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.
Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at 
,2017, and ending

 
  

Form 99 0

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

A For the 2017 calendar year, or tax year beginning

Name of organization

   

Open to Public
Inspection
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Employer identi?cation number

 
   

 

Check if applicable:

 

 

FREEDOM PARTNERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC .
25:13? Doing Business Name change Number and street (or PO. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite Telephone number
Initialretum 2200 WILSON BLVD STE 102?533 (571) 898?2958

 

 

Terminated City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

my? ARLINGTON, VA 22201-3324 Grossreceipts 127,599,478.
3253;?? Name and address of principal of?cer: MARK HOLDEN H(a) Linirfjiigtreigzp return for Yes No
220 0 WILSON BLVD STE 102?533 ARLINGTON, VA 2220 1 HM Are ausubordinaresimluded? Yes No
Tax-exempt status: I I 501(c)(3) I I 501(c)( 6 4 (insert no.) I I 4947(a)(1) or I I 527 If attachalist. (see instructions)
Website: . FREEDOMPARTNERS - ORG H(c) Group exemption number 
Form of organization: I I Corporation I I TrustI I Association I I Other I Year of formation: 2011 State of legal domicile: DE
?Summary
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: 
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FREEPPE 51111 99.1193119118_ 39111111111 21 
2 Check this box I: if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets.
8 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 9 -
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 7
:3 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2017 (Part V, line 23) 5 143 -
3% 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 0 
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part column (C), line Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 225 I 057 -
Prior Year Current Year
a, 8 Contributionsand grants (Part line1h) . 1I 197I 990 - 539I 000 -
9 Program service revenue line 2g) COPY FOR 144I 622! 126- 123I 621I 192 -
5 10 Investment income (Part column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) PUBLIC INSPECTION 224 Other revenue (Part column (A), lines 5, 6d, 80, 90, 10c, and 11eTotal revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12Grants and similar amounts paid (Part lX, column (A), lines 1?3) 77I 566I 000 - 48I 730I 000 -
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part lX, column (A), lines 5-1016a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) - -
Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a?11d, 11f?24eTotal expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 125, 598, 893. 115, 263, 716.
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Totalassets<PartX.line16) 481197r404- 61620538-
313 21 Total liabilities (PartX. Ilne26) 7'562r806- $121,702-
m? 22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is
true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (otherthan officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Earl: arer MICHAEL ENGLE 1 1 15/2 0 1 8 self-employed PO 0 4 82 8 34
UsepOnly FMS name BKD, LLP Firm?s 44?0160260
Firm's address 1201 WALNUT, SUITE 1700 KANSAS CITY, MO 64106?2246 Phone no. 816?221?6300

 

 

May the discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) Yes No
Form 990 (2017)

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

 

1 Briefly describe the organization's mission:
FREEDOM PARTNERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ADVANCES ITS COMMON
BUSINESS INTERESTS BY PROMOTING ECONOMIC FREEDOM AND IMPROVING
BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE UNITED STATES, THEREBY INCREASING
OPPORTUNITY, INNOVATION, (SEE SCHEDULE O)

2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the
prior Form 990 or 990452? Yes No
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0.

3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? Yes No
If ?Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0.

4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by
expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others,
the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4a (Code: (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 
SUPPORTED COALITIONS TO ADVANCE FREE MARKETS AND A FREE
SOCIETY.

4b (Code: (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 

EDUCATED THE PUBLIC AND CONDUCTED PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS TO INCREASE
THE LEVEL OF PUBLIC DEBATE ABOUT KEY ISSUES AFFECTING AMERICAN
BUSINESS, ECONOMIC INNOVATION, COMPETITIVENESS, AND THE ROLE OF
GOVERNMENT IN A FREE SOCIETY.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40 (Code: (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 
CONDUCTED RESEARCH AND POLLING ON VARIOUS POLICIES AND PROPOSALS
AFFECTING THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS TO
EFFECTIVELY PRESENT THE AMERICAN PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS WITH
REASONED ALTERNATIVES AND POSITIVE POLICY SUGGESTIONS THAT WILL
PROMOTE INNOVATION AND IMPROVE BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR ITS MEMBERS.
MEMBERS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0.)

