AGREEMENT This settlement agreement is entered into by Jeffrey A. Mangan, in his of?cial capacity as the current Montana Commissioner of Political Practices (hereinafter ?the Commissioner?) and the following party: The Montana Growth Network (hereinafter ?the Respondent?). Montana law authorizes the Commissioner to ?le an action in district court in order to seek a civil penalty for violation of Montana?s campaign ?nance and practices laws and rules, 13?37-124 and 13?37?128 Mont. Code Ann. In order to avoid a trial of this matter, the Commissioner and the Respondent enter into this agreement to resolve this matter. 1. The Commissioner acknowledges that three separate campaign ?nance and practices complaints were received by the Of?ce of the Commissioner of Political practices in this matter: the ?rst from Mr. Brad Hamlett on January 11, 2013, the second from Mr. Van Hyning on January 30, 2013, and the third from Ms. Robyn Driscoll on March 12, 2013 against the Respondent. On December 17, 2015, the Commissioner issued a Summary of Facts and Finding of Suf?cient Evidence to Show a Violation of Montana?s Campaign Practices Act, the Commissioner?s cause numbers COPP- 2013-CFP-005 and (hereinafter ?Decision?). The Decision determined that the Respondent violated certain campaign ?nance and practices laws and administrative regulations. On May 12, 2016, the Commissioner ?led an enforcement civil action in the First Judicial District Court for the State of Montana, Lewis and Clark County, Cause No. (hereinafter ?Enforcement Action?). The Respondent acknowledges that it has read and understands the above-noted Decision. The Respondent further acknowledges that it has read and understands the Commissioner?s District Court Complaint ?led in the above?noted Enforcement Action. The Respondent acknowledges that it has read and understands the following ?ndings of fact contained in the Decision and District Court Complaint: a. On May 15, 2012 the Of?ce of the Commissioner of Political Practices (COPP) contacted Jason Priest of Montana Growth Network (MGN) Settlement Agreement COPP v. Montana Growth Network First Judicial District Court, Lewis and Clark County, Cause No. Page 1 of 5 informing him of an informal complaint received by the COPP, and that MGN should register as a political committee as soon as possible. b. On May 17, 2012, MGN ?led a Statement of Organization, establishing an incidental political committee with the Of?ce of the Commissioner of Political Practices. c. In the Suf?ciency Decision the Commissioner considered the facts of the matter, and found suf?cient facts to support adjudication of the separate ?ndings against the Montana Growth Network campaign practice violations by: i. failure to timely register as a political committee, Mont. Code Ann. 13-37-201 and 225, and all associated administrative rules; ii. failure to properly attribute communications, Mont. Code Ann. 13?35'2253 failure to timely and properly ?le campaign ?nance reporting and disclosure reports with the COPP, Mont. Code Ann. 13-37?- 225, 226, 229, 230, and all associated adminisnative rules; iv. allowing an uncerti?ed individual ?le campaign ?nance reports on behalf of the committee, Mont. Code Ann. 13?37?201 and 202, and all associated administrative rules; v. failure to fully report and disclose independent expenditures in the 2012 election cycle, Mont. Code Ann. 13?37?201, et seq. and all associated administrative rules; and d. The Commissioner determines the Respondent should have registered, reported and disclosed their contributors and expenditures as an independent political committee, rather than as an incidental committee in violation of Mont. Code Ann. 13-37-225, 228, 229, 230, 231 and Mont. Admin R. 44.10.327, 329. 6. The campaign ?nance reports ?led by the Respondent in 2012 disclosed the following expenditures totaling $47,102.88: a. $41,865.28 in the Supreme Court primary. b. $5,237.60 in support of Jennifer Fielder, Wendy McKamey, Don Richmond, Roger Webb, and Malcom ?Mack? Long. Settlement Agreement COPP v. Montana Growth Network First Judicial District Court, Lewis and Clark County, Cause No. Page 2 of 5 7. Following discovery in the enforcement matter, the Commissioner found the Respondent expended at least the additional following unreported and disclosed amounts to in?uence the 2012 elections, totaling $144,059.61: $79,200 in the Supreme Court race supporting Laurie McKinnon and opposing Ed Sheehy. $12,116.80 in the Senate District 2 race, supporting Dee Brown and opposing David Fern. $3,494 in the Senate District 6 race, supporting Janna Taylor and opposing Nancy Lindsey. $15,869.80 in the Senate District 7 race, supporting Jennifer Fielder and opposing Mark Sheets and John Marshall. $9,918.15 in the Senate District 10 race, supporting Wendy McKaIney and opposing Brad Hamlett. $6,265.80 in the Senate District 17 race, supporting Don Richman and opposing Greg ergeson. $3,079.50 in the Senate District 18 race, supporting John Brenden and opposing Julie French. $11,517.30 in the Senate District 24 race, supporting Roger Webb and opposing Wanda Grinde. $11,339.56 in the Senate District 26 race, supporting Malcom ?Mack? Long and opposing Robyn Driscoll. $3,375.50 in the Senate District 27 race supporting Elsie Arntzen and opposing Gary Branae. 8. Montana Growth Network?s 2012, Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax disclosed expenditures of at least $495,301 in payments to SCRP Media, Persuasion Innovation from Florence, MT, and 47 North Communications of Helena, MT in 2012 for ?Media Consulting?. (The Form 990 is attached hereto.) 9. Respondent admits it violated certain campaign ?nance and practice laws and associated administrative rules. Settlement Agreement COPP v. Montana Growth Network First Judicial District Court, Lewis and Clark County, Cause No. CDV-2016-395 Page 3 of 5 10. Solely for the purpose of settling this matter and to avoid the expense of litigation, the Respondent agrees not to further contest this matter and pay a civil ?ne. 11. Simultaneously with the return of the executed settlement agreement, the Respondent will remit to the Commissioner $30,000.00, on a check made out to: ?Commissioner of Political Practices? and mailed to the Of?ce of the Commissioner of Political Practices, 1209 8til Avenue, P.0. Box 202401, Helena, Montana, 59620. 12. In consideration of payment of the civil ?ne referenced above, the Commissioner agrees not to pursue any further administrative or court proceedings against the Respondent or other persons that may be named or unnamed in the Decision, based on the matters raised in the Decision and Enforcement Action. 13. The Respondent enters into this agreement to avoid further litigation and to fully resolve and settle the Decision and the Enforcement Action with the Commissioner. It is understood and agreed that the payment of the civil ?ne referenced above, and execution of this settlement agreement by the Respondent is accepted as the sole consideration for full satisfaction and compromise of the Decision and Enforcement Action. 