am990 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COPY Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Dr Go to for instructions and the latest information. OMB No. 1545-0047 2012 ?Ope'ni't'o Public Inspection- A For the 2017 calendar year, or tax year beginning and ending Check if 0 Name of organization Employer identification number applicable. ?seas ENDING SPENDING, INC . Doing business return Number and street (or P.O. box If mail is not delivered to street address) Roomlsuite Telephone number 610 S. BOULEVARD 813?254?3369 ated n- City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code receipts silt?? TAMPA . FL 3 3 5 0 5 H(a) Is this a group return E35593- Name and address of principal officer:BRIAN BAKER for subordinates? i:iYes No pending SAME AS ABOVE H(b) Are all subordinates included?i:i Yes i:i No I Tax-exempt status: i:i 501(c)(3) 501(c)( 4 (insertno.) i:i 4947(a)(1 Website: Dr HTTP: Form of organization IE Corporation Trust Association Other} I Part I Summary )ori:i 527 i Year of formation: 2 0 1 0i State of legal domicile: VA If attach a list. (see instructions) H(c) Group exemption number 1 Briefly describe the organization?s mission or most significant activities: ENDING PENDING PROMOTES PUBLI POLICIES AND FISCAL DISCIPLINE 2 Check this box El if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. 3 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 3 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2017 (Part V, line 2a) 5 2 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 0 7 a Total unrelated business revenue from Part column (C), line 12 7a 0 . Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 0 . Prior Year Current Year 8 Contributions and grants (Part vlil, line 1hProgram service revenue (F'eii?E line 29) 0 - 0 . 10 Investment income (Part column (A), lines Other revenue (Part column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 90, 100, and 119) 0 . 0 . 12 Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VII), column (A), line 12Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IXI column (A), lines 1-Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-1016a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11a) 0 . 0 .- Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0 . 17 Other expenses (Part IX. column (A), lines 11a-1 1o. 11f?24eTotal expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line Beginning of Current Year End of Year as 20 TotaiasseisieartX.Iineie> 5.923.811. 1,497,192. 93% 21 Total liabilities (Part X. line 26) 0 - 0 - 2?3.22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line Part II I Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all intormation of which preparer has any knowledge. ii i 2 Sign Sig Ngnxuregt of?cer Date Here WATKINS TREASURER Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer' 3 name Date Fm? i:i PTIN Paid ROBERT I. WATKINS ?57 P0 1.3 870 74 Preparer Firm 9 name . ROBERT WATKINS lit/60m .A. Firms an,D 59? 2645714 Use Only Firm?s addreSSp 61 0 . BOULEVARD - TAMPA, FL 33505 Phoneno.813-254-.3359 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) Yes i:i No 7320M 11-28-17 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Form 990 (2017) Form 990(2017) ENDING SPENDING INC . 27?2189012 Pace2 Part Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part ll! 1 Briefly describe the organization?s mission: SPENDING PROMOTES PUBLIC POLICIES, INCREASES GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY, AND PROMOTES FISCAL DISCIPLINE. 4a 4b Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or see-E2? Elites No it "Yes,? describe these new services on Schedule 0. Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts. any program services? EYes No If ?Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0. 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. (Code: (Expenses including grants (Revenue ENDING ACTIVITIES IN 2017 FOCUSED 0N CONTINUING ITS PROGRAM OF RESEARCHING THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF SPENDING AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS, AND EDUCATING THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ON THE DANGERS OF DEFICIT SPENDING AND THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBT. ENDING SPENDING PROMOTED FISCAL DISCIPLINE, ADVOCATED FOR AN END TO WASTEFUL AND EXCESSIVE GOVERNMENT SPENDING GENERALLY, AND SPONSORED ACTIVITIES PROMOTING GRASS ROOTS LOBBYING ON THE SAME SUBJECTS. ENDING SPENDING ALSO FOCUSED ITS ADVOCACY EFFORTS ON KEEPING IN PLACE THE MORATORIUM ON CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, AS WELL AS PROMOTING APPROPRIATE AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR AMONG ELECTED OFFICIALS. VARIOUS TACTICS INCLUDED PROVIDING AN ACTIVE WEBSITE WITH INFORMATION, RESEARCH AND REPORTS FROM OTHER AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND INFORMATIO (Code: (Expenses 3 including grants of (Revenue 4c (Code: (Expenses 33 inciuding grants of (Revenue I 4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0.) 4e (Expenses including grants of 1 (Revenue Total program service expenses Form 990 (2017) 73200211-23-17 SEE SCHEDULE 0 FOR Form 990 (2017) ENDING SPENDING INC . 27?2189012 Paoe3 I Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No 1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or (other than a private foundation)? ll "Yes. complete Schedule A 1 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule 8, Schedule of Contributord? 2 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? ll "Yes, complete Schedule C, Pan?l 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? ll "Yes. complete Schedule C, Perl ll 4 5 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? lt "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part 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? lf "Yes, complete Schedule D, Partl 6 7 Did 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? lf "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 8 9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a cuetodian for amounts not listedin Part or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? ll "Yes.? complete Schedule 0. Parth 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 10 11 If the organization?s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX, or '5 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 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? it "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 11b Did the organization report an amount for investments - program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? ll ?Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 11c Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X. line 16?? ll "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part lX I 11d Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? it "Yes," complete Schedule D, PartX 11e Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization?s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (A80 740)? ll "Yes, complete Schedule D, PartX 111? 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? it "Yes, complete Schedule 0; Pads Xl and 1 26 in 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 Xi and is optional 12b 13 Is the organization a school described in section it "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, fundraising, 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. Parts and - 14b 15 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? it ?Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts ll and iv 15 16 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 individuals? ll "Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts and iv 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 5 and lie? ll "Yes," complete Schedule G, 17 ?18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part lines 10 and 88? ll? ?Yes, complete Schedule G, Pad ll 18 19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part line 9a? lt "Yes, complete Schedule G, Part 19 Form 990 (2017} ?32003 11-28-17 Form 990(2017) ENDING SPENDING INC . 27~2189012 Page 4 1 Part Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes No 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If ?Yes," complete Schedule 20a If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial 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? ll "Yes, complete Schedule l, Parts land ll 21 22 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? it ?Yes, complete Schedule l, 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? lf "Yes, complete Schedule 23 243 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? ll "Yes, answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. ll "Ne" go to line 258 243 Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24!) I Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 246 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 benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? lf "Yes," complete Schedule L, Paltl 25a ls 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 organization's prior Forms 990 or lf ?Yes, complete Schedule L, For? 25b 26 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? ll "Yes,? complete Schedule L, Poll ll 26 27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? ll "Yes, complete Schedule L, Pall 27 28 Was the organization's party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV I 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 ll/ 28b 0 An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? ll "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part lV 28c 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? ll "Yes," complete Schedule 29 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? ll "Ves, complete Schedule 30 31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate. or dissolve and cease operations? ll "Yes. complete Schedule N. Perl 31 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? it "Yes, complete Schedule N, Perl ll 32 33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 .7701-2 and 301 .7701-3? ll "Yes," complete Schedule Fl, Part 33 34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? ll ?Yes, complete Schedule Fl, Part ll, or lV, and Part V. llne 34 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(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)? lf "Yes," complete Schedule Fl, Part V, line 2 35b 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? ll "Yes. complete Schedule B. Part V, llne 2 36 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? ll "Yes, complete Schedule Fl, Part Vl 37 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 (2017) 732004 11-28-17 Form 990 (2017) ENDING SPENDING. INC. 27?2189012 Paqe5 Part Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part CI Yes No 1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable 1a 1 1 Enter the number of Forms W-QG 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? 10 2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 23 2 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-fiie (see instructions) .- - 3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? 3a If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990T for this year? if "No, to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 3b 4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? 4a If I?Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: I See instructions for filing requirements for Form 114. Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). - 5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 5a I 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 organization file Form 5e 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? 6a If "Yes,? did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? 6h 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(0). I :3 Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? 7a If "Yes,? did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7b Did the organization sell. exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? 7c If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year I 7d . Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 7e Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7f 9 If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? 79 If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-0? 7h 8 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? 8 9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. I a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? - 9 a Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 9b 10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part line 12 10a Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part line 12, for public use of club facilities 10b 11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter: a Gross income from members or shareholders 11a is Gross income from other sources {Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) 11b 12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041 12a If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year I 12b 13 Section 501 qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? 13a 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 plans 13b Enter the amount 0f "9390195 00 hand 130 - 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? 