 

 

(Expenses including grants of (Revenue 
4e Total program service expenses 
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Checklist of Required Schedules

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes No

1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes,?

complete Schedule A 1 
2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 2 
3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to

candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Partl 3 
4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501 

election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes, complete Schedule C, Part II 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? If "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? If

 

 

 

"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? If ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part II 7 
8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "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
custodian for amounts not listed in Part or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or

 

debt negotiation services? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part IV 9 
10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted
endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi?endowments? If ?Yes, complete Schedule D, 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 as applicable.
a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes,?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

complete Schedule D, Part VI 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? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part VII 1 1 
Did the organization report an amount for investments?program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more
of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 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? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX 11d 
6 Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, PartX 116 
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)? If ?Yes," complete Schedule D, Pan?X 11f 
12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and 12a 
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If
"Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Pan?s XI and XII is optional . 12b 
13 Is the organization a school described in section If "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? If "Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts land IV 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? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II 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? If "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 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) 17 
18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on

Part lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes, complete Schedule G, Part II 18 
19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part line 9a?

If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part 19 

 

 

 

 

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Yes No
20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes, complete Schedule 208 
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? If "Yes, complete Schedule I, Pan?s 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? If "Yes, complete Schedule I, Parts I and Ill 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? If "Yes, complete Schedule 23 

24a Did the organization have a tax?exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than
$100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes," answer lines 24b

 

 

 

 

 

through 24d and complete Schedule K. If "No, go to line 25a 248 
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax?exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 240
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at anytime 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? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Pan?l 25a

 

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 organization's prior Forms 990 or 

If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Partl 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? If ?Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II 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? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part 27 

28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L,
Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28a 
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IV 28b 
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof)
was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV 230 
29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non?cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M. . . . 29 
30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified
conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule 30 
31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes,? complete Schedule N,
Partl 31 
32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes,?
complete Schedule N, Part II 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? If "Yes, complete Schedule R, Part I 33 
34 Was the organization related to any tax?exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Pan? II, 
or IV, and Part V, line 1 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)? If "Yes, complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 35b 
36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non?charitable
related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Pan? V, line 2 36

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Part VI 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 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part El
Yes No
1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter if not applicable 1a 78
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter 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? 1C 
2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form Transmittal of Wage and Tax
Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return. . 7-3 143
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?file (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 990-T 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 "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: 
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 anytime during the tax year? 5a 
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b 
If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 50
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? 6b 
7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(0).
a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods
andservicesprovidedtothepayor"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? 76
if "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year 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 . 7h
8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the
sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at anytime during the year? 8
9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 9a
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 12 108
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
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? 128
if "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year 12b
13 Section 501 qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? 133
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0.
Enterthe 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 of reserves on hand 136
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 "No, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 14b
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Part VI 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 

 

Section A. Governing Body and Management

 

1a

a

9

Yes No

 

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year 1a
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.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent 1b 7

Did any officer, director trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with
any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? 
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? . .
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' 3 assets?. . . .
Did the organization have members or stockholders? 
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? 7a
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members,
stockholders or persons other than the governing body? 7'0 
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during
the year by the following:

The governing body? 8a
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b 

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 

 

 

 




 

 

 

 

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Section B. Policies This Section requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue CodeDid the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 108 
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
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 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990.
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If go to line 13 123
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? If ?Yes,"
describe in Schedule 0 how this was done 120
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 
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?
The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 15a
Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule (see instructions).

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement
with a taxable entity during the year? 163 
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its

participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the
organization?s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? 16b

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section C. Disclosure

 

 

 

17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed 
18 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.
- Own website Another?s website - Upon request l:l 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 tele hone number of the erson who possesses the organization's books and 
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Part VII 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 I:

 

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

 