14. The Commissioner and the Respondent fully and forever release and discharge each other and their respective of?cials, of?cers, members, employees, successors, assigns, agents, ostensible agents, attorneys, and representatives from any and all actions, claims, causes of action, demands, expenses, damages or injuries, whether asserted or unasserted, known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, arising out of the matters investigated by the Commissioner and summarized in COPP v. Montana Growth Network, First Judicial District Court, Lewis and Clark County, Cause No. enforcement matter. 15. The Commissioner and the Respondent agree that the executed Settlement Ivy?v? Agreement is a public document and will be made available to members of the public. 16. This settlement agreement, consisting of 5 pages, sets forth the entire agreement that has been reached between the Commissioner and the Respondent. No modi?cation or amendment of this agreement will be effective unless both parties complete a subsequent written statement that is signed by both parties. Settlement Agreement COPP v. Montana Growth Network First Judicial District Court, Lewis and Clark County, Cause No. Page 4 of 5 17. The parties agree to ?le a Stipulation for Dismissal with Prejudice requesting the Court to dismiss this matter with prejudice, each party to bear its own attorney fees and costs. Jeffery A. Mang?En-?J Commissioner of Political Practices ?'er - L4 est for the Montana Growth Network Settlement Agreement i? g, Ff 29%. Dated - \9 Dated COPP v. Montana Growth Network First Judicial District Court, Lewis and Clark County, Cause No. Page 5 of 5 OMB No. 1545-0047 Pom, 993 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c). 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the lntemal Revenue Code (except black lung bene?t trust or private foundation) Open to Public Department of the Treasury internal Revenue Service The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements. INSPECHOH A For the 2012 calendar year: or tax year beginning . 2012. and endinL 20 8 Check if applicable: Name of organization Montana Growth Network 0 Employer iden??ca?un number El Address change Doing Business As 254443503 Name change Number and street (or RC. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suits Telephone number Initial return PO BOX 62 406-446-1787 Terminated City, town or post of?ce, state, and ZIP code El Amended return Red Lodge lv?lT 591363 Gross receipts 5 905.123 Application pending Name Md address 01' H(a) is thisagroup return for af?liates? El Yes No Jason Priest (address same as above) H(b) Are all af?liates included? Cl Yes No I Tax-exempt status: El 501(c)(3) I 501(cli 4 )4 insert no) El 4947mm or Cl 527 'i arm? a "Si- lsee Website: Hie) Group exemption number Form of organization: I Corporation Trust Association Other I Year of formation: 2009 I State of legal domicile: MT Summary Brie?y describe the organization? 5 mission or most signi?cant activities: a To further the common good and general welfare of the citizens of Montana by educating the public about poiicy issues. to facilitate community education and awaren_e_s_s__ g_f_ th_e _[mpacL of government policy, and to promote legal and political means to encourage citizen participation in good and free society. 3 2 Check this box E) if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. :3 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line is). . 3 4 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part Vi, line 1b) 4 4 5 Total number of individuals employed' In calendar year 2012 (Part V, line 28) 5 ?l 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessaryTotal unrelated business revenue from Part Vlli, column line Net unrelated business taxable income from Form QQD-T, line Prior Year Current Year a, 8 Contributions and grants (Part line 111223 905,723 9 Program service revenue (Part line 29) . . 10 Investment income (Part Vill, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) 11 Other revenue (Part column (A), lines 5, 6d, 80, 90 100, and 119).. 12 Total revenue?add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12) 223 905.723 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part lX, column (A), lines 1?3) . . . . . 50,000 14 Bene?ts paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line Salaries, other compensation, employee bene?ts (Part lX, column (A), lines 5?10) 163 Professional fundraising fees (Part IX column (A), line 119) . . 3- Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D) line 25Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a?11d,11f?24e) . . . . 12,976 18 Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . 12,976 329,010 19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 2,753 77,713 :53 Beginning of Current Year End of Year 20 Total assets (Part X, line 1677,713 56% 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 262522 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 77,713 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. Declaration of preparer (other than of?cer) 13 based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. I Sign Signature of of?cer Date Here Type or print name and title Paid Print/Type preparer?s name Preparer's signature Date Check if PTIN Preparer Howard Sckolnik self?employed P01064967 use only Firm's name Howard Sckoinik. CPA Firm?s EIN Finn's address 11645 N. ?12ch Way. Scottsdale. AZ 85259 Phone no. 602-524-0974 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructionsCat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2012) For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Form 990 (2012) Page 2 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Brie?y describe the organization?s mission: to facilitate community education and public awareness of the policy. and to promote legal and political means to encourage citizen participation in good government and free society. 2 Did the organization undertake any signi?cant program services during the year which were not listed on the [JYeslNo 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 IYesElNo it ?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(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. 43 (Code: (Expenses including grants of (Revenue The organization used mailings and advertising to educate the public about and advocatejgr public policy issues relevant to Montanans. including judicial fairness, energy and the environment, taxes and the economy, and healthcare. 4b (Code: (Expenses 51,151; including grants of (Revenue Advocate for candidates in local elections that shared thepglipy goals of the organization. 40 (Code; (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0.) (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4e Total program service expenses 734,823 . Form 990 (2012) Forrn 990 (2012) Page 3 Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No 1 Is the organization described in section 501 (c (3) or (other than a private foundation)? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule the organization required to complete Schedule 8, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? . . . 2 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? it ?Yes, complete Schedule C, PartSection 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 Part llthe 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, .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, PartDid 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? If "YesDid 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? If ?Yes," complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part . . 10 11 If the organization?s answer to any of the following questions is ?Yes," then complete Schedule D, Paris Vl, 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, Part 11a Did the organization report an amount for investments? other securities in Part X, line 12 that Is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? if ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part VII . . . . . . 11b 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 . . . . 11c 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 PartX, line 16? If "Yes,? complete ScheduleD, Part 11d Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities In Part X, line 25? if ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 11s Did the organization' 5 separate or consolidated ?nancial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (A30 740)? it ?Yes," complete Schedule D, PartX . 11f 12 a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? if ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Parts Xi 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 optionalthe organization a school described in section if ?Yes, complete Schedule . . . . 13 14 a Did the organization maintain an of?ce, 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 $100,000 or more? if ?Yes,? complete Schedule F, Parts and ivDid the organization report on Part lX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? if ?Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? if ?Yes,? complete Schedule F, Parts and Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part lX, column (A), lines 6 and 11a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructionsDid the organization report more than $15, 000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part and Ba? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule G, Part llDid the organization report more than $15, 000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part line 9a? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule G, Part . . . . . . . . . . . 19 20 a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If ?Yes," complete Schedule ?Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited ?nancial statements to this return? . 20b Form 990 (2012) Witt: Form 990 (2012) Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Page 4 21 Did the organization report more than 000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part lX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes, complete Schedule I Parts I and II 22 Did the organization report more than 000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part lX, column (A), line 2? If ?Yes," complete Schedulel, Parts Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization' current and former of?cers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If ?Yes, complete Schedule 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 go to line Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax- -exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bondsDid the organization act as an ?on behalf of" Issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess bene?t transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule L, Partl Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess bene?t 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 990-52? If "Yes,? complete Schedule L, Partlloan to or by a current or former of?cer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disquali?ed person outstanding as of the end of the organization? 5 tax year? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule L, Part II. 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? If ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Part Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part lV instructions for applicable ?ling thresholds, conditions, and exceptions). A current or former of?cer, 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?cer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes,? complete Schedule L, Part IV. Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If ?Yes," complete Schedule Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If ?Yes, complete Schedule . . Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes,? complete Schedule N, Partl . Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes, complete Schedule N, Part II . Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 .?701-2 and 301. 7701 If "Yes, complete Schedule Fl, Peril. . or taxable entity? If "Yes, complete Schedule R, Part II, or?IV, and Part V, line Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? . If "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," Smiedulea?', EartSection 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the orgamzatmrr'wetoe: related organization? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule Part V, line-Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that Is not a related organization and that Is treatedasapartnership tor .tederal Income tax. purposesiUf fers,?. ?complete Schedule ..1., - 38 Did the organization complete provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 1 1b and 19?? Note. All Form 990 ?lers are required to complete Schedule Ka"? 3 35a 37 -38 v? Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012) Page 5 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No 18 Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . 1a I 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 7 reportable gaming(gamblinglwinningsto prize winnersEnter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, ?led for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 2a _3 If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization ?le all required federal employment tax returns? . 2b Note. lithe sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-fiie (see instructions) 33 Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of 000 or more during the year"Yes,? has it ?led a Form for this year? If provide an explanation in Schedule any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest In, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account or other ?nancial 4a is If ?Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: See instructions for ?ling requirements for Form TD 90-221, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts. 5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . . . 5a Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b 0 if ?Yes? to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form . . . . 50 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?. . . . 6a it ?Yes,? did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductibleOrganizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 1 70(c). a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payer?Yes, did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? . . . 7b 0 Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was requiredto?leForm 8282?Yes,? indicate the number of Forms 8282 led during the year . . . 7d .77: ., Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal bene?t contract? 7e Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal bene?t contract? . 7f 9 lithe organization received a contribution of quali?ed intellectual property, did the organization ?le Form 8899 as required? 79 It the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization ?le a Form 1098-0? 7h 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the yearSponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. If," a Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related personSection 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part line 12 . . . . . 10a Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part line 12, for public use of club facilities . 10b 11 Section 501 organizations. Enter: a Gross' Income from members or shareholders. . . . 11a Gross income from other sources (Do not not amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them12a Section 4947(a)(1 I non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization ?ling Form 990' In lieu of Form 1041? 12a is If ?Yes, enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year . 12b 13 Section 501 quali?ed nonpro?t health insurance issuers. a Is the organization licensed to issue quali?ed health plans' In more than one state13a Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0. [3 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 . . . . . . . . 13? ., 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year"Yes,? has it ?led a Form 720 to report these payments? it ?No, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 . 14b Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012) Page 6 Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes? response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a ?No? response to line 8a, 8b, or tab below, describe the circumstances, processes or changes' In Schedule 0. See instructions. Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No ?is Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax yearthere are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or 'f'i if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar . ., committee, explain in Schedule O. Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above. who are independent . 1b 4 . . 2 Did any of?cer, director, trustee or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with '5 any other officer, director, trustee, or key employeeDid the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of of?cers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 4 Did the organization make any signi?cant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was ?led? 4 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? . 5 v/ 6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 'I?a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing bodyAre any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, V, stockholders, or persons other than the governing bodyDid the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: a The governing bodyEach committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing bodythere any officer, director trustee, or key employee listed' In Part Vii, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization' mailing address? If ?Yes, provide the names and addresses' In Schedule 0 . . . . 9 Section B. Policies (This Section requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes No 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or af?liates? . . 10a 1 lf ?Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, af?liates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization? 5 exempt purposes? 10b 118 Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before ?ling the form? 113 v? Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. f; 12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If go to line Were of?cers, directors. or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to con?icts? 12b 0 Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe In Schedule 0 how this was doneDid the organization have a written whistleblower policyDid the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? . . . 14 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? "j a The organization?s CEO, Executive Director, or top management of?cial . . . . . . . . . . . . 15a v? Other of?cers or key employees of the organization . . . . . . . . . . . . 15b 1/ it ?Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule (see instructions). '1 '1 163 Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement withataxable entityduring theyearIsa-H 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 3 organization?s exempt status with respect to such arrangements16b Section C. Disclosure 17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be ?led None 18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply. El Own website Another?s website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule 0) 19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and ?nancial statements available to the public during the tax year. 20 State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: JASON PRIEST PO Box 52 RED LODGE MT 59068 406-446-1787 Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012) Page 7 Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . El Section A. Of?cers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete this tabie for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year. 0 List all of the organization?s current of?cers, 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 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 reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form and/or Box 7 of Form mes-Miss) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations. 0 List all of the organization?s former of?cers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. 0 List all of the organization?s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; of?cers; key employees; highest compensated employees; and former such persons. Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current of?cer, director, or trustee. (C) (A) (D) (E) (Fl (do not check more than one . hours per of-?cer andadirector/trustee) compensation compensation from amount of week (list any 0 I _n from related other hours for 33: a: 35' the organizations compensation related 3-3. :4 organization fromthe organizations Sig a? organization below clotted 9 :2 and related line) '3 organizations PRIEST 5 .. EXECUTIVE t/ 0 0 l2) JESS PETERSON 0.5 v? MCCRAY 0.5 DIRECTOR (4) ED WALKER. 