. . I OMB No. 15450047 Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax 2?1 6 Under section 501(c), 52?, or of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Deparlrnenlofthe Treasury Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Open. 1:19 P-ublic (men-,3) Revenue Service I Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at Inspection A For the 2016 calendar year, or tax year beginning 711/2016 and ending 6/301?2017 Check if applicable: Name of organization Judicial Crisis Network Employer identification number Address change Doing business as Number and street {or 13.0. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite 20230325,? Name mange 1455 Ave, NW 400 Telephone number initial return City or town State ZIP code Washington DC 20004 (202) 3499049 Final retuml?terminated . . . . Foreign country name Foreign provinceistateicounty Foreign postal code El Amended return Gross receipts 25,814,292 I: ApplICation pending Name and address 0f principal officer: Hie) Is this a group return for subordinates? Yes No Daniel Casey 1455 Ave NW Sre 400, Washington, DC 20C H(b)Are all subordinates included? No l1 501(c)(3). 501(c) 4 4 (insert no.) 4947(a)(1)or I: 527 If 31180118 {5'39 Website: judicialnetworkcom Htc) Group exemption number Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other I LYearoi formation: 2004 State of legal domicile: VA i Summary 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: The mission of the Judicial Crisis Network . a isle. demote 10.6. 50.8190. ailment assassinsrecreates. 1.0. the. retention: with. a. fair. and and so vests sod. oresoiassttizsns. to in} .S_Uii.8.8_i9_ll 2 Check this box DEI It the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. (9 3 Number of voting members ofthe governing body (Part VI, line 1aNumber of independent voting members ofthe governing body (Part VI, line 1bTotal number of individuals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line 2aTotal number of volunteers (estimate if necessaryTotal unrelated business revenue from Part column (C), line Net unrelated business taxable income from Form line Prior Year Current Year a, 8 Contributions and grants (Part line 1h18,545,000 25,614,292 9 Program service revenue (Part Vill, tine 29investment income (Part column (A), lines Other revenue (Part Vill, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 80, 90, 100, and 11s). . . . 12 Total revenue?add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12). . 18,545,000 25,614,292 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part 1X, column (A), Iines1~8,455,500 11,314,445 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line Salaries, other compensation, employee bene?ts (Part IX, column (A), lines 5?10). 0 2 163 Professional iundralsing fees (Part IX, column (A), line HeTotalfundraising expenses (Part IX, column(D line 25) 0= - . is 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines . . . . . 10,022,956 14,381,907 18 Total expenses. Add lines 13?17 (must equal Part IX column (A), line . 18,478,456 25,696,352 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 66,544 - -82,060 6 Beginning of Current Year End of Year is, 20 Total assets (PartX iine16105,830 23,770 21 Total liabilities (Part line . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 2f? 22 Net assets orfund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20105,830 23,?70 Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, 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 ?ampleieg Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. I Sin Ayes/7 7: i {New 1'5 ZOIW Heqre Signature of officer Date Daniel Casey, President Type or print name and title PrinUType preparer's name Preparers signature Date PTIN - Check if Sigma T. Raymond Conion Calais? 5114:2018 self-employed P01486002 USE only Firm's name Conlon and Associates LLC Firm's EIN Firm's address D- P.O. BOX 6213, Silver Spring, MD 20915-5213 Phone no. 301-598-6851 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructionsFor Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Form 990 (2016) HTA Form 990 (2016) Judicial Crisis Network 20-2303252 Page 2 Part Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Ill . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission: 99.911539] the. 36.5199. 9f_ il2_e_rtil angtivstise. intimsrisa 99951] 991%! 9t [awaits fair .8119. martial 931.191? or. shits 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on - thepriorForm . . . . . . . ., I: Yes No If "Yes." describe these new services on Schedule 0. 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make signi?cant changes in how it conducts, any program DYes .No If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0. 4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported. 4a (Code: (Expenses 2_ Syriflgjigi including grants of 1_ 1 $9145 (Revenue SENSE JEFF. 391 29.11 19.9. [(239.1 LO. [9 I?tqi? 9ft ISQELEQQEJE J?cfl?q ['19 ill? smiths. ?atmates 939.195? WEQQIQS. Pf?m?tj 9.90?! 9f ?09]qu as 53.9: TUQDUQDHU ginsosws @999? UK @190 EQUEEJPESQ ?11199 Ill? _5_i9_Ui?_Q@ [19.3. its Comer. 4b (Code (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4c (Code (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule 0.) (Expenses 0 including grants of 0 (Revenue 0 4e Total program service expenses 25,443,721 Form 990 (2016] Form 990 (2015) Judicial Crisis Network 20-2303252 Page 3 Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No 1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? lf ?Yes,? complete Schedule A. . . 1 2 Is the organization required to complete schedule 8, Schedule ot Contributors (see instructions)? 2 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If ?Yes complete Schedule C, Partl. . . 3 4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501 election in effect during the tax year? lf "Yes, complete Schedule C, Part ll. . . 4 5 Is the organization a section 501(c 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? lf "Yes,? complete Schedule C, Pan? 5 6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? ll ?Yes, complete Schedule D, PartlDid the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? lf "Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part ll. 7 8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? lI? "Yes," complete Schedule Part . 