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Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Form990

2015

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
> Do not enter sOCIal security numbers on this form as it may be made public
> Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www IRS govgf01m990

A
Depa rtment of the
Treasury

1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Internal Revenue Sewice

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For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015

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, and ending 12-31-2015

C Name of organization
Americans for Prosperity

Check if applicable

D Employer identification number

'7 Address Change

75-3148958

r Name Change

D0ing busmess as
r Initial return
r Final
return/terminated

E Telephone number
Number and street (or P 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/SUIte
1310 N Courthouse Rd No 700

(703)224-3200

rAmended return
rApplication pending

City or town, state or provmce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Arlington, VA 22201
G Gross receipts $ 44,934,576

F Name and address ofprinCIpal officer
Luke H ilgemann

[4(3) Is this a group return for

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1310 N Courthouse Rd No 700

SUbord'nates
No

Arlington,VA 22201

I Tax'exemptStatus

H(b) Are allsubordinates

I- 501(c)(3) I7 501(c)(4) 4 (insert no)

I- 4947(a)(1) or I- 527

Yes]?

I-Yes rNo

Included?
If"No," attach a list (see instructions)

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Website; > www americansforprosperity org
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K Form of organization

Group exemption number b

'- Year Of formation 2004

'7 Corporation r Trust r Assouation r Other b

M State of legal domICIle

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m Summary
1Briefly describe the organization's mis5ion or most Significant actiVities
Educate U 5 Citizens about the impact ofsound economic policy on the nation's economy
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2 Check this box > [- ifthe organization discontinued its operations or disposed ofmore than 25% ofits net assets

3 Number ofvoting members ofthe governing body (Part VI, line 1a)

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4 Number ofindependent voting members ofthe governing body (Part VI, line 1b)

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5 Total number ofindiViduals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a)

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6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary)

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4,658

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

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Prior Year

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Contributions and grants (Part VIII,line 1h)

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82,499,013

44,205,731

Program serVIce revenue (Part VIII,line 29)

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182,784

127,228

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Investmentincome(PartVIII,column(A),lines 3,4,and 7d)

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328

-633

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Other revenue (PartVIII,column(A),lines 5,6d,8c,9c,10c,and11e)

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50,259

12

Iggal revenue-add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line

82,682,125

44,382,585

13

Grants and Similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3)

278,045

497,567

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Benefits paid to orfor members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)

X3

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Sallagifs, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines

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Professmnalfundraismg fees (PartIX,column(A),line 11e)

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17,551,979

154,482

206,387

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Total fundraismg expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) >6,382,735

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Otherexpenses(PartIX,column(A),lines 11a-11d,11f-24e)

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Totalexpenses Addlines 13-17 (must equalPartIX,column(A),line25)

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Revenue less expenses

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74,475,619

27,472,000

90,412,075

45,727,933

-7,729,950

-1,345,348

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Beginning ofCurrent Year

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Total assets (Part X,line 16)

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Total liabilities (Part X,line 26)

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Net assets orfund balances

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7,611,462

6,887,540

5,059,270

5,680,696

2,552,192

1,206,844

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I 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

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2016-11-15
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Luke Hilgemann CEO
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self-employed
Firm's name

> Capin Crouse LLP

Firm's EIN b 36-3990892

Preparer
Firm's address > 972 Emerson Parkway STE A

Phone no (317) 885-2620

Use Only
Greenwood, IN

46143

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

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Cat N o 1 1 282Y

I7Yes

I-No

Form990(20 1 5)

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m Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this PartIII
Briefly describe the organization's misswn

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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

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Did the organization undertake any Significant program serVIces during the year which were not listed on

thepriorForm990 or990-EZ?

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If"Yes," describe these new serVIces on Schedule 0

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Did the organization cease conducting, or make Significant changes in how it conducts, any program

serVIces?...........................

I-YesIVNo

If"Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0
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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 $

23,173,853

including grants of $

497,567 ) (Revenue $

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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

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(Code

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10,607,514

including grants of $

) (Revenue $

177,487 )

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

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(Code

) (Expenses $

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Other program serVIces (Describe in Schedule 0)

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Total program service expensesb

(Expenses $

including grants of $

including grants of$

) (Revenue $

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33,78 1 ,367

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m Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes,"
completeScheduleA
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Is the organization reqUIred to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 9; .

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Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign actiVities on behalf ofor in oppOSItion to
candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I

No
No

Yes
Yes

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

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Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues,
assessments, or Similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19?

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If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III 9;

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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 y

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the enVIronment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II 9.11

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Did the organization maintain collections of works ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets?

N

If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III 9;

3

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a
custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or prOVIde credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt
negotiation serVIces?If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV 3'

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10

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments,
permanent endowments, or quaSI-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, PaIt V y

11

Ifthe organization's answerto any ofthe followmg questions IS "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII,
VIII, IX, orX as applicable

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Did the organization report an amount for land, bUIldings, and eqUIpment in Part X, line 10?

No

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If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI

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Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities in Part X, line 12 that IS 5% or more of
its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII 3'

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Did the organization report an amount for investments-program related in Part X, line 13 that IS 5% or more of
its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII 9;

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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 3'

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Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, PartX
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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 positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)?

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Yes

If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII g

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Yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited finanCIal statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," and If the Olganizatlon answered "No" to line 12a, then complet/ng Schedule D, Parts XI and XII IS optional 9;

12b

Yes

If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X 9;
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Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited finanCial statements for the tax year?

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

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Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outSIde ofthe United States?

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No

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 Schedule F, Parts I and IV

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Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 ofgrants or other assistance to or
for any foreign organization? If "Yes,"complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV .

16

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 ofaggregate grants or other
aSSIStance to or for foreign indiViduals? If "Yes,"complete Schedule F, PaIts III and IV .

17

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 ofexpenses for professmnal fundraismg serVIces on Part
IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, PartI (see instructions)
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Did the organization report more than $15,000 total offundraismg event gross income and contributions on Part

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VIII, lines 1C and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, PaIt II

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No

Did the organization operate one or more hospital faCIlities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H

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If"Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy ofits audited finanCIal statements to this return?

20b

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Did the organization report more than $15,000 ofgross income from gaming actiVities on PartVIII,line 9a? If

20a

"Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III

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Did the organization report more than $5,000 ofgrants or other aSSiStance to any domestic organization or
domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes,"complete Schedule I, PaIts I and II

21

Did the organization report more than $5,000 ofgrants or other aSSiStance to orfor domestic indiViduals on Part

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IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes,"complete Schedule I, PaIts I and III
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Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's

current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule J
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24a

Yes

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue With an outstanding prinCIpal amount of more than $100,000
as ofthe laSt day ofthe year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes,"answer lines 24b thIough 24d
and complete Schedule K If "No, "go to l/ne 25a

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Did the organization invest any proceeds oftax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?

C

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?

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Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?

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25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations.
Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction With a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, PaItI
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IS the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction With a disqualified person in a prior
year, and that the transaction haS not been reported on any ofthe organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, PaItI

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Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current
orformer officers,directorS,trustees,key employees,highestcompensated employees,or disqualified persons?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, PaIt II

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Did the organization prOVIde a grant or other aSSIStance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial
contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family
member ofany ofthese persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III
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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 IV

b A family member ofa current orformer officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,

Part IV .
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Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete ScheduleM

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Yes

Did the organization receive contributions ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets, or qualified

conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M
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An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was
an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV
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No

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Did the organization liqUIdate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, PaIt I

No
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Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% ofits net assets?
If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II

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Did the organization own 100% ofan entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations

sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, PaItI
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WaS the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, PaIt II, III, or IV,
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35a Did the organization have a controlled entity Within the meaning ofsection 512(b)(13)?
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Ilees'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, llneZ

35a

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

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Did the organization conduct more than 5% of itS actiVities through an entity that is not a related organization
and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI

37

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

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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part V .