14a If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? if provide an explanation in Schedule 0 14b Form 990 (2017} 732005 11-28-17 Form 990 (201 ENDING SPENDING, INC . 27?2189012 Page 6 Part Governance, Management, and Disclosure Foreach "Yes" response to iines2 through no below, and fora "No" response to line 8a, SD, 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 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 year 1a 1- lf 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. Enter the number of voting members included in line is. above. who are independent 1b 1 2 Did any officer, director. trustee. or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other of?cer. director. trustee. or key employee? 2 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? 4 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 organization's assets? 6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 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 body? - 7 a Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? 7b 3 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: a The governing body? I 8 a Each committee with authority to sot on behalf of the governing body? 8b 9 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, provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 9 Section B. Policies {This Section 8 requests information about policies not required by the internal Revenue Code.) 03014503 N- MN Yes No 10a Did the organization have local chapters. branches, or affiliates? 10a if ?Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their 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 filing the form? 11a Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. 12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? if go to line 13 12a Were officers, 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 "Yes," describe in Schedule 0 how this was done 120 13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14_ 15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data. and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? a The organization?s CEOI Executive Director, or top management official 15a Other officers or keir employees of the organization top it ?Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions). I 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? tea If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation i in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization?s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? - 16b Section 0. Disclosure 17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed NONE 18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501 only) available for public inspection. indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply. Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule 0) 19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and 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: ROBERT WATKINS Er. COMPANY, .A. 813?254?3369 610 S. BOULEVARD. TAMPA. FL 33606 zszoos 11-28-17 Form 990 (201?) NM Form 999(2017) ENDING SPENDING . INC . 27?2189012 Page 7 Part Vll Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII El Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Compiete 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 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. 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 report- able 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 officer, director, or trustee. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per compensation compensation amount of week ?fn?er and a dimm? I ?3136) from from related other (list any the organizations compensation hours for 3 organization from the related (W-2I1099-MISC) organization organizations Em and related below Big: organizations line) s? 3535 (1) J. JOE RICKETTS 1 . 00 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD (2) BRIAN c. BAKER 50.00 PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL 2.00 2,895,921. 0. 36,969. (3) NANCY H. WATKINS 2 . 00 TREASURER r3200? 11-26-17 Form 990 (2017) Form 990 {2017) ENDING SPENDING INC . 27?2189012 PageB VII I Section A- Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) (B) (9 (D) (E) (F) Name and title hAverage (do not one Reportable Reportable Estimated 0W3 per box, person is both an compensation compensation amount of week of?cer and a directorltrustee) from from related other (?3t any the organizations compensation hours for 3 organization from the relete?l nuances-M130) organization organizations a and related below is: a g; organizations a as: a no Sub?total 2,895,921. 0- 36.969. Total from continuation sheets to Part VILSectionA 0 . 0 . 0 . Totalladdlines1band1c) 2,895,921. 0. 36,969. 2 Total number of individuals (including but? not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 1 Yes No 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on I line la? ll complete Schedule for such individual 3 4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? if ?Yes," complete Schedule for such individual 4 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 I 5 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) (C) Name and business address Description of services Compensation MENTZER MEDIA SERVICES, INC, 210 W. MEDIA AVE STE 25 0 TOWSON, MD EXPENSEXPLACEMENT 0 5 6 00 0 . DDC ADVOCACY LLC DBA DDC PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECT 8 0 5 1 5TH STREET NW SUITE 3 0 0 WASHINGTON MAILXTELEMARKETING Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 2 . - i Form 990 (2017) 732008 11-28-17 Form 990(2017) ENDING SPENDING, INC. 27-2189012 Page9 Part Statement of Revenue Check it Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part El (A) (B) (C) (D) Total revenue Related or_ Unrelated R?F?Rq?t%??crl3g3d exempt function busuness sections . revenue revenue 512 - 514 ?g 1 a Federated campaigns 1a 5 Membership dues 1b gE Fundraising events 1 1c at: ReIated organizations 1d g? Government grants (contributions) 1e .3: All other contributions, gifts, grants, and 55 similar amounts not included above Nonoash contributions included in lines 1a-?if: 0% 1.000.000. Business Code 2 a at: All other program service revenue Total. Add lines 2a-2f 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts} 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 5 Royalties Real (ii) Personal 6 a Gross rents Less: rental expenses Rental income or (loss) Net rental income or (loss) 7 a Gross amount from sales of Securities (ii) Other assets other than inventory Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses Gain or (loss) Net gain or (loss) q, 8 a Gross income from fundraising events (not including . of 3 contributions reported on line 10). See Part IV. line 18 a 5- Less: direct expenses Net income or (loss) from fundraising events 9 a Gross income from gaming activities. See Part N. line 19 a Less: direct expenses Net income or (loss) from gaming activities 10 a 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 11 a All other revenue Total. Add lines Mama 3* . - 12 Total revenue. See instructions732009 11-25-17 Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (201 7} ENDING SPENDING. Part Statement of Functional Expenses INC . 