OMB No 1545-0047
Form

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

990

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

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> 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.gov/fonn990.

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue SeNice
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For the 2014 calendar yearI or tax year beginning

Open to PUbIIC
IDSPeCtlon

, 2014, and ending

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B Check if applicable. C Name of organizatlon Citizens for Energizing Michigan's Economy
E] Address change

Daing busmess as

E] Name change

Number and street (or PO box if mail is not delivered to street address)

D Emp'oye' menu-mam" number
4543355352

Room/suite

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E] Initial return
2145 Commons Parkway
E] Final return/tenninated
City or town, state or provmce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
C] Amended return

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G Gross receipts $

El Application pending F Name and address of prInCIpaI officerz Howard Edelson
2145 Commons Parkway, Okemos, MI 48864

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Tax-exempt status

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Form of organization D Corporation CI Trust

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H(a) Isthis a group return for subordinates'7E] Yes D No
H(b) Are all subordinates included? El Yes El No

4 )4 (Insert no) I] 4947(a)(1) or Cl 527

If "No." attach a list (see InstructionS)
H(c) Group exemption number >

E] Assomation El Other >

I L Year of formation

2013

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Summary
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Briefly describe the organization's mission or most Significant actiwties;

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support for public policies relating to federal, state, or local legislation, and ballot questions.
Check this box DE] if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of Its net assets.
Number of voting members of the governing body (Part Vi, line 1a) .
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Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b)
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Total number of indiViduaIs employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a)
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Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary)
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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 347m . . .
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Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h)

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Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3;-4 and 7d) (X)
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Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 80, 9c, 100,adr1gj111e)%
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Total revenue- add lines 8 through 11 (must equal>Part VIII;column(A), Ine/A /,>,

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Grants and Similar amounts paid (Part IX, columrkA(), l'irie'silaw

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Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, columnWwwne)
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Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10)
Professmnal fundraismg fees (Part IX, column (A), line He)
Total fundraismg expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) b
Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24e)
Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)
Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12

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Educate legislators and the general public on issues facing Michigan, and to advocate citizen participation and obtain grassroots

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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
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Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part III

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Briefly describe the organization's mrssron2
Conducted research and developed an educational plan and materials-and presented these findings to the general public
in regards to energy policy.

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Did the organization undertake any significant program servrces during the year which were not listed on the
prior Form 990 or 990-EZ?
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If "Yes," describe these new serwces on Schedule 0.
Did the organization cease conducting, or make Significant changes in how it conducts, any program
servrces?........
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If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0.
Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program servrces, as measured by
expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are reqwred to report the amount of grants and allocations to others,
the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program serVice reported.

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Conducted research-and developed an educationalpiensndmeteriaisand presented thesgjjngjngs to the generalpuhljc. .................
in regards to enerqv policy.

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(Code; --------------- ) (Expenses $ ---------------------- including grants of $ ------------------------ ) (Revenue $ ------------------------ )

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Checklist of Required Schedules
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Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule A

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Is the organization requwed to complete Schedule 8, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)?
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, Part/ .
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying actiwties, or have a section 501(h)
election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .
IS the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues,
assessments, or Similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part [I]
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any Similar funds or accounts for which donors
have the right to prowde adVIce on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If
"Yes,' complete Schedule D, Partl
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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
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III
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Did the organization report an amount in PartX, 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 seNiceS? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV .
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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted
endowments, permanent endowments, or quaSi-endowments? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part V

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If the organization's answer to any of the followmg questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI,
VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
Did the organization report an amount for land, bUiIdings, and eqUIpment in Part X, line 10? 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 .

Did the organization report an amount for investments- program related in Part X, line 13 thatis 5% or more
of its total assets reportedin Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that iS 5% or more of its totalassets
reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part IX
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Did the organization report an amount for other liabilitiesin Part X, line 25? If "Yes,'c'omplete Schedule D, PartX
Did the organization's separate or consolidated finanCIaI statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited finanCIaI statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited finanCIaI statementsfor the tax year? If "Yes, "and if
the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII IS optional.
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Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outSide of the United States?
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Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10, 000 from grantmaking,
fundraismg, busmess, investment, and program servrce 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 of grants or other aSSistance to or
for any foreign organization? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV

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

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Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraismg services on
Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)

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Did the organization report more than $15, 000 total of fundraismg event gross income and contributions on
Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II
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Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a?
If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III

20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H
b If "Yes" to line 20a. did the oannization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

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Yes

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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? If "Yes," complete Schedule /, Parts I and II

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Did the organization report more than $5, 000 of grants or other aSSistance to or for domestic individuals on
Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes, "complete Schedule], Partsl 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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Did the organization have a tax--exempt bond issue with an outstanding prinCIpal amount of more than
$100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31,2002? If "Yes," answer lines 24b
through 24d and complete Schedule K. If "No, "go to line 25a
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Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax--exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? .
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax--exempt bonds?
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of"issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? .
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, Partl

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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 of the organizations prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Partl .

