Short Form OMB No 1545-1150 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Form 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 '- -Open to Public Inspection ^ Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.lrs.gov/form990. Internal Revenue Service A For the 2016 calendar year , or tax year beginning B Check if C Name of organization applicable 1 JUN and ending 2016 MAY 31 2017 D Employer identification number = Address change =Name change =Initial return return/ ^tI mlinated CONSERVATIVE SOLUTIONS PROJECT , % 0- 7 7 0 7 O 7 V Number and street ( or P.O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address) 610 S . Room/suite E Telephone number 813-254-3369 BOULEVARD Amended return City or town, state or province, country , and ZIP or foreign postal code F Group Exemption Number ^ L_-J Accrual M Cash Other (specify) ^ H Check ^ ® if the organization is Accounting Method: not required to attach Schedule B Website : ^ WWW. CONS ERVATIVES OLUTIONSPROJECT. COM ( Form 990 , 990-EZ, or 990-PF ) . 4 ) 4 ( insert no. ) 0 4947 ( a )( 1 ) or 0 527 Tax- exem p t status ( check onl y one ) - 0 501 ( c )( 3 ) ® 501 c 0 Other Form of organization: 0 Association ® Corporation 0 Trust 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 (Part II, G I J K L 197 , 911. column ( B ) below ) are $ 500 , 000 or more , file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ 00, $ Part I' Revenue , Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) 1X-1 r.herlr if the nrnani7afinn scarf Srherfiila rl in racnnnri to anv niietinn in this Part I r e j' C •c c 1 2 3 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received Program service revenue including government fees and contracts Membership dues and assessments 4 Investment Income 1 2 3 4 SEE SCHEDULE 0 5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory b Less. cost or other basis and sales expenses c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) Gaming and fundraising events 6 a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such 5c _ 6a of contributions - ..6b gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000 ) r n ^i 6c c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a an 6b and subtract Ilse U we 7a^ 7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances 7b b Less: cost of goods sold ^\ c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line a) `k r C 8 0 XW 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Other revenue (describe in Schedule 0) 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 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance Printing, publications, postage, and shipping 632171 7c 8 ^ l Other expenses (describe in Schedule 0) 12-06-16 6d SCHEDULE 0 Total exp enses Add lines 10 throu g h 16 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) 18 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) 19 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year's return) Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) 20 Z Net assets or fund balances at end of y ear. Combine lines 18 throu g h 20 21 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions 678. 5a 5b SEE SCHEDULE 0 9 10 T 19 7 11 12 13 14 15 SEE 16 SCHEDULE 0 ^ 00, 17 18 19 20 21 233 . 197 , 911. 1 000 , 000. 125 , 000. 321 , 929. 9 , 461. 1 456 , 390 . <1 258 , 479 . 1 552 , 958 . 294 , 0 . 479 . Form 990-EZ (2016) {5 Form 990-EZ 2016 CONSERVATIVE SOLUTIONS PROJECT , INC. 46-5565650 Part II Balance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II) Check if the, organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part II (A) Beginning of year 22 Cash, savings, and investments 23 24 Land and buildings (B) End of year 1 , 552 , 958 . 22 294 , 479. 23 24 Other assets (describe in Schedule 0) 25 Total assets 26 27 Page 2 1 , 552 , 958 . 25 294 , 479. 0 . 26 0. Total liabilities (describe in Schedule 0) 1 , 552 , 958 . 27 294 , 479. Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Expenses Check if the org anization used Schedule 0 to res p ond to an y q uestion in this Part III ® (Required for section Net assets or fund balances ( line 27 of column ( B ) must a g ree with line 21 ) What is the organization's primary exempt purpose9SEE 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 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.) 28 PROMOTING CONSERVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AND TO ADVANCE CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. (Grants $ 1 000 000 . If this amount includes forei g n g rants, check here 0 28a 0. 29 If this amount includes forei g n g rants, check here (Grants $ ^ 29a 30 If this amount includes forei g n g rants, check here 10, 30a (Grants $ Other program services (describe in Schedule 0) If this amount includes forei g n g rants , check here 0 31a (Grants $ 32 32 Total p ro gram service ex penses (add lines 28a throu g h 31 a) Part,IV List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated - see the instructions for Part Iv) 31 Gnecl< it the or g anization used Schedule v to res p ond to an y q uestion in Luis Part iv ( a ) Name and title (b) Average hours er week devoted to p position (C) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 0. 12L (d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation PAT SHORTRIDGE 000. 0. 0. 10.00 0. 0. 0. 5.00 0. 0. 0. 0.10 0. 0. 0. 0.10 0. 0. 0. PRESIDENT DIRECTOR WARREN TOMPKINS 15.00 DIRECTOR 125 JOEL MCELHANNON DIRECTOR CLETA MITCHELL SECRETARY ROBERT WATKINS TREASURER e e Fnrm 990-EZ (20161 Form 990-EZ 2016 Part V CONSERVATIVE SOLUTIONS PROJECT , INC. Pa e 3 46-5565650 Other Information (Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the instructions for Part V) Check if the organization used Sch. 0 to respond to any question in this Part V Yes No 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 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 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 b If "Yes" to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No; provide an explanation in Schedule 0 35b c Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year'? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III 35c 36 Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the years If "Yes," 36 complete applicable parts of Schedule N 37a ^ 0. 37a Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions 37b b Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? 38a Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made 33 in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? b If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved 39 38b X X X N X X X 38a X 40b X 40e X N /A Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: 39a N/A a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9 39b N/A b Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities 40a Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under: N/A N/A ; section 4955 ^ section 4911 ^ N/A ; section 4912 ^ 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 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 transactions If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T 41 List the states with which a copy of this return is filed ^ NONE 42a The organization's books are in care of ^ ROBERT WATKINS Located at ^ 610 S. BLVD, TAMPA, & CO . , P . A. 0. 