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 organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of
compensation. Enter 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 following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
El Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(C)
(A) (B) POSition (D) (E) (F)
Name and Title Average (do ?0t check more than one Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per unless person is bOth an compensation compensation from amount of
week (list any of?cer and a director/trustee) from related other
hours for 3 3 a, I ?n the organizations compensation
related g: 32 3 organization from the
organizations E: 2 3 3 a 92 organization
below dotted 9: 8 8 and related
line) 5 a organizations
8 8 a
8 9.
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BULLOCH 1 . 00
DIRECTOR 0. 102,943. 0. O.
GENTRY 1.00
DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . . .
GIBBENS 1.00
DIRECTOR . 0 . 0 . 0 .
HOLDEN 30 . 0 0
PRESIDENT 1.00 0. 0. 0.
WEIGAND, JR. 1.00
DIRECTOR . 0 . 0 . .
HOOKS 1.00
DIRECTOR LAIR 1. 00
DIRECTOR 0. 102,912. 0. 0.
NOBLES 1 . 0 0
DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . . .
PFOTENHAUER 1. 00
DIRECTOR . 0 . 0 . .
HEATON 50.00
5.00 374,547. 0. 40,008.
SEIDEL 50.00
DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VP 1.00 188,763. 0. 36,925.
DUNN 50.00
VP OF DEVELOPMENT 0. 340,547. 0. 29,130.
LANZARA 50. 00
VP MEMBER RELATIONS 0. 795,294. 0. 39,978.
WOLFE 50.00
SR VP OF STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT 5.00 385,462. 0. 21, 978.
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Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per (do not check more than one compensation compensation from amount of
week (list any box, unless person is both an from related other
hours for of?cer and a director/trustee) the organizations compensation
re'ated is a 5 5} organization ?on? 
organizations E: 8 (D g- organization
below dotted g- 1% and related
line) 9? a; organizations
15) MARK 50 . 0_0
VP OF GIFT PLANNING 5.00 308,828. 0. 28,682.
DANIEL SACKS 50 . 00
VP OF MEMBER RELATIONS 5.00 249,062. 0. 39,341.
1b Sub-total 2,290,468. 0. 168,019.
Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A 557 890- 0- 68 023 -
dTotal (add lines1b and1c) 2,848,358. 0. 236,042.
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 30
Yes No
3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated
employee on line 1a? If "Yes," 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 rYes,? 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? If Wes, complete Schedule for such person 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)
Name and business address

(B)

Description of services

(C)
Compensation

 

ATTACHMENT 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization 

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meggoaon) FREEDOM PARTNERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. 45?3732750 pweg
Part Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part 
(N (Q (m
Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue
exempt business excluded from tax
fu nction revenue nder sections
revenue 512-514
1a Federated campaigns 1a
5 Membership dues 1b
gf Fundraising events 1c
Related organizations 1d
Government grants (contributions) . . 18
53% All other contributions, gifts, grants,
13:5 and similar amounts not included above . ?lf 539' 000-
5.2 Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f: 
Total. Add lines Ia-1f 539,000.
Business Code
23 MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 123,621,192. 123,621,192.


2




8" All other program service revenue 
l?
Total. Add lines 2a?2f 123, 621,192.
3 Investment income (including dividends, interest,
and other similar amounts) 124,419. 124,419.
4 Income from investment of tax?exempt bond proceeds . 0-
5 Royalties 0.
Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 176' 195-
Less rentalexpenses . . . 2431493?
Rental income or (loss) ?67' 298 
Net rental income or (loss). -67,298. ~67,298.
7a Gross amount from sales of (I) secum'es Other
assets other than inventory
Less costoro?Ierbasb
and sales expenses . . . . ?10! 689-
Ganioraoss) 10'689-
Net gain or (loss) ?10,689. ?lO,689.
3 8a Gross income from fundraising
events (not including 33
ofcont?bu?onsreponed oane1c)
See Part IV, line 18 a
.C
5 Less:dnectexpenses 
Net income or (loss) from fundraising events . 0-
9a Gmmsincome ?oniganNng ac?W?es
SeePa?IV,Hne19 a
Less:dnectexpenses 
Net income or (loss) from gaming activities. 0-
10a saes of invm?ow, 
a
Lesszcostofgoodssom 

Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a FEE INCOME 900099 39,000. 39,000.
SEMINARS 900099 80,515. 80,515.
0 SERVICES BENEFITS 900099 3,040,535. 3,040,535.
AHc?herrevenue 900099
Total. Add lines 11a-11d 3,160,050-
12 Totalrevenue.Seeins?uc?ons 127,366,674. 123,621,192. 3,079,535- 126,947-
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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 contains a response or note to any line in this Part lX 
Do "at inCIUde amounts reported on lines 6b? 7b? Total ??genses Progra(nBt)service Manag??ent and 
8b, 9b, 10b 0f Part expenses general expenses expenses

 

1

10
11

200'!?