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1a Enterthe number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- ifnot applicable

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Enterthe number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a Enter -0- if not applicable

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Did the organization comply With backup Withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable
gaming(gambling)wmningstoprizewmnerS? .
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2a Enter the number ofemployees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending With or Within the year covered
bythisreturn..................
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Ifat leaSt one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all reqUIred federal employment tax returns?
Note.Ifthe sum oflines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be reqUIred to e-file (see instructions)

3a Did the organization have unrelated busmess gross income of$1,000 or more during the year?
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4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a Signature or other authority
over, a finanCIal account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or otherfinanCIal

account)?
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If"Yes," enter the name ofthe foreign country >
See instructions forfiling reqUIrementS for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and FinanCial Accounts
(FBA R)

5a WaS the organization a party to a prohibited tax Shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?

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

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

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6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the
organization S0liCit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?
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If"Yes," did the organization include With every S0liCitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts
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Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(C).

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Did the organization receive a payment in excess of$75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and
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If"Yes," did the organization notify the donor ofthe value ofthe goods or serVIces prOVIded?

C

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherWIse dispose oftangible personal property for WhiCh it was reqUIred to
fileForm8282?.........................

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If"Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year

e

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

f

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

9

Ifthe organization received a contribution ofqualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as
reqUIred?......................

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Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
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12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt Charitable trusts.Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

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Did the Sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor adVIsor, or related person?

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Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter
Initiation feeS and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12
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Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use ofclub

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faCIlities
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Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter
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Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources
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If"Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the
year

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Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

a

IS the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one State?Note. See the instructions for
additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0

b

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is reqUIred to maintain by the States
in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans .
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Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning serVIces during the tax year?

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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 Instruct/ans.
Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this PartVI

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year

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Ifthere are material differences in voting rights among members ofthe governing
body, or ifthe governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee
or Similar committee, explain in Schedule 0
b

Enterthe number of voting members included in line 1a, above, Who are
independent

2

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? .
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Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct
superVI5ion of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person?

4

Did the organization make any Significant changes to its governing documents Since the prior Form 990 was
filed?...........................

5

Did the organization become aware during the year ofa Significant diverSion ofthe organization's assets?

6

Did the organization have members or stockholders?

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more members ofthe governing body? .
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b Are any governance deCISIons of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders,
or persons other than the governing body?
8

9

5

No

6

No

7a

N0

7b

No

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the
year by the followmg

aThegoverningbody?.......................
b

No

4Yes

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Yes

3

EaCh committee With authority to act on behalf ofthe governing body?

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IS there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the
organization's mailing address? If''Y,'es'prowde the names and addresses In Schedule 0 .
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8b

Yes

9

N0

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests Information about po/ICIeS not reqUIred by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
10a
b

11a
b
12a
b

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates?

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If"Yes," did the organization have written pOIICIes and procedures governing the actiVities ofsuch chapters,
affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are conSiStent With the organization's exempt purposes?

10a

Yes

10b

Yes

HaS the organization prOVIded a complete copy ofthis Form 990 to all members ofits governing body before filing
theform?............................113

No

Describe in Schedule 0 the process, ifany, used by the organization to reVIeW thiS Form 990
Did the organization have a written conflict ofinterest policy? If "No," go to lIne 13

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12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees reqUIred to disclose annually interests that could give

rise to conflicts?

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and conSiStently monitor and enforce compliance With the policy? If "Yes," descrIbe
In ScheduleOhow this was done .
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12C

Yes

13

Did the organization have a written Whistleblower policy?

13

Yes

14

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy?

14

Yes

15

Did the process for determining compensation ofthe followmg persons include a reVIeW and approval by
independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation ofthe deliberation and deCISIon?
15a

Yes

15b

Yes

C

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OtherofficerSorkeyemployeesoftheorganization

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Theorganization'sCEO,ExecutiveDirector,ortopmanagementoffiCial
b

No

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If"Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions)

16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or partiCIpate in a Jomt venture or Similar arrangement With a
taxableentityduringtheyear?
b

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If"Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure reqUIring the organization to evaluate its
parthipation in Jomt venture arrangements under applicable federal tax laW, and take stepS to safeguard the
organization's exempt status With reSpeCt to such arrangements? .
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16a

N0

16b

Section C. Disclosure
17

List the States With Which a copy ofthis Form 990 is reqUIred to be filedb
,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

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 ofthe person who possesses the organization's books and records
>Tim Carnahan 1310 N Courthouse Rd No 700 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 224-3200

I-Own webSIte

I-Another's webSite

I7 Upon request

I-Other (explain in Schedule 0)

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Compensation of Officers, DirectorS,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated
Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII

-I7

.

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
la Complete this table for all persons reqUIred to be liSted Report compensation for the calendar year ending With or Within the organization's

tax year
0 List all ofthe organization's current officers, directors, trustees (Whether indiVidualS or organizations), regardless ofamount
ofcompensation Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation waS paid
0 List all ofthe organization's current key employees, ifany See instructions for definition of "key employee"
0 List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations
0 List all ofthe organization's former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
0 List all ofthe organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capaCIty as a former director or trustee ofthe
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
List persons in the followmg order indiVidual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest
compensated employees, and former such persons
r Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee

(A)
Name and Title

(B)
Average
hourS per
week (list
any hours

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

POSItion (do not check
more than one box,
unless person is both an
officer and a

Reportable
compensation
from the
organization

Reportable
compensation
from related
organizations

Estimated
amount of
other
compensation

director/trustee)

(W- 2/1099-

(W- 2/1099-

from the

MISC)

MISC)

organization

for related

organizations

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2 00
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Chairman/Director

X

0

0

0

(2) Richard Fink Part year
2 00
...............................................................................
Director
2 00

X

0

0

0

(3) Nancy Pfotenhauer
2 00
...............................................................................
Director
2 00

X

0

0

0

(4) Jim Miller
2 00
...............................................................................
Director

X

0

0

0

(5) James Stephenson
2 00
...............................................................................
Director

X

0

0

0

(6) Mark Holden
2 00
...............................................................................
Director
2 00

X

0

0

0

x

339,851

50,782

28,989

x

141,977

147,772

26,912

x

129,950

263,837

28,989

x

92,330

237,419

27,781

x

71,777

145,730

10,797

x

103,892

155,838

17,168

x

6,517

210,731

18,389

x

170,422

42,605

15,208

(7) Tim Phillips

43 50

.......................................................................................
PreSIdent
(8) Robert Heaton

6 50
24 50

.......................................................................................

CFO

25 50

( ) Luke Hilgemann

16 50

.......................................................................................

CEO

33 50

(10) Christopher Fink

14 00

.......................................................................................

C00

36 00

(11) Dennis Vegas Part year

16 50

.......................................................................................