0. ^ Telephone no. ^ 813-25 4-3 369 ZIP + 4 ^ 3 3 6 0 6 FL b At any time during the calendar year. did the oraanization 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 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? If "Yes; enter the name of the foreign country: ^ 43 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041 - Check here 43 I and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year ^1 Yes No 42b X 42c X N/A No 44a Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of Form 990-EZ b Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of Form 990-EZ c Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? d If "Yes" to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No, " provide an explanation in Schedule 0 45a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)' b Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section need to be comoleted X Form 990-EZ (2016) 832173 12-08-16 Form 990-EZ (2016) 46 CONSERVATIVE SOLUTIONS PROJECT , INC. 46-5565650 Page 4 Yes No Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly , in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes.' complete Schedule C. Part I Part°VI, 46 X Section 501(c)(3) organizations only 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 oraanlzatlon used Schedule 0 to respond to any auestlon in this Part VI Yes No Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Sch. C, Part II 47 47 48 48 Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A )(u)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E 49a 49a Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? 49b b If "Yes, " was the related organization a section 527 organization? employees) who each received more (other than officers directors, trustees , and key Complete this table for the organization ' five highest compensated employees , s 50 than $100,000 of com p ensation from the or g anization. If there is none, enter "N one." (d) Health benefits, (e) Estimated (C) Reportable (b) Average hours (a) Name and title of each employee contributions to compensation (Forms of other amount er week devoted to employee benefit W-2/1099-MISC) p plans, and deferred compensation position compensation N/A f 51 a 52 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 $100,000 of compensation from the iurai iiuiiwci UI vuici uwcpciwcntwiniauruiacauii ici.cIV my vvci 1pIuu,vvv Did the organization complete Schedule A' Note. All section 501(c)(3) organi Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including Sign Here Paid Preparer Use Only 632174 12-08-18 SCHEDULE O Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990- EZ Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. (Form 990 or 990-EZ ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service CONSERVATIVE FORM 990-EZ, 2016 Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. 110, Information about Schedule 0 ( Form 990 or 990 - EZ ) and its instructions is at www.lrs. ov1form990. Name of the organization PART I, LINE 4, SOLUTIONS PROJECT, INC . UMtlNO 1b45-UU4, Open to Public Ins ection^ Employer identification number 46-5565650 OTHER INVESTMENT INCOME: AMOUNT: DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: 678. INTEREST INCOME FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8, OTHER REVENUE: AMOUNT: DESCRIPTION OF OTHER REVENUE: 197,233. E REFUND - MEDIA FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: 10, GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS: CONTRIBUTION AMERICAN FUTURE FUND GRANTEE NAME: GRANTEE ADDRESS: 6750 WESTOWN PKWY # 200-156 WEST DES MOINES, 'GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: DATE OF GIFT: N/A 09/30/16 1,000,000. AMOUNT GIVEN: FORM 990-EZ, IA 50266 PART I, LINE 16, OTHER EXPENSES: DESCRIPTION OF OTHER EXPENSES: AMOUNT: 380. OFFICE EXPENSE 7,500. RECEPTIONS & MEETINGS TRAVEL 584. TAXES OTHER 997. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, FORM 990-EZ, PART III, PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE - THE CORPORATION IS LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. 832211 08-25-16 9,461. LINE 16 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ ) (2016) SCHEDULE UMONO „45-UU4, Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ O Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. (Form 99( or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service 2016 ^ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. 100- Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.lrs.gov/form990. Name of the organization Open to Public Inspection I Employer identification number ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)( 4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 AS AMENDED. FORM 990-EZ, PART IV, COLUMN E: OTHER COMPENSATION CLETA MITCHELL, THE TAX YEAR, SECRETARY, IS A PARTNER OF FOLEY & LARDNER, FOLEY & LARDNER, LLP. DURING LLP. WAS PAID $4,873 FOR LEGAL SERVICES THAT IT PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION. ROBERT WATKINS, COMPANY, TREASURER, IS A STOCKHOLDER/OFFICER OF ROBERT WATKINS & P.A., A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. ROBERT WATKINS & COMPANY, P.A. WAS PAID $14,556. DURING THE TAX YEAR, FOR ACCOUNTING, TAX COMPLIANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES THAT IT PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION. NAME OF PERSON: JOEL MCELHANNON, PARLAY POLITICAL,LLC. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION:DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATIVE SOLUTIONS PROJECT, MANAGEMENT FEES, NAME OF PERSON: INC. DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: PAID $107,500. J. WARREN TOMPKINS, J WARREN TOMPKINS, INC. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION: CONSERVATIVE SOLUTIONS PROJECT, MANAGEMENT FEES, INC. DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: PAID $125,000. LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 - EZ. 632211 0e-25-16 DIRECTOR OF Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) (2016) Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ SCHEDULE O Complete to provide information foi responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. 00 Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. (Form 99( or 990-EZ) Department or the Treasury Name of the organization 0r)AT(2"PV1TATTT7'P FORM 990-EZ, PART V, r`m DURING THE YEAR, Employer identification number AA-c,c,gc,gc,n RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY, DIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 - EZ. 632211 08-25-16 TAT(' 2016 Open to Public TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. THE ORGANIZATION, OR INDIRECTLY, D7?rI.r 1545-0047 INFORMATION REGARDING PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACTS: THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, OR INDIRECTLY, Cr)T.TTmTr1ATQ OMB No Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2016)