Investment management fees

Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations
and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 . . . .
Grants and other assistance to domestic
individuals. See Part IV, line 22 
Grants and other assistance to foreign
organizations, foreign governments, and foreign
individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 
Benefits paid to or for members 
Compensation of current officers, directors,
trustees, and key employees 

Compensation not included above. to disquali?ed

persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and

persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 
Other salaries and wages 
Pension plan accruals and contributions (include

section 401 and 403(b) employer contributions)
Other employee benefits 
Payroll taxes 
Fees for services (non-employees):

Management

Legal 
Accounting 
Lobbying

Professional fundraising services. See Part lV, line 17.

Other. (If line 119 amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column
(A) amount, list line 119 expenses on Schedule .2.
Advertising and promotion 
Office expenses 
Information technology 
Royalties 
Occupancy 
Travel 
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public officials
Conferences, conventions, and meetings 
Interest 
Payments to affiliates 
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization . 
Insurance

Other
above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If

expenses. ltemize expenses not covered
line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column

(A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0.)

FEES

FEES


FEES


25

 

 

 

 

All other expenses

 

Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e

48,730,000.

 

 

 

 

846,098.

 

0.

 

17,866,856.

 

585,495.

 

4,398,028.

 

1,197,786.

 

0 .

 

31,826.

 

156,447.

 

0.

 

0 .

 

0 .

 

27, 085, 931.

 

35,304.

 

827,673.

 

187,339.

 

0.

 

4,667,330.

 

1,869,715.

 

0 .

 

2,141,020.

 

0 .

 

0 .

 

1,561,462.

 

626,816.

 

 

1, 477,348.

 

49,496.

 

55,593.

 

113,405.

 

752,748.

 

115,263,716.

 

26

Joint costs. Complete this line only if the
organization reported in column (B) joint costs
from a combined educational campai and
if

 

 

 

 

 

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FREEDOM PARTNERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. 45?3732750
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Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part 
(A) (B)
Beginning of year End of year
1 Cash-non?interest?bearing 16,742,777. 1 
2 Savings and temporary cash investments 67 8 I 943Pledges and grants receivableAccounts receivable. net 926' 621- 4 3r 675' 073-
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors,
trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees.
Complete Part ll of Schedule 0- 5 0-
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 employees? beneficiary
organizations (see instructions). Complete Part II of Schedule 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivableInventories for sale or USS 3 
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 625
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or
other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule 10a Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 10c 2I372I609-
11 Investments - publicly traded securities 19I 838 - 11 3 I 648I 8 68 -
12 Investments other securities. See Part IV, line 11 24 I 714I 962- 12 7 I 556I 911 -
13 Investments - program?related. See Part IV, line Intangible assets 0' 14 0-
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 2 8 I 903- 15 0 .
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 3462I 620I 538 .
17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 121I 702 -
18 Grants payable 0- 18 0?
19 Deferred revenue 0- 19 0-
20 TaxexemptbondhabHMes 0- 20 0-
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule 0 - 21 0
8 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors,
trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and
disqualified persons. Complete Part ll of Schedule 0 - 22 0 -
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties - 23 0 -
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 0 - 24 0 -
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third
parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part 
of Schedule 0? 25 0.
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 7I 562 I 806. 26 9, 121, 702.
Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and
3 complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted netassets 40I634I598- 27 53I498I836-
28 Temporarily restricted net assets . 23 .
"g 29 Permanently restricted net assets . 29 .
LE Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here I: and
'5 complete lines 30 through 34.
.3 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 30
31 Paid?in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund 31
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or otherfunds . 32
33 Total net assets orfund balances 40,634,598. 33 53,498,836.
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 48 I 197 I 404JSA

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Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets

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

1 Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), line 12) 1 127 I 366' 674 -

2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 115' 2 63' 716 

3 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column 4 4O 634 598 

5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5 147 

6 Donated services and use of facilities 6 

7 Investment expenses 7 

8 Prior period adjustments 8 ?1 I 051 262'

9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) 9 812 3 95'

10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line
33, column 10 53,498,830

 

 

 

Part XII Financial Statements and Reporting

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



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes No
1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule 0.
2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a 
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 I: Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis
Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2'0 
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 I: Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis
If ?Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight
of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? 20
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in
Schedule 0.
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 3a 
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. 3b
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SCHEDULE Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501 and section 527

Complete if the organization is described below. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to for instructions and the latest information.