27?2189012 Paqe10 Section 501(c)(3) and 5 organizations must compiete ail coiumns. Ail other organizations must complete coiumn (A). Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part EX El Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b? Total expenses PrograErBigervice Manag?ggent and Fundgising 7b' 3b' 9b, and 10b 0" Part expenses general expenses expenses 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations I and domestic governments. See Part IV, line Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 4 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees,andkeyemployees 2,895,921. 2,895,921. 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section and persons described in section 7 Othersalaries and wages Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b} employer contributionsOther employee benefits Payrolltaxee 55.071. 55.071- 11 Fees for services (non-employees): a Management Legal 20.418. 13.011. 7.407- 0 Accounting 34r452- 34:452- Lobbying Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 1? 1? Investment management fees Other. (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of tine 25, column (A)amount,listiine Hg expenses Advertising and promotion Office expenses 6.942. 6.942. 14 Information technology 15 Royalties 16 Occupancy 17 Travel 71.509- 71.509- 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings Interest 21 Payments to affiliates 22 Depreciation. depletion, and amortization Insurance 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 MEDIA EXPENSE, PRODUCTI 1,094,375. 1,094,375. MEMBERSHIP 350,000. 350,000. DIRECT MAILITELEMARKETI 106,327. 106,327. POLLING 41,354. 41,354. Allotherexpenses 22,715. 17,700. 5,015. - 25 5,425,519. 1,925,769. 3,500,850. 0. 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Gheek here iffollowinq sor=I err-2 (A80 953?120} 732010 11-28-17 Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (201 ?n ENDING SPENDING INC . Page 11 Part Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part I: (A) (3) Beginning of year End of year 1 Cash - non-interest-bearing Savings and temporary cash investments 2 3 Pledges and grants receivable. net 3 4 Accounts receivable. net 4 5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers. directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Pelt it of Schedule 5 6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary 3 employees? beneficiary organizations (see instr). Complete Part II of 6 7 and loans receivable, net 7 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 . Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 10c 11 Investments - publicly traded securities 11 12 Investments - other securities. See Part 1V, line 11 12 13 Investments - program-related. See Part IV, line 11 13 14 1,043,222. 14 87511010. 15 Other aesets. See Part IV, line 11 15 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34Accounts payable and accrued expenses 17 18 Grants payable 13 19 Deferred revenue 19 20 TeX-exempt bond liabilitieS 20 21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule 21 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers. directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. Complete Part II of Schedule 22 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24 25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part of Schedule 25 26 Totmbilities. Add lines 17 through 25 0 . 26 0 . Organizations that fotlow SFAS 117 (A80 958). check here and 3 complete tines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 27 Unrestricted net assets 27 28 Temporarily restricted "at assets 28 29 Permanently restricted net assets 29 ,3 Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (A30 958), check here 3 and complete lines 30 through 34. 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 0 . 30 0 . 31 Paid-in or capital surplus. or land, building, or equipment fund Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds Total net assets orfund balances Total liabilities and net assetsz?fund balances Form 990 (201 7) 73201 1 11-28-17 Form 990 (2017) ENDING SPENDING, INC . 27?2189012 Page 12 Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Xi l:l 1 Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), line 12Total expenses (must equal Part IX. column (A). line 25Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column Net unrealized gains ?05395) on investments 5 6 Donated services and use offaoilitios 6 7 Investment expenses 7 8 Prior period adiustments 8 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) 9 . 10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column(B)) 10 1,497,192. Part Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part 28 3a Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: LEI Gash 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 financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? If ?Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis. consolidated basis, or both: Separate basis El Consolidated basis I: 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: 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 ?nancial statements and selection of an independent accountant? if the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0. As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A4 33? 