CMO

33 50

(12) Victor Bernson

20 00

.......................................................................................
VP & General Counsel
(

) Slade O Brien

30 00
1 50

.......................................................................................
VP/Grassroots Leadership A

48 50

(14) Brent Gardner

4O 00

.......................................................................................
VP/Government Affairs

10 00

Form 990(2015)

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Pages

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (contInued)

(A)

(B)

Name and Title

Average
hours per
week (list
any hours

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

POSItion (do not Check
more than one box,
unless person is both an
officer and a

Reportable
compensation
from the
organization

Reportable
compensation
from related
organizations

Estimated
amount of
other
compensation

director/trustee)

(W- 2/1099-

(W- 2/1099-

from the

MISC)

MISC)

organization

for related

organizations

2 5.

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(15) Teresa Oelke

26 50

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VP, State Operations

x

136,546

121,088

26,304

X

3,723

182,431

825

x

101,562

79,799

19,818

x

110,484

90,396

27,204

x

85,992

109,445

9,823

x

67,018

124,462

26,660

x

99,360

91,717

4,351

x

98,301

83,738

14,487

23 50

(16) Jennifer Stefano
1 00
...............................................................................................
VP-Bridge to Well Being
49 00
(17) Adam Stryker Part Year

28 00

...............................................................................................
VP-Strategic Initiatives

22 00

(18) Chase Downham

27 50

...............................................................................................
Regional Director

22 50

(19) Derrick Sontag

22 00

...............................................................................................
Senior Regional Director

28 00

(20) Dustin Zvonek

17 50

...............................................................................................
Regional Director

32 50

(21) Mark Lucas

26 00

...............................................................................................
Regional Director

24 00

(22) Peter Schalestock

27 00

...............................................................................................
Deputy General CounCIl

1b

23 00

Sub-Total

3

c

Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A

3

d

Total (add lines 1b and 1c)

3

1,759,702

2,137,790

2

Total number of indiViduals (including but not limited to those liSted above) who received more than
$100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization b 13

3

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee
on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedulleorsuch IndIVIdual .
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.
.
.
.
.

303,705

Yes

No

3

No

4

For any indiVidual liSted on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the
organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule] forsuch
lnleldLla/...........................4Yes

5

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or indiVidual for
serVIces rendered to the organization?If "Yes," complete Schedule] forsuch person .
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.

5

No

Section B. Independent Contractors
1

Complete thiS table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of
compensation from the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending With or Within the organization's tax year

i360 LLC

(A)

(B)

(C)

Name and busmess address

Description of serVIces

Compensation

Media

2,720,276

PO Box 37046
Baltimore,MD 21297
Innovative Advertismg LLC

Print & Mail DeSign, Distribution

983,411

Media

597,604

Print & Mail DeSign

482,387

Print & Mail DeSign

475,289

4250 Highway 22 Ste 7
MandeVIlle, LA 70471
Facebook LLC
15161 Collections Center Drive
Chicago, IL 60693
Direct Mail Marketing Group
22780 Indian Creek Drive SUIte 100
Dulles, VA 20166
RR Donnelly Inc
PO Box 7810
Chicago, IL 60677

2

Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than
$100,000 ofcompensation from the organization b 49

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Statement of Revenue
CheckifScheduleO containsaresponse or note to anylinein this PartVIII

1a

Federated campaigns

.

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b

Membership dues .

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(D E
v3 <1

c

Fundraismg events .

95 '5

d

Related organizations

w. E

e

Government grants (contributions)

1e

.2. f
g g;

f

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

1f

.'=
"'
.5 C)

9

Noncash
1a-1f $ contributions included in lines

C 6
8 g

h

Total. Add lines 1a-1f

.

.

.

.

.

I7

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Total revenue

Related or
exempt
function
revenue

Unrelated
busmess
revenue

Revenue
excluded from
tax under
sections
512-514

1a

9 2!
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1b

D

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1C
1d

(3 =
44,205,731

z .=

560,351

30

,

44,205,731

900099

127,228

Busmess Code

g

23

>
as

b

3

c

g

d

E
to
5

e

Registration Fees

f

All other program serVIce revenue

g

Total. Add lines 2a-2f

127,228

0

(I

b

3

Investment income (including diVidends, interest,
and otherSImilar amounts)
.

4

Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

.

.

b

Royalties

3
(l) Real

6a
[3

127,228

(ii) Personal

Gross rents
Less

rental

expenses

(3

Rental income
or(loss)

d

Net rental income or(loss)

p

(l) Securities
73

[3

0
3

Gross amount
from sales of
assets other
than inventory

(3

Gain or(loss)

Net gain or(loss)

83

5

551,358

Less cost or
other baSIS and
sales expenses

d

(ii) Other

551,991
-633

.p

-633

'633

Gross income from fundraismg
events (not including

$1

;
E

ofcontributions reported on line 1C)
See PartIV,line 18

a

a

at

6

b

Less direct expenses

c

Net income or (loss) from fundraismg events

9a

.

.

.

b
.

.

p

Gross income from gaming actiVities
See Part IV, line 19

a
b

Less direct expenses

C

Netincome or(loss)from gaming actiVities

.

.

.

b
.
D

103

Gross sales ofinventory, less
returns and allowances
a

b

Less costofgoods sold

.

.

c

Netincome or(loss)from sales ofinventory
Miscellaneous Revenue

113

Other Income

b
.

.

y

Busmess Code

900099

50,259

50,259

b

d

All other revenue

e

Total.Add lines 11a-11d

>

50,259
12

Total revenue. See Instructions

p

44,382,585

177,487

0

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Page 10

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A)
Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX
IDo not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b' 8b! 9b! and 10b 0f Part VIII'

1

Grants and other aSSIStance to domestic organizations and
domestic governments See Part IV, line 21

2

(A)

Progragiemce

Managgfnint and

Funggtmg

Total expenses

expenses

general expenses

expenses

497,567

497,567

1,404,916

546,216

449,446

409,254

13,830,980

9,453,789

2,856,756

1,520,435

Grants and other aSSIStance to domestic
indiViduals

See Part IV, line 22

3

Grants and other aSSIStance to foreign organizations, foreign
governments, and foreign indiViduals See Part IV, lines 15
and 16

5

Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and

Benefits paid to or for members

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)
Other salaries and wages

PenSIon plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k)
and 403(b) employer contributions)
9

Other employee benefits

10

Payroll taxes

11

Fees for serVIces (non-employees)
a

266,962

237,780

7,592

21,590

1,427,423

1,233,030

71,849

122,544

621,698

574,813

34,290

12,595

Management

b

Legal

C

Accounting

d

Lobbying
See Part IV, line 17

437,021

437,021

15,626

15,626

e

Profes5ional fundraismg serVIces

f

Investment management fees

206,387

206,387

9

Other (If line 1 lg amount exceeds 10% ofline 25, column (A)
amount, list line 1 lg expenses on Schedule 0)

2,199,906

1,566,397

419,081

214,428

12

Advertismg and promotion

8,299,136

6,833,925

63,009

1,402,202

13

Office expenses

6,267,663

5,175,808

119,948

971,907

14

Information technology

630,082

151,823

461,660

16,599

15

Royalties

16

Occupancy

2,195,541

1,592,818

386,930

215,793

17

Travel

4,822,280

3,886,113

192,700

743,467

18

Payments oftravel or entertainment expenses for any federal,
state, or local public offICIals
2,030,497

1,642,415

12,673

375,409

245,894

206,179

14,598

25,117

138,224

26,500

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 0 )

a

List rental

111,724

b

EqUIpment leasmg

82,005

68,538

6,451

7,016

c

Taxes, licenses, fees

41,306

26,836

12,253

2,217

d

Membership

23,693

20,221

1,014

2,458

e

All other expenses

43,126

40,599

934

1,593

45,727,933

33,781,367

5,563,831

6,382,735

25

Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e

26

Joint costs.Complete this line only ifthe organization
reported in column (B)]omt costs from a combined
educational campaign and fundraismg soliCitation
Check here > riffollowmg SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720)

Form 990(2015)

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Balance Sheet

r

Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part X

(A)

(3)

Beginning ofyear
1

Cash-non-interest-bearing

5,929,326

2

Savmgs and temporary cash investments

End ofyear
1

4,949,047

2

3

Pledges and grants receivable, net

4

Accounts receivable, net

3

5

Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees,
key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part II of
Schedule L
.
.
.
.
.