5 DIRECTOR 0 0 (5) (6) (7) (10) (11) (12) ll?) - Form 990 (2012) Page 8 Form 990 (2012) Part VII - Section A. Of?cers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees. and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) Position (AI (BI (do not check more than one (DI IF) Name and title Average box. unless person is both an Reportable Reportable Elimaled hours per of?cer and a director/trustee) compensation compensation from amount of week (list any 0 _n from related other hours for 33: if"; 3 3 guy 0 the organizations compensation related g; a a 0?5; 3 organization from the organizations 9% 3 fag organization below dotted 9 and related line) 2 5.9 "g organizations 3 CL (15) (16) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A Dr Total (add lines 1b and 1cTotal number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization None Yes No 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated f' employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule for such individual . . . . . . . . . 3 4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the 5 organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule for such - if 4 5 Did any person ilsted on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual 1: - for services rendered to the organization? If ?Yes," complete Schedule for such person 5 Section B. independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your ?ve 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 yeah (Al (3) (Cl Name and business address Description of services Compensation SRCP Media 201 North Union Street. Suite 200 Alexandria. VA 22314 Media consulting 206.758 Persuasioo Innovation 5472 Klements Ln Florence. MT 59833-6608 Media consulting 160,777 47M Communications 1820 N. Last Chance Gulch Helena. MT 59601 Media consulting 127,766 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 Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012) Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part . Page 9 El (A) Total revenue (3) Related or exempt function revenue (Cl Unrelated busrness revenue (D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514 Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 'la *maocr Federated campaigns. . . ?ia Membership dues . . . . 1b Fundraising events. . . . 1c Related organizations . . . 1d Govemment grants (contributions) 1e All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above 1f Noncash contributions included in tines 1a?1f: 5 Total. Add lines 1a?1f . 906.723 Program Service Revenue 2a Business Code 906.723 All other program service revenue . Total. Add lines 2a?2f . Other Revenue Ba 0 7a 83 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds Royalties (0 Real Personal Gross rents Less: rental expenses Rental income or (loss) Net rental income or (loss) Gross amount from sales of (0 Securities I (if) bmer assets other than inventory Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses . Gain or (loss) . Net gain or (loss) Gross income from fundraising events (not including of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part lV, line Less: direct expenses . . . . to Net income or (loss) from fundraising Gross income from gaming activities. See Part iV, line Less: direct expenses . . . . Net income or (loss) from gaming activities . . Gross sales of inventory, less returns and aliowances . . . 3 Less: cost of goods sold . . . Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory . . events . Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code 11a 00.0 12 All other revenue . Totai. Add lines 11a?11d . Total revenue. See instructions. VY 906.723 Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012) Statement of Functional Expenses Page 10 Secntio 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 to any question in this Part not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, Total e()1le nses Pr raggewice to} CIDPart Vill. '35 ngpenses 1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 50,000 50.000 2 Grants and other assistance to individuals In the United States. See Part IV, line 22 . 0 3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 . 0 4 Bene?ts paid to or for members 0 5 Compensation of current of?cers, directors, trustees, and key employees . . 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as de?ned under section 4958(t)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 0 7 Other salaries and wages . 32.750 16.375 16.375 8 Pension plan accruals and contributions ?nclude section 401(k) and 403(1)) employer contributions) 0 9 Other employee bene?ts . 2.249 1,125 1.124 10 Payroll taxes. 3.191 1.595 1.596 11 Fees for services (non- -employees): a Management Legal 71.112 71.112 Accounting 368 368 Lobbying . . Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 11' investment management fees 0 9 Other. (If line 119 amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 119 expenses on Schedule 0..) 252.101 252,101 12 Advertising and promotion 206.757 206.757 13 Of?ce expenses 1.408 1.408 14 Information technology 2.991 2.991 15 Royalties . 16 Occupancy 994 994 17 Travel . . 16.746 15.746 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public of?cials 19 Conferences. conventions, and meetings 20 Interest . . . 0 21 Payments to affiliates . . 0 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 0 23 Insurance1,211 1.211 24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If 7 line 24a amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount. list line 24s expenses on Schedule 0.) . a Issue education mailing 177.131 177.131 .. 9 All other expenses 25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24s 329,010 734,323 94,137 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) Jomt costs from a combined educational campaign and iundraisin solicitation. Check here ii following OF 93-2 (A80 953?120] . . . . Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012) Page 11 -.F'art'X. Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part . . El (A) (8) Beginning of year End of year 1 Cash-? ~non-interest-bearing . 1 77,713 2 Savings and temporary cash investments . 2 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 3 4 Accounts receivable, net . . 4 5 Loans and other receivables from current and former of?cers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part ll of Schedule . 5 6 Loans and other receivables from other disquali?ed persons (as defined under section persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and 1 -: sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees? bene?ciary 33 organizations (see instructions). Complete Part ll of Schedule . . . . 5 7 Notes and loans receivable net 7 8 Inventories for sale or use 8 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 9 108 Land, buildings, and equipment. cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule 103 Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 10c 11 investments?publicly traded securities 11 12 Investments?other securities. See Part IV, line 11 12 13 lnvestments? ?