8 9 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 or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? ll ?Yes complete Schedule Partl . 9 10 Did the organization directly or through a related organization hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi- endowments? it ?Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V. 10 11 Ifthe organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX, or as applicable. a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? ll "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part Vl.. . 11a Did the organization repon an amount for investmentsu-other securities in Part line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported In Part X, line 16? ll "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 11!) 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? lf "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part . 110 Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part line 16? ll "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part IX.. . 11d Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities In Part X, line 25? it "Yes, complete Schedule D, Pan?X . 11e Did the organization's separate or consolidated ?nancial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (A80 740)? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part X. . 11f 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? lf "Yes, complete Schedule D, Pan?s Xl and Xll. 123 Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? lf "Yes," and if the organization answered ?No? to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts Xl and ls optional . 12b 13 Is the organization a school described In section lf "Yes, complete Schedule . 13 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? . 14a Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundralsing, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100 000 or more? lf "Yes complete Schedule F, Pan?s and W. . 14b 15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than 000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? it "Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts ll and . 15 16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than 000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? lf ?Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts and W. . . 16 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15, 000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? lf ?Yes," complete Schedule G, Pan? (see instructions). 17 13 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part lines 10 and 8a? ll "Yes complete Schedule G, Part ll. 13 19 Did the organization report more than $15 000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part line Be? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule G, Part . 19 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Judicial Crisis Network 202303252 Page 4 Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes No 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? "Yes, complete Schedule H. . 20a If ?Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited ?nancial statements to this return? . 20b 21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? lf "Yes, complete Schedule l, Pan?s and ll . 21 22 Did the organization report more than $5 000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part lX, column (A), line 2? ll ?Yes, complete Schedulel, Parts and 22 23 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? lt "Yes" complete Schedule . 23 24a Did the organization have a tax?exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year that was issued after December 31, 2002? "Yes, answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. lt ?No, go to llne 25a. . 24a Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax- -exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b 0 Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any ti me during the year to defease any tax- -exempt bonds? . 240 Did the organization act as an "on behalf of? issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?. 24d 25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess bene?t transaction with a disqualified person during the year? ll ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Part l. 25a is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disquali?ed person in a prior year and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990- lf ?Yes, complete Schedule Partl . 25b 26 Did the organization report any amount on Part line 5 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors trustees key employees highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? lt "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part ll. . 26 27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an of?cer director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? lt "Yes, complete Schedule Part . . 27 28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part lV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions): . a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? lf ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Part lV. 28a A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? lf ?Yes, complete Schedule Part lV. . 28b An entity of which a current or former of?cer, director, trustee, or key employee (dr a family member thereof) was an of?cer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? lf ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Part V. 28c 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non?cash contributions? lf ?Yes, complete Schedule . 29 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or quali?ed conservation contributions? lf "Yes, complete Schedule Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? lt "Yes, complete Schedule N, Partl. 31 32 Did the organization sell, exchange dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? lf "Yes complete Schedule N, Part ll. 32 33 Did the organI ization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301. 7701 -2 and 301. 7701 ll "Yes, complete Schedule R, Partl. 33 34 Was the organization related to any tax- -exempt or taxable entity? lf ?Yes, complete Schedule R, Part ll, or and Part V, line 1.. . 34 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512lb)(13)? 