10,052

4

40,244

5
6

V)

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

E
m

6

2

Notes and loans receivable, net

7

Inventories for sale or use

8

Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
103
b

Land, bUIldings, and eqUIpment cost or other ba5is
Complete Part VI ofSchedule D

103

840942

Less accumulated depreCIation

10b

368,869

505,807

9

699,416

512,580

10c

472,073

11

Investments-publicly traded securities

11

12

Investments-other securities

12

See Part IV, line 11

13

Investments-program-related See Part IV, line 11

13

14

Intangible assets

14

15

Other assets

See Part IV, line 11

653,697

15

726,760

16

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

7,611,462

16

6,887,540

17

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

1,513,694

17

1,228,423

18

Grants payable

18

19

Deferred revenue

19

20

Tax-exempt bond liabilities

20

21

Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV ofSchedule D

21

22

Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees,

m
.0)

.21
5
CC
3

key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified

23

persons Complete Part II ofSchedule L

22

Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties

23
24

24

Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties

25

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

26

Total liabilities.A dd lines 17 through 25

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here b
am)

3,545,576

25

4,452,273

5,059,270

26

5,680,696

2,428,486

27

1,083,138

123,706

28

123,706

'7 and complete

lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.

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27

Unrestricted net assets

28

Temporarily restricted net assets

E

29

Permanently restricted net assets

"-

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

5

complete lines 30 through 34.

29
l- and

73

30

Capital stock ortrust principal,or current funds

30

$

31

Paid-in orcapitalsurplus,orland,bUIlding oreqUIpment fund

31

f

32

Retained earnings,endowment,accumulated income,or otherfunds

5

33

Total net assets orfund balances

2,552,192

33

34

Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances

7,611,462

34

32

1,206,844
6,887,540

Form 990(2015)

 Form 990 (2015)
m Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Page 12

- r

Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI

1

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

44,382,585

2

45,727,933

3

-1,345,348

4

2,552,192

5
6
7

Investment expenses

8

Prior period adjustments

9

Other changes in net assets orfund balances (explain in Schedule 0)

10

Net assets orfund balances at end ofyear Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33,
column (B))

7

8
9

0

10

1,206,844

m Financial Statements and Reporting
Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII

I7
Yes

1

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990

I-Cash

I7Accrual

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 compiled or reVIewed by an independent accountant?

2a

No

Ilees/check a box below to indicate whether the finanCIal statements for the year were compiled or reVIewed on
a separate ba5is, consolidated ba5is, or both

I-Separate ba5is
b

I-Consolidated ba5is

I- Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization's finanCIal statements audited by an independent accountant?

2b

Yes

2C

Yes

Ilees/check a box below to indicate whether the finanCIal statements forthe year were audited on a separate
ba5is, consolidated ba5is, or both

I-Separate ba5is
c

I-Consolidated ba5is

I7 Both consolidated and separate basis

If"Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responSIbility for overSIght
ofthe audit, reVIew, or compilation 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
Single AuditActand OMB CircularA-133?
b

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

3a

N0

3b

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or
990' EZ)

DLNt 93493320014966I

Political Campaign and Lobbying ActIVIties

W

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

2o 1 5

>Complete if the organization is described below. >Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.

Department of the

>Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www,ir5,goy (formggo.

Open to Public
Inspection

Treasury

Internal Revenue
SerVIce
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 99042, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then

0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations Complete Parts l-A and B Do not complete Part l-C
0 Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations Complete Parts l-A and C below Do not complete Part l-B
0 Section 527 organizations Complete Part l-A only
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 99042, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying ActIVIties), then

0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part ll-A Do not complete Part ll-B
0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part ll-B Do not complete Part ll-A
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 99042, Part V,
line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
0 Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations Complete Part III
Name ofthe organization

Employer identification number

Americans for Prosperity

m
1

75-3148958
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Prowde a description ofthe organization's direct and indirect political campaign actiVities in Part IV
Political expenditures

3

b

$

1,220,844

Volunteer hours

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

1

Enter the amount ofany exCIse tax incurred by the organization under section 4955

b

$

2

Enter the amount ofany exCIse tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955

b

$

3

Ifthe organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 forthis year?

I-Yes

I- No

4a

Was a correction made?

'- Yes

'- No

b

If"Yes," describe in Part IV

m Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function actiVities
2

3
4

b

Enter the amount ofthe filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527
exempt function actiVities
b
Totalexempt function expenditures Add lines 1 and2 Enter here and on Form 1120-POL,line 17b

$

1,220,844

$
b

Did the filing organization fileForm 1120-POL for this year?

$

1,220,844
'7 Yes

'- No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) ofall section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization's funds Also enter the
amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a
separate segregated fund ora political action committee (PAC) Ifadditional space is needed, prowde information in Part IV
(a) Name

(b) Address

(c)EIN

(d) Amount paid from
filing organization's
funds

If none, enter -0-

(e) Amount of political
contributions received
and promptly and
directly delivered to a
separate political
organization Ifnone,
enter -0-

6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat No 500848

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

 Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Page 2
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election
under section 501(h)).

A

Check

b I- 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)

8

Check

b I- ifthe filing organization checked box A and "limited control" prOVIsions apply
(a) Filing
organization's
totals

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)
1a

(b) Affiliated
group totals

Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots
lobbying)
Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying)

b
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) lSt

The lobbying nontaxable amount iSt

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

9

Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% ofline 1f)

h

Subtract line lg from line 1a Ifzero or less, enter -0-

i

Subtract line 1ffrom line 1c

Ifzero or less, enter -0-

j

Ifthere is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720
reporting section 491 1 tax for this year?
I- Y e s
rNo

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(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

calendaryear(orf'sca'year
beginning in)

2a

Lobbying nontaxable amount

b

Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 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)2012

(b)2013

(c)2014

(d)2015

(e)Total

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

 ScheduleC (Form 990 or990-EZ)2015

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 on lines 1a through 1i below, prowde in Part [Va detailed des cuption of the lobbying

(54L

actiVity

No

Amount

Yes
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
remnants-n;

1

Volunteers?
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)?
Media advertisements?
Mailings to members, legislators, or the 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?
Total Add lines 1c through 1i
2a

Did the actiVities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)?
If"Yes," enter the amount ofany tax incurred under section 4912
If"Yes," enter the amount ofany tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912
Ifthe filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 forthis year?

m

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

No

1

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 (D) Part III-A,
line 3, is answered "Yes."
1

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
2a
Current year

Carryoverfrom last year

2b

Total

2c

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues

5

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?
Taxable amount oflobbying and political expenditures (see instructions)

m

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 Part ll-B, line 1 Also, complete this part for any additional information
Return Reference
PartI-A,Line 1

Explanation
TeleVIsion and digital media
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2015

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SCHEDULE D

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Supplemental FinanCIal Statements

1545-0047

0

(Form 990)
P Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,

2 O 1 5

Part IV, line 6, 7, a, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
Department of the
TreasurY

P Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.govgform990.