Open to Public

Department of the Treasury I t.
nspec lOl?I

lntemal Revenue Service
if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts l-A and B. Do not complete Part 

 

0 Section 501(0) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts and below. Do not complete Part I-B.
0 Section 527 organizations: Complete Part l-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part lV, line 4, or Form 990-EZ, 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 
Name of organization Employer identification number
FREEDOM PARTNERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC . 45?3732750
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.
1 Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. (see instructions for
definition of "political campaign activities?)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructionsVolunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) 
(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 year? Yes No
4a Was a correction made? Yes No
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function
activities 1,672,006-
2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section
527 exempt function activities 
3 Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 
iine17b 1r672/006-
4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL 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 EIN 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 

 

(1)

 

 

(2)

 

 

(3)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(5)

 

 

(6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

A Check if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part lV each affiliated group member?s name,
address, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).

 

 

Check if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures Filing Affiliated
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) organization's totals 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 13 and 1b) 
Other exempt purpose expenditures 
Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 10 and 1d) 
Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.
If the amount on line 1e, column or is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000.
Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) 
Subtract line 19 from line 1a. If zero or less, enter 
Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter 
If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720
reporting section 4911 tax for this year? Yes l: 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 below.
See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period

 

Calendar year (or fiscal year 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
beginning in)

 

2a Lobbying nontaxable amount

 

Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column 

 

Total lobbying expenditures

 

Grassroots nontaxable amount

 

Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column 

 

Grassroots lobbying expenditures

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017

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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 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed
description of the lobbying activity. Yes No Amount

 

1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local
legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or
referendum, through the use of:
Volunteers? 
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 10 through 
Media advertisements? 
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? 
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? 
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? 
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? 
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means?. . . .
Other activities? 
Total. Add lines 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 for this year? 
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section
501 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 






 



 

 

 

 

 

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-B 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 line 3, is
answered "Yes."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members 1 123 621 192 
2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of
political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a Currentyear 23 6'091'786'
Carryover from last year 2b
Total 2? 6'091'786'
3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues 3 7 555 000'
4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 20 exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the
excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying
and political expenditure next year? 4
5 Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) 5 0 -

 

Part IV Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l?A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part ll?A (affiliated group list); Part ll-A, lines 1 and
2 (see instructions); and Part line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

 

 

SCHEDULE C, PART LINE 1

 

FREEDOM PARTNERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PURCHASED POLITICAL ACTIVITY

 

ADVERT I SEMENTS .

 

 

 

 

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Supplemental Financial Statements

 

 

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

Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
Department (We Treasury Attach to Form 990. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service Go to for instructions and the latest information. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
FREEDOM PARTNERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC . 45?3732750

 

 

Wrganizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part lV, line 6.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donor advised funds Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year 
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) . .
4 Aggregate value at end of year 
5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization?s exclusive legal control? El Yes N0
6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used
only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose
conferring impermissible private benefit? I: Yes El No
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1 Pur ose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
Preservation of land for public use recreation or education) Preservation of a historically important land area
Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure
Preservation of open space
2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation
easement on the last day of the tax year. Held at the End 0fthe Tax Year

a Total number of conservation easements 2a

Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b

Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in 26

Number of conservation easements included in acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a
historic structure listed in the National Register 2d

3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year 
4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located 
5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of
violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? Yes I: No
6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year

7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year

8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 
and section Yes Cl No
9 In Part describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the
organization?s accounting for conservation easements.
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part lV, line 8.
1a if the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to re ort in its revenue statement and balance sheet
works 0 art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets held. for public exhl Itlon, education, or research In furtherance of
public serVIce, provide, In Part the text of the footnote to Its fmanc1al statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of
public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part line 1 
(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part 

2 if the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

21 Revenue included on Form 990, Part line 1 

Assets included in Form 990, Part 

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Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its
collection items (check all that apply):

a Public exhibition El Loan or exchange programs

I: Scholarly research I: Other

I:l Preservation for future generations
4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part

 

 


5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds ratherthan to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? Yes I: No

 

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form
990, Part X, line 21.
1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990. Part Yes No
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part and complete the following table:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount
Beginning balance 1c
Additions during the year 1d
Distributions during the year 1e
Ending balance 1f
2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? Yes No

