Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - l 93493315020175l DLN; OMB No 1545-0047 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Form990 2014 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) h- Do not enter SOCIal security numbers on this form as it may be made public h-Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.gov[form990 E Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Sewice A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2014 , and ending 12-31-2014 C Name of organization Americans for Prosperity B Check if applicable Open to Public Inspection D Employer identification number '- Address change 75-3148958 I- Name change D0ing busmess as '- Initial return E Telephone number Number and street (or P 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/smte 2111 Wilson Boulevard No 350 Final (703)224-3200 '- return/term inated '- Amended return City or town, state or provmce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Arlington, VA 22201 G Gross receipts $ 82,682,125 '- Application pending F Name and address of prinCIpal officer Tim Phillips 2111 Wilson Boulevard No 350 Arlington,VA 22201 H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates? I_YesI7No H(b) Are all subordinates I_YesI_No included? I- 501(c)(3) l7 501(c)(4) 1 (insert no) I Tax-exem pt status J Websiteihl- wwwamericansforprosperity org K Form of organization I- 4947(a)(1) or I- 527 If"No," attach a list (see instructions) H(c) Group exemption number k- L Year of formation 2004 '7 Corporation '- Trust '- Assoaation '- Other II- M State of legal domICIle DC AGIIVIIIEE Ell GQVEI'I'IHI'IGE Summary 1 Briefly describe the organization's missmn or most Significant actiVities Educate U S Citizens about the impact ofsound economic policy on the nation's economy 2 Check this box h1- ifthe organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% ofits net assets 3 Number ofvoting members ofthe governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 6 4 Number ofindependent voting members ofthe governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 4 5 Total number ofindiViduals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) 5 0 6 Total number ofvolunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 20,000 7a 0 7b 0 7aTotal unrelated busmess revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 b Net unrelated busmess taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 Prior Year Current Year 8 Contributions and grants (PartVIII,line 1h) 44,213,113 82,499,013 % 9 Program serVIce revenue (PartVIII,line 29) 32,576 182,784 E 10 Investmentincome(PartVIII,column(A),lines 3,4,and 7d) 0 328 11 Other revenue (PartVIII,column(A),lines 5,6d,8c,9c,10c,and11e) 0 0 12 Total revenue-add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 44,245,689 82,682,125 200,000 278,045 0 0 3,869,696 15,503,929 325,812 154,482 ii 12) . . . . . . . . . 13 Grants and Similaramounts paid (PartIX,column(A),lines 1-3) 14 Benefits paid to orfor members (PartIX,column (A),line 4) g 15 gallagifs,othercompensation,employee benefits (PartIX,column (A),lines E 16a Professmnalfundraismg fees (PartIX,column(A),line lle) 3 b Total fundraismg expenses (Part D(, column (D), line 25) F4I842I450 17 Otherexpenses(PartIX,column(A),lines 11a-11d,11f-24e) 30,396,034 74,475,619 18 Totalexpenses Add lines 13-17 (must equalPartIX,column(A),line25) 34,791,542 90,412,075 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 9,454,147 3E Eg -7,729,950 Beginning of Current Year 32 20 Totalassets (PartX,line 16) 5'3 21 Totalliabilities (Part X,line 26) 2IE 22 Net assets orfund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 End of Year 12,656,629 7,611,462 2,374,487 5,059,270 10,282,142 2,552,192 Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, I declare thatI 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 officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge p ****** I 2015-11-11 Date Sign Signature of officer Here Luke Hilgemann CEO Type or print name and title P Id al Pre pare r Use Only Print/Type preparer's name DaVId C MOJa Finn's name Preparefs Signature DaVId C MOJa I'- Capin Crouse LLP Finn's address F972 Emerson Parkway STE A Greenwood, IN Date Check '- if self-employed PTIN P00747006 Finn's EIN II- 36-3990892 Phone no (317) 885-2620 46143 I7Yes I_No May the IRS discuss this return With the preparer shown above? (see instructions) For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat No 11282Y Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) m Page2 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments CheckifScheduleOcontainsaresponseornotetoanylineinthisPartIII 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . J- Briefly describe the organization's missmn Educate U S Citizens about the Impact ofsound economic policy on the nation's economy and SOCIal structure, and mobilize Citizens to be involved in fiscal matters 2 Did the organization undertake any Significant program serVIces during the year which were not listed on thepriorForm990 or990-EZ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I_Yes I7No serwces'P............................ I_Yesl7No If"Yes," describe these new serVIces on Schedule 0 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make Significant changes in how it conducts, any program If"Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0 4 4a Describe the organization's program serVIce accomplishments for each ofits three largest program serVIces, as measured by expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are reqUIred to report the amount ofgrants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, ifany, for each program serVIce reported (Code ) (Expenses $ 47,926,331 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 182,784 ) National office - Educate U S citizens about the impact of sound economic policy on the nation's economy and social structure and mobilize citizens to be involved in fiscal and regulatory economic matters at the national level 4b (Code ) (Expenses $ 33,861,558 including grants of $ 278,045 ) (Revenue $ ) State chapters - Educate U S citizens about the impact of sound economic policy on the nation's economy and social structure, and mobilize citizens to be involved in fiscal and regulatory economic matters at the state level 4c (Code ) (Expenses $ 4d Other program serVIces (Describe in Schedule 0 ) (Expenses $ 4e Total program service expensesh- including grants of $ including grants of$ ) (Revenue $ ) (Revenue $ ) ) 81,787,889 Form 990(2014) Form 990 (2014) Page 3 Checklist of Required Schedules Yes Is the organization described In section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (otherthan a private foundation)? If "Yes," comp/eteSchedu/eA 1 Is the organization reqUIred to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? E 2 No No Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign actiVities on behalf ofor in oppOSItion to Yes Yes candidates for public office? If "Yes,"complete Schedule C, Part I 3 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 4 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, 5 No Part HIE Did the organization maintain any donor adVIsed funds or any Similarfunds or accounts for which donors have the right to prOVIde adVIce on the distribution or investment ofamounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I No 6 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the enVIronment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes,"complete Schedule D, Part II 7 No 8 No negotiation serVIces? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVE 9 No Did the organization, directly orthrough a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, 10 No Did the organization maintain collections of works ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III E 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 10 permanent endowments, or quaSI-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 11 Ifthe organization's answerto any ofthe followmg questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, orX as applicable Did the organization report an amount for land, bUIldings, and eqUIpment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI '5 11a Yes 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'E 11b No 11C No 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 Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more ofits total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX'E 11d Yes Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, PartXE . . . . . . . 11e Yes 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 p05itions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes,"complete 11f Yes If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII 12a Yes Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited finanCIal statements for the tax year? If 12b Yes Schedule D, PartXE 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited finanCIal statements forthe tax year? "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional 13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes,"complete Schedu/eE 14a 15 13 No Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outSIde of the United States? 14a No Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraismg, busmess, investment, and program serVIce actiVities outSIde the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes,"complete Schedu/eF, Parts I and IV . 14b N0 15 No a55istance to orforforeign indiViduals? If "Yes,"complete Schedu/eF, Parts III and IV . 15 No Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 ofexpenses for professmnal fundraismg serVIces on Part 17 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 ofgrants or other a55istance to or for any foreign organization? If "Yes,"complete Schedu/eF, Parts II and IV 16 17 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 ofaggregate grants or other Yes IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) 18 19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total offundraismg event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes,"complete Schedule G, Part II 18 No Did the organization report more than $15,000 ofgross income from gaming actiVities on PartVIII,line 9a? If 19 No Did the organization operate one or more hospital faCIlities? If "Yes,"complete Schedu/eH 20a No If"Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy ofits audited finanCIal statements to this return? 20b "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III 20a Form 990(2014) Form 990 (2014) Part IV 21 Page 4 Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Did the organization report more than $5,000 ofgrants or other a55istance to any domestic organization or 21 Yes domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes,"complete Schedule I, Parts I and II 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 ofgrants or other a55istance to or for domestic indiViduaIs on Part 22 N IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes,"complete Schedule I, Parts I and III 23 complete Schedule] 24a 0 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," Y 23 es . Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue With an outstanding prinCIpaI amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes,"answer/Ines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If "No, "go to lIne 25a . . 