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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 or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or
disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II

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Did the organization prowde a grant or other as5istance 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 of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part //I.

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Was the organization a party to a business transaction With one of the 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
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IV

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An entity of which a current or former officer, director,trustee, orkey employee (or afamily member thereof)
was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? 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 Schedule M
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets, or qualified
conservation contributions? If "Yes,complete Schedule M

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Did the organization liqUidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes,"complete Schedule N,
Partl

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Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule N, Part /I

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Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded asseparate from the organization under Regulations
sections 301 7701 -2 and 301 7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Partl.
Was the organization related to any tax-e-xempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete schedule R, Part II, III,
or IV and Part V, line 1
Did the organization have a controlledentity Within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
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If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction With a
controlled entity Within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.

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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.
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Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations inschedule 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
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Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable
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Enter the 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) Winnings to prize Winners?
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Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax

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if "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country. >
See instructions for filing reqUirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts
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Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . . .
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T?
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Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the

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organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? .
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If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or

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gifts were not tax deductible? .
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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 sewices prowded to the payor?
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if "Yes, " did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or sewices provided? .
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Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherWise disposeof tangible personal property for which it was
reqmred to file Form 8282?
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If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year
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Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? .
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as reqmred?

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If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-0?

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Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the

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sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? . . .
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Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . . .
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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 Vlll, line 12
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Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part Vlll, line 12, for public use of club faculties .
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Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter.
Gross income from members or shareholders . . .
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Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. is the organization filingForm 990in lieu of Form 1041.?
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax--exempt interest received or accrued during the year. .
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Section 501(c)(29) qualifed nonprofit health insurance issuers.
Is the organization licensed to issue qualifed health plans in more than one state?
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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 whrch
the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans
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Statements, filed for the calendar year ending With or Within the year covered by this return
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If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all reqUired federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be reqUIred to e-file (see instructions)
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?
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If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No" to line 3b, prowde an explanation In Schedule 0 .
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 other finanCIal
account)?.
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Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax
year? .
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If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No, " prowde an explanation in Schedule 0

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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 VI

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Section A. Governing Body and Management
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Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year. .
If there 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.

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Enter the number of voting members included In line 1a, above, who are independent
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Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a busmessrelationship With
any other officer, director. trustee, or key employee?
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Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by orunder the direct
supervi5ion of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person?

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Did the organization make any Significant changes to its governing documents Since the prior Form 990 was filed?
Did the organization become aware during the year of a Significant diverSion of the organizations assets? .
Did the organization have members or stockholders?
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect orappomt
one or more members of the governing body?
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Are any governance deCI5ions of the organization reserved to (or subject toapproval by) members,
stockholders, or persons other than the governing body?
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Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during
the year by the following.
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The governing body?
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Each committee with authority to acton behalf of the 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 "Yes, " prowde the names and addresses in Schedule 0 . . .

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Section B. Policies (This Section 8 requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
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Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates?
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If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activmes of such chapters,
affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are con5istent With the organization' 3 exempt purposes?
Has the organization prowded a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its goveming body before filing the form?

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Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13
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Were offcers directors, or trustees and key employees reqUIred to disclose annually interests that could give riseto conflicts?

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Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes,"
describe in Schedule 0 how this was done . .
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Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? .
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Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy?
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Did the process for determining compensation of the followmg persons include a reviewand approval by
independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and deCI3ion?

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The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official
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Other officers or key employees of the organization. . .
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If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or partic1pate in a joint venture or Similar
withataxableentityduringtheyear?. . . .
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If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requmng the organization to evaluate its
partICipation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the
organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? .
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List the states With which a copy of this Form 990 is reqUired to be filed >
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only)
available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

[I Own website

E] Another's website

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[I Other (explain in Schedule 0)

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Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and
finanCIaI 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; >
Howard Edelson . 2145 Commons Parkway. Okemos, Mi 48864
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Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and
Independent Contractors
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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.
0 List all of the organizations 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.
0 List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. 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 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 followmg order' individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
E] Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(C)
A
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(B)

Posmon
(do not check more than one

(D)

(E)

(F)

Name and Title

Average

box, unless person .5 both an

Reportable

Reportable

Estimated

compensation
from
the
organization

compensation from
related
organizations
(W-2/1099-MISC)

amount of
other
compensation
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(C)
(A)

(B)