Open to Public
Inspection

Internal Revenue SeNice

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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
a

Donor adVIsed funds

b Funds and other accounts

Total number at end ofyear
Aggregate value ofcontributions to (during
year)
Aggregate value ofgrants from (during year)
Aggregate value at end ofyear
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

[- 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 ofthe donor or donor adVIsor, orfor any other purpose
conferring impermissible private benefit?

I-Yes

[- No

m
1

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) ofconservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply)
I- Preservation of land for public use (e g , recreation or
education)
I- Protection of natural habitat

r

Preservation ofan historically important land area

r

Preservation ofa certified historic structure

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

QOU'N

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, extingmshed, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year P
Number ofstates where property subject to conservation easement is located P
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of
Violations, and enforcement ofthe conservation easements it holds?

[- Yes

F No

Staffand volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling ofVIolations, and enforCIng conservation easements during the
year
P

Amount ofexpenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling ofVIolations, and enforcmg conservation easements during the year

> 15
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)?

I-Yes

rNo

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, ifapplicable, the text ofthe footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes
the organization's accounting for conservation easements

m Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a

Ifthe organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 1 16 (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 ofthe footnote to its finanCIal statements that describes these items

b

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 on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1
(ii)Assets includedin Form 990,PartX

2

P $
P$

Ifthe organization received or held works ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets forfinanCIal gain, prOVIde the
followmg amounts reqUIred to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items
a

Revenueincluded on Form 990,PartVIII,line1

b

Assets included in Form 990,PartX

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

P$
P$

C at N o 5 2283 D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets
(continued)

3

Using the organization's achIsition, accession, and other records, check any ofthe followmg that are a significant use of its
collection items (check all that apply)
a

I-

Public exhibition

d

I-

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

e

r

Other

I-

I-

Preservation forfuture generations

b

C
4

PrOVIde a description ofthe organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in
Part XIII

5

During the year, did the organization SOIICIt or receive donations ofart, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part ofthe organization's collection?

I- Yes

I- No

m Escrow and Custodial Arrangements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990,
Part X, line 21.

*anU'

1a

2a

b

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990,Part X?

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the followmg table

FNO

Amount

Beginning balance

1C

Additions during the year

1d

Distributions during the year

1e

Ending balance

1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

If"Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII Check here ifthe explanation has been prOVIded in Part XIII

m

I- Yes

F No

. . . . . . . .

D

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year

1a

I-Yes

(b)Prior year

b (C)Two years back

(d)Three years back

(e)Four years back

Beginning ofyear balance

b

C ontributions

C

Net investment earnings, gains, and
losses

d

Grants or scholarships
Other expenditures for facilities
and programs

f

Administrative expenses

9

End ofyear balance

2

PrOVIde the estimated percentage ofthe current year end balance (line 19, column (a)) held as
a

Board de5ignated or quaSI-endowment P

b

Permanent endowment P

C

Temporarily restricted endowment P
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%

3a

Are there endowment funds not in the possession ofthe organization that are held and administered for the
organization by

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations

(ii) related organizations
b
4

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

If"Yes" on 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.
Description of property

1a

(a)
Cost or other basis
(investment)

(b)
Cost or other baSIs
(other)

Accumulated
(c)depreCIation

(d)Book value

Land

bBUIldings
C Leasehold improvements

quUIpment.
eOther.

.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.
.

.

Total.Addlines lathrough1e(Column(d)mustequalForm990,PartX,co/umn(B),/ine10(c))

.

.

126,669

32,400

94,269

714,273

336,469

377,804

.

.

.

.

. P

472,073

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

 ScheduleD (Form 990)2015
m

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Investments-Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b.
See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description ofsecurity or category
(including name ofsecurity)

(b)Book value

(C)Method ofvaluation
Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held eqUIty interests
(3)Other

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part)(, col (B) line 12)

P

Investments-Program Related.

Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11C.See Form 990 Part X line 13.
(a) Description ofinvestment

(b) Book value

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part)(, col (B) line 13)

'

(C) Method of valuation
Cost or end-of- ear market value

P

Other Assets. Com lete ifthe or anization answered 'Yes' on Form 990 Part IV line 11d See Form 990 Part X line 15
a

1

Descri tion

b Book value

Due from affiliate

Total.

Column b

'

must

726 760

ua/FOIm 990, PaIt X, col B line 15

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

>

726,760

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line lie 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, Part)(, col (B) line 25)

4,452,273

P

4,452,273

2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, prOVIde the text ofthe 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

x111 I7
Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

 ScheduleD (Form 990)2015

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Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.

Total revenue,gains,and othersupport peraudited finanCIal statements

1

52,926,907

Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12

a

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments

2a

b

Donated serVIces and use offacilities

2b

C

Recoveries ofprior year grants

2c

d

Other(Describein Part XIII )

8,571,847

2d
e
3

Add lines 2a through 2d

2e

Subtractline 2efrom line 1

3

8,571,847
44,355,060

Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1

C

5

Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b

4a

Other(Describein Part XIII )

4b

27,525

Add lines 4a and 4b

4c

Total revenue Add lines 3and 4C. (This must equal Form 990, Part1, line 12 )

m

.

5

Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.

Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements
2

27,525

44,382,585

1

54,272,255

Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25
a

Donated serVIces and use offacilities

23

2b

b

Prior year adjustments

C

Otherlosses

2c

d

Other(Describein Part XIII )

2d

e

Add lines 2a through 2d

3

8,571,847

2e

Subtractline 2efrom line 1

3

8,571,847
45,700,408

Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1;

C

5

Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b

4a

Other(Describein Part XIII )

4b

27,525

Add lines 4a and 4b

4C

Totalexpenses Addlines 3and 4C. (This must equalForm 990,PartI,line 18 )

.

.

.

.

.

.

5

27,525

45,727,933

m Supplemental Information
PrOVIde the descriptions reqUIred for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part III, lines 1a and 4, Part IV, lines 1b and 2b,
Part V, line 4, Part X, line 2, Part XI, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, lines 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, 2015 and 2014, 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 2012
Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

 ScheduleD (Form 990)2015

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Supplemental Information (continued)
Return Reference

Part XII,Line4b-Other

Explanation
Disposalofassets 27,525

Ad ustments

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Supplemental Information Regarding
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

93493320014966I

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the
organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue SeNice

Open to Public
Inspection

,Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ
>Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www II'S gov/form990

Name ofthe organization

Employer identification number

Americans for Prosperity

75-3148958

m Fundraising ActivitieS.CompIete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not reqUired to complete this part.
1

Indicate Whether the organization raised funds through any ofthe followmg actiVities Check all that apply
a

[7 Mail SOIICItations

b
C
d

)7 In-person solicitations

2a

e

[7 SOIICItation ofnon-government grants

[7 Internet and email solicitations

f

r SOIICItation ofgovernment grants

[7 Phone SOIICItations

g

r SpeCIal fundraising events

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 professional fundraising
I7Yes rNo
serVIces?

b

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)