35a If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? ll ?Yes, complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . 35b 36 Section 501 organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non- -charitab e related organization? lt ?Yes, complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.. 36 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that Is not a related organization and that 13 treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? lt "Yes, complete Schedule R, Part 38 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. . 38 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Judicial Crisis Network 202303252 Page 5 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter --0 if not applicable . . . . . . . 1a 9 Enter the number of Forms 26 included' In line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . 1b 0 Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners?. Enter the number of employees reported on Form 3 Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, ?led for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return . . 2a If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? . 2b.. Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e?fii?e. (see instructions) Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? . . 3a If ?Yes," has it ?led a Form 990-T for this year? if "No? to iine 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 . 3b At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a ?nancial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)9. lf ?Yes enter the name of the foreign country: See instructions forI ?ling requirements for Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . 5a Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? . 5b if ?Yes" to line 5a or 5b did the organizationI ?le Form 5c Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100 000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?. 6aX If ?Yes did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?. Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c) Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor9. If "Yes, did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services ?provided?-. Did the organization sell exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for it was required to ?le Form 8282? 7c lf"Yes indicate the number of Forms 8282 ?led during the yearDid the organization receive any funds directly or indirectly to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract9. 7e Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . 7f If the organization received a contribution of quali?ed intellectual property, did the organization ?le Form 8899 as required? 79 If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization ?le a Form 1098-C9 . 7h Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? . Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 49669. Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor or related person? Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part line 10a Gross receipts, included on Form 990 Part line 12, for public use of club facilities . . . 10b Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter. Gross income from members or shareholders11a Gross Income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them11b Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 10419. '12a? I If "Yes," enter the amount of tax- -exempt interest received or accrued during the year. . . . . l12b Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. Is the organI ization 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 Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans13b Enterthe amount ofreserves on hand. . . . . 13c Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? 14a Ix If "Yes has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? if "No, provide an expianation In Schedule 0 14b Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2015) Judicial Crisis Network 20-2303252 Page 6 Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions. Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No 1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax yearthere are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule 0. in Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independentDid any officer director trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer director trustee or key employee?. 3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? . 3 4 Did the organization make any signi?cant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was ?led? . 4 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? . 5 6 Did the organization have members or stockholders9. 6 7a Did the organization have members stockholders or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing bodyAre any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing bodyDid the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: 8aX Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing bodythere any officer director trustee or key employee listed in Part VII Section A who cannot be reached at the organization's mailing address? it ?Yes,? ?provide the names and addresses in Scheduie O. . . . 9 Section B. Policies {This Section requests information about policies not required by the internal Revenue Code. Yes No 1021 Did the organization have iocai chapters branches or aft hates"Yes, did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters affiliates and branches to ensure thei 1r operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? . . . 10b 11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before ?ling the form? 11a Describe In Schedule the process if any used by the organization to review this Form 990. 12a Did the organization have a written con?ict of interest policy? it ?No go to tine 13. . . 12a Were of?cers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? 12b Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? it ?YesDid the organization have a written whistieblower policy9Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy9iDd the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? a The organization's CEO Executive Director or top management of?cial15a Other officers or key employees of the organization"Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions). 