Posrtion
(do not check more than one

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hours per

box. unless person ,5 both an
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(22)
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Sub-total
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Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A
Total (add lines1b and 1c).
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2

Total number of indiwduals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of
reportable compensation from the organization >

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Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee. key employee, or highest compensated
employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual
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organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
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5

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or indiwdual
for semces rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person

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Section B. Independent Contractors
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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 wrthin the organization's tax
yeah
(A)

(B)

(C)

Name and busmess address

Description of serVices

Compensation

Joe Slade White Communications. 4213 North Buffalo St, Ste 2. Orchard Park. NY

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Media buys/ public education

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Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who

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Statement of Revenue
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Gross amount from sales of
(I) Secumles
assets other than Inventory

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and sales expenses

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Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX
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Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b,

8b, 9b. and 10b of Part vm.
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Grants and other a55istance to domestic organizations

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and domestic governments See Part IV, line 21

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Grants and other assistance to domestic
indIVIduals See Part IV, line 22

3

Grants and other assistance to foreign
organizations, foreign governments, and foreign
indiwduals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 .

4
5

Benefits paid to or for members
Compensation of current officers, directors,
trustees, and key employees

6

Compensation not included above, to disqualified
persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and
persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B)

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8

Other salaries and wages
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Pen5ion plan accruals and contributions (include
section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions)

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10
11

Other employee benefits
Payroll taxes
Fees for services (non-employees)
Management
Legal
Accounting
Lobbying.
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Professional fundraismg seNices. See Part IV, line 17
Investment management fees
Other (If line 119 amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column
(A) amount, list line 119 expenses on Schedule 0)

a
b
c
d
e
f
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12

Advertismg and promotion

13
14
15
16
17
18

Office expenses
Information technology
Royalties
Occupancy
Travel
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Payments of travel
or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public offiCIals

19
20
21
22
23

Conferences, conventions, and meetings
Interest
. . .
Payments to affiliates .
DepreCIation, depletion, and amortization
Insurance.
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24

Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered
above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If
line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column
(A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0)
a
b
c
d
e

25
26

Public Education - broadcast
Donatlons

All other expenses
Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e
Joint costs. Complete this line only if the
organization reported in column (B) iomt costs
from a combined educational campaign and

fundraism solicitation. Check here > [I
following OP 98-2 (A80 958-720)

18,656

18,656

100

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926,404
500,148

926,404
500,148

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Check If Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any IIne In thIs Part X

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Cash-non-Interest-bearIng

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4
5

SaVIngs and temporary cash Investments .
Pledges and grants receivable, net
Accounts receivable, net
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Loans and other recerables from current and former offIcers, dIrectors,
trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees.
Complete Part II of Schedule L

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Notes and loans receivable net

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Inventories for sale or use

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End of year

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5

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PrepaId expenses and deferred charges
Land, bUIldIngs and eqmpment; cost or
other basis Complete Part VI of Schedule D

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Less; accumulated depreCIatIon . .
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10b
Investments-pubIIcIy traded securItIes
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Investments-other securities See Part IV, km 11
Investments-program-related. See Part IV, Me 11
IntangIbIe assets
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Other assets. See Part IV, Me 11
Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal km 34).
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Grants payable .
Deferred revenue
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Tax--exempt bond IIabIIItIes .
Escrow or custodIal account IIabIIIty Complete Part IV of Schedule D.
Loans and other payables to current and former offIcers, dIrectors,
trustees, key employees, hIghest compensated employees, and
dIsquaIIerd persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L

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24
25

Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third partIes
Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated thIrd partIes
Other liabIlItIes (IncludIng federal income tax, payables to related third
partIes, and other IIabIIItIes not Included on IInes 17-24). Complete Part X
of Schedule D

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Total liabilities. Add lInes 17through 25
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Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (A50 958), check here >
complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.

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BegInnIng of year

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Loans and other recerables from other dIsquaIIerd persons (as defined under sectIon
4958(f)(1)), persons descrIbed in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contrIbutIng employers and
sponsonng organizatIons of sectIon 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' benehCIary
organIzatIons (see InstructIons). Complete Part II of Schedule L

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12
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18
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21

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29

TemporarIly restrIcted net assets
Permanently restrIcted net assets.
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (A50 958), check here > Ij and
complete lines 30 through 34.

28
29

2
a

30
31

CapItaI stock or trust principal, or current funds
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PaId--in or capItaI surplus, or land, buiIdIng, or eqUIpment fund

30
31

f

32

Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated Income, or other funds .

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32

554,592

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33

Total net assets or fund balances .

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554,692

34

Total IIabIIItIes and net assets/fund balances .