1
Three Creative

(ii) ActiVity

(iii) Did
fundraiser have
custody or
control of
contributions?
Yes
No

(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

Direct mail
fundraising

10211 W'"C0p'" C'rde

No

991,317

103,545

887,772

No

507,783

58,007

449,776

No

274,172

41,838

232,234

No

9,303

2,997

6,306

1,782,575

206,387

1,576,088

SUIte 100
Columbia, MD 21146

2
ClearWord
Communications

Direct mail
fundraising

10302 BristowCenterDr

Unit 51
Bristow,VA 20136

3
BrilliantCommunications
9305 Schubert Court

Direct mail
fundraising

Vienna,VA 22182

4
HSP
20130 LakeVIew Center
Plaza SUIte

Direct mail
fundraising

Ashburn,VA 20147

5

6

7

8

9

10

Total
3

P

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from

registration or Iicensmg

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 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat No 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Fundraising Events.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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)O ther events

(d)
Total events
(add col (3) through

Revenue

(event type)

1

(event type)

(total number )

C0l (C))

Gross receipts

Less Contributions .
Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2)
4 Cash prizes
5

Noncash prizes

6

Rent/facility costs

tn
q,-

E

7 Food and beverages

(Li

1%

8

Entertainment

3

9

Other direct expenses

5

10 Direct expense summary Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d)

P

11 Net income summary Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)

V

Gaming.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on
Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
9
g
g
CD
a

$
at

(a)Bingo

(b)Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo

(C)Othergaming

(d)
Total gaming (add col
(a) through col (C))

1 Gross revenue

2

Cash prizes

3

Noncash prizes

4

Rent/facility costs

5

Other direct expenses

C

a

17]
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(1)

5

9

I- Yes...............'342..

F Yes.................'29..

I- Yes.................948..

I-

I-

I- No

6

Volunteer labor

No

No

7

Direct expense summary Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d)

8

Net gaming income summary Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d).

P

P

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming actiVities
a

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming actiVities in each ofthese states?

b

If"No," explain

10a
b

Were any ofthe organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year?

FY85

I-NO

rYes

I-No

If"Yes," explain

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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

rYes

I-No

Indicate the percentage ofgaming actiVity conducted in

14

The organization's faCIlity

13a

%

An outside facility

13b

%

Enterthe name and address ofthe person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records

Name?

Address P
15a

Does the organization have a contract With a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue?
If"Yes," enter the amount ofgaming revenue received by the organization D $

rYes

I-No

I-Yes

I-No

and the

amount ofgaming revenue retained by the third party D $
If"Yes," enter name and address ofthe third party

Name?

Address P

16

Gaming manager information

Name P

Gaming manager compensation P $ ----------------------------------------------------

Description of serVIces prOVIded

,
I-Director/officer
17

I-Employee

I-Independentcontractor

Mandatory distributions
Is the organization reqUIred under state laWto make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license?

b

Enter the amount ofdistributions reqUIred under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt actiVities during the tax year?

m

$

Supplemental Information. PrOVide 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 complete this part to prOVide any
additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference

Explanation
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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S h d I

DLN= 93493320014966I

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OMB No 1545-0047

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Grants and Other A55istance to Organizations,

(lgofmUQSO)

Governments and Individuals in the United States

20 1 5

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Pait IV, line 21 or 22.

Department of the
Treasury

-

Open to Public
Inspection

P Attach to Form 990.
D Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.govgform990.

Internal Revenue SeNice
Name of the organization

Employer identification number

Americans for Prosperity

75-3148958

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1
2

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or asSIStance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? . . .
. . . . . . . .
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use
ofgrant funds inthe United States

m

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Grants and Other AsSIStance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete ifthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000 Part II can be duplicated ifadditional space is needed

(a) Name and address of
organization
or government

(b) EIN

(c) IRC section
ifapplicable

(d) Amount ofcash
grant

(e) Amount of noncash
assistance

(f) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal,
other)

(9) Description of
non-cash aSSIStance

(h) Purpose ofgrant
or asSIStance

See Additional Data Table

2

Entertotalnumberofsection501(c)(3)andgovernmentorganizationslistedinthelineltable.

3

Entertotalnumberofotherorganizationslistedinthelineltable.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule I (Form 990) 2015

 ScheduleI (Form 990) 2015

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Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete ifthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22
Part III can be duplicated ifadditional space is needed

(a)Type of grant or aSSIStance

m

(C)A mount of
cash grant

(d)Amount of
non-cash assistance

(e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)

(f)Description of non-cash asSIStance

Supplemental Information. PrOVide the information reqUired in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

Return Reference
Part 1, Line 2

(b)N umber of
reCipients

Explanation
Grant funds were paid pursuant to an agreement reqUIring the recipient to expend the funds for exclusively for 501(c)(4) purposes The organization
reVIews the reCIpient's Form 990, IRS tax-exemption letter, articles ofincorporation, by-laws, and validates the reCIpient's tax ID #
Schedule I (Form 990) 2015

 Additional Data

Software IDI
Softwa re Versiont
EIN=
Namet

75-3148958
Americans for Prosperity

Form 990,SChedule I, Part II, Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments.
(a) Name and address of
organization
or government

Beacon Center OfTennessee
PO Box 198646
NashVIlle,TN

(b) EIN

(C) IRC section
ifapplicable

(d) Amount ofcash
grant

(e) Amount of non- (f) Method ofvaluation
cash
(book,FMV,appraisal,
asSIStance
other)

(9) Description of
non-cash assistance

(h) Purpose ofgrant
or aSSIStance

20-1808567

501(c)(3)

10,000

Program Support

54-1719605

501(c)(3)

6,000

Program Support

42,000

Program Support

37219

Home School Legal Defense
Association
1 Patrick Henry Circle
PurceIVIlle,VA

20132

Kansas Senior Consumer

Alliance LLC
2805 N Funston

IoIa,KS 66749

46-5584033

 Form 990,SChedule I, Part II, Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments.
(a) Name and address of
organization
or government

(b) EIN

(C) IRC section
ifapplicable

(d) Amount ofcash
grant

(e) Amount of non- (f) Method of valuation
cash
(book,FMV,appraisal,
assistance
other)

(9) Description of
non-cashaSSIStance

(h) Purpose of grant
orassistance

KidsFirstMisSISSIppi Political
Issue Committee
PO Box 2572
Ridgeland,MS 39158

47-5003575

501(c)(4)

210,000

Program Support

Protect my Check

47-1855595

501(c)(4)

50,000

Program Support

2102 WCass St
Tampa,FL 33606

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Schedule J

DLN= 93493320014966I

Compensation Information

OMB No 1545-0047

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
P Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Pait IV, line 23.
P Attach to Form 990.
P Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov(form990.

Open to PUDIIC

(Form 990)

Department of the

Treasury

Ins - ection

Internal Revenue SeNice

Name ofthe organization

Employer identification number

Americans for Prosperity

75-3148958

m

Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes

1a

b
2

3

No

Check the appropiate box(es) ifthe organization prOVIded any ofthe followmg to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a Complete Part III to prOVIde any relevant information regarding these items
I7

First-class or charter travel

I7

Housmg allowance or residence for personal use

I-

Travel for companions

I7

Payments for busmess use of personal reSIdence

I

I-

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments

I7

Health or social club dues or initiation fees

I

I-

Discretionary spending account

I7

Personal serVIces (e g , maid, chauffeur, chef)

I

I

Ifany ofthe boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization followa written policy regarding payment or
reimbursement or prOVIsion ofall ofthe expenses described above? If"No," complete Part III to explain

1b

Yes

Did the organization reqUIre substantiation prior to reimburSIng or allowmg expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a?