-program?related. See Part lV, line 11 . 13 14 Intangible assets . 14 15 Other assets. See Part IV line 11 . . 15 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34). 16 77.713 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . 17 18 Grants payable . 18 19 Deferred revenue . . 19 20 Tax- -exempt bond liabilities 20 21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D. 21 22 Loans and other payables to current and former of?cers, directors, :g trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and a disquali?ed persons. Complete Part of Schedule 22 '3 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 Schedule . . . . . 25 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 26 0 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (A50 958), checlt here El and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. I 27 Unrestricted net assets . 27 28 Temporarily restricted net assets . 28 'g 29 Permanently restricted net assets. . 29 LE Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (A50 958). check here I: and 15 complete lines 30 through 34. .93 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds . . 30 31 Paid- -in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund 31 32 Retained earnings, endowment accumulated income, or other funds . 32 77,713 33 Total net assets or fund balances . . . 33 77,713 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . 34 77.713 Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012) Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part XI . Page 12 accustom?hung Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), line 12) . 905.723 829.010 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 77,713 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments Donated services and use of facilities Investment expenses . Prior period adjuetments. @m?lam-h-mN-A. Other changes' In net assets or fund balances (explain' In Schedule O). . Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X. line 33, column . . . . . . . .4. 0 77,713 Financial Statements and Reporting Check it Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part XII . 2a 3a 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. Were the organization?s ?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 Consolidated basis Ci Both consolidated and separate basis Were the organization' 3 financial statements audited by an independent accountant? If ?Yes check a box below to indicate whether the ?nancial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: Separate basis El Consolidated basis Cl Both consolidated and separate basis it ?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 ?nancial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0. As a result of a federal award. was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular If ?Yes" did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why In Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits Yes No 23M 3a 3b Form 990 (2012) Ef?gigouggo?z Schedule of Contributors .M We 2012 Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form QQO-PF. Iniemal Revenue Service Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number Montana Growth Network 2641448503 Organization type (check one): Filers of: Section: Form 990 or 990-EZ 501 4 (enter number) organization El 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation 527 political organization Form 990-PF 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation 494T(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation El 501(c)(3) taxable private foundation Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule. Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions. General Rule For an organization ?ling Form 990, QQO-EZ, or QQO-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and ll. Special Rules El For a section 501(c)(3) organization ?ling Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3 support test of the regulations Under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on Form 990, Part line lb, or 6i) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts and ll. Cl For a section (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable, scienti?c, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts i, II, and ill. For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization ?ling Form 990 or QQD-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the year, contributions for use exclusively for reiigious, charitable, etc.. purposes, but these contributions did not total to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or BSD-PF), but it must answer ?No? on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line of its Form or on Part l. line 2 of its Form to certify that it does not meet the ?ling requirements of Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF). For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. see the Instructions for Form 990, 990-EZ, or Cat. No. 30613)( Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or QED-PF) (2012} Schedule (Form 990, QQD-EZ. or QED-PF) (2012) Name of organization Montana Growth Network Page 2 Employer identi?cation number 26-4448503 Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part i if additional space is needed. (C) (60 Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution 1 Person Payroll 150,000 Noncash PUBUC j? INSPECTION COPY No. (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) (6) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll CI 50,000 Noncash (Complete Part ii if there is a noncash contribution.) (0) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll 10.000 Noncash (Complete Part 11 if there is a noncash contribution.) (C) (G) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll 25.000 Noncash (Complete Part ii if there is a noncash contribution.) (C) (CH Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroli 25,000 Noncash El (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll El 20,000 Noncash (Complete Part ll if there is a noncash contribution.) Schedule 3 (Form 990. 990-22. or sea-pr) (2012) Schedule 8 (Form 990. QQO-EZ. or BSD-PF) (2012) Name of organization Montana Growth Network Page 2 Employer identi?cation number 26-4448503 PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY No. Tu No. Total contributions (6) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll 8,000 Noncash [1 (Complete Part ll if there is a noncash contribution.) (C) id) Total contributions Type of contribution Person -, Payroll Ci 100,000 Noncash (Complete Part ii if there is a noncash contribution.) . . Total contributions Type of contnbutlon Person Payroll 100,000 Noncash El (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) Type of contribution 90.000 Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) Total contributions Type of contribution 25.000 Person Payroll Noncash El (Complete Part ii if there is a noncash contribution.) Totai contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll El Noncash (Complete Part ll if there is a noncash contribution.) Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ. or BSD-PF) (2012) Schedule (Form 990. 990-EZ. or QQO-PF) (2012) Name of organization Montana Growth Network Page 2 Employer identi?cation number 264448503 Contributors (see instructions). Use dupticate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY Person Payroll 25.000 Noncash (Complete Part if there is a noncash contribution.) (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash El (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) (G) No. Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II it there is a noncash contribution.) (cl . No. Total contributions Type of contribution Person CI Payroll Noncash (Complete Part Ii if there is a noncash contribution.) Id) . No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash CI (Complete Part ii if there is a noncash contribution.) (bi No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll CI Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) Schedule 3 (Form 990. 990-122, or 990-PF) (2012) SCHEDULE Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities warn-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 990-52. to" FUbliC - Departm . . . lntamal ?igge?r?a?ury See separate Instructions. - Inspection if the organization answered ?Yes," to Form 990, Part iV, line 3, or Form 990-EZ. Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts l-A and B. Do not complete Part l-C. - Section 501 (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts l-A and 0 below. Do not complete Part l-B. - Section 527 organizations: Complete Part l?A only. if the organization answered ?Yes,? to Form 990, Part iV, line 4, or Form Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have ?led Form 5768 (election under section 50101)): Complete Part ll-A. Do not complete Part 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT ?led Form 5758 (election under section 501M): Complete Pan Do not complete Part ll-A. if the organization answered ?Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ. Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then - Section 501(c)(4). (5). or (6) organizations: Complete Part Iii. Name of organization Employer identi?cation number Moanat Growth Network 26?4448503 martin Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization. 1 Provide a description of the organization?s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. 2 Politioai expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,103 3 Volunteer hours . 0 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 . 7 3 It the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it ?le Form 4720 for this year[tes No 4a WasacorrectionmadeDYes If ?Yes," describe in Part lV. Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c}, except section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount directly exp?ended by the ?ling organization for section 527 exempt function activities 2 Enter the amount of the filing organization? 5 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, line17b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b 4 Did the ?ling organizationi ?le Form 1120- PCL for this yearEnter the names, addresses and empioyer identification number (EIN) of all section 52? political organizations to which the ?ling organization made payments. For each organization listed enter the amount paid from the filing organization? 5 funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were and directly delivered to a separate politicai 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 Amount paid from Amount of political ?ling organization's contributions received and funds. If none. enter and directly delivered to a separate political organization. if none. enter -0-. l1) l2) (3) l4) (5) (6) For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. see the instructions for Form 990 or QQO-EZ. Cat. No. 500848 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-52) 2012 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012 Page 2 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501 A Check 9? if the filing organization belongs to an group (and list in Part IV each af?liated group member?s name, address, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures). Check El if the filing organization checked box A and ?limited control? provisions apply. Limits on Lobbying Expenditures Filing Affiliated (The term ?expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) organization's totals group totals Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) . Totai lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) . . . Other exempt purpose expenditures . Total exempt purpose expenditures (add tines 1c and 1d) Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns. If the amount on line 1e, coiumn or is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is: Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line is. 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 1f) Subtract line 19 from line 13. If zero or less, enter -0- Subtract line 1f from line 10 If zero or less, enter . if there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section4911taxforthisyearDYes ?500.0503 hl unis-m 4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501 (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the ?ve columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 21? on page 4.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period Calendar year (or ?scal year 2009 2010 201 1 2012 Total beginning in) 2a Lobbying nontaxable amount Lobbying ceiling amount 7 a i (150% ofline 2a, column 9 g, Total lobbying expenditures Grassroots nontaxable amount Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column Grassroots lobbying expenditures Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-52) 2012 Page 3 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). For each "Yes, response to lines is through if below, provide in Part iV a detailed description of the lobbying activity. Yes No Amount 1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to in?uence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to in?uence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum. through the use of: a Volunteers? . Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on tines to through ti)? Media advertisements? Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? Pubiications. or published or broadcast statements? Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? 9 Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials are legislative body? Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches lectures or any similar means? . i Other activities? 1' Total. Add lines to through ii 23 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 ?iing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it ?le Form 4720 for this yeaI9 Part Ill?A 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 ali (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 1 2 Did the organization make only In house iobbying expenditures of 000 or iessDid the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? . . . . 