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Part XI

Reconciliation of Net Assets

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

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3
4
5
6

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), Me 12) .
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), km 25)
Revenue less expenses Subtract Me 2 from Me 1
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Net assets or fund balances at begInning of year (must equal Part X, Me 33, column (A))
Net unrealized gaIns (losses) on Investments
Donated services and use of facilities

7

Investment expenses

7

PrIor perIod adjustments.
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Other changes In net assets or fund balances (explain InSchedule O)
.
Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, IIne
33, column (B))
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10

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5
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1,445,308
554,692
0

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554,692

Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule 0 contaIns a response or note to any line in thIs Part XII .

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Yes

1

AccountIng method used to prepare the Form 990' [3 Cash

El Accrual

No

D Other

If the organIzatIon changed Its method of accountIng from a prIor year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule 0.
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2a

Were the organIzatIon's fInancial statements compIIed or reVIewed by an Independent accountant? .
If "Yes," check a box below to IndIcate whether the fInanCIal statements for the year were comleed or

2a

reVIewed on a separate baSIS, consolidated baSIS, or both'

b
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c

[I Separate basis
E] Consolidated basis
El Both consolIdated and separate baSlS
Were the organIzatIon' s fInanCIaI 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 baSlS, consolidated basis, or both
El Separate baSlS
El ConsoIIdated baSlS
E] Both consolIdated and separate baSlS
If "Yes" to Me 2a or 2b, does the organIzatIon have a commIttee that assumes responSIbIlIty for overSIght
of the audIt, reVIew, or compIIatIon of Its fInanCIaI statements and selectIon of an Independent accountant?

2b

20

If the organIzatIon changed eIther Its overSIght process or selectIon process durIng the tax year, explain In
Schedule 0

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3a

As a result of a federal award, was the organIzatIon reqUIred to undergo an audit or audIts as set forth In
the SIngle AudIt Act and OMB CIrcular A- 133?

3a

b

If "Yes," dId the organization undergo the requIred audIt oraudIts? If the organIzatIon dIdnotundergo the
reqUIred audIt or audIts, epraIn why In Schedule 0 and descrIbe any steps taken to undergo such audIts.

3b
Form 990 (2014)

 General Information on Grants and Assistance

or government

Entertotal numberof section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed In the IIne1table.
Entertotal numberofotherorganlzatlons listed in the llne1table . . . . . . . .
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500,148
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energy awareness

or assrstance

(book, angsppralsal.

cash assrstance

grant

If applicable

501(c)4

(h) Purpose of grant

(9) Description of

non-cash assrstance

(0 Method Of valuatlon

(e) Amount of non-

(d) Amount of cash

(c) lRC section

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

2
3

(12)

(11)

(10)

(9)

(3)

(7)

(6)

(5)

(4)

(3)

46-0601522

(b) EIN

Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(1) Citizens tor Michigan's Energy

t2)

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Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,

1 (a) Name and address of organization

Future

46-4355362

Employer Identiticatlon number

Open to Public
Inspectlon

OMB No 1545-0047

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?
. . .
. . . . . . . . .
[3 Yes
DescribeIn Part IV the organization' 3 procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds Inthe United States.

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Cltlzens tor Enemlzm Michigan'5 Economy

Name of the organizatlon

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> Attach to Form 990> Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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

(Form 990)

Department 01 the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,

Governments, and Individuals in the United States

SCHEDULE '

 (b) Number of
recrpients
(c) Amount of
cash grant
(d) Amount of
non-cash aSSIstance
(e) Method of valuation (book.
FMV. appraisal, other)

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(f) Description of non-cash assrstance

Schedule I (Form 990) (2014)

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

(a) Type of grant or assrstance

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.

The Board of Drlectors meet annually regarding donations to organizations with similar goals and how the funds previously donated have been used.

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Schedule I (Form 990) (2014)

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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue SerVIce

OMB No 1545-0047

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
b Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
> Infonnatlon about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/formw0.

Name of the organization

Open to Public
Inspection

Employer Identification number

Citizens for Energizing Michigan's Economy

45-4355362

PART VI, SECTION B-Policies and Procedures

The Organization has no employees and has no plans to hire anygmployees.

PART VL SECTION BL LINE 11--990 APPROVAL POLICY
The 990 is presented to the President for approval and reviewed by the Board of Directors subsequently.

PART VIL SECTION C' DISCLOSURE

Upon request, the governing documents. financial-statements and IRS form 990 are made available to the public.

The organization does not have formal whistleblower, conflict of interest or documentation retentiQQ-and destruction policies

These policies have been drafted, but not yet formallyyapproved by the Organization.

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

Cat No 51056K

Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)

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Scheduleo (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)
Name of the organization

Employer identification number

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Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-22) (2014)