK

❑ Am ended return

L I eiepnone nurnuer

Room/suite

(713) 337-8800

❑ Application pending
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
HOUSTON, TX 77098

G Gross receipts $ 2,582,773

F Name and address of principal officer
DAVID HOLT
2211 NORFOLK
HOUSTON, TX 77098
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Tax-exempt status

Website : ^

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subordinates?
H(b) Are all subordinates
included?
❑ 4947(a)(1) or

501(c) ( 4 ) A (insert no

❑ 527

If "No," attach a list

9 Corporation

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El Y es

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(see instructions)

H(c) Group exemption number ^

www consumerenergyalliance org

K Form of organization
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501(c)(3)

H(a) Is this a group return for

L Year of formation

❑ Trust ❑ Association ❑ Other ^

2008

M State of legal domicile TX

Summary

1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities
To expand the dialogue between the energy & consuming sectors to improve overall understanding of energy security and the thoughtful
development and utilization of energy resources to help create sound energy policy a nd maintain stable energy prices for consumers
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Check this box ^ ❑ if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets
Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .
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Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b)

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Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line 2a)

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6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary)

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7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34

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Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h)

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Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g)

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2,394,863

2,582,559

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2,395,077

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10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d

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11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)
12 Total revenue-add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)

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15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10)

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16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)

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b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25)

17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, llf-24e)

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18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)
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Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12

2,264,731

2,230,214

2,264,731

2,230,214

130,346
Beginning of Current Year

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20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)

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370,075

21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)
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Si g nature Block
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, inclu
knowl edge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Declaration of prepa
an y knowled g e

Signature of officer
DAVID HOLT PRESIDENT
Type or print name and title
Print/Type preparer's name
TERRY BLEIER PAUL CPA

Paid
Preparer
Use Only

Firm's name

Preparer's signature
TERRY BLEIER PAUL C

^ Terry Bleier Paul CPA

Firm's address ^ 12814 John Reynolds Circle
Galveston, TX

1,026,258
479,050

Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20

Sign
Here

352,559
End of Year

77554

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instrui
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

370,075

547,208

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Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

1

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part III
Briefly describe the organization's mission

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Our mission is to expand the dialogue between the enerav & consuming sectors

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ?

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If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services?

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If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0
Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses
Section 501(c)(3) 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
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(Code

) ( Expenses $

1,297,227

including grants of $

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND DIALOGUE PROGRAMS--EXPANDED OUTREACH TO STATES TO INFORM BUSINESSES AND CONSUMERS ABOUT ENERGY
REGULATIONS, TECHNOLOGY AND ROLE OF PUBLIC POLICY IN HELPING TO MEET OUR CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS THIS PROGRAM SUPPORT CEAS
STATESPECIFIC EFFORTS TO EDUCATION CITIZENS IN THE NEED FOR A BALANCED ENERGY POLICY

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(Code

) (Expenses $

88,490

including grants of $

) (Revenue $

ENERGY DAY--ACADEMIC FESTIVAL AND RELATED K-12 ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS TO HIGHLIGHT AND EDUCATE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ENERGY AND
SHOWCASE ALL FORMS OF ENERGY IN AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN HOUSTON, TEXAS

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4d

Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0 )
including grants of $
(Expenses $

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Total program service expenses 11o,

including grants of $

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) (Revenue $

1,385,717
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Checklist of Re q uired Schedules
Yes

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No

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete
Schedule A .
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Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)?

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Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates
for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I .
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Section 501(c )( 3) organizations.
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 .
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Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues,
assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19?
If "Yes, " complete Schedule C, Part III .
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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 I .
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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 .

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No

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets?
If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part III .
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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian
for amounts not listed in Part X, or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation
services7If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part IV .
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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 V .
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If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX,
or X as applicable
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Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part VI
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Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total
assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part VII .

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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 VIII .