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 732012 11-28-17 Form 990 (201 - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COPY Schedule Schedule of Contributors ?esta-5.93% Attach to Form 990, Form QQO-EZ, or Form Department of the Treasury Internal Revenua Service I Go to for the latest information. OMB No. 1545-0047 2017 Name of the organization ENDING SPENDING. INC. Organization type (check one}: Filers of: Section: Form 990 or QQO-EZ 501 4 (enter number) organization 52? political organization Form 990-PF 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation 4947(a}(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation 501(c)(3) taxable private foundation nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation Employer identification number 27?2189012 Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule. Note: Only a section 501 (8), or {10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions. General Rule IE 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 1 and il. See instructions for determining a contributor?s total contributions. Special Rules For an organization described in section 501 filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33 1/3% support test of the regulations under sections 509(a)(1) and that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, 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 in; or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts and il. For an organization described in section 501 (0X7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or QQO-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 purpdses. or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts i, II, and Ill. I: For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8). or (10) filing Form 990 or QQO-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 totaling $5,000 or more during the year Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule (Form 990, or 990-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 QQO-PF, Part l, line 2, to certify that it doesn?t meet the filing requirements of Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF. Schedule (Form 990, SQU-EZ, or BSD-PF) (201?) ?23451 11-01-17 Schedule a (Form 990. 990-52, or ego-PF} (2017) Page 2 Name of organization ENDING SPENDINGL INC. Pa?l Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. Employer identification number 27?2189012 No. (ID) Name, address. and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution 250, 000 . Person '33 Payroll I: Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution 250.000. Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions Type of contribution 500, 000 . Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. {bl Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution Person I: Payroll l: Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions (6) Type of contribution Person Payroll CI Noncash El (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) 723452 11-01-17 Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or QQD-PF) (2017) Schedule (Form 990. QQO-EZ, or QQO-PF) (2017) Name of organization Page 3 Employer identification number ENDING SPENDING. INC. 27?2189012 Part II Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed. No. . . . FMV (or estimate) from Description of noncash property given . . Date received (See Instructions.) Part! (G) I . FMV (or estimate) from Description of noncash property given . . Date received (See Instructions.) Part 1 (C) FMV {or estimate) Date Sieived noncas property given (See instructions.) Part I (0) fNo? FMV (or estimate) Date :Sleived rom Description 0 noncas property given (See instructions.) Part I fNo' FMV EStimate) Date Slowed rom noncas proper given (See instructions.) Part (0) 1:06: 'f FMV (or estimate) Date Sleived par? esorlption noncas property given (See instructions.) 723453 11-01-17 Schedule (Form 990, or QED-PF) (2017) Schedule (Form 990. 990-EZ. or (201?) Page 4 Name oforganization ENDING SPENDING INC . Part Exciusivofy religious, charitable, etc.. contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (B), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns through and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part IllI enter the total of exclusively religious. charitable. etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. [Enteritis lniD. once} Use duplicate copies of Part if additional space is needed. Employer identification number 27?2189012 No. '1;ng Purpose of gift (6) Use of gift Description of how gift is held Transfer of gift Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Reiationship of transferor to transferee No. 3:55 (to) Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held Transfer of gift Transferee?s name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee No. . . Purpose of gift Use of gift (cl) Description of how gift is held ar Transfer of gift Transferee?s name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee No. gor? Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held or Transfer of gift Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee 723454 11-01-17 Schedule (Form 990, see-52, or 990-PF) (201?) SCHEDULE 0 Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities mam-1545004? (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 20 1 7 For Organizations Exempt From income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 Complete if the organization is described below. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to public Department of the Treasury . Internal Revenue Service Go to for instructions and the latest information. Inspection If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part N, line 5, or Form QQD-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part Section 501 (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts l-A and below. Do not complete Part I-B. Section 527 organizations: Complete Part l-A only. If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 4, or Form Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part ll-A. Do not complete Part 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed 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 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then 0 Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part ill. Name of organization Employer identification number ENDING SPENDING. INC. 27?2189012 Part l?A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization. 1 Provide a description of the organization?s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. 2 Political campaign activity eXpenditures Volunteer hours for political campaign activities 0 . Part l-B I Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 3 if the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this yearcorrection made? Yes El No if ?Yes," describe in Part N. Part l-C Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(0), except section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities 0 - 3 Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line17b be 1.299.167- 4 Did the organization file Form nae-Pot. for this year? Yes No 5 Enter the names. addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing organization made payments. For each organization listed. enter the amount paid from the filing organization's funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were 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 (0) 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-. For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 LHA 732041 11-09?17 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or see-E2) 201? ENDING SPENDING . INC . section 501 . . 