24a Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b N 0 Did the organization maintain an escrow account otherthan a refunding escrow at any time during the year 25a to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24C Did the organization act as an "on behalfof" issuerfor bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d 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, PartI 25a N0 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 ofthe organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If 25b N0 26 No 27 N0 28a No "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I 26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current orformerofficers,directors,trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees,or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II 27 Did the organization prOVIde a grant or other a55istance 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 ofany of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III 28 Was the organization a party to a busmess transaction With one ofthe followmg 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 IVE A family member ofa current orformer officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," comp/eteSchedu/eL,PartIV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y . . . E 28b es 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 . 29 30 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes,"complete Schedu/eM . .E 0 Yes N 30 31 Did the organization liqUIdate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete 31 N 32 33 Did the organization own 100% ofan entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations 34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes,"complete Schedule R, Part II, III, orIV, sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3? If "Yes,"complete Schedule R, PartI 0 Y 33 and Part V, lIne 1 es Y 34 Did the organization have a controlled entity Within the meaning ofsection 512(b)(13)? 35a IfiYes'to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction With a controlled entity Within the meaning ofsection 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, lIne2 35b 36 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 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its actiVities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes,"complete Schedule R, Part VI 0 No Schedule N, Part II 38 29 Did the organization receive contributions ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedu/eM 35a N 28C '5 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and prOVIde explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are reqUIred to complete Schedule 0 es No 36 N 37 0 Y 38 es Form 990(2014) Form 990 (2014) Page5 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check IfSchedule O contaIns a response or note to any IIne In thIs PartV . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes 1a Enterthe number reported In Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter-0- If not applIcable . . 1a 204 1b 0 b Enterthe number of Forms W-ZG Included In IIne 1a Enter-0- If not applIcable c DId the organIzatIon comply WIth backup WIthholdIng rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gamIng(gamblIng)WInnIngstoprIzeWInners? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a 3a b .I_ No Yes Enterthe number ofemployees reported on Form W-3, TransmIttal ofWage and Tax Statements, fIIed forthe calendar year endIng WIth or WIthIn the year covered bythIsreturn.................. b 1C . 2a 0 Ifat least one Is reported on IIne 2a, dId the organIzatIon fIle all reqUIred federal employment tax returns? Note. Ifthe sum oflInes 1a and 2a Is greaterthan 250, you may be reqUIred to e-fIle (see InstructIons) DId the organIzatIon have unrelated busmess gross Income of$1,000 or more durIng the year? . . 2b . If"Yes," has It fIIed a Form 990-T forthIs year? If "No"to/Ine 3b, prowde an explanation In Schedule 0 3a . . . No 3b 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 otherfInanCIal account)?.......................... I, 4a NO 5a No 5b No If"Yes," enterthe name ofthe foreIgn country hSee InstructIons forfIlIng reqUIrements for FInCEN Form 114, Report of ForeIgn Bank and FInanCIal Accounts (FBAR) 5a Was the organIzatIon a party to a prothIted tax shelter transactIon at any tIme durIng the tax year? . . b DId any taxable party notIfy the organIzatIon that It was or Is a party to a prothIted tax sheltertransactlon? c If"Yes," to IIne 5a or 5b, dId the organIzatIon fIle Form 8886-T? 5c 6a b 7 Does the organIzatIon have annual gross receIpts that are normally greaterthan $100,000, and dId the organIzatIon solICIt any contrIbutIons that were not tax deducthle as charItable contrIbutIons? If"Yes," dId the organIzatIon Include WIth every solICItatIon an express statement that such contrIbutIons or ngts werenottaxdeductlble?........................ Ga Yes 6b Yes Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). a DId the organIzatIon recere a payment In excess of$75 made partly as a contrIbutIon and partly for goods and serVIces prOVIded to the payor? 7a b If"Yes," dId the organIzatIon notIfy the donor ofthe value ofthe goods or serVIces prOVIded? 7b c . . . . . DId the organIzatIon sell, exchange, or otherWIse dIspose oftangIble personal property for thch It was reqUIred to fIleForm8282'P...........................7C d e If"Yes," IndIcate the number of Forms 8282 fIIed durIng the year . . . . I 7d I DId the organIzatIon recere any funds, dIrectly or IndIrectly, to pay prequms on a personal benefIt contract'P............................7e f DId the organIzatIon, durIng the year, pay prequms, dIrectly or IndIrectly, on a personal benefIt contract? . . g Ifthe organIzatIon recered a contrIbutIon ofqualIerd Intellectual property, dId the organIzatIon fIle Form 8899 as 7f requwed'P............................79 h Ifthe organIzatIon recered a contrIbutIon ofcars, boats, aIrplanes, or other vehIcles, dId the organIzatIon fIle a Form1098-C'P.......................... 8 9a b 10 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. DId a donor adVIsed fund maIntaIned by the sponsorIng organIzatIon have excess busmess holdIngs at any tIme durIngtheyear'P......................... DId the sponsorIng organIzatIon make any taxable dIstrIbutIons undersectIon 4966? . . . 7h 8 9a DId the sponsorIng organIzatIon makeadIstrIbutIon toadonor,donoradVIsor,orrelated person? . . . 9b Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter InItIatIon fees and capItalcontrIbutIonsIncluded on PartVIII,lIne 12 . . . 10a Gross receIpts, Included on Form 990, Part VIII, IIne 12, for publIc use ofclub 10b faCIlItIes 11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter a Gross Income from members orshareholders . . . . . . . . . 11a Gross Income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paId to other sources agaInstamounts due orrecered from them) . . . . . . . . . . 12a b 13 a 11b Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organIzatIon fIlIng Form 990 In lIeu of Form 1041? If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt Interest recered or accrued durIng the year 12a 12b Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. Is the organIzatIon lIcensed to Issue qualIerd health plans In more than one state? Note. See the InstructIons for addItIonal InformatIon the organIzatIon must report on Schedule 0 b c 14a b 13a Enterthe amount of reserves the organIzatIon Is reqUIred to maIntaIn by the states In thch the organIzatIon Is lIcensed to Issue qualIerd health plans . . . . 13b Enterthe amount of reserves on hand . . . . 13c . . . . . . . . DId the organIzatIon recere any payments for IndoortannIng serVIces durIng the tax year? . . . If "Yes," has It fIIed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No,"prov1de an explanation In Schedule 0 . . 14a . . 14b No Form 990(2014) Form 990 (2014) m Page6 Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions. Check IfSchedule O contaIns a response or note to any IIne In thIs Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I7 Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes 1a Enterthe number ofvotIng members of the governIng body at the end of the tax 1a 6 Independent...................1b 4 No year Ifthere 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 SImIlarcommIttee, explaIn In Schedule 0 Enterthe number ofvotIng members Included In IIne 1a, above, who are DId any offIcer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee have a famIly relatIonshIp or a busmess relatIonshIp WIth any other offIcer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 DId the organIzatIon delegate control over management dutIes customarIly performed by or underthe dIrect superVISIon of offIcers, dIrectors ortrustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? Yes 3 No 4 N0 5 No 6 No 7a No 7b No DId the organIzatIon make any SIgnIfIcant changes to Its governIng documents SInce the prIor Form 990 was fIled?........................... DId the organIzatIon become aware durIng the year ofa SIgnIfIcant dIverSIon ofthe organIzatIon's assets? DId the organIzatIon have members or stockholders? 7a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DId the organIzatIon have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the powerto elect or app0Int one or more members ofthe governIng body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are any governance deCISIons of the organIzatIon reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons otherthan the governIng body? DId the organIzatIon contemporaneously document the meetIngs held or ertten actIons undertaken durIng the year by the followmg ThegovernIngbody?.........................8aYes Each commIttee WIth authorIty to act on behalfofthe governIng body? 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . 8b Is there any offIcer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee IIsted In Part VII, SectIon A, who cannot be reached at the organIzatIon's maIIIng address? If "Yes,''prowde the names and addresses In Schedule 0 . . . Yes 9 N0 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 affIIIates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 10a Yes 10b Yes No b If"Yes," dId the organIzatIon have ertten poIICIes and procedures governIng the actIVItIes ofsuch chapters, affIIIates, and branches to ensure theIr operatIons are conSIstent WIth the organIzatIon's exempt purposes? 11a Has the organIzatIon prOVIded a complete copy ofthIs Form 990 to all members ofIts governIng body before fIlIng theform?............................11a N0 DescrIbe In Schedule 0 the process, Ifany, used by the organIzatIon to reVIew thIs Form 990 12a DId the organIzatIon have a ertten conflIct of Interest polIcy? If "No,"go to [me 13 . . . . . . . 12a Yes 12b Yes 12C Yes 13 Yes 14 Yes 15a Yes 15b Yes Were offIcers, dIrectors, or trustees, and key employees reqUIred to dIsclose annually Interests that could gIve rIse to conflIcts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DId the organIzatIon regularly and conSIstently monItor and enforce complIance WIth the polIcy? If "Yes,"descrIbe In Schedule 0 how thIs was done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 DId the organIzatIon have a ertten thstleblower polIcy? 14 DId the organIzatIon have a ertten document retentIon and destructIon polIcy? 15 DId the process for determInIng compensatIon ofthe followmg persons Include a reVIew and approval by Independent persons, comparabIlIty data, and contemporaneous substantIatIon of the delIberatIon and deCISIon? . . . . . TheorganIzatIon'sCEO,ExecutIveDIrector,ortopmanagementoffICIal OtheroffIcersorkeyemployeesoftheorganIzatIon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If"Yes" to IIne 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 taxableentItydurIngtheyear? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16a If "Yes," dId the organIzatIon follow a ertten 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 No Section C. Disclosure 17 LIst the States WIth thch a copy ofthIs Form 990 Is reqUIred to be fIleth-AL ,AK ,AZ ,AR , CA , CO , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY,ME,MD,MA,MN,MS,NH,NJ,NM,NY,NC,ND, OH,OK,OR,PA,RI,SC ,TN ,UT,VA,WA,WV,WI 18 SectIon 6104 reqUIres an organIzatIon to make Its Form 1023 (or 1024 IfapplIcable), 990, and 990-T (501(c) (3)s only) avaIlable for publIc InspectIon IndIcate how you made these avaIlable Check all that apply I- Own webSIte I- Another's webSIte I7 Upon request I- Other (explaIn In Schedule 0) 19 DescrIbe In Schedule 0 whether (and Ifso, how) the organIzatIon made Its governIng documents, conflIct of Interest polIcy, and fInanCIal statements avaIlable to the publIc durIng the tax year 20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organIzatIon's books and records h-Robert Heaton 2111 WIlson Boulevard No 350 ArlIngton,VA 22201 (703) 224-3200 Form 990(2014) Form 990 (2014) m Page7 Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check IfSchedule O contaIns a response or note to any IIne In thIs Part VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I7 Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete thIs table for all persons reqUIred to be IIsted Report compensatIon for the calendar year endIng WIth or WIthIn the organIzatIon's tax year I LIst all of the organIzatIon's current offIcers, dIrectors, trustees (whether IndIVIduaIs or organIzatIons), regardless ofamount ofcompensatlon Enter-0- In columns (D), (E), and (F) If no compensatIon was paId I LIst all of the organIzatIon's current key employees, Ifany See InstructIons for defInItIon of "key employee" I LIst the organIzatIon's fIve current hIghest compensated employees (other than an offIcer, dIrector, trustee or key employee) who recered 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 I LIst all of the organIzatIon's former offIcers, key employees, or hIghest compensated employees who recered more than $100,000 of reportable compensatIon from the organIzatIon and any related organIzatIons I LIst all of the organIzatIon's former directors or trustees that recered, 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 followmg order IndIVIduaI trustees or dIrectors, InstItutIonal trustees, offIcers, key employees, hIghest compensated employees, and former such persons I- Check thIs box If neIther the organIzatIon nor any related organIzatIon compensated any current offIcer, dIrector, or trustee (A) Name and TItIe (B) Average hours per week (IIst any hours for related organIzatIons below dotted IIne) (1) RIchard FInk z .-I- = c.) E _ - '3' u.- LI;- II- ._I. 13 _ "3' n;- D D Cl 3 '= .T. = In -' 941 3E; "1 Ea E' E' El. m 11 and related organIzatIons X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 142,436 253,219 39,909 x 121,062 136,516 13,819 x 100,251 245,442 32,894 x 50,141 142,710 26,371 x 134,674 101,596 34,703 x 233,598 62,096 37,877 x 75,473 72,513 8,781 x 49,485 127,247 7,579 X X X 18 00 ............................................................................................... PreSIdent 32 00 (8) Robert Heaton 23 00 ............................................................................................... CFO 27 00 (9) Luke HIIgemann 14 00 ............................................................................................... ChIef OperatIng OffIcer 36 00 (10) Slade O'BrIen 13 00 ............................................................................................... VP/Grassroots LeadershIp Academy 37 00 (11) Teresa Oelke 28 00 ............................................................................................... VP, State OperatIons 22 00 (12) ChrIstopher FInk 39 00 ............................................................................................... VP, Development 11 00 (13) DennIs Vegas 25 00 ............................................................................................... CMO 25 00 (14) JennIfer Stefano 14 00 ............................................................................................... VP of Value Added Events 5' .-=7 -II 2 00 ............................................................................................... DIrector 2 00 (7) TIm PhIIIIps = E 2 00 ............................................................................................... ChaInnan/Dlrector (6) Mark Holden 3 I1 2 00 ............................................................................................... DIrector (5) Frayda LeVIn (F) EstImated amount of other compensatlon from the organIzatIon 2 00 ............................................................................................... DIrector (4) James Stephenson (E) Reportable compensatlon from related organIzatIons (W- 2/1099MISC) 2 00 ............................................................................................... DIrector 2 00 (3) JIm MIIIer (D) Reportable compensatlon from the organIzatIon (W- 2/1099MISC) 2 00 ............................................................................................... DIrector 2 00 (2) Nancy Pfotenhauer (C) POSItIon (do not check more than one box, unless person Is both an offIcer and a dIrector/trustee) 0 3 _ g I n;- I -n '* g. =I _ 3 3.5 9 Q1 1"". n _ E; m m E3 D rp 2_- 36 00 Form 990(2014) Form 990 (2014) m Page8 Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and TItIe Average hours per week (IIst any hours POSItIon (do not check more than one box, unless person IS both an offlcer and a dIrector/trustee) Reportable compensatlon from the organlzatlon Reportable compensatlon from related organlzatlons Estlmated amount of other compensatlon from the organlzatlon for related organlzatlons below dotted IIne) (15) Nolan Ingebrlgtson 0 3 _ g I n;- I -n (W- 2/1099- (W- 2/1099- a g =I _ 3 3.11 9 MISC) MISC) = E'- E E m 101$ 3 3 ll 2 - 3 1..- LI;- II- E 3% '* E z E 5 _ -l n;- Hn;- D g _, tl '= E 3 m % E m 2 II- E; E' E' E El. m 11 25 00 ............................................................................................... Interlm CFO (Partlal year) x 49,398 0 3,025 x 90,921 154,811 20,205 x 127,973 71,985 31,918 x 134,088 35,644 17,378 x 76,797 110,512 10,803 x 52,083 105,745 32,460 x 119,336 46,408 22,305 x 130,553 26,740 2,474 61,916 46,708 4,719 25 00 (16) Vlctor Bernson 7 00 ............................................................................................... VP & General Counsel 43 00 (17) Adam Stryker 32 00 ............................................................................................... Interlm CTO 18 00 (18) Robert Stuber 39 00 ............................................................................................... DIrector of Development - 11 00 (19) Derrlck Sontag 20 00 ............................................................................................... State DIrector 30 00 (20) DaVId From 16 00 ............................................................................................... State DIrector 34 00 (21) Chase Downham 36 00 ............................................................................................... Reglonal DIrector 14 00 (22) Mark Lucas 41 00 ............................................................................................... Reglonal DIrector 9 00 (23) John Flynn 0 00 ............................................................................................... Former General Counsel 1b c 2 and related organlzatlons x 0 00 Sub-Total F Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A F Total (add lines 1b and 1c) F 1,750,185 1,739,892 347,220 Total number of IndIVIduaIs (Includlng but not IImIted to those Ilsted above) who recelved more than $100,000 of reportable compensatlon from the organlzatlonhI-lo Yes 3 DId the organlzatlon IIst any former offlcer, dIrector ortrustee, key employee, or hlghest compensated employee on IIne 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedu/leorsuch Ind/Vldua/ 4 . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Yes For any IndIVIduaI Ilsted on IIne 1a, IS the sum of reportable compensatlon and other compensatlon from the organlzatlon and related organlzatlons greaterthan $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedu/leorsuch Ind/Vldual............ 5 No """""'4Yes DId any person Ilsted on IIne 1a recelve or accrue compensatlon from any unrelated organlzatlon or IndIVIduaI for serVIces rendered to the organlzatlon? If "Yes,"comp/ete Schedu/leorsuch person . . . . . . . . 5 Yes Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete thls table for yourflve hlghest compensated Independent contractors that recelved more than $100,000 of compensatlon from the organlzatlon Report compensatlon for the calendar year endlng WIth or WIthIn the organlzatlon's tax year I360 LLC PO Box 37046 (A) (B) (C) Name and busmess address Descrlptlon of serVIces Compensatlon Medla 14,659,561 Medla 11,894,780 Smart Medla Group 814 Klng Street Ste 400 Alexandrla,VA 22314 Medla 6,371,703 Innovatlve Advertlsmg LLC Prlnt & Mall DeSIgn, DIstrIbutIoannt & 2,734,435 Medla 1,643,594 Baltlmore, MD 21297 Target Enterprlses LLC 15260 Ventura Blvd SUIte 1240 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 4250 nghway 22 Ste 7 MandeVIIIe, LA 70471 Google Inc Dept 33654 PO Box 39000 San FranCIsco, CA 2 94139 Total number oflndependent contractors (Includlng but not IImIted to those Ilsted above) who recelved more than $100,000 ofcompensatlon from the organlzatlon F78 Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) m Page9 Statement of Revenue CheckifScheduleO contains a response or note to any lineinthis PartVIII 1a Federated campaigns . . b Membership dues . . . CD E * =32 c Fundraismg events . __ E L'.'I = d Related organizations H? E e Government grants (contributions) 1e f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and 1f 3= g= El i. . . . . . .I7 (A) (B) (C) (D) Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue exempt busmess excluded from function revenue revenue tax under sections 512-514 1a . 1b a . . . . . . 1c 1d = as _E ._ 15 .11 82,499,013 Similar amounts not included above 5 3 ._ *b D g N1a_1f oncas h $ t b t i d ed h Total.Add lines 1a-1f con rl U ions lnCU i ines In 427,236 = E '3 = U in 82,499,013 Ir 2 E Busmess Code 2a Registration Fees 900099 121,295 121,295 Other Income 900099 61,489 61,489 *335 b up u c E d .