 

 

 

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part Check here if the explanation has been provided on Part 
Part Endowment Funds. -
Complete If the organization answered ?Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
Current year Prior year Two years back Three years back Four years back

 

 

 

1a Beginning of year balance . . . .
Contributions 
Net investment earnings, gains,

and losses 

Grants or scholarships 
Other expenditures for facilities

and programs 

Administrative expenses 

9 End of year balance 

2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 19, column held as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a Board designated or quasi-endowment 
Permanent endowment 
Temporarily restricted endowment 

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 20 should equal 100%.
3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered forthe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

organization by: Yes N0
unrelated organizations 3a(i)
(ii) related organizations 3a(ii)

If "Yes" on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule 3b

 

4 Describe in Part the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI Land, Buildings, and Equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete ift organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property Cost or other basis Cost or other basis (6) Accumulated Book value
(investment) (other) depreciation

1 a Land 
Buildings 

Leasehold improvements 2,245,844. 1,655,867. 589,977.

Equipment 4,723,556. 2,940,924. 1,782,632.
6 Other 

Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column must equal Form 990, Pan?X, column (B), line 100.) 2 372 609 .

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Part VII Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description of security or category Book value Method of valuation:
(including name of security) Cost or end-of?year market value

(1) Financial derivatives 
(2) Closely?held equity interests 
(3) Other

(A) INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARY 7, 556, 911 . FMV

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(G)

(H)
Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Pan?X, col. (B) line 12Part Investments - Program Related.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 110. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

Description of investment Book value (0) Method of valuation:
Cost or end?of?year market value

 

 

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(3)
(9)
Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Pan?X, col. (B) line 13.) 
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

a) Descri Book value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

8
9
Total. Column must ual Form 990, Pan?X, col. line 15 
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X,
line 25.

a Description of Iiabil Book value
Federal income taxes

Total. mn must Form 990, PartX, col. line 25. 
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the
organization?s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part 
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Schedule (Form 990) 2017
Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return.

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Complete If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements 1
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part line 12:

a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 23

Donated services and use of facilities 2b

Recoveries of prior year grants 20

Other (Describe in Part 2d

Add lines 2a through 2d 29
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part line 12, but not on line 1:

a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part line 7b 4a

Other (Describe in Part 4b

Add lines 4a and 4b 4?
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) 5

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

1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 1
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:

a Donated services and use of facilities 23

Prior year adjustments 2b

Other losses 20

Other (Describe in Part 2d

Add lines 2a through 2d . . . 26
3 Subtract line 2e from line1 . . . 3
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:

a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part line 7b 4a

Other (Describe In Part 4b

0 Add lines 4a and 4b 4C
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Pan? I, line 18.) 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part Supplemental Information.
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line
2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(Form 990) Governments, and Individuals in the United States 2?17
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
Attach to Form 990. Open to Publlc
epartment of the Treasury 
Internal Revenue Service Go to for the latest information. Inspectlon
Name of the organization Employer identification number
FREEDOM PARTNERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC . 45-3732750

 

 

MGeneral 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? Yes N0
2 Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form
990, Part 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 EIN IRC section Amount of cash Amount of non- (fg valuatioln (9) Description of Purpose of grant
or government (if applicable) grant cash assistance 0? oth?gppralsa, noncash assistance or assistance
(1) TEXANS FOR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY
PO BOX 341016 AUSTIN, Tx 78734 81?2538066 (4) 330,000. GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY
1310 N. COURTHOUSE RD ARLINGTON, VA 22201 75?3148958 (4) 47,500,000. GENERAL SUPPORT
(3) YEM TRUST
1310 N. COURTHOUSE RD ARLINGTON, VA 22201 27?2936085 (4) 75,000. GENERAL SUPPORT
(4) A NEW MISSOURI INC.
6614 CLAYTON RD #181 (4) 50,000. GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) CLUB FOR GROWTH
2001 ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20036 20?4681603 (4) 175,000. GENERAL SUPPORT
(6) SUSAN B. ANTHONY LIST, INC.
1707 L. ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20036 54?1850126 (4) 500,000. GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) DEFENSE PRIORITIES INITIATIVE
3400 COLUMBIA PIKE #335 47?5445202 (4) 100,000. GENERAL SUPPORT
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
2 Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table 
3 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table 7 .
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Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered

Part can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

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Type of grant or assistance Number of Amount of Amount of Method of valuation (book, Description of non-cash assistance
recipients cash grant non-cash assistance FMV, appraisal, otherSupplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part column and any other additional
in orma ion.