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Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported
in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX .
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Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X

f

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 (ASC 740)' If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X

12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
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Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes, " and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)7 If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?
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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
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valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV .
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Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any
foreign organization? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV .

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No

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 III and IV .
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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 lie? If "Yes, " complete Schedule G, PartI (see instructions) .
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Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII,
lines 1c and 8a' If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II .
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Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule G, Part III .
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H .
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20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

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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 I and II .
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Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX,
column (A), line 27 If "Yes, " complete Schedule I, Parts I and III .

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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 J .
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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, 20027 If "Yes,"answer lines 24b through 24d and
complete Schedule K If "No,"go to line 25a .
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Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?
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Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?

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25a Section 501(c )( 3), 501 ( c)(4), and 501(c )( 29) organizations.
Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part I .
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Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or
former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons?
If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part II .
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Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial
contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member
of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III .
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Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and
that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ7
If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part I .
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Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV
instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions)
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV .
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An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an
officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part IV .
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Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .

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Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation
contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .
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Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets?
If "Yes, " complete Schedule N, Part II .

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No

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections
301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3' If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I .

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No

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and
Part V, line 1 .
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Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

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35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)'
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If'Yes' to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity
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within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)' If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 .

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Section 501(c )( 3) organizations . Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related
organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 .
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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 R, Part VI

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Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 197 Note.
All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0
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Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part V .
Yes
la Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable

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Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line la Enter -0- if not applicable

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Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming
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2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by
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If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note .If the sum of lines la and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?
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If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year7If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 .

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4a 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)?
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If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country ^
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)

5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?

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Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

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If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T7

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6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization
solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? .
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If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were
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Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services
provided to the payor7 .
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If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?

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Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file
Form 8282? .
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If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year

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Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

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Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?

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If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as
required? .
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Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during
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9a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?
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Section 501(c )( 7) organizations. Enter

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Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12

b

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

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Section 501(c )( 12) organizations. Enter
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Gross income from members or shareholders

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Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources
against amounts due or received from them ) .
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12a Section 4947 ( a)(1) non - exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041'
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If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year
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Section 501(c )( 29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

a

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state7Note . See the instructions for
additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0

b

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in
which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand

13c

c

.

14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?
b

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.

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments7If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule 0 .

13a

14a

No

14b
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Governance , Management , and DisclosureFor each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines
Kim=
8a, 8b, or IOb 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

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Yes
is Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

la

9

lb I

9

I

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
b

Enter the number of voting members included in line la, above, who are independent

2

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other
officer, director, trustee, or key employee?

3

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision
of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

4

2

No

3

No

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
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4

No

5

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets?

5

No

6

Did the organization have members or stockholders?

6

No

7a

No

7b

No

.

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7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more
members of the governing body? .
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b
8

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or
persons other than the governing body?
.
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by
the following

a

The governing body?

b

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body?

9

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.

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the
organization's mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 .
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8a

Yes

8b

Yes

9

I

I

No

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests Information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates?

IOa

Yes

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?

10b

Yes

Ila Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the
form? .
.

Ila

Yes

b

b

.

Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990

.

12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No,"go to line 13 .

12a

Yes

b

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to
conflicts? .
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12b

Yes

c

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in
Schedule 0 how this was done .
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12c

Yes

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13

Did the organization have a written whistleblower 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 top management official

b

Other officers or key employees of the organization

.

.

.

No

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.

13

No

14

No

15a

No

15b

No

16a

No

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? .
b

.

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?