27?2189012 P8992 Part Complete If the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under A Check i: 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 El if the filing organization checked boxA and "limited control" provisions apply. Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) Filing organization's totals Affiliated group totals Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 18 and 1b) - Other exempt P003053 expenditures Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 10 and 1d) Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns. 4- a. 5' lithe amount on line 18.. column or is: The iobbying 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 $1 ?,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 -0- i Subtract line 1f from line 10. If zero or less, enter 0? i If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1 or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? i:i Yes No 4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns beiow. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 2014 2015 2016 (cl) 2017 Total 2a Lobbying nontaxable amount Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e)) Total lobbying expenditures Grassroots nontaxable amount Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column Grassroots lobbying expenditures 732042 11-09-17 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 ENDING SPENDING Page 3 Part 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 ta through ii beiow, provide in Part il/a detaiied 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: Volunteers? Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 10 through 1i)? Media advertisements? Mailings to members. legislators. or the public? Publications, or published or broadcast statements? Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? Other activities? Totai- Add lines 10 through 1i Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 If "Yes,? enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 forthis year? [Part 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 members? 1 2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? 2 3 Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political campaign activity expenditures from the prior year? 3 [Part Ill-3 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 OR Part Ill-A, line 3, is answered "Yes." 1 Does. assessments and similar amounts from members 1 2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not inciude amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). a Current year 2a from last year 2b Total 2c 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues 3 4 lfinotices were sent and the amount on line 20 exceeds the amount on iine 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? 4 Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) 5 [Psart IV Supplemental Information Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part I- B, line 4; Part I- C, line 5; Part II- -A(aifiliated group list): Part II- A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions); and Part II- B, line 1 . Also, complete this part for any additional information. PART LINE 1: ENDING PRIMARY PURPOSE IN 2017 CONTINUED TO BE ON ITS NON-PARTISAN EDUCATIONAL AND ADVOCACY WORK FOCUSED ON THE DANGERS OF THE DEBT, ENDING SPENDING UNDERTOOK LIMITED INDIRECT AND DIRECT POLITICAL ACTIVITY IN 2017, INCLUDING: (1) SPONSORING VOTER EDUCATIONAL MESSAGES OF BOTH A POLICY AND POLITICAL NATURE (2) Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 732043 11-09-17 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 ENDING SPENDING . INC . Page 4 Part IV Supplemental Information (continued) SPONSORING INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES IN SUPPORT OF, OR OPPOSITION TO, FEDERAL CANDIDATES. Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 732044 11-09?17 OMB No. 1545-004? 2017 Open to Public inspection Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, (FEW 99?) Governments, and Individuals in the United States Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part line 21 or 22. Department of the Treasury I Attach to Form 990. ?ntema' Revenue sew? Go to for the latest information. Name of the organization Employer identification number ENDING SPENDING. INC. 27-2189012 Part I General Information on Grants and Assistance 1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees? eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? IE Yes No 2 Describe in Part IV the organization?s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States. I Part I Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed. 1 Name and address of organization EJN IRC section Amount Of Amount of Method 0f (9) Description Of Purpose of grant or government (if applicable cash grant non-cash valuation (b90k? noncash assistance or assistance . FMV appraisal er) AMERICAN POLICY COALITION P.O BOX 75550 WASHINGTON DC 20013 45?3213088 25 000. 0. GENERAL SUPPORT INSTITUTE OF THE STUDY OF WAR 1400 16TH STREET NW, SUITE 515 WASHINGTON, DC 20036 26?0273675 10 000. 0. GENERAL SUPPORT NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION 11250 WAPLES MILL ROAD FAIRFAX, VA 22030 53?0116130 501(c)(4) 50,000. 0. GENERAL SUPPORT REPUBLICAN ATTORNEYS GENERAL ASSOCIATION 124? AVE NW, SUITE 300 WASHINGTON, DC 20006 46*4501717 52'? 25,000. 0. GENERAL SUPPORT REPUBLICAN JEWISH COALITION 50 STREET NW, SUITE 100 WASHINGTON, DC 20001 52?1386172 501(c)(4) 25,000. 0. GENERAL SUPPORT 2 Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table 1 - 3 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table 4 . LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. - Schedule I (Form 990) (2017) 732101 11-01-17 Schedule (Form 990) (2017) ENDING SPENDING, INC . 27?2189012 Page2 Part 1 Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete ifthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part lV, line 22. Part Ill can be duplicated if additional space is needed. Type of grant or assistance Number of Amount of Amount of non- (e Method of valuation Description of noncash assistance recipients cash grant cash assistance (boo . FMV. appralsal, other) I Part IV- I Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part 1, line 2; Part column and any other additional information. 732102 11-01-17 Schedule I (Form 990) (2017) SCHEDULE . Compensation Information one No. 1545-004? (Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest 2017 Compensated Employees Complete if the organization answered ?Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23. - Department or the Treasury FAttach to Form 990. Open to. PPblic 'nieme' Revenue Service GO to for instructions and the latest information. - Name of the organization Employer identification number ENDING SPENDING, INC. 27?2189012 I Part I. I Questions Regarding Compensation Yes No 1a Check the appropriate box(es} if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part to provide any relevant information regarding these items. El First-class or charter travel El Housing allowance or residence for personal use El Travel for companions El Payments for business use of personal residence El Tax indemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees Discretionary spending account Personal services (such as, maid. chauffeur, chef) If any of the boxes on line ?la are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If complete Part to explain 1b 2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all directors, trustees, and officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on line 1a? 2 3 Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the organization's CEOXExecutive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part Compensation committee Written employment contract El Independent compensation consultant I: Compensation survey or study El Form 990 of other organizations IE Approval by the board or compensation committee 4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization: a Receive a severance payment or change-of?control payment? 4a to Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? 4c If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part Ill. .NMM. Only section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9. 5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line is, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of: a The organization? 58 Any related organization? on If ?Yes" on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part 6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line ?Ia, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of: a The organization? 6a Any related organization? 6b If "Yes" on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part . 7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed payments not described on lines 5 end 6? ii "Yes." describe in Part 7 8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990. Part VII. paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section If "Yes," describe in Part 8 9 If ?Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in I I I I Regulations section 9 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990} 2017 732111 10-17-17 Schedule (Form 990) 2017 ENDING SPENDING INC . Pace 2 I Part II I Of?cers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed. For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row and from related organizations, described in the instructions, on row Do not list any individuals that aren?t listed on Form 990, Part Vii. Note: The sum of columns for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual. (B) Breakdown of andior 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation other deferred bene?ts in column (B) compensation reported as deferred on prior Form 990 Base (ii) Bonus Other compensation incentive reportable compensation compensation (A) Name and Title (1) BRIAN c. BAKER (i)2 895,921. 0. 0. 0. 36,969. 2,932,890. 0. PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL (iiSchedule (Form 990) 2017 732112 1047-1? Schedule (Form 990) 2017 ENDING SPENDING INC . 27?2189012 Paqes 1 Part HI: I Supplemental Information Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, ?lband for Part Also complete this part for any additional information. Schedule (Form 990) 201? 732113 10-1?-17 SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ ??_O?N?1iis?M? (Form 990 or QQO-EZ) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or or to provide any additional information. Depa?ment oflhe Treasury Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Open to-Public Internal Revenue Service Go to for the latest information. Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number ENDING SPENDING. INC. 27?2189012 FORM 990, PART LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: SHOWING HOW MEMBERS OF CONGRESS VOTED ON VARIOUS SPENDING PROVISIONS. ENDING SPENDING ALSO USED MASS MEDIA ADVERTISEMENTS, SOUGHT EARNED MEDIA, AND WORKED TO ORGANIZE THE GRASSROOTS TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS.. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: NO SUCH REVIEW WAS OR WILL BE CONDUCTED. FORM 990. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS PERIODIC REVIEWS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE AND CAN BRING IN OUTSIDE EXPERTS TO ACT IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: COMPENSATION PAID TO OFFICERSIKEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE INDEPENDENT, NON-INTERESTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED USING COMPARABILITY DATA AND WAS I NEGOTIATED AT LENGTH. THE AGREED UPON COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS WERE THEN DOCUMENTED IN THE RESPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE l9: THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Schedule 0 (Form 990 or QQO-EZ) (2017) 732211 SCHEDULE Fl (Form 990) . . . OMB . 1545-004? Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35bAttach to Form 990. Go to for instructions and the latest information. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Open to-Pubiic Name of the organization lnspectiOn Employer identification number ENDING SPENDING. INC. 27-2189012 Part-l Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33. (C) it) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) Primary activity Legal domicile (state or Total income End-of?year assets Direct controlling of disregarded entity foreign country) entity Part ll identificatlon of Related Tax?Exem pt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year. (0) Name, address, and EIN Primary activity Legal domicile (state or Exempt Code Public charity Direct controlling controlled of related organization foreign country) section status (if section entity entity? 501 Yes No ESAFUND, INC. - 27-3532647 610 S. BOULEVARD FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION TAMPA FL 33606 COMMITTEE VIRGINIA 527 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule Fl (Form 990) 2017 732161 09-11-17! LHA Schedule (Form 990) 2017 ENDING SPENDING INC - 27*2189012 Pagez Part Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year. (0) Name, address, and EN Primary activity Lega' - - domicile of related organization (State a, foreign country) (01) (9) Direct controlling Predominant income entity (Irelated, unrelated, exc uded from tax under sections 512-514} (Q) (B Share of total Share of Dispmporlionaie Code General or Percentage income end-of?year allocations? amount in box managmog ownership assets 20 of Schedule Dame"- Yes No (Form 1065) Yes! No Part IV Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year. (C) (9) (1) Section Name, address, and Primary activity Legal domicile Direct controlling Type of entity Share of total Share of Percentage 51209113} of related organization (state or entity foreign country) (C corp, corp, income end-of-year ownership 00mg"? or trust) assets y? Yes No 732162 09-11-17 Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Schedule (Form 990} 2017 ENDING SPENDING. INC. Part Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35 b, or 36. 