2

Yes

Indicate which, ifany, of the followmg the filing organization used to establish the compensation ofthe
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

I7

Written employment contract

I-

Independent compensation consultant

I7

Compensation survey or study

I

I

I

I7

Form 990 of other organizations

I7

Approval by the board or compensation committee

I

I

I

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a With respect to the filing organization
or a related organization
a

C

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment?

4a

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan?

4b

Yes

No

PartICipate in, or receive payment from, an eqUity-based compensation arrangement?

4C

No

If"Yes" to any oflines 4a-c, list the persons and prOVIde 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 on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of
a

The organization?

5a

No

Any related organization?

5b

No

If"Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III

6

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of
The organization?

6a

No

Any related organization?

6b

No

If"Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III

7

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization prOVIde any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If"Yes," describe in Part III

8

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was

9

7

subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53 4958-4(a)(3)? If"Yes," describe
in Part III

8

If"Yes" on 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 5005 3T

Yes

No

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

 Schedule] (Form 990) 2015

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 on 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 for that indiVidual

(A) Name and Title

(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation
Base
(i) compensation

(Ii)
Bonus & incentive
compensation

(iii)
Other reportable
compensation

(C) Retirement and
other deferred
compensation

(D) Nontaxable
benefits

(E) Total of columns

(B)(IHD)

(F) Compensation in
column(B) reported
as deferred on prior
Form 990

See Additional Data Table
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

 Schedule] (Form 990)2015

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m 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

l

Return Reference

Also complete this part for any additional information

Explanation

Part 1, Line 1a

First class travel may be prOVIded ifthere are last minute flight changes or there is no other available travel alternative All travel is fora bona fide
busmess purpose

Part 1, Line 3

The organization relied on the methods used by Americans for Prosperity Foundation (a related organization) to establish the compensation ofthe
organization's President

Part 1, Line 4a

Dennis Vegas, CMO, received a total severance of$60,000, $19,800 from the filing organization and $40,200 from a related organization Adam Stryker,
VP-Strategic Initiatives, received a total severance of$45,000, $25,200 from the filing organization and $ 19,800 from a related organization

Part 1, Line 7

The Organization pays out discretionary bonuses

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

 Additional Data

Software IDI
Softwa re Versiont
EIN=

75-3148958

Namet

Americans for Prosperity

Form 990, Schedule J, Part II - Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
(A) Name and Title

(8) Breakdown ofW-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation

(C) Retirement and

(D) Nontaxable

(E) Total of columns

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

other deferred

benefits

(B)(i)-(D)

Base

Bonus 8,

Other

compensation

Compensation
1TIm PhIlIIPsPreSIdent

1Robert HeatonCFO

ZLUke HilgemannCEO

3Chn5topher FInkCOO

4Dennis Vegas Part yearCMO

5Victor Bernson
VMGenemICounse,

GSlade O'Brien
VP/Grassroots LeadershipA

7Brent Gardner Affairs
VP/Government

8Teresa
VP, StateOelke
Operations

9Jennifer Stefano

VP-Bridge to Weii Being

10Adam StwkerPaItYear

95,700

0

9,222

16,395

365,468

0

(II)

36,482

14,300

0

1,378

2,450

54,610

0

(i)

112,577

29,400

0

4,176

9,234

155,387

0

(II)

117,172

30,600

0

4,347

9,611

161,730

0

(i)

83,750

46,200

0

3,498

6,219

139,667

0

(n)

170,037

93,800

0

7,102

0

22,400

0

2,630

5,277

100,237

0

(II)

179,819

57,600

0

6,762

13,568

257,749

0

(I)

5 1,977

0

19,800

0

3,65 1

75,428

0

(II)

105,530

0

40,200

0

7,412

153,142

0

()I

8 1 ,8 9 2
-------------

22,000

0

4,205

3,468

111,565

0

(II)

122,838

33,000

0

6,308

0

-

-

5,202

167,348

I
I)

4,8 67
.............

1I650

O

0

565

7I082

0

(II)

157,381

53,350

0

0

-

-

0

18,280

229,011

(I )

122,422
-------------

48,000

0

6,862

5,670

182,954

0

(II)

30,605

12,000

0

1,715

1,417

45,737

0

()I

96,796
-------------

39,750

0

4,195

9,988

150,729

0

('0

85,838

35,250

0

3,720

8,857

133,665

0

I

3 ,3 2 3

I)

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400

0

7

9

3,739

0

(II)

162,831

19,600

0

362

447

183,240

0

76,362

0

25 200

3 120

7978

112660

0

(I)

.............

(i)

I

I

I

I

59,999

0

19,800

2,452

6,269

88,520

0

77,484

33,000

0

4,518

10,695

125,697

0

27,000

0

3,697

0

.............

(I)

Senior Regional Director

63,396
68,392
.............

(II)
(I)

Regional Director

87045
49,518
.............

(II)
(i)

egional Director

17 600

0

I

22,400
17 500

1 922
I

0
0

I

-

-

8,750

102,843

2 601

90 515

I

2,447
2 735
I

0

I

-

'

3,310

115,202

6 596

76 349

I

0
0

I

91,962

32,500

0

5,080

12,249

141,791

0

73,360

26,000

0

2,026

237

101,623

0

24,000

0

1,870

0

.............

(n)
15PeterSchalestock

283,565

69,930

(II)

F14Mark Lucas

12,626

(i)

Regional Director

13Dustin Zvonek

00 PIIOr Form 990

244,151

(II)

12Derrick Sontag

reportable
compensation

column (B)

reported as deferred

(i)

VP-Strategic Initiatives

11Chase Downham

incentive
compensation

(F) Compensation in

(i)

Deputy General CounCIl

67,717
87,501
.............

(II)

74,538

10 800

0

I

9,200

3 996
I

0

3,404

-

-

219

93,806

3 827

106 124

I

0

I

-

-

3,260

90,402

0

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Schedule L

DLN= 93493320014966I

Transactions With Interested Persons

OMB "0 1545'0047

P Complete if the organization answered

P

(Form 990 0" 99042)

"Yes" on Form 990, Pait IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28C,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.

2 O 1 5

P Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.

Department of the

PInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at

Treasury

www.irs.gov (form990.

Ins , ection

Internal Revenue SeNice

Name ofthe organization

Employer identification number

Americans for Prosperity
75-3148958

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Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only)

Com lete ifthe o anization answered "Yes" on Form 990 Part IV line 25a or 25b or Form 990-EZ Part V line 40b
(3) Name ofdisqualified person
(b) Relationship between disqualified person and
(C) Description of
d Corrected?
organization
transaction
Yes
No

2

Enterthe amount oftax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section
4958P$

3

Enterthe amount oftax, ifany, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization .

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D

$

m 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
(C)
(d) Loan to
With
Purpose of or from the
organization
loan
organization?
To

(e)O riginal
principal
amount

(f)Balance
due

F ro m

(g) In
default?

No

(h)
Approved
by board or
committee?
Yes

(i)Written
agreement?