- e s a f All other program serVIce revenue g Total. Add lines 2a-2f h- 182,784 Investment income (including diVidends, interest, and other Similar amounts) l. 328 G E 3 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 5 Royalties 6a Gross rents _ II- F (i) Real b _ 328 (ii) Personal Less rental expenses c Rental income or(loss) d Net rental income or (loss) p. (i) Securities 7a b (ii) Other Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory Less cost or other ba5is and sales expenses Gain or (loss) Net gain or(loss) 8a .p. 3 Gross income from fundraismg events (not including 5 $ _ z;- ofcontributions reported on line 1c) '31? II I_ w See PartIV,line 18 a 5 b Less 0 c Net income or (loss) from fundraismg events 9a direct expenses . . . b . . p. Gross income from gaming actiVities See Part IV, line 19 a b c 10a Less direct expenses . . . b Net income or (loss) from gaming actiVities . . .p. Gross sales ofinventory, less returns and allowances a b Less c Net income or (loss) from sales ofinventory cost ofgoods sold . . Miscellaneous Revenue b . . p. Busmess Code 11a b c d All other revenue e Total.Addlines 11a-11d 12 Total revenue. See Instructions hp. 82,682,125 182,784 0 328 Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) Page 10 m Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A) CheckifScheduleO containsa response or note to anyline in this PartIX Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b! 8b! 9b! and 10b 0f Part VIII' 1 Grants and other a55istance to domestic organizations and domestic governments See Part IV, line 21 2 . . . . . . J- (A) Prograglewice Manage(r$1)ent and Funggsmg Total expenses expenses general expenses expenses 278,045 278,045 1,312,085 409,660 493,855 408,570 386,138 710,461 Grants and other a55istance to domestic indiViduals See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other a55istance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign indiViduals See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation ofcurrent 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 12,268,457 11,171,858 8 Pen5ion plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) 262,735 240,733 7,761 14,241 9 Other employee benefits 989,145 894,524 47,879 46,742 10 Payroll taxes 671,507 573,069 42,774 55,664 11 Fees for serVIces (non-employees) 624,745 15,461 577,331 31,953 52,215 1,648 47,162 3,405 1,281,221 1,281,221 a Management b Legal c Accountlng d Lobbymg e Professmnal fundraismg serVIces See Part IV, line 17 f Investment management fees 9 Other (Ifline 11g amount exceeds 10% ofline 25, column (A) amount, list line 1 1g expenses on Schedule O) 154,482 154,482 4,096,995 3,394,588 654,219 48,188 12 Advertismg and promotion 46,815,035 46,048,543 191,979 574,513 13 Office expenses 11,176,911 9,872,182 320,499 984,230 14 Information technology 1,123,738 943,772 82,931 97,035 253,365 41,999 182,707 28,659 4,509,575 4,038,706 199,357 271,512 1,779,041 1,559,428 21,295 198,318 15 Royalties 16 Occupancy 17 Travel 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 Ifline 24e amount exceeds 10% ofline 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O) 1,354 1,354 127,906 91,540 12,306 24,060 496,607 1,084,786 a Allocated overhead 2,475,282 893,889 b List rental 70,855 7,122 c Taxes, licenses, fees 14,557 2,735 11,822 d EqUIpment leasmg 12,972 12,231 642 99 e All other expenses 59,852 14,935 3,118 41,799 90,412,075 81,787,889 3,781,736 4,842,450 25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B)JOInt costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraismg SOIICItation Check here h- ]- iffollowmg SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) 63,733 Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) Page 11 m Balance Sheet Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part X 1 Cash-non-interest-bearing 2 SaVIngs and temporary cash Investments . .l_ (A) (B) Beginning ofyear End ofyear 4,931,762 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 4 Accounts receivable, net 5 . 1 5,929,326 2 6,000,000 3 630 4 10,052 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part II of Schedule L 5 6 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 ofsection 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' benefICIary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II ofSchedule L if.- '5 6 $ 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7 d 8 Inventories forsale or use 8 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 10a b Land, bquings, and eqUIpment cost or other ba5is Complete PartVI ofSchedule D 10a 694186 Less 10b 181,606 accumulated depreCIation 955,782 9 505,807 206,116 10c 512,580 11 Investments-publicly traded securities 11 12 Investments-other securities See Part IV, line 11 12 13 Investments-program-related See Part IV, line 11 13 14 Intangible assets 14 15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 562,339 15 653,697 12,656,629 16 7,611,462 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,689,831 17 1,513,594 18 Grants payable 18 19 Deferred revenue 19 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20 ,4... 21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV ofSchedule D 21 E = 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons Complete Part II ofSchedule L 22 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 X ofSchedule 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 1% E D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . m Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here h- ]7 and complete 3 lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. E 27 Unrestricted net assets E 28 Temporarily restricted net assets E 29 Permanently restricted net assets If Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here h- ]- and 3 complete lines 30 through 34. 5841555 25 315451575 2,374,487 26 5,059,270 10,051,351 27 2,428,486 230,791 28 123,706 29 3 30 Capital stock ortrust prinCIpal, or current funds 30 E 31 Paid-in or capital surplus,orland, bUIIdlng oreqUIpment fund 31 E 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or otherfunds E 33 Total net assets or fund balances 10,282,142 32 33 2,552,192 2 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 12,656,629 34 7,611,462 Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) m Page 12 Reconcilliation of Net Assets Check IfSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any lIne In thIs Part XI 1 . I- Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), lIne 12) 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), lIne 25) 3 Revenue less expenses Subtract lIne 2 from lIne 1 4 Net assets orfund balances at begInnIng ofyear (must equal Part X, lIne 33, column (A)) 5 Net unrealIzed gaIns (losses) on Investments 6 Donated serVIces and use offaCIlItIes 1 82,682,125 2 90,412,075 3 -7,729,950 4 10,282,142 5 6 7 Investment expenses 7 8 PrIor perIod adjustments 8 9 Other changes In net assets orfund balances (explaIn In Schedule 0) 9 10 Net assets orfund balances at end ofyear CombIne lInes 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, lIne 33, column (B)) O 10 2,552,192 Financial Statements and Reporting Check IfSchedule O contaIns a response or note to any lIne In thIs Part XII . Yes 1 AccountIng method used to prepare the Form 990 I- Cash I7 Accrual I7 No I_Other Ifthe organIzatIon changed Its method ofaccountIng from a prIor year or checked "Other," explaIn In Schedule 0 2a Were the organIzatIon's fInanCIal statements comleed or reVIewed by an Independent accountant? 2a No Ilees/check a box below to IndIcate whetherthe fInanCIal statements forthe year were comleed or reVIewed on a separate baSlS, consolIdated baSlS, or both I- Separate baSlS b I- ConsolIdated baSlS I- Both consolIdated and separate baSlS Were the organIzatIon's fInanCIal statements audIted by an Independent accountant? 2b Yes 2C Yes Ilees/check a box below to IndIcate whetherthe fInanCIal statements forthe year were audIted on a separate baSlS, consolIdated baSlS, or both I- Separate baSlS c I- ConsolIdated baSlS I7 Both consolIdated and separate baSlS If"Yes," to lIne 2a or 2b, does the organIzatIon have a commIttee that assumes responSIbIlIty for overSIght ofthe audIt, reVIew, or comleatIon ofIts fInanCIal statements and selectIon ofan Independent accountant? Ifthe organIzatIon changed eIther Its overSIght process or selectIon process durIng the tax year, explaIn In Schedule 0 3a As a result ofa federal award, was the organIzatIon reqUIred to undergo an audIt or audIts as set forth In the b SIngle AudItActand OMB CIrcularA-133? 3a If"Yes," dId the organIzatIon undergo the reqUIred audIt or audIts? Ifthe organIzatIon dId not undergo the reqUIred audIt or audIts, explaIn why In Schedule 0 and descrIbe any steps taken to undergo such audIts 3b N0 Form 990(2014) Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - l DLN; 93493315020175l SCHEDULE C Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities W (Form 990 or 990'EZ) For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501 (c) and section 527 201 4 F- Complete if the organization is described below. b- Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Department of the Treasury h- Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Internal Revenue Sewice Open to Public . . www.1rs.gov (form990. Ins I ection If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 99042, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then in Section 501(c)(3) organizations Complete Parts I-A and B Do not complete Part I-C in Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations Complete Parts I-A and C below Do not complete Part I-B in Section 527 organizations Complete Part I-A only If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 99042, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then in Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (electron under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A Do not complete Part "-8 in Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (electron under section 501(h)) Complete Part "-8 Do not complete Part II-A If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 99042, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then in Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations Complete Part III Name of the organization Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 75-3148958 m Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization. 1 PrOVIde a description ofthe organization's direct and indirect political campaign actiVities in Part IV 2 Political expenditures 3 Volunteer hours Part I-B b- $ 5,970,134 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enterthe amount ofany eXCIse tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 h- 2 Enterthe amount ofany eXCIse tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 h- 3 Ifthe organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 forthis year? I- Yes I- No 4a Was a correction made? I- Yes I- No b If"Yes,"describeinPartIV Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3). 1 2 Enterthe amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function actiVities b- Total exempt function expenditures Add lines 1 and 2 Enter here and on Form 1120-PO L, line 17b b- Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL forthis year? 5 $ 5 970 134 $ 0 $ 5197011 34 Enterthe amount ofthe filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function actiVities 3 b- I7 Yes I- No Enterthe names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) ofall section 527 political organizations to which the filing organization made payments For each organization listed, enterthe amount paid from the filing organization's funds Also enterthe amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC) Ifadditional space is needed, prOVIde information in Part IV (a) Name (b)Address (C) EIN (d)Amount paid from (e)Amount OfPOI't'CaI filing organization's contributions received funds Ifnone, enter -0- and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization Ifnone, enter-O- For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat No 500845 Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-52) 2014 Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 m A Check B Check 1a Page 2 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). h- ]- Ifthe fIlIng organIzatIon belongs to an affIlIated group (and lIst In Part IV each affIlIated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share ofexcess lobbyIng expendItures) h- ]- Ifthe fIlIng organIzatIon checked box A and "lImIted control" prOVISIons apply Limits on Lobbying Expenditures orgaazlggt'rogn.s (b)gArf;IlllI;ted (The term "expendltures" means amounts pald or Incurred.) totals totals Total lobbyIng expendItures to Influence publIc opInIon (grass roots lobbyIng) b Total lobbyIng expendItures to Influence a legIslatIve body (dIrect lobbyIng) c Total lobbyIng expendItures (add lInes 1a and 1b) d Other exempt purpose expendItures e Total exempt purpose expendItures (add lInes 1c and 1d) f LobbyIng nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the followmg table In both columns If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is; The lobbying nontaxable amount is; Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on lIne 1e Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000 Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000 Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% oflIne 1f) h Subtract lIne 1g from lIne 1a Ifzero or less, enter-0- i Subtract lIne 1ffrom lIne 1c Ifzero or less, enter-0- j Ifthere Is an amount otherthan zero on eIther lIne 1h or lIne 1I, dId the organIzatIon fIle Form 4720 reportIng sectIon 4911 tax forthIs year? [-Yes '- No 4-Year Averaging Period Under section 50 1(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period Calendar year (or fIscal year begInnIng In) 2a LobbyIng nontaxable amount b LobbyIng ceIlIng amount (150% oflIne 2a, column(e)) c Total lobbyIng expendItures d Grassroots nontaxable amount e Grassroots ceIlIng amount (150% oflIne 2d, column (e)) f Grassroots lobbyIng expendItures (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c)2013 (d)2014 (e) Total Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 ScheduleC (Form 990 or990-EZ)2014 Part II-B Page3 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 1a through 1i below, prowde In Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying actiVity. b ( ) Amount Yes No During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of sn-hmnnu-m 1 a ( ) Volunteers? Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? M edia advertisements? Mailings to members, legislators, orthe public? Publications, or published or broadcast statements? Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? Direct contact With legislators, their staffs, government offICIals, or a legislative body? Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any Similar means? Other actiVities? j 2a Total Add lines 1c through 1i Did the actiVities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? b If"Yes," enterthe amount ofany tax incurred under section 4912 c If "Yes," enter the amount ofany tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 d Ifthe filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 forthis year? m I I Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6). Yes 1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of$2,000 or less? 2 3 Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? 3 Part III-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered "Yes." 1 Dues, assessments and Similar amounts from members 2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). a 1 Current year 2a Carryoverfrom last year 2b Total 2c 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues 3 4 Ifnotices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion ofthe excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? 4 5 Taxable amount oflobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) 5 Part IV No 1 Supplemental Information PrOVIde the descriptions reqUIred for Part l-A, line 1, Part l-B, line 4, Part l-C, line 5, Part II-A (affiliated group list), Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 see instructions and Partll-B line 1 Also com lete this art for an additional information Return Reference Part I-A Line 1 Explanation Internet and radio advertism direct mail and rassroots advocac Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2014 ScheduleC (Form 990 or990-EZ)2013 ' Su lemental Information Return Reference Page4 continued Explanation Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2014 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS lAs Filed Data - l . (SFEr'ang'ggLE D DLN; 93493315020175l . OMB No 1545-0047 Supplemental FinanCIal Statements _ F- Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, 20 1 4 Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b. Department oflhe Treasury F Attach to Form 990- Open to Public Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov [form990. Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 75-3148958 m Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990 Part IV, line 6. (a) Donor adVIsed funds 1 Total number at end ofyear (b) Funds and other accounts 2 Aggregate value ofcontributionS to (during year) 3 Aggregate value ofgrants from (during year) 4 Aggregate value at end ofyear 5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor adVIsorS in writing that the assets held in donor adVIsed funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's excluswe legal control? I- Yes I- No Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor adVIsorS in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor adVIsor, or for any other purpose conferring impermiSSible private benefit? '- Yes '- N0 m Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7. 1 Purpose(s) ofconservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply) I- Preservation ofland for public use (e g , recreation or education) I- Preservation ofan historically important land area I- I- Preservation ofa certified historic structure Protection of natural habitat I- Preservation ofopen space Complete lineS 2a through 2d ifthe organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form ofa conservation easement on the last day of the tax year gnu-m Held at the End of the Year Total number ofconservation easements 2a Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b Number ofconservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) 2c Number ofconservation easements included in (c) achIred after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register 2d Number ofconservation easements modified, transferred, released, extingwshed, or terminated by the organization during the tax year FNumber ofstateS where property subject to conservation easement is located hDoeS the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling ofVIolations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? '- Yes I- No I- Yes I- No Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforCIng conservation easements during the year h- Amount ofexpenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcmg conservation easements during the year F$ DoeS each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the reqUIrementS ofsection 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in itS revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, ifapplicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's finanCIal statements that describes the organization's accounting for conservation easements m 1a Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8. Ifthe organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in itS revenue statement and balance sheet works ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public serVIce, prOVIde, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to itS finanCIal statements that describes these items Ifthe organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in itS revenue statement and balance sheet works ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public serVIce, prOVIde the followmg amounts relating to these items (i) Revenue included in Form 990, PartVIII, line 1 h-$ (ii)AssetS includedin Form 990,PartX I"$ Ifthe organization received or held works ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets for finanCIal gain, prOVIde the followmg amounts reqUIred to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these itemS Revenueincluded in Form 990,PartVIII,line1 b h-$ Assets includedin Form 990,PartX For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. h-$ C at N o 5 2 2 8 3 D Schedule D (Form 990) 2014 ScheduleD(Form990)2014 Page2 Manizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued) 3 USIng the organIzatIon's achISItIon, acceSSIon, and other records, check any of the followmg that are a SIgnIfIcant use of Its collectIon Items (check all that apply) a I- PublIc ethbItIon d I- Loan orexchange programs b I- Scholarly research e I- Other c I- PreservatIon forfuture generatIons 4 PrOVIde a descrIptIon of the organIzatIon's collectIons and explaIn how they furtherthe organIzatIon's exempt purpose In Part XIII 5 DurIng the year, dId the organIzatIon soIICIt or recere donatIons ofart, hIstorIcal treasures or other SImIlar assets to be sold to raIse funds ratherthan to be maIntaIned as part ofthe organIzatIon's collectIon? Part IV 1a '- Yes Is the organIzatIon an agent, trustee, custodIan or other IntermedIary for contrIbutIons or other assets not Included on Form 990,Part X? b '- No Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete If the organIzatIon answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lIne 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, lIne 21. I_Yes I_No If "Yes," explaIn the arrangement In Part XIII and complete the followmg table Amount C BegInnIng balance 1C d AddItIons durIng the year 1d e DIstrIbutIons durIng the year 1e f EndIng balance 1f 2a b DId the organIzatIon Include an amount on Form 990,Part X,IIne 21,forescroworcustodIalaccountlIabIlIty? If"Yes," explaIn the arrangement In Part XIII Check here Ifthe explanatIon has been prOVIded In Part XIII . . . . I_Yes I_No . '- . . Endowment Funds. Complete If the organIzatIon answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lIne 10. (a)Current year 1a b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back BegInnIng ofyear balance b ContrIbutIons c NetInvestment earnIngs,gaIns,and losses d Grants or scholarshIps e Other expendItures forfaCIlItIes and programs f AdmInIstratIve expenses 9 End ofyear balance 2 (b)PrIor year PrOVIde the estImated percentage ofthe current year end balance (IIne lg, column (a)) held as a Board deSIgnated or quaSI-endowment h- b Permanent endowment h- C TemporarIly restrIcted endowment hThe percentages In lInes 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100% 3a Are there endowment funds not In the posseSSIon of the organIzatIon that are held and admInIstered for the organIzatIon by Yes (i)unrelatedorganIzatIons (ii) related organIzatIons b 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If"Yes" to 3a(II), are the related organIzatIons lIsted as reqUIred on Schedule R? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No 3a(i) 3a(ii) . . 3b DescrIbe In Part XIII the Intended uses ofthe organIzatIon's endowment funds m Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete If the organIzatIon answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, lIne 11a. See Form 990, Part X, lIne 10. Descrlptlon of property (a) Cost or other baSlS (Investment) (b)Cost or other baSlS (other) (c) Accumulated deprecIatIon (d) Book value 1a Land bBUIIdlngS c Leasehold Improvements ququment. eOther. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130,533 . Total.AddlInes lathrough 1e (Column (d)mustequa/Form990,PartX,co/umn(B),/Ine10(c).) 563,653 . . . . . . . 10,247 120,286 171,359 392,294 h- 512,580 Schedule D (Form 990) 2014 ScheduleD(Form990)2014 m Page3 Investments-Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. (a) Description ofsecurity or category (Including name of security) (b)Book value (c) Method ofvaluation Cost or end-of-year market value (1 )FinanCIal derivatives (2 )C losely-held eqUIty interests Other Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, PartX, col (B) We 12) " Investments-Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13. (a) Description of investment (b) Book value Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, PartX, col (B) We 13) (c) Method ofvaluation Cost or end-of-year market value " Other Assets. Complete ifthe organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d See Form 990, Part X, line 15 (a) Description (b) Book value (1)Due from affiliate 653,697 Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, PartX, col.