 

SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2

TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION, AS OUTLINED ABOVE, THE ORGANIZATION
PROVIDED GENERAL SUPPORT GRANTS TO THE ABOVE GRANTEES WHOSE
ACTIVITIES ADVANCE THE GOALS. ALL GRANTS WERE MADE
PURSUANT TO SPECIFIC GRANT LETTER AGREEMENTS, WHICH UNLESS OTHERWISE
SPECIFIED, INCLUDED PROHIBITIONS ON THE USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS.
EXAMPLES OF PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES ARE ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD VIOLATE
FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS, RULES OR REGULATIONS, OR THAT WOULD BE
CONSIDERED POLITICAL OR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE

LAW. THE GRANT LETTERS ALSO CONTAINED A REVIEW AND MONITORING

 

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

 

Type of grant or assistance Number of Amount of Amount of Method of valuation (book, Description of non-cash assistance
reCIpIents cash grant non-cash assistance FMV, appraisal, other)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7
Wupmemental Information. Provide the information required in Part 1, line 2, Part column and any other additional
information.

PROCEDURE WHICH REQUIRES REPORTS BY GRANTEE ON THE USE OF THE GRANT
FUNDS UPON REQUEST, AND RETURN OF ANY FUNDS USED IN VIOLATION OF THE

AGREEMENT .

 

Schedule (Form 990) (2017)

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(Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Department of the Treasury AttaCh to Form 990- Open to PUblic
Internal Revenue Service Go to for instructions and the latest information. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
FREEDOM PARTNERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC . 45?37 32750
MQuestions 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.
First?class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use
Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence
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 1a 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 CEO/Executive 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
- Independent compensation consultant I Compensation survey or study
Form 990 of other organizations 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 
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 

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 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

a The organization? 5a

Any related organization? 5b
lf "Yes" on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part 

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

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 13, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described on lines 5 and 6? if ?Yes,? describe in Part 7

8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part Vll, 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
Regulations section 9

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For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row

instructions, on row Do not list any individuals that aren't listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note: The sum of columns 

and from related organizations, described in the

(ill) 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 and/or compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation
(A) Name and Title Base (ii) Bonus incentive Other Other deferied bene?ts in column (3) reported
compensation compensation reportable compensation as deferred on prior
compensation Form 990
ROBERT HEATON 249,032. 125,000. 515. 18,000. 22,008. 414,555.
(iiEMILY SEIDEL 188,763. 0. 0. 10,904. 26,021. 225,688.
2DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VP (iiNICHOLAS DUNN 215,451. 125,000. 96. 11,385. 17,745. 369,677.
3VP OF DEVELOPMENT (iiMICHAEL LANZARA 195,186. 600,000. 108. 18,000. 21,978. 835,272.
MEMBER RELATIONS (iiKIMBERLY WOLFF 285,187. 100,000. 275. 0. 21,978. 407,440.
58R VP OF STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT (iiMARK MCCONNELL 188,720. 120,000. 108. 12,473. 16,209. 337,510.
GVP OF GIFT PLANNING (iiDANIEL SACKS 148,966. 100,000. 96. 11,688. 27,653. 288,403.
7VP OF MEMBER RELATIONS (ii(ii)

9 (ii)

10 (ii)

11 (ii)

12 (ii)

13 (ii)

14 (ii)

15 (ii)

16 (ii)
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MSupplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1aand for Part II. Also complete this part
for any additional information.

 

 

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SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on 1 7
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
>Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

 
 

Open to Public

Department of the Treasury

 

 ntema  Revenue Service Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at  nspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
FREEDOM PARTNERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC . 45-3732750

 

 

FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1

UNITED STATES, THEREBY INCREASING OPPORTUNITY, INNOVATION, AND PROSPERITY

FOR ALL AMERICANS. THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION IS TO ADVANCE ITS 

COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS BY ADVANCING THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE MARKETS AND

A FREE SOCIETY. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND

POLICYMAKERS ABOUT THE BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF A BROAD RANGE OF

POLICY ISSUES, INCLUDING OVER-REGULATION, GOVERNMENT SPENDING, CRONYISM

AND SPECIAL INTEREST HANDOUTS. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT BY UNITING

AND AMPLIFYING THE DIVERSE ENTREPRENEURIAL AND INNOVATIVE PERSPECTIVES OF

ITS MEMBERS, IT WILL IMPROVE BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR ITS MEMBERS AND

EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL AMERICANS.