16b

Section C. Disclosure
17

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be

18

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only)
available for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply

19
20

❑ Other (explain in Schedule 0)
W Own website
9 Another's website
9 Upon request
Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest
policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records
E HOLT III 2211 NORFOLK HOUSTON, TX 77098 (713) 522-2414
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Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees , Key Employees , Highest Compensated Employees,

and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII

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❑

Section A. Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees
la Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax
year
• 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
• List all of the organization 's current key employees, if any See instructions for definition of "key employee
• List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations
• List all of the organization 's former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
• List all of the organization' s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
List persons in the following order individual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest
compensated employees, and former such persons
9 Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee
(A)
Name and Title

(B)
Average
hours per
week ( list
any hours
for related
organizations
below dotted
line)

(C)
Position (do not check more
than one box , unless person
is both an officer and a
director/trustee)
2 =
-n
1
_

(D)
Reportable
compensation
from the
organization
(W- 2/1099MISC)

(E)
Reportable
compensation
from related
organizations
(W- 2/1099MISC )

(F)
Estimated
amount of other
compensation
from the
organization and
related
organizations

r. 0
D
I•

^^

(1) JOHN EICHBERGER
......................................................................
DIRECTOR

0 00
................

X

0

0

0

(2) JENNIFER DIGGINS
......................................................................
DIRECTOR

0 00
................

X

0

0

0

(3) JOHN HEIMLICH
......................................................................
DIRECTOR

0 00
................

X

0

0

0

(4) WAYNE ZEMKE
......................................................................
CHAIRMAN

0 00
................

X

0

0

0

(5) BRIAN WELCH
......................................................................
TREASURER

0 00
................

X

0

0

0

(6) BRETT VASSEY
......................................................................
VICE CHAIR

0 00
................

X

0

0

0

(7) MARK PULLIAM
......................................................................
DIRECTOR

0 00
................

X

0

0

0

(8) DAVID HOLT EX-OFFICIO
......................................................................
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT

0 00
................

X

0

0

0

(9) RANDY VELARDE
......................................................................
DIRECTOR

0 00
................

X

0

0

0

X

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Section A . Officers, Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title

(B)
Average
hours per
week (list
any hours
for related
organizations
below dotted
line)

(C)
Position (do not check more
than one box, unless person
is both an officer and a
director/trustee)
2, = T
I
?,L
1

(D)
Reportable
compensation
from the
organization (W2/1099-MISC)

(E)
Reportable
compensation
from related
organizations (W2/1099-MISC)

(F)
Estimated
amount of other
compensation
from the
organization and
related
organizations

I,

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D

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:

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c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A .
d Total ( add lines lb and 1c)
2

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^
^

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization ^
No
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on
line la? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual .
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.

3

No

For any individual listed on line la, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the
organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual .
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.

4

No

5

No

.

Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for
services rendered to the organization?lf "Yes," complete Schedule J for such 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 ending with or within the organization's tax year
(A)
Name and business address

HBW Resources LLC

(B)
Description of services
Management & Professional

(C)
Compensation
1,152,000

2211 Norfolk Ste 410
Houston, TX 77098
SmartMark Comm

Communications

149,854

Communications

535,442

140 Terry Dr S 105
Newtown, PA 18940
Story Partners LLC
1000 Potomac St NW Ste 102
Washington, DC 20007

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 ^ 3
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Page

Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII
(A)
Total revenue

la Federated campaigns
b Membership dues

.

lc

a

d Related organizations

id

e Government grants (contributions)

le

All other contributions, gifts, grants,
and similar amounts not included
above

I

61

0

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514

lb

E

p

(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue

la

.

c Fundraising events .

A

❑
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

2,582,559

If

g Noncash contributions included
in lines la-1f $
h Total.Add lines la-1f

U o

^

2,582,559

Business Code
ti

2a
b
C

d
M

e
f All other program service revenue

0
gTotal.Add lines 2a-2f .

^

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other
^

similar amounts)

4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

^

5 Royalties

^

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.

.

.

(i) Real

.

214

(ii) Personal

6a Gross rents
b Less

c

rental expenses

Rental income or
(loss)

d Net rental income o r (loss)

.

.

.

^

(i) Securities

(ii) Other

7a Gross amount
from sales of
assets other
than inventory

b Less cost or
other basis and
sales expenses
C

Gain or (loss)

d Net gain or (loss)
y

.