16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement . with a taxable entity during the year"Yes, did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements16b Section C. Disclosure 17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be ?led None 18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and SQO-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that a ply. Own website Another's website Upon request Other (expiain in Schedule 0) 19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, con?ict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year. 20 State the name, address and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records: 1455 Ave, NW Ste. 400 Washington DC 20004 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Judicial Crisis Network Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII . Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 20-2303252 Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Page 7 1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year. - List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid. List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See instructions for de?nition 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 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations. 0 List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. 0 List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest compensated employees; and former such persons. Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current of?cer, director, or trustee. (0) Position (A) (B) (do not check more than one (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average box, unless person is both an Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per officer and a director/trustee) compensation compensation amount of weekrjlistany 0 3 3 7; 11 from from related other hoursfor a 2 .3 the organizations compensation related 3' a 2' 8 2 organization from the organizations 8. i 8 3 (W-211099-MISC) organization below dotted 91 and related line) 21 8 organizations (Secretary, Treasurer, Director 0.00 0 0 0 President, Director 0.00 0 0 0 "t3! ?till -162 "161 11.92 111! 11.21 it?) Form 990 (2015) 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 $150,000? ll "Yes, complete Schedule for such Form 990 (2016) Judicial Crisis Network 20-2803252 Page 8 Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) {Cl Position (A) (B) (do not check more than one (D) (E) (F) Name and title Average box, unless person is both an Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per officer and a directorltrustee) compensation compensation amount of weektlistany 5- 3 7? to 11 from from related other hours for a 9: 2 3 the organizations compensation related 3' r30 a 9 organization from the organizations (03+ organization below dotted 2 3 and related line) 21 5 EB organizations a 3 s. 8 L151 11$) 11.81 it?! 12.91 121.2 12?) (231 Gill (252 1bSub-total. 0 0 0 Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 0 Yes No 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? lf "Yes, complete Schedule for such . 3 lhdivldual . 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? lf "Yes, complete Schedule for such person . Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year (A) (B) Name and business address Description of services Compensation Mentzer Media 210 Ave Towson, MD 21204 advertising promotion 6,911 ,453 Public Relations 2850 EisenhowerAve Alexandria, VA 22314 public relations 8,049,615 BH Group LLC 1655 Fort Meyer Dr Ste 700 Arlington, VA 22209 consulting services 947,000 DDC Public Opinion PO. Box 34456 Bethesda, MD 20827?0456 strategy consulting 687,500 North Star Opinion 112 North Alfred St Alexandria, VA 22314 polling 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 11 .. 402,310 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Judicial Crisis Network 20-2303252 Page 9 Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Vili(A) (B) (Cl (0) Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue exempt business excluded from function revenue tax under sections revenue . 512?514 9 :3 1a Federated campaigns. 1a 0 Membership dues . 1b 0 0 . . Fundraismg events. 1c 0 5 Related organizations. . 1d 0 Government grants (contributions). 1e 0 . (g All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above . 1f 25,614,292 Noncash contributions included in lines 1a?1f: Si; 9 Total. Add lines 1a?1f . _b 25. 61-4, 292 a, Business Code All other program service revenue. 0 i" TotaL Add lines 2a?2f. . 0 3 Investment Income (including dividends interest and other similar amountsincome from investment of tax -exempt bond proceeds. . . 0 5 Royalties . . . . . . . . . Real (ii) Personal 6a Gross rents . Less: rental expenses . Rental income or (loss) . 0 Net rental income or (lossGross amount from sales of 0) Securities (100mm assets other than inventory . Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses . 0 Gain or (loss) . 0 . Net gain or (loss). . 3 Ba Gross income from fundraising events (not including of contributions reported on line 10). 3 See Part iV line 18. a 0 .- 5 Less. direct expenses. 0 Net Income or (loss) from fundraising events. . Sa Gross Income from gaming activities. See Part IV line 19 . a Less: direct expenses. Net Income or (loss) from gaming activities . 5 10a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances. a Less: cost of goods sold. Net Income or (loss) from sales of inventory Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code 11a 0 0 All other revenue. 0 Total. Add lines 11a?11d. . 12 Total revenue. See instructions. . . 25,614,292 0 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Judicial Crisis Network Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(0) (3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A). Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX. 20-2303252 Page 10 Do not include amounts re orted on lines 6b, 7b, . (D72,1282?? 331212822222 335:2? 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations 3 domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 . 11,314,445 11,314,445 2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 . 0 3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 18 . 