FORM 990, PART LINE 1

AND PROSPERITY FOR ALL AMERICANS. THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION IS TO

ADVANCE ITS COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS BY ADVANCING THE

PRINCIPLES OF FREE MARKETS AND A FREE SOCIETY. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO

EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS ABOUT THE BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC

IMPACT OF A BROAD RANGE OF POLICY ISSUES, INCLUDING OVER-REGULATION,

GOVERNMENT SPENDING, CRONYISM AND SPECIAL INTEREST HANDOUTS. THE

ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT BY UNITING AND AMPLIFYING THE DIVERSE

ENTREPRENEURIAL AND INNOVATIVE PERSPECTIVES OF ITS MEMBERS, IT WILL

IMPROVE BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR ITS MEMBERS AND EXPAND ECONOMIC

OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL AMERICANS.

 

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Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number
FREEDOM PARTNERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC . 45_3732750

 

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2

CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS HAVE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER BOARD

MEMBERS.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6

THE ORGANIZATION HAS BOTH VOTING AND AND MEMBERS. THE
MEMBERSHIP BASE REPRESENTS SEVERAL HUNDRED BUSINESSES AND COVERS A

DIVERSE RANGE OF INDUSTRIES AND GEOGRAPHIES.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A

VOTING MEMBERS HAVE THE POWER TO ELECT DIRECTORS.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B

VOTING MEMBERS HAVE VARIOUS POWERS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING POWERS: (A) TO
AMEND THE BYLAWS AND THE CERTIFICATE OF (B) TO APPOINT
ADDITIONAL VOTING (C) TO DISSOLVE THE AND (D) TO

ELECT DIRECTORS AND TO REMOVE DIRECTORS.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B

AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARED AND REVIEWED THE FORM 990. A FULL
DRAFT OF THE 990 ALONG WITH ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES IS THEN PROVIDED TO
INTERNAL MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL COUNSEL FOR REVIEW. ALL QUESTIONS ARE

ADDRESSED AND ANY MODIFICATIONS ARE MADE, IF NECESSARY.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE COVERED UNDER THE CONFLICT OF

INTEREST POLICY. LEGAL COUNSEL MEETS PERIODICALLY TO REVIEW THE POLICY

 

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AND ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS, AS NEEDED.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A 15B

THE BOARD MEETS TO REVIEW AND APPROVE EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. AS DEEMED NECESSARY, THE ORGANIZATION
MAY ENGAGE A HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING ORGANIZATION TO PERFORM A
COMPENSATION STUDY. THE CONSULTING ORGANIZATION WILL USE DATA FROM
COMPARABLE TO ESTABLISH A REASONABLE COMPENSATION LEVEL FOR
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION MAY OBTAIN
PROFESSIONAL OPINIONS OF COUNSEL AS TO WHETHER THE PROPOSED LEVELS OF
COMPENSATION WOULD BE COMPARABLE AND REFER MATERIAL TO AN INDEPENDENT

DECISION MAKER.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19

THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ALL REQUIRED DISCLOSURES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC

UNDER IRS REGULATIONS.

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9

EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES 1,812,395

 

 

ATTACHMENT 1

 

 

 

 

990, PART VII- COMPENSATION OF THE FIVE HIGHEST PAID IND. CONTRACTORS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES COMPENSATION

 

 

 

IN PURSUIT OF, LLC MEDIA 7,948,382.
2300 WILSON BLVD STE 500
ARLINGTON, VA 22201

I360, LLC CONSULTING 15,608,944.
PO BOX 37046
BALTIMORE, MD 21297

 

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Name of the organization

FREEDOM PARTNERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,

INC.

Employer identi?cation number

45-3732750

 

 

ATTACHMENT 1 

 

 

990, PART VII- COMPENSATION OF THE FIVE HIGHEST PAID IND. CONTRACTORS

 

 

NAME AND ADDRESS

 

TELEVISION
1333 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