^

8a Gross income from fundraising events
(not including $
of
contributions reported on line 1c)
See Part IV, line 18 .
.
.
.

cc

b Less direct expenses

.

a
b

c Net income or (loss) from fundraising ev ents .
w
0

^

9a Gross income from gaming activities
See Part IV, line 19 .
.
a
b Less direct expenses

.

b

c Net income or (loss) from gaming activit ies .

^

lOaGross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
.
a
b Less cost of goods sold

.

b

c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory
Miscellaneous Revenue

.

^

Business Code

I la

b

C

dAll other revenue

.

.

eTotal . Add lines 11a-11d
12 Total revenue . See Instructions

^
^
2,582,773

214

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Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A)
Check iF Schedule n contains a res V onse or note to

, Y line in this Part IX

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b , 9b, and 10b of Part VIII .

.

(A)
Total expenses

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.

.

.

(B)
Program service

(C)
Management and

expenses

general expenses

.

.

.

❑

(D)
Fundraisingexpenses

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, line 15
and 16
4 Benefits paid to or for members
5 Compensation of current officers , directors, trustees, and
key employees .
.
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 Other salaries and wages
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions ( include section 401
(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .
9 Other employee benefits
10 Payroll taxes

.

.

.

.

11 Fees for services ( non-employees)
a Management
b Legal
c Accounting

.

.

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.

.

d Lobbying

1,202,500

420,000

782,500

0

26,165

0

26,165

0

1,099

0

1,099

0

874,234

874,234

0

0

17,377

17,377

0

0

0

0

0

0

19,124

0

19,124

0

15,466

6,032

9,434

0

61,201

61,201

0

0

2,862

0

2,862

0

666

152

514

0

1,031

373

658

0

764

670

94

0

1,644

1,577

67

0

.

e Professional fundraising services See Part IV, line 17
f Investment management fees

.

.

g Other ( If line 11g amount exceeds 10 % of line 25 , column
(A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule 0)
12 Advertising and promotion

.

13 Office expenses
14

Information technology

15 Royalties
16 Occupancy
17 Travel

.

.

.

.

.

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.

.

.

18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any
federal , state , or local public officials .
19

Conferences , conventions , and meetings

20 Interest

.

.

.

.

.

.

21 Payments to affiliates
22 Depreciation , depletion, and amortization
23

Insurance

.

.

.

24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List
miscellaneous expenses in line 24e If line 24e amount
exceeds 10 % of line 25 , column ( A) amount , list line 24e
expenses on Schedule 0
a

Meals & entertainment

b Dues & subscriptions
c Printing & Reproductions
d Postage & shipping

e All other expenses
25 Total functional expenses . Add lines 1 through 24e

6,081

4,101

1,980

0

2,230,214

1,385,717

844,497

0

26 Joint costs . Complete this line only if the organization
reported in column ( B) joint costs from a combined
educational campaign and fundraising solicitation
Check here ^

❑ if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720)
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Page 11

Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX
(A)
Beginning of year
1

Cash-non-interest-bearing

2

Savings and temporary cash investments
Pledges and grants receivable, net

4

Accounts receivable, net

5

7

Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors,
trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part
II of Schedule L
Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under
section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and
contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9)
voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete
Part II of Schedule L
Notes and loans receivable, net .

8

Inventories for sale or use

9

Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

10a
b

.

.

.

.

.

.

224,748
471,823

.

.

.

4

329,687

5

6

7

.

8
9
10a

Less accumulated depreciation

10b

10c

Investments-publicly traded securities

12

Investments-other securities See Part IV, line 11

13

Investments-program-related See Part IV, line 11

14

Intangible assets

15

Other assets See Part IV, line 11

16

Total assets.Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)

17

.

1
2
3

.

Land, buildings, and equipment cost or other
basis Complete Part VI of Schedule D

.

118,966
251,109

.
.

11

.

.

.

.

.

11

.

.

12

.

.

13
.