No

P $
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Com lete if the or anization answered "Yes" on Form 990 Part IV line 27.
(a) Name of interested
person

(b) Relationship between
interested person and the
or anization

(C) Amount ofassistance

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

(d) Type ofassistance

Cat No 50056A

(e) Purpose ofassistance

Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-52) 2015

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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) Relationship
between interested
person and the
organization

(C) Amount of
transaction

(d) Description of transaction

(e) Sharing
of
organization's
revenues?
Yes

(1)Christopher Fink

Family relationship With

100,236

Employee compensation

No
No

Director, Richard Fink

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Explanation
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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SCHEDULEM

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(Fem, 990)

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Noncash Contributions

OMB No 1545 0047

PComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Pait IV, lines 29 or 30.

2 O 1 5

> Attach to Form 990.
Department of the

>Information about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov (form990

Open to Public

Treasury

Ins nection

Internal Revenue SeNice

Name ofthe organization

Employer identification number

Americans for Prosperity

75-3148958

m

Types of Property

(8)
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

19
1

Art-Works ofart

2

Art-Historicaltreasures

3

Art-Fractionalinterests

4

Books and publications

5

Clothing and household
goods
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.

6

Cars and other vehicles

7

Boats and planes

8

Intellectual property

9

Securities-Publicly traded .

1O

Securities-Closely held stock

11

Securities-Partnership,LLC,

12

Securities-M iscellaneous

13

Qualified conservation

ortrustinterests

.

X

3

548,701 Fair market value

X

4

11,650 Fair market value

.

contribution-Historic
structures
.
14

Qualified conservation

15

contribution-Other
Realestate-Residential

16

Real estate-CommerCIal

17

Real estate-Other

18

Collectibles

19

Food inventory

20

Drugs and medical supplies

21

TaXIdermy

22

Historical artifacts

23

SCIentific specimens

24

Archeologicalartifacts

25 Other>(
Miscellaneous )
26 Other>(

)

27 Other>(

)

28 Other>(

)

29

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for 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 ofthe initial contribution, and which is not reqUIred to be used
for exempt purposes forthe entire holding period?

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303

No

b If"Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II
31

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that reqUIres the reVIew ofany non-standard contributions?

32a

33

YES

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to what, process, or sell noncash
contributions?..........................

b

31

32a

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

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Supplemental Information.
Prowde the Information required by Part I, 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.
I

Return Reference
Part 1, Column (b)

Explanation
The number ofcontributors represents the number ofcontributions received, not the number of Items
contributed
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SCHEDULE 0

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

(Form 990 or
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
> Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
> Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at

990-EZ)
Department ofthe
Treasury

Open to Public
Inspection

www.irs.gov/form990.

Internal Revenue
SerVIce

Name ofthe organization

Employer identification number

Americans for Prosperity

75-3148958

990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information
Explanation

Return
Reference
Form 990, Part

Several Members of the Board of Directors are on the Executive Conmttee of the AFP Board of Directors Under the AFP

Vl, Section A,
line 1

bylaws and Board resolution, the Executive Conmttee may exerCIse the powers of the Board w hen the Board is not in
sesswn, but must report its actions to the Board at the next Board meeting The Executive Committee may not (1) amend,
alter, or repeal the organization's bylaw s or articles of incorporation, (2) elect, app0int, or remove any officer or director, or
(3) authorize the disposmon of any of the organization's property and assets

Form 990, Part

Richard Fink and Chris Fink have a family relationship

VI, Section A,
line 2

 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information
Return Reference
Form 990, Part VI,
Section A, line 4

Form 990, Part VI,
Section B, line 11

Explanation
The governing Board amended the AFP Bylaws to create the pOSItion of Chief Executive Officer and Simultaneously
eliminate from the Bylaw S other officer pOSItions not reqUIred by law in order to prowde CEO With greater fleXIbility to
app0int officers and nanage team
The Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm The COO, VP of Finance, and General C
ounsel reVIew 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

 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information
Return Reference
Form 990, Part VI,
Section B, line 12c

Form 990, Part VI,
Section B, line 15

Explanation
The Organization has in place a conflict of interest policy covering all staff, directors and officers that it rmnitors through
the quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors' Audit Committee and an annual employee survey Should a conflict be
disclosed, it is addressed by company nanagerrent or the board, as appropriate
The board for Americans for Prosperity Foundation, a related organization, reVIew s 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 during t
he tax year for all officers

 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information
Return Reference

Explanation

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 w ith IRS procedures

Form 990, Part V, Line 2a, Part VII, Part IX, Lines

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 indiViduals 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
m W-2, Box 5 w ages

5 -10 and Schedule J

 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information
Return Reference

Explanation

Form 990, Part VIII, Line
7a/7b

The organization has a policy w hereby all contributed securities are immediately sold through the broker that receives
those contributions on the organization's behalf

Form 990, Part XII, Line
2c

The organization's Audit Committee assumes responSIbility for over5ight of the audit of it
S finanCIal statements and selection of its independent accountant This process has not 0
hanged Since the prior year

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
F Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue SeNice

, AttaCh to Form 990'

> Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov (form990.

Name ofthe organization

Open to Public
Ins - ection

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)

(8)

(f)

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
1310 N Courthouse Rd Ste 700
Arlington, VA 22201
27-3120702

Educate and mobilize
Citizens

VA

0

2,000

Americans for Prosperity

m Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV,
or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
(b)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization

Primary actiVity

line 34 because it had one

(C)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(9)

Legal domICIle (state
or foreign country)

Exempt Code section

Public cha rity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

Direct controlling
entity

Section 512(b)
(13) controlled
entity?
Yes

(1)Americans for Prosperity Foundation
1310 N Courthouse Rd Ste 700

Educate Citizens

DE

501(c)(3)

Line 7

No
No

N/A
Arlington, VA 22201
52-1527294

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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

 Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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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)

(i)

(J)

(R)

Share of
Share of Disproprtionate Code V-UBI General or
total income end-of-year allocations7 amount in box managing
assets
20 of
partner7
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)

Yes

Yes

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)

(8)

(1')

(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, S
corp,
or trust)

Share of total
income

Share of endof-year
assets

Percentage
ownership

Section 512
(b)(l3)
controlled
entity7
Yes

No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

 ScheduleR(Form 990)2015

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m Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 ifany entity is listed in Parts 11,111, or IV ofthis schedule

Yes

N0

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any ofthe follOWing transactions With one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV7
a

Receipt of (i) interest, (ii)annUIties, (iii)royalties, or(iv)rent from a controlled entity .

b

Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) .

C

Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) .

d

Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s)

e

Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s)

f

DiVidends from related organization(s)

9

Sale ofassets to related organization(s) .

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Purchase ofassets from related organization(s) .

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Performance ofserVIces or membership or fundraismg solicitations for related organization(s)

n Sharing offaCIlities, eqUIpment, mailing lists, or other assets With related organization(s) .
Sharing of paid employees With related organization(s) .

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Ifthe answer to any ofthe above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds

(a)

(b)

(C)

(d)

Name of related organization

Transaction
type (a-s)

Amount involved

Method of determining amount involved

(1)America ns for Prosperity Foundation

N

(2)America ns for Prosperity Foundation

0

(3)America ns for Prosperity Foundation

P

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

 ScheduleR(Form 990)2015

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Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
PrOVIde the follOWing information for each entity taxed as a partnership through Which the organization conducted more than five percent ofits 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)
organizations?

Share of
total
income

Share of
end-of-year
assets

Disproprtionate
allocations?

Code V-UBI
amount in
box 20
of Schedule
K-1
(Form 1065)

General or
managing
partner?

Percentage
ownership

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

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 ScheduleR(Form 990)2015

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PrOVIde additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions)
l

Return Reference

Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015