(B) lIne 15.) . . . . . . . . . . . I- 653,697 Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. 1 (a) Description of liability (b) Book value Federal income taxes Payable to affiliate Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, PartX, col (B) We 25) 3,545,576 p. 3,545,576 2. Liability for uncertain tax pOSItions In Part XIII, prOVIde the text of the footnote to the organization's finanCIal statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax pOSItions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here ifthe text ofthe footnote has been prOVIded in Part XIII '7 Schedule D (Form 990) 2014 ScheduleD(Form990)2014 m Page4 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete If the organIzatIon answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, IIne 12a. Total revenue, gaIns, and other support per audIted fInanCIal statements 2 . . . . . . . 1 91,709,625 Amounts Included on IIne 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, IIne 12 a Net unrealIzed gaIns (losses) on Investments b Donated serVIces and use offaCIlItIes c Recoveries of prIor year grants d Other (DescrIbe In Part XIII) e Add IInes 2a through 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part VIII, IIne 12, but not on IIne 1 . . 5 . . Other (DescrIbe In Part XIII) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AddlInes4aand4b. . 2d . . Investment expenses notIncIuded on Form 990,PartVIII,lIne 7b . 2c . SubtractlIne 2e from IIne 1 c 2b . . 3 9,027,500 . 1 . . . 2e . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . 4c 9,027,500 82,682,125 4a 4b . . . . . . 5 0 82 ,682 ,125 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete If the organIzatIon answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, IIne 12a. Total expenses and losses per audIted fInanCIal statements 2 . . Total revenue Add IInes 3and 4c. (ThIs must equal Form 990, PartI, IIne 12) m . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 99,439,575 Amounts Included on IIne 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, IIne 25 a Donated serVIces and use offaCIlItIes b PrIor year adjustments c Otherlosses d Other (DescrIbe In Part XIII) e Add IInes 2a through 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subtract IIne 2e from IIne 1 . 4 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part IX, IIne 25, but not on IIne 1; . 2b . 2d . . . . . . Other (DescrIbe In Part XIII) . . . . . . . . . . . . AddlInes4aand 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,027,500 2c . . Investment expenses notIncIuded on Form 990,PartVIII,lIne 7b . 2a . . 3 c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2e . 3 . 4c 9,027,500 90,412,075 4a 4b . . Total expenses Add IInes 3and 4c. (ThIs must equal Form 990, PartI, IIne 18) . . . . . . . . . . . 5 0 90,412,075 m Supplemental Information PrOVIde the descrIptIons reqUIred for Part II, IInes 3, 5, and 9, Part III, IInes 1a and 4, Part IV, IInes 1b and 2b, Part V, IIne 4, Part X, IIne 2, Part XI, IInes 2d and 4b, and Part XII, IInes 2d and 4b Also complete thIs part to prOVIde any addItIonal InformatIon Return Reference Part X, LIne 2 ExplanatIon The fInanCIal statement effects ofa tax pOSItIon taken or expected to be taken are recognIzed In the fInanCIal statements when It Is more lIkely than not, based on the technIcal merIts, that the pOSItIon WIll be sustaIned upon examInatIon Interest and penaltIes, Ifany, are Included In expenses In the statements ofactIVItIes As ofDecember 31, 2014 and 2013, AFP had no uncertaIn tax pOSItIons that qualIfy for recognItIon or dIsclosure In the fInanCIal statements AFP Is generally no longer subject to U S federal and state Income tax examInatIons by tax authorItIes for years before 2010 Schedule D (Form 990) 2014 ScheduleD(Form990)2013 ' Su lemental Information Return Reference Pages continued Explanation Schedule D (Form 990) 2014 Iefile GRAPHIC print - Do NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - l DLN; OMB No 1545-0047 Supplemental Information Regarding SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 93493315020175l Fundraising or Gaming Activities Complete ifthe organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Pait IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, orifthe organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. Department of the Treasury PAttach to Fom1 990 or Form 990-EZ. Internal Revenue Sewice PInforn'ation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Name of the organization Americans for Prosperity Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number 75-3148958 m Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ filers are not reqwred to complete this part. 1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the followmg actiVities Check all that apply a '7 Mailsolimtations e '7 SOIICItation ofnon-government grants b '7 Internet and email SOIICItations f '- SOIICItation ofgovernment grants c '7 Phone SOIICItations g '- SpeCIalfundraismg events d '7 In-person SOIICItations 2a b Did the organization have a written or oral agreement With any indiVidual (including officers, directors, trustees or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection With professmnal fundraismg serVIces? '7 Yes I- No If"Yes," list the ten highest paid indiViduals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization (i) Name and address of indiVidual or entity (fundraiser) (ii) ActiVity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of (iv) Gross receipts from actiVity (v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col (i) (vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization contributions? Yes 1 Direct mail Three Creative 10211 Wincopin Circle SUIte 100 No No 1,745,779 104,463 1,641,316 No 251,232 50,019 201,213 1,997,011 154,482 1,842,529 fundraismg Columbia, MD 21146 2 American Target Advertismg 9625 Surveyor Court SUIte 400 Direct mail fundraismg Manassas,VA 20110 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total. 3 .F List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to SOIICIt contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensmg AL,AK, co, CT, Dc, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MN, Ms, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC,TN, UT,VA,WA, wv, WI,AR,CA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 9900r 990-EZ. Cat No 50083H Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 ScheduleG(Form 990 or990-EZ)2014 m Page2 Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraismg event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events With gross receipts greater than $5,000. (a) Event #1 (b) Event #2 (c) Other events (event type) (event type) (total number) (d) Total events (add col (a) through col (c)) III E 1 Gross receipts E 2 Less Contributions tr" 3 Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) 4 Cash prizes 5 Noncash prizes 6 Rent/faCIlity costs IE 7 Food and beverages E 8 Entertainment 9 Other direct expenses III to <1;- E <1;5]. 5. '2' 10 Direct expense summary Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . . It 11 Netincomesummary Subtractline10fromline3,column(d) . . . . . . . . . . . P ( ) Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. III 2 (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progresswe bingo (c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col (a) through col I11 5 (C)) tr; 1 Gross revenue 3 2 Cash prizes a 3 Non-cash prizes '5 4 Rent/faCIlity costs E Ci 5 Other direct expenses 6 Volunteer labor 7 Directexpensesummary AddlinesZthroughSincolumn(d) 8 Netgamingincomesummary Subtractline7fromline1,column(d) in E 9 . . . '- Yes_______________0_/9__ I- Yes_______________0_/9__ I- Yes_______________0_/9__ I_ I_ I_ No No No . . . . . . . . . . . P . . . . . . . . . It Enterthe state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming actiVities Isthe organization licensedto conductgaming actiVities in eachofthese states? . . . . . . . . . . . . I_Yes I_N0 I- Yes I- No If "No," explain 10a b Were any ofthe organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended orterminated during the tax year? . . . . . If "Yes," explain Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 ScheduleG(Form 990 or990-EZ)2014 Page3 11 Does the organization conduct gaming actiVities With nonmembers? 12 Is the organization a grantor, benefICIary or trustee ofa trust or a member ofa partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gaming? 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I- Yes I- No I- Yes I- No Indicate the percentage ofgaming actiVities conducted in The organization's faCIlity 14 . . 13a % AnoutSIdefaCIlity........................13b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . % Enterthe name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/speCIal events books and records NameIk Address It 15a Does the organization have a contract With a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue?......................................I_Yesl_No If "Yes," enter the amount ofgaming revenue received by the organization It $ and the amount ofgaming revenue retained by the third party I" $ If"Yes," enter name and address ofthe third party NameI' Address I" 16 Gaming manager information NameI' Gaming manager compensation P $ _____________________________________________ Description ofserVIces prOVIded I" ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ '- Director/officer 17 '- Employee '- Independent contractor Mandatory distributions Is the organization reqUIred understate lawto make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to retainthestategaminglicense? b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I_Yes I_No Enterthe amount ofdistributions reqUIred under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent in the organization's own exempt actiVities during the tax year." Part IV $ Supplemental Information. Prowde the explanations reqUIred by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also prowde any additional information (see instructions). Return Reference Explanation Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - l ScheduleI DLN; 93493315020175 OMB No 1545-0047 . . . Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, (Form 990) 2014 Governments and IndIVIduals In the United States Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22. Inspection Employer identification number I" Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs. ov form990. Internal Revenue Seerce Name of the organization Americans for Prosperity 75 3148958 m General Information on Grants and Assistance 1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount ofthe grants or a55istance the grantees' eligibility forthe grants or a55istance, and theselectioncriteria usedtoawardthegrants ora55istance?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Describe in Part IV the organization' 5 procedures for monitoring the use ofgrant funds in the United States m . . . I7Yes I_N0 Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any moment that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed. (a) Name and address of organization or government (1)Letthe People Vote (b) EIN (c) IRC section ifapplicable (d) Amount ofcash grant (e) Amount of noncash a55istance (f) Method of (9) Description of valuation non-cash a55istance (book, FMV, appraisal, other) (h) Purpose ofgrant or a55istance 46-5386403 501(c)(4) 20,000 Program Support (2)Home School Legal Defense Assomation 1 Patrick Henry Circle PurceIVIlle,VA 20132 54-1719605 501(c)(3) 23,200 Program Support (3)Coalition forAmerican 45-4412825 501(c)(4) 85,500 Program Support (SPAC) 10803 Gulfdale SUIte 100 San Antonio,TX 78216 Values 6650 WState St 155 Wauwatosa,WI 53213 2 Entertotalnumberofsection501(c)(3)andgovernmentorganizationslistedintheline1table. 