3 33; Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either BOTH Part Iii-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered OR Part Ill-A. line 3, is answered ?Yes. 1 Dues assessments and similar amounts from members . . 1 2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of poiiticai expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). a Current year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Canyover from last year . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b 0 Total . . . . . 2c 3 Aggregate amount reported In section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductibie section 162(e) dues . 3 4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c 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 expenditure next yealTaxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions). g, Supplemental Information Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l?B. line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part ll-A group list); Part li-A. line 2; and Part line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information. Advocate for candidates in local etections that shared the poiicv goals of the organization. mar. Schedule 0 (Form 990 or QQO-EZ) 2012 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-52) 2012 Page 4 Supplemental Information (continued) Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012 3:323:33 Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, Governments, and Individuals in the United States Complete if the organization answered ?Yes" to Form 990, Part lV, line 21 or 22. Department of the Treasury lntemal Revenue Service >Attach to Form 990. Name Of the organization OMB No. 1545?0047 Open to Public - Inspection Employer identi?cation number 26-4448503 Montana Growth Network General Information on Grants and Assistance 1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance. the grantees? eligibility for the grants or assistance. and the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistanceDescribe in Part EV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States. Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes" to Form 990, Part lV, iine 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part Ii can be duplicated if additional space is needed. 1 Name and address of organization (bi EN (6) W3 id} Amount Of (8) Amount of non- ?9 Method 0f valuation Descriptlon of . . Purpose of grant or government If applicable grant cash assistance Flgitx?gppraisal, non-cash assistance or assistance (11 American Tradition Partnership 3 Bethesda Metro Center Ste 700 26-2289809 501 C-4 50.000 0 0 0 General support grant (2) Bethesda. MD 20814 (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (1 2) 2 Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table 3 Entertotal numberof otherorganizations listed in the linettable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50055P Schedule I (Form 990] [2012) Schedule I (Form 990) (2012) Page 2 Part Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes? to Form 990, Part iV, line 22. Part can be duplicated if additional space is needed. Type of grant or assistance Number of Amount oi (6) Amount of Method of valuation (book. Description of non-cash assistance recipients cash grant non-cash assistance FMV. appraisal, other) REM Supplemental information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part l, line 2, Part lit, column and any other additional information. Montana Growth Network maintains records in its corporate and accountinq records reqardinq the amounts of qrants made to organizations. the status of those organizations. and the approval of grants by the board of directors. Montana Growth Network receives year-end report on use of funds. Schedule! (Form 990) (2012) Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ Complete to provide information for responses to speci?c questions on 2? 1 2 at the ham Form 990 or or to provide any additional information. .Open to Public [man-la; Revenue 5m Ir Attach to Form 990 or '[nspectign Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number Montana Growth Network 264448503 Part Vi #11 - Electronic copies of this tax return have been circulated to members of its ooveminq board. Upon Written request the Orqanization's qoverninq documents, conflict of interest policy a'ng??ancial statements will be made available. . Part - The organization chanqed its ?linq status from a 501 (c)(31 to Wife) (4). For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or QQO-EZ. Cat. No. 51056K Schedule 0 (Form 990 or ego-E7.) (2012) FILED l3 new, MONTANA FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LEWIS AND CLARK COUNTY The COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, by and through JEFF MANGAN, in his of?cial capacity as the Commissioner of Poli?ca] Practices, Cause o. CDV 2016?395 Judge Kathy Seeley ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE VS. MONTANA GROWTH NETWORK, Plaintiff, INC., Defendant. Based upon Stipulation and good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above-captioned cause is DISMISSED, and the same is hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE, as having been fully settled on the merits, each party to pay their own attorney?s fees and costs. DATED this 13 day oprril, 2018. KATHY SEELEY The Honorable Kathy Seeley District Court Judge cc: Bishop and Heenan Jaime MacNaughton Parker, Heitz Cosgrovc, PLLC Mark D. Parker PARKER, HEITZ 8: COSGROVE, PLLC 401 N. 313?: Street, Suite 805 RC. Box 7212 I Montana-591037212 406 245-9991 ., (406)245?0971 facsimile APR 1 2013 email: a gig Court Attorneys for Defendant EDBWW Clerk MONTANA FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LEWIS AND CLARK COUNTY The COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL Cause No. CDV 2016-395 PRACTICES OF THE STATE OF IMIONTANA.J by and through JEFF Judge Kathy Seeley MANGAN, in his of?cial capacity as the Commissioner of Political Prac?ces, Plaintiff, STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL vs. WITH PREJUDICE MONTANA GROWTH NETWORK, INC., Defendant. COME NOW, the Plaintiff, the Commissioner of Political Practices for the State of Montana, and Defendant, Montana Growth Network, by and through their counsel of record, pursuant to Rule and stipulate to the dismissal of the above-referenced cause with prejudice as having been fully settled upon the merits. each party to pay their own attorney?s fees and costs. Stipulation for Dismissal with Prejudice Page 1 of 2 DATED thislldajz of April, 2018. PARKER, HEITZ 8: COSGROVE, PLLC 401 N. 3lst Street, Suite 805 P. O. Box 7212 Billings, Montana 59103-7212 ?Mark D. Parker Attorneys for Defendant DATED this Sty oprril, 2018. BISHOP HEENAN 1631 Zimmerman Tr. Billings, MT 59102 Gene R. aruss1 Attorney for Plaintiff Stipulation for Dismissal with Prejudice Page 2 of 2