0 4 Benefits paid to or for members 0 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees 0 0 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)( and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) . 0 7 Other salaries and wages 0 8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401 and 403(b) employer contributions) . 0 9 Other employee bene?ts . 10 Payroll taxes. . 11 Fees for services (non- em pioyees): a Management . 0 5 Legal . 277,885 98,487 181,218 Accounting 38,000 38,000 Lobbying. . 0 Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17.0 investment management fees . . 0 9 Other. (If line 119 amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 119 expenses on Schedule 0.) 6,872,711 6,872,711 12 Advertising and promotion . 8,885,908 8,885,908 13 Of?ce expenses . 18,005 18,005 14 Information technology . 40,587 39,122 1,445 15 Royalties . 0 16 Occupancy . 10,840 10,840 17 Travel. . 255,070 255,070 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public of?cials . 0 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings . 0 20 Interest. . 0 21 Payments to af?liates. . 0 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 0 0 23 Insurance. 5,123 24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24a amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24a expenses on Schedule 0.) a 0 0 0 All other expenses 0 25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e . 25,898,352 25,443,721 252,831 0 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only ifthe organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) . Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Judicial Crisis Network 20-2303252 Page 11 Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part . El (A) (3) Beginning of year End of year 1 Cash?non-interest?bearing . . . . . 105,830 1 23,770 2 Savings and temporary cash investments . 2 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net. 0 3 0 4 Accounts receivable net. . 0 4 0 5 Loans and other receivables from current and fomrmer officers directors trustees key employees and highest compensated employees. Complete Part ll of Schedule 6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(0 and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary - organizations (see instructions). Complete Part ll of Schedule 6 3 7 Notes and loans receivable net. 0 7 0 4 8 Inventories for sale or use. . . 8 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges. 9 10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or -- -- . other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule 10a 0 Less: accumulated depreciationInvestments?publicly traded securities 0 0 12 Investments?other securities. See Part IV line 11. 0 0 13 lnvestments?program- related. See Part IV, line 11 . 0 0 14 Intangible assets. 0 0 15 Other assets See Part IV line 11. 0 0 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34). 105,830 23,770 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 18 Grants payable . 19 Deferred revenue . . 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities. 21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D. 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, 5 trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L. . 3 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties . 0 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties . 0 25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part of Schedule D. . 0 0 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17' through 25. 0 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (A80 958), check here I I and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.. ..- 27 Unrestricted net assets . 105,830 23,770 a 28 Temporarily restricted net assets. '2 29 Permanently restricted net assets . . . . . . . If Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (A86958), check here and 3 complete lines 30 through 34. 30 Capital stock or trust principal or current funds. . 3 31 Paid? -in or capital surplus or land building or equipment fund 32 Retained earnings endowment accumulated income, or other funds. 2 33 Total net assets or fund balances. 105,830 23,770 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 105,830 23,770 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2015) Judicial Crisis Network Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI . 20-2303252 Page 12 A Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), line . Total expenses (must equal Part IX column (A) line 25) . Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1.. Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part line 33 column Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . Donated services and use of facilities . Investment expenses. Prior period adjustments. Other changes In net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal PartX line 33 column 25,614,292 25,696,352 -82.060 105,830 23,770 Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII . 2a 3a Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: El Cash Accrual Other If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule 0. Were the organization's ?nancial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? . If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the ?nancial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis. consolidated basis, or both: Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant?. . . If "Yes check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis. or both: I: Separate basis Consolidated basis El Both consolidated and separate basis If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit. review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? . If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0. As a result of a federal award was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB CircularA- 133?. If ?Yes did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. Yes No 3a 3b Form 990 (2016) (33333335022 Schedule of Contributors ?545'0047 or 990-PF) Attach to Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF. 26D 1 6 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule {Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at Name of the organization Employer identification number Judicial Crisis Network 20?2303252 Organization type (check one): Filers of: Section: Form 990 or 990-EZ 501(c)( 4 (enter number) organization nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation El 527 political organization Form 990-PF El 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation 501(c)(3) taxable private foundation Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule. Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions. General Rule For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts and ii. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions. Special Rules El For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) ?ling Form 990 or QQO-EZ that met the 33 1l3 support test of the regulations under sections 509(a)(1) and that checked Schedule A (Form 990 0r Part ll, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of(1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on Form 990, Part line 1h, or (ii) Form line 1. Complete Parts and ll. For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don?t complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule andlorthe Special Rules doesn't file Schedule (Form 990, QQO-EZ, or QQO-PF), but it must answer "No" on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line of its Form 990-EZ or on its Form BSD-PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn?t meet the filing requirements of Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or BSD-PF). For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990, 990-EZ, or QBD-PF. Schedule {Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (201B) HTA Schedule (Form 990, QQD-EZ. or (2016) Name of organization Judicial Crisis Network Page 2 Employer identification number 20-2303252 Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll I: 2_ 99.999. Noncash El Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for Foreign Country: noncash contributions.) (at No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll 4 9399 Noncash Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part for Foreign Country: noncash contributions.) (bi (C) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll El 1 99.999 Noncash El Foreign State or Province: (Complete part II for Foreign Country: noncash contributions.) (0) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll I: 1 ?99,999 Noncash Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part for Foreign Country: noncash contributions.) (at) (0) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll 99.999. Noncash l3 Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for Foreign Country: noncash contributions.) (8) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution 6 Person Foreign Country: 700,000 Payroll Noncash '3 (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Schedule a (Form 990, 990452, or (2016] Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or (2016) Name of organization Judicial Crisis Network Page 2 Employer identification number 20-2303252 Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. (C) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll 1 994999 Noncash Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part for Foreign Country: noncash contributions.) (0) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll 99.999 Noncash El Foreign State or Province: (Complete part II for Foreign Country: noncash contributions.) (8) (0) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll El 9 9.9.99. Noncash El Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part ll for Foreign Country: noncash contributions.) (3) (C) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll El 2_ 99.999 Noncash Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for Foreign Country: noncash contributions.) (8) (C) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll I: 1 9999.999 Noncash El Foreign State or Province: (Complete part II for Foreign Country: noncash contributions.) (3) (C) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution 12 Person Foreign Country: Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Schedule {Form 990, 990-EZ. or {2016) Schedule (Form 990. or QQO-PF) (2016) Name of organization Judicial Crisis Network Page 2 Employer identification number ZED-2303252 Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. (C) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll I: 5. 994990.. Noncash [3 Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part ll for Foreign Country: noncash contributions.) to No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for Foreign Country: noncash contributions.) (at) (6) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll @999 Noncash Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for Foreign Country: noncash contributions.) (at) (C) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person El Payroll Noncash El Foreign State or Province: {Complete part II for Foreign Country: noncash contributions.) (C) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person El Payroll El Noncash El Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for Foreign Country: noncash contributions.) (8) (C) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Foreign State or Province: Foreign Country: Person Payroll El Noncash El (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Schedule {Form 990. 990-EZ, or BSD-PF) (2016) SCHEDULE - I OMB No.1545?0047 (Form 990 (?9mm PolitIcal CampaIgn and Lobbying ActIVItIes 2?16 Depa?mem ofthe Treasury Complete if the organization is described below. I- Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Pym?: Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at lnSpectIon If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then - Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts l-A and B. Do not complete Part l-C. - Section 501(0) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts l?A and below. Do not complete Part KB. 0 Section 527 organizations: Complete Part l-A only. If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 4, or Form QQD-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have ?led Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part ll-A. Do not complete Part - Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT ?led Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part 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 Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then 0 Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (5) organizations: Complete Part Name of organization Employer identification number Judicial Crisis Network 20-2303252 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization. 