3 Entertotalnumberofotherorganizationslistedinthelineltable. For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat No 50055P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . It . 1 I" 2 Schedule I (Form 990) 2014 Schedule I (Form 990) 2014 m Page 2 Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22. Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed. (a)Type ofgrant or a55istance Part IV (c)Amount of cash grant (d)Amount of non-cash a55istance (e)Method ofvaluation (book, FMV, appraisal, other) (f)Description of non-cash a55istance Supplemental Information. Prowde the information reqwred in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information. Ret urn Ref erenoe Part I, Line 2 (b)Number of moments Explanation Grant funds were paid pursuant to an agreement requmng the moment to expend the funds for appropriate purposes The organization reVIews the reCIpient's Form 990, IRS tax-exemption letter, articles of Incorporation, by-laws, and validates the reCIpient's tax ID # Schedule I (Form 990) 2014 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - l Schedule J DLN; 93493315020175l Compensation Information OMB No 1545-0047 For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees F- Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23. 20 1 4 Department ofthe Treasury h. Attach to Form 990_ Open to PubIIC Internal Revenue Service h- Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov[form990. (Form 990) Name of the organization _ InsPeCtlon Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 75-3148958 m Questions Regarding Compensation Yes 1a b Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provrded any of the followrng to orfor a person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a Complete Part III to provrde any relevant information regarding these items I7 First-class or chartertravel I- Housrng allowance or resrdence for personal use I- Travel for companions I- Payments for busrness use of personal resrdence I- Tax idemnification and gross-up payments I- Health or socral club dues or initiation fees I- Discretionary spending account I- Personal servrces (e g , maid, chauffeur, chef) Ifany ofthe boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization followa written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provrsron ofall ofthe expenses described above? If"No," complete Part III to explain 2 1b Yes 2 Yes Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? 4a Yes Particrpate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b No Particrpate in, or receive payment from, an equrty-based compensation arrangement? 4c No The organization? 5a No Any related organization? 5b No The organization? 6a No Any related organization? 6b No Did the organization requrre substantiation priorto reimbursrng or allowrng expenses incurred by all directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? 3 No Indicate which, ifany, of the followrng the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the organization's CEO/Executive Director Check all that apply Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to establish compensation ofthe CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III 4 I7 Compensation committee I- I- Independent compensation consultant I7 Written employment contract Compensation survey or study I7 Form 990 of other organizations I7 Approval by the board or compensation committee During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a With respect to the filing organization or a related organization c If"Yes" to any oflines 4a-c, list the persons and provrde the applicable amounts for each item in Part III Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9. 5 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of If"Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III 6 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of b If"Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III 7 8 9 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provrde any non-fixed payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If"Yes," describe in Part III 7 Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53 4958-4(a)(3)? If"Yes," describe in PartIII 8 If"Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53 4958-6(c)? 9 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. C at N o 5 00 5 3T Yes No Schedule J (Form 990) 2014 Schedule J (Form 990) 2014 m Page 2 Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplIcate copIes If addItIonal space Is needed. For each IndIVIdual whose compensatIon must be reported In Schedule J, report compensatIon from the organIzatIon on row (I) and from related organIzatIons, descrIbed In the InstructIons, on row (II) Do not lIst any IndIVIduals that are not lIsted on Form 990, Part VII Note.The sum ofcolumns (B)(I)-(III) for each lIsted IndIVIdual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, SectIon A, lIne 1a, applIcable column (D) and (E) amounts forthat IndIVIdual (A) Name and TItle (B) Breakdown ofW-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensatIon (i) Base (ii) Bonus & (iii) Other com ensatIon p Incentive reportable compensatIon compensatIon (C) RetIrement and other deferred compensatIon (D) Nontaxable benefIts (E) Total of columns (B)(I)-(D) (F) CompensatIon In column(B) reported as deferred In prIor Form 990 See AddItIonal Data Table Schedule J (Form 990) 2014 Schedule J (Form 990) 2014 m Page 3 Supplemental Information PrOVIde the Information, explanation, or descriptions reqUIred for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II Also complete this part for any additional information Return Reference Explanation Part I, Line 1a First class travel may be prOVIded ifthere are last minute flight changes orthere is no other available travel alternative All travel is fora bona fide Part I, Line 3 The organization relied on the methods used by Americans for Prosperity Foundation (a related organization) to establish the compensation of the organization's PreSIdent busmess purpose Part I, Line 4a John Flynn, former General Counsel, received a serverance payment from Americans for Prosperity Foundation, a related organization, during the tax year Part I, Line 7 The Organization pays out discretionary bonuses Form 990, Part VII, Line 5 Compensation from Unrelated Organization Nolan Ingebrigtson, Interim CFO, received the followmg compensation from an unrelated organization, Centerfor Shared SerVIces Trust, for serVIces prOVIded to Americans for Prosperity Base Salary - 36,898 Bonus - 12,500 Deferred Compensation - 1,510 Other Nontaxable benefits (health and dental insurance) - 1,515 Schedule J (Form 990) 2014 Additional Data Software ID; Software Version; EIN; Name; 75-3148958 Americans for Prosperity Form 990, Schedule J, Part II - Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total ofcolumns (F) Compensation In (iii) Other other deferred benefits (B)(i)-(D) repongzlirgggfgrred m incentive reportable compensation compensation compensation (B) Breakdown ofW-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (A) Name and Title (ii) Bonus & Compensation prior Form 990 1 Tim Pmmps, PreSIdent (I) 97,436 45,000 0 6,038 8,329 156,803 0 173,219 74,062 80,000 0 10,735 14,807 278,761 0 1 Robert Heaton, CFO (II) (I) 47,000 0 0 6,495 127,557 0 (II) 83516 53,000 0 0 7,324 143,840 0 06661419 Officer (I) 56,751 (0) 43 500 138,942 o 2 851 106,500 6 688 109 790 0 0 6,981 16,374 268,797 0 SP/ifafsggtrffeadership (I) M 3 7,14 1 105,710 1 3'00 O 37,000 O 84 2 2,397 6 IO 14 17,118 56 ,9 97 162,225 0 0 4 Teresa Oelke, VP, State (I) 94,774 39 900 0 6 603 Operatlons 13 178 154 455 (0) 0 71,496 30,100 0 4,981 9,941 116,518 0 (I) 174348 59 250 o 11 673 18 250 263 521 0 (p) 46,346 15,750 0 3,103 4,851 70,050 0 62,723 12,750 0 0 4,478 79,951 0 (II) 60,263 12,250 0 0 4,303 76,816 0 (I) 387285 11 200 0 2 015 107 51 607 0 Value Added Events (0) 98,447 28,800 0 5,181 276 132,704 0 ,, ,3; 2 Luke Hugemann, cm Academy 5 ChrlstOPherF'nkr VP, Development 6 DennisVegas, CMO 7 JenniferStefano, 9 Victor Bernson, VP of VP& General Counsel 10 Adam Stryker, Intenm cm 11 Robert Stuber, Director 0f DEVGIOPment' 12 Derrlck Sontag, State D'recmr (i) 0 g 8 (I) 727421 18 500 0 3 272 4 204 98 397 0 (0) 123,311 31,500 0 5,571 7,158 167,540 0 (I) (II) 95,973 53,985 32,000 18,000 0 0 5,675 3,192 14,753 8,298 148,401 83,475 0 0 (I) 110,388 23 700 0 8 216 5 513 147 817 0 (Ii) 29,344 6,300 0 2,184 1,465 39,293 0 (I) (11) 60,397 86,912 16,400 23,600 0 0 1,493 2,148 2,936 4,226 81,226 116,886 0 0 13 DaVId From, State (I) 40,533 11,550 0 3,078 7,634 62,795 0 D'recmr (11) 82,295 23,450 0 6,249 15,499 127,493 0 14 Chase Downham, (I) 83,336 36 000 0 6 473 9 586 135 395 0 (H) 32,408 14,000 0 2,517 3,729 52,654 0 93,203 37,350 0 1,767 286 132,606 0 Regional Director 15 Mark Lucas, Regional (I) D'recmr (11) 19,090 7,650 o 362 59 27,161 0 16 John Flynn, Former General Counsel (I) (H) 61,916 46,708 0 0 0 0 2,669 2,013 21 16 64,606 48,737 0 0 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS Schedule L I As Filed Data - l DLN; Transactions With Interested Persons OMB No 1545-0047 F- Complete if the organization answered 2014 (Form 990 or 99042) "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b. h- Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. h-Information about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov [form990. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Sewice 93493315020175l Name of the organization Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 75-3148958 m Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only) Complete ifthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b 1 (a) Name ofdisqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected? person and organization 2 Yes Enterthe amount oftax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958 . 3 No I' $ Enterthe amount oftax, ifany, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization . I" $ Loans to and/or From Interested Persons. Complete ifthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or ifthe organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 (a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship With organization (c) (d) Loan to Purpose of or from the loan organization? To Total It (e)OriginaI prinCIpal amount (f)BaIance due (g) In default? F ro m $ Yes I (h) Approved by board or committee? No Yes I (i)Written agreement? No Yes No I Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27. (a) Name ofinterested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount ofa55istance For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. (d)Type ofa55istance Cat No 50056A (e) Purpose ofa55istance Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Part IV Page 2 Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c. (a) Name of Interested person (b) Relatlonshlp between Interested person and the (c) Amount of transactlon (d) Descrlptlon of transactlon organization (e) Sharlng of organlzatlon's revenues? Yes (1)Chrlstopher FInk Famlly relatlonshlp WIth Dlrector, Rlchard FInk 263,520 Employee compensatlon No No Supplemental Information PrOVIde addltlonal Informatlon for responses to questlons on Schedule L (see Instructlons) Ret urn Reference Explanation Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - l 3233*ng" DLN; 93493315020175l Noncash Contributions OMB No 1545'0047 IvComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30. b- Attach to Form 990. Department Oflhe Treasury 20 1 4 IvInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov (form990. Open to PUbliC Ins - ection Internal Revenue SerVIce N ame of the organization Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 75-3148958 m Types of Property (a) Check if applicable (b) (C) (d) Number ofcontributions or items contributed Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990,PartVIII,line Method ofdetermining noncash contribution amounts U'l-hWNl-l UQNOS 19 A rt-Works of art Cars and other vehicles A rt-H istorical treasures A rt-Fractional interests Books and publications Clothing and household goods Boats and planes Intellectual property Securities-Publicly traded . 