27*2189012 Page 3 Note: Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts ll, Ill, or of this schedule. (3.30130 gum-Cm-q Eco 9.. During the tax year, did the organization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts ll-lV? Receipt of interest, (ii) annuities. royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity Gift. grant. or capital contribution to related organizationiS) Gift. grant. or capital contribution from related organizationiS) Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(S) Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(S) Dividends from related organization(S) Sale of assets to related organizationis) Purchase of assets from related organizationiS) Exchange of assets with related organization(s} Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) Lease of facilities equipment, or other assets from related organizationiS) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) Sharing of facilities, equipment. mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) Sharing of paid employees with related organizationiS) Reimbursement paid to related organizationiS) for expenses Reimbursement paid by related organization(8) for expenses Other transfer of cash or property to related organizationiS) Other transfer of cash or property from reiated organ ization(the answer to any of the above is ?Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds. Name of related organization Transaction Amount involved type Method of determining amount involved (1) (2) El (4) i5) (6) 09?1 1-17 Schedule (Form 990) 2017 ScheduleR(Form990)2017 ENDING SPENDING, INC. 27?2189012 Page4 Part Vi Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37. Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measu red by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships. (0) Rial (D Name, address, and EIN Primary activity Legal domicile irllcorJle pa?rtl?? saris Share of Share of Dltsiganaltigr- Code 20 General or Percentage - - re ate :1an ate . amount in ox managmg - of entity (state or foreign excluded from tax under 0mg total and of year allocatnns? of Schedule K-i panw? ownership country) sections 512-514) Yes NO income assets Yes No (Form1065) Yes No Schedule (Form 990) 2017 ?32164 09-11-17 9 Schedule_R_(Eorm 990) 2017 ENDING SPENDING . INC . . 27?2189012 Paqes I Part Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions. 732155 09-11-17 Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Form 8868 Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File an (HEW- January 2017) Exempt Organization Return OMB No_ 1545.17.09 Department of tha Treasury File a separate application for each return. Internal Revenue Service information about Form 8888 and its instructions is at . Electronic filing (ta?file). You can electronically file Form 8868 to request a 6-month automatic extension of time to file any of the forms listed below with the exception of Form 8870, Information Return for Transfers Associated With Certain Personal Benefit Contracts. for which an extension request must be sent to the IRS in paper format (see instructions). For more details on the electronic filing of this form, visit click on Charities 8 Non-Profits, and click on e-?ie for Charities and Non-Profits. Automatic 6-Month Extension of Time. Only submit original (no copies needed). All corporations required to file an income tax return other than Form 990-T (inciuding 1120-0 filers), partnerships, REMICs, and trusts must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to file income tax returns. Enter filer?s identifying number Type or Name of exempt organization or other filer, see instructions. Employer identification number (EIN) or print Filebythe ENDING SPENDING, INC. 27-2189012 due date for Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructions. Social security number (SSN) $133;ng 6 1 0 . BOULEVARD instructions City. town or post office, state, and ZIP code. For a foreign address, see instructions. TAMPA, FL 33606 Enter the Return Code for the return that this application is for (file a separate application for each return) I 0 I 1 I Application Return Application Return Is For Code Is For Code Form 990 or Form 990-EZ 01 Form QQO-T (corporation) 0? Form QQO-BL 02 Form 1041 -A 08 Form 4720 (individual) 03 Form_.4720 (other than individual) 09 Form QQO-PF 04 Form 5227 10 Form 9901' (sec. 401 or 408(a) trust) 05 Form 6069 11 Form 990T (trust other than above) 06 Form 8870 12 ROBERT WATKINS 5: COMPANY . A . 0 The books are in the care of b? 5 1 0 . BOULEVARD - TAMPA FL 3 3 5 0 6 Telephone Nob 813 -254-3369 FaxNo. 813-253-3280 0 if the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box I: 0 if this is for a Group Return, enter the organization?s four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) . If this is for the whole group, check this box I: . If it is for part of the group. check this box I: and attach a list with the names and Ele of all members the extension is for. 1 request an automatic 6-month extension of time until NOVEMBER file the exempt organization return for the organization named above. The extension is for the organization's return for: Bil calendar year 2 0 7 or I: tax year beginning and ending 2 If the tax year entered in line 1 is for less than 12 months, check reason: Initial return Fina! return Change in accounting period 3a If this application is for Forms 990-BL, QQO-PF, 990-T. 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, less any nonrefundable credits. See instructions. 3a 0 . If this application is for Forms 990-PF. 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments made. Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit. 3b 0 . 0 Balance due. Subtract line 3b from line 3a. include your payment with this form, if required, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See instructions. 3c 0 . Caution: If you are going to make an electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-EO for payment instructions. LHA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions. Form 8368 (Rev. 1-201?) 723841 04-01-17