.

.

.

14

.

15
16

1,026,258

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

17

22,802

18

Grants payable

18

19

Deferred revenue

20

Tax-exempt bond liabilities

21

Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule D

A 22
0
cZ

.

370,075

.

.

19
.

456,248

20
21

Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees,
key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons Complete Part II of Schedule L

.

22

23

Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties

24

Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties

25

Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties,
and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24)
Complete Part X of Schedule D

26

Total liabilities .Add lines 17 through 25

27

Organizations that follow SFAS 117 ( ASC 958 ), check here ^
complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
Unrestricted net assets

28

Temporarily restricted net assets

29

.

.

.

23

.

24

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

25

0

26

479,050

370,075

27

547,208

and

.

28

Permanently restricted net assets

29

Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958),

LL_
0

Z

.

3

6

0
s
Q

.

(B)
End of year

30

check here ^ ❑ and complete lines 30 through 34.
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds

31

Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund

32

Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds

33

Total net assets or fund balances

34

Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances

.

.

.

30

.

.

.

.

.

.

31
32
370,075

33

547,208

370,075

34

1,026,258
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Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI

4

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A))

5

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments

6

Donated services and use of facilities

.

7

Investment expenses

.

8

Prior period adjustments

9

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0)

10

Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

.
.

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.

.
.

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.

.

.

.

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.

.

.

Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1

.

.

.

3

.

.

.

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)

.

.

.

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
.

.

.

1

.

.

.

2

.

.

.

.

.

.

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.

.

.
.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

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.

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.

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.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

1

2,582,773

2

2,230,214

3

352,559

4

370,075

5
6

.
.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.

.

7
.

.

8
9

-175,426

10

547,208

Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to

line in this Part XII
Yes

1

N.

❑ Accrual
❑ Other
M Cash
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule 0

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990

2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

2a

No

2b

No

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
b

❑ Consolidated basis

❑ Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
If'Yes,' check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis,
consolidated basis, or both
❑ Separate basis

c

❑ Consolidated basis

❑ Both consolidated and separate basis

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 selection of an independent accountant?

2c

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0
3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single
Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
b

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

3a

No

3b
Form 990 (2016)

 Additional Data
Software ID:

16000371

Software Version:
EIN:
Name :

26-1658339
CONSUMER ENERGY ALLIANCE INC

 l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS

I As Filed Data - I

DLN: 93493053001237

SCHEDULE 0

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

(Form 990 or 990-

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
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.

EZ)
Department of the

OMB No 1545-0047

2016
• '

Employer identification number

Name of the organization
CONSUMER ENERGY ALLIANCE INC

26-1658339

990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information
Return
Reference
Pt VI, Line 19

Explanation
ALL POLICIES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS WILL BE POSTED ON BOTH THE ORGANIZATION'S
WEBSITE AND ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST

 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information

Return
Reference
Pt VI, Line
11b

Explanation
ALL POLICIES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS WILL BE POSTED ON BOTH THE ORGANIZATION'S
WEBSITE AND ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST

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Pt VI, Line
12c

Explanation
COPIES OF EACH BOARD MEMBERS STATEMENT AND MINUTES ARE RETAINED

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Pt XI

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CHANGE FROM CASH TO ACCRUAL AR -328056 , AP 40, 946 DEFERRED INCOME 462536 EQUAL $175,426 PDF LISTS
ATTACHED

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Other

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Form 3115, Sch A, Part 1 Line 2b--Affiliate Membership revenue is recorded based on the me
mbership type in the period and recognized over the term of the membership according to GA
AP

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Form 990 ,
Part IX, Line
24e

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Bank service charges 1288 101 1187 0

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Form 990,
Part IX, Line
24e

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Registration fees 768 0 768 0

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Form 990,
Part IX, Line
24e

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License and Permits 25 0 25 0

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Form 990,
Part IX, Line
24e

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Event sponsorships 4000 4000 0 0