10 Securities-Closely held stock 11 Securities-Partnership,LLC, ortrustinterests . . 12 Securities-Miscellaneous 13 Qualified conservation contribution-Historic structures . 14 Qualified conservation contribution-Other 15 Realestate-ReSIdential 16 Real estate-CommerCIal 17 Real estate-O ther 18 Collectibles 19 Food inventory 20 Drugs and medical supplies 21 TaXIdermy 22 Historical artifacts 23 SCIentific speCImens 24 A rcheological artifacts 25 Otherlv( 26 Otherlv( ) ) X 4 427,236 Fair market value . ) 27 Otherlv( 28 Otherlv( 29 Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax yearfor contributions for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement . . ) . 29 Yes 30a No During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not reqUIred to be used for exempt purposes forthe entire holding period? b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that reqUIres the reVIew ofany non-standard contributions? 32a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to SOIICIt, process, or sell noncash contributions'P.......................... b 30a No If"Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II 31 33 . 31 32a Yes No If"Yes," describe in Part II Ifthe organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked, describe in Part II For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 51227] Schedule M (Form 990) (2014) Schedule M (Form 990) (2014) Page 2 Supplemental Information. Prowde the information reqwred by Part 1, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part 1, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of Items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information. Return Reference Part I, Column (b) Explanation The number ofcontributors represents the number ofcontributions received, not the number ofitems contributed Schedule M (Form 990) (2014) Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS DLN;93493315020175I I As Filed Data - l OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEDULE 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Sewice 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. h- Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. h- Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Name of the organization Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 75-3148958 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Richard Fink and Chris Fink have a family relationship Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm The COO, CFO, and General Counsel rev iew the Form 990 The 990 is then distributed to the audit committee, acting on behalf of the board for reVIew and questions prior to filing With the IRS Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 120 The Organization has in place a conflict of interest policy covering all staff, directors and officers that it monitors through the quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors' Au dit Committee and an annual employee survey Should a conflict be disclosed, it is address ed by company management or the board, as appropriate Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The board for Americans for Prosperity Foundation, a related organization, reVIews compara tive data in determining pay for the CEO and other officers and key employees This proces s is documented in the employee's personnel file This process was last completed duringt he tax year for all officers Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes available to the public documents reqUIred by law to be made publicly available in accordance With IRS procedures Form 990, Part V, Line 2a, Part VII, Part IX, Lines 5 -10 and Schedule J The filing organization shares employees With Americans for Prosperity Foundation, a relat ed organization The related organization handles all applicable filings With the IRS Com pensation paid to indiViduaIs working for both organizations is reported in Part VII, Part IX and Schedule J based primarily on the percentage of time devoted to each respective or ganization Part VII, Columns D and E need to be added together in order to tie out to For mW-2, Box 5 wages Form 990, Part VIII, Lines 7a/7b The organization has a policy whereby all contributed securities are immediately sold thro ugh the broker that receives those contributions on the organization's behalf Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The organization's Audit Committee assumes responSIbiIity for over8ight of the audit of it s finanCIaI statements and selection of its independent accountant This process has not c hanged Since the prior year Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - l DLN; 93493315020175 . SCHEDULE R ( F O rm . . OMB No 1545-0047 Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships 990) _ F- Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37. h- Attach to Form 990. Departmentofthe Treasury h- Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov [form990. Open to Public Inlemal Revenue Sewice Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 75-3148958 m Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33. (a) (b) (C) (d) (e) (0 Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity Primary actiVity Legal domicile (state or foreign country) Total income End-of-year assets Direct controlling entity (1) PRDIST LLC 2111 Wilson Blvd SUIte 350 Arlington, VA 22201 Educate and mobilize citizens VA 0 2,000 Americans for Prosperity 27-3120702 m Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year. (a) (b) (C) (d) (e) (f) (9) Name, address, and EIN of related organization Primary actiVity Legal domicile (state or foreign country) Exempt Code section Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3)) Direct controlling entity Section 512(b) (13) controlled entity? Yes (1) Americans for Prosperity Foundation 2111 Wilson Blvd 350 Educate citizens DE 501(c)(3) Line 7 No No N/A Arlington, VA 22201 52-1527294 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. C at N o 5 O 1 3 SY Schedule R (Form 990) 2014 Schedule R (Form 990) 2014 Page 2 m Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete If the organIzatIon answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lIne 34 because It had one or more related organIzatIons treated as a partnershIp durIng the tax year. (a) (b) (C) (d) (e) Name, address, and EIN of related organIzatIon PrImary actIVIty Legal domICIle (state or foreIgn country) DIrect controllIng entIty PredomInant Income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sectIons 512514) (f) (9) (h) Yes Part IV (i) (J') (k) Share of Share of DIsproprtIonate Code V-UBI General or total Income end-of-year allocatIons7 amount In box managIng assets 20 of partner? Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) No Ya Percentage ownershIp No Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete If the organIzatIon answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lIne 34 because It had one or more related organIzatIons treated as a corporatIon or trust durIng the tax year. (a) (b) (C) (d) (e) (f) (9) (h) (i) Name, address, and EIN of related organIzatIon PrImary actIVIty Legal domICIle (state or foreIgn country) DIrect controllIng entIty Type of entIty (C corp, 5 corp, or trust) Share of total Income Share of endof-year assets Percentage ownershIp SectIon 512 (b)(13) controlled entIty7 Yes l_ No Schedule R (Form 990) 2014 ScheduleR(Form 990)2014 Page3 Transactions With Related Organizations Complete If the organIzatIon answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, IIne 34, 35b, or 36. Note. Complete IIne 1Ifany entIty Is lIsted In Parts II, III, or IV ofthIs schedule Yes N0 1 DurIng the tax year, dId the orgranIzatIon engage In any of the followmg transactIons WIth one or more related organIzatIons lIsted In Parts II-IV? a ReceIpt of (i) Interest, (ii) annUItIes, (iii) royaltIes, or (iv) rent from a controlled entIty 1a No b GIft, grant, or capItal contrIbutIon to related organIzatIon(s) 1b N0 c GIft, grant, or capItal contrIbutIon from related organIzatIon(s) 1C N0 d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organIzatIon(s) 1d N0 e Loans or loan guarantees by related organIzatIon(s) 1e N0 f DIVIdends from related organIzatIon(s) 1f N0 9 Sale ofassets to related organIzatIon(s) lg h Purchase ofassets from related organIzatIon(s) 1h No Yes i Exchange ofassets WIth related organIzatIon(s) 1i N0 j Lease of faCIlItIes, eqUIpment, or other assets to related organIzatIon(s) 15 N0 k Lease of faCIlItIes, eqUIpment, or other assets from related organIzatIon(s) 1k No 1' N0 I 2 Performance ofserVIces or membershIp orfundraISIng solICItatIons for related organIzatIon(s) m Performance ofserVIces or membershIp orfundraISIng solICItatIons by related organIzatIon(s) 1m n SharIng of faCIlItIes, eqUIpment, maIlIng lIsts, or other assets WIth related organIzatIon(s) 1n Yes N0 0 SharIng of paId employees WIth related organIzatIon(s) 10 Yes p ReImbursement paId to related organIzatIon(s) for expenses 1p Yes q ReImbursement paId by related organIzatIon(s) for expenses 1q Yes r Othertransfer ofcash or property to related organIzatIon(s) 1r No 5 Othertransferofcash or property from related organIzatIon(s) 15 N0 Ifthe answerto any of the above Is "Yes," see the InstructIons for InformatIon on who must complete thIs IIne, IncludIng covered relatIonshIps and transactIon thresholds (a) (b) (C) (d) Name of related organIzatIon TransactIon type (a-s) Amount Involved Method of detennInIng amount Involved (1) AmerIcans for ProsperIty FoundatIon N (2) AmerIcans for ProsperIty FoundatIon O (3) AmerIcans for ProsperIty FoundatIon P (4) AmerIcans for ProsperIty FoundatIon Q (5) AmerIcans for ProsperIty FoundatIon H Schedule R (Form 990) 2014 Schedule R (Form 990) 2014 Page4 m Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete If the organIzatIon answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lIne 37. PrOVIde the followmg InformatIon for each entIty taxed as a partnershIp through thch the organIzatIon conducted more than fIve percent of Its actIVItIes (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organIzatIon See InstructIons regardIng exclu5Ion for certaIn Investment partnershIps (a) (b) (C) (d) (e) (f) (9) (h) (i) (J') (k) Name, address, and EIN of entIty PrImary actIVIty Legal domICIle (state or foreIgn country) PredomInant Income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sectIons 512514) Are all partners sectIon 501(c)(3) organIzatIons7 Share of total Income Share of end-of-year assets DIsproprtIonate allocatIons7 Code V-UBI amount In box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) General or managIng partner? Percentage ownershIp Ya No Yes No Yes No Schedule R (Form 990) 2014 Schedule R (Form 990) 2014 m Page 5 Supplemental Information PrOVIde addItIonal Information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see Instructions) Ret urn Reference Explanation Schedule R (Form 990) 2014