1 Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. (see instructions for definition of ?political campaign activities") 2 Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructionsVolunteer hours . . Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(0) and section 527 1 Enter the amount of any eXCIse tax Incurred by the organization under section 4955Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955. . . . 3 lftheorganization incurredasection 4955 tax, did itfile Form 4720forthisyear :IYes If "Yes describe in Part lV. Part I 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 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities . . . . . . . .b 3 Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120- POL 4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120- POL forthis yearEnter the names addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 52? political organizations to which theI ?ling organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization? 3 funds. Aiso enter the amount of political contributions received that were and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV. Name Address EIN (d)Amount paid from Amount of political filing organization's contributions received and funds. If none, enter and directly delivered to a separate political organization. if none, enter -0-. (1 (2) (3) . 1 (4) (5) (6) For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 201s HTA Judicial Crisis Network 20?2303252 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 2 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). A Check PI: if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name address EIN, expenses and share of excess lobbying expenditures) Check PEI ifthe filing organization checked boannd "limited control" provisions apply. Limits on Lobbying Expenditures Filing Affiliated (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) organization's totals QVOUP 1013's Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) . Total lobbying expenditures to in?uence a legislative body (direct lobbying) . . . Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1bOther exempt purpose expendituresTotal exempt purpose expenditures (add lines Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following table in both columns. if the amount on line 1e, column or is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is: Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 1e. Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000. Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000. Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000. Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000. Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) . Subtract line 1g from line 1a lf zero or less enter . . . Subtract line 1ffrom line 1c lf zero or less, enter there Is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organizationl ?le Form 4720 reporting EIYesleo 4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501 election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period Calendar year (or fiscal year 2013 2014 2015 2016 (9) Total beginning in) 2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 0 Lobbying ceiling amount . (150% ofline 2a, column(e)) - 0 Total lobbying expenditures 0 0 Grassroots nontaxable amount 0 0 Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column Grassroots lobbying expenditures 0 0 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Judicial Crisis Network 20?2303252 Schedule (Form 990 or 990- E2) 2016 page 3 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). For each "Yes, response on lines 1 a through 1i below, provide in Pan? a detailed description of the lobbying activity. Yes No Amount 1 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: a Volunteers?. Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on mlines 10 through 1i)? Media advertisements?. Mailings to members legislators orthe public?. Publications or published or broadcast statements?. Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes?. 9 Direct contact with legislators their staffs government of?cials, or a legislative body? Rallies demonstrations. seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? . i Other activities?. Total. Add lines 1cthrough 1iDid the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c it "Yes, enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912. it ?Yes, enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912. If theI ?ling organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it ?le Form 4720 for this year?. Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6). Yes No 1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by membersDid the organization make only In- -house lobbying expenditures of 000 or lessDid the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political campaign activity expenditures from the prior year? . . . 3 Part Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either BOTH Part Ill-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered 0R Part Ill-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 5270?) tax was paid). a Current year. . Carryoverfrom last year. cTotal. 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033( notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues. 4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 20 exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next yearTaxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructionsSupplemental Information Provide the descriptions required for Part l- A, line 1; Part I-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part ll-A (affiliated group list); Part ll-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions); and Part line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information. Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Judicial Crisis Network 20-2303252 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 2016 Page 4 . Part IV Supplemental Information (continued) Schedule {Form 990 or 2016 Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, (Form 990) Governments, and Individuals in the United States 2631 6 Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22. Attach to Form 990. Open to Public epartment ol the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at Inspection Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number Judicial Crisis Network 20-2303252 General Information on Grants and Assistance 1 Does the organizationm maintain rec cords to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistanceDescribe' In Part the orga anization's sprocedures for monitoring the use of grant funds' In the United States Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part lV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed. Method of vaiuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other) (1) American Conservative Union n/a general support 201 Union St Ste 370 Alexandria, VIE 52-0810813 50104 129,000 0 American Principles Project nia general support 1130 Connecticut Ave Washington, DC 26?461339? 50103 50,000 0 Americans for Limited Goverment n/a general support 10332 Main St Ste 326 Fairfax, VA 22C 36-3975580 50104 1,425,000 0 AZ Public integrity Alliance nia general support PO Box 30111 Meza, AZ 85275 46-0793813 50104 100,000 0 Catholicv?ote Civic Action n/a general support 17 State St, Ste 1590 Chicago, IL 6C 20-2603413 50104 500,000 0 Club for Growth nfa general support 2001 St NW Ste. 600 Washington, 52-2155986 50104 500,000 0 Concerned Women for America nla general support 1015 15th NW Washington, DC 20005 95-3580834 50104 205,445 0 t8) C.S.G.Action nfa general support 9365 Counselors Row Ste 200 Indiana 27-4648506 50104 110,000 0 (9) Faith Freedom Coalition n/a general support PO 957736 Duluth, GA 30095 27?0182697 50104 415,000 0 (10) Liberty 20 n/a general support 15 6th St Ste 2507 Tulsa, OK 7411 47-3232472 527 25,000 0 (11) Michigan Chamber of Commerce ni'a general support 800 South Walnut Lansing, MI 48933 38-1626029 50106 500,000 0 (12) Missouri Alliance or Freedom nla general support 7509 NWTiriany Springs Pkwy 300 Ka 46-3981822 50104 70,000 0 2 Entertotal numberofsection 501(c)(3)and governmentorganizations listed in the IineitableDescription of Purpose of grant non-cash assistance or assistance 1 Name and address of organization EIN IRC section Amount of cash Amount of non- or government if applicable grant cash assistance For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule I (Form 990) {2016) HTA Judicial Crisis Network 20-2303252 Schedule I {Form 990) (2016) page 2 Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22. Part Hi can be duplicated if additional space is needed. Type of grant or assistance Number of Amount of Amount of Method of valuation (book, Description of noncash assistance recipients cash grant noncash assistance FMV. appraisal, other) 7 Part IV Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part ill, column and any other additional information. _Q_r9_61r_1i_2_ati9r3 Hist/Edsel. grants 9f. Schedule I (Form 990) {2016) Name of the organization Judicial Crisis Network Continuation Sheet for Schedule I (Form 990) Continuation of Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States Page 1 of 1 Employer identification number 20-2303252 Name and address of organization or government EIN (0) IRS section if applicable Amount of cash grant Amount of non- cash assistance Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other) Purpose of grant or assistance Description of non?cash assistance (13> 05053.net00055905520 11250 Waples Mill Rd Fairfax, VA 22030 53-0116130 50104 1,000,000 ni?a general support (14) 92503992113: 1327 31 No. 302 Lincoln, NE 68508 47-4142025 unknown 300,000 nla general support 115} 39202095106520.1231 09009035229; 1747 Ave NW 800 Washington, 46-4501717 527 1,300,000 nz'a general support (16} 3921120959. 9.2590952 .0259 1147 Ave NW 250 Washington, 11-3655877 527 200,000 nia general support 1m 1201 St NW 675 Washington, DC 20004 05?0532524 527 290,000 n/a general support (18) 0911905. 3190.09. Life. 512 1001 51 NW Washington, DC 20004 52-0986195 50104 330,000 n/a general support 119) ?sts9911200015.205900101513051 1201 St NW Ste 675 Washington, DC 20004 20-0505849 50104 50,000 n/a general support (20) 2800 Shirlington Rd Ste 1200 Arlington, VA: 54-1850126 50104 700,000 ni?a general support (21} 3001th 1025 RoseCreek Dr Ste 620 Woodstock, GA 3 27?4065390 50104 2,765,000 ni?a general support {22) .00an 9702 Gayton Rd Ste 308 Richmond, VA 2323E 47-3310537 50104 50,000 n/a general support {23) 13051 Farthingale Dr Oak Hill, VA 20171 47-3803487 50104 250,000 niia general support (24) 55.909090 801 St, NW Washington, DC 20001 27-0182697 50104 50,000 nla general support (25) (26) (27) (23) (29) Continuation Sheet for Schedule (Form 990) Page 1 of Name of the organization Employer identification number Judicial Crisis Network 20-2303252 Continuation of Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States Type of grant or assistance Number of Amount of Amount of Method of valuation (book. Description of non-cash assistance recipients cash grant non-cash assistance FMV, appraisal. otherSCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ 0MB ?Io-15450047 (Form 990 or 990-EZ Com lete to rovide information for res onses to ecific uestions on Form 990 or or to provide any additional information. 5 Attach to Form 990 or BSD-E2. Open to Public Information about Schedule 0 {Form 990 or and its instructions is at n5pection Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number Judicial Crisis Network 20-2303252 .6999 lament. 5-309. error! Quit-?gee legal 9.0.9 it. i8. Ii] 99. Qtficze 53.5.1 Ltd. EU to 9:955 also -EQYEW. Us 9. 9.0.99 ent?gfpre. filing with me. .I Diernal?evenq -E9.rm_99.Q.- Ea .Segtiq D. 2.1m .Qrganizetien mores}. Eta Ligy. .ini 99$. a.r1d.di.r.e.qt_qr? rent; .tg [gape 9.1 re. [[83 it: Eqnfliete Qirepigre. are availableitemjhe .Vitgi?ie. Sate 99m [01.593820 . 9.0963599. aiiegnmeni .tgtbe Perm 1924. _Q_tbje_r_ -Earm?aq- 3813.951 Line .1193 5.31315. molqye?el 910.85 9.13] 19 Eaten?) 29939699]! $94 [19. For Papemork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or QQO-EZ. Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-522} (2016) HTA Schedule 0 (Form 990 or QQO-EZ) (2015) Page 2 Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number Judicial Crisis Network 20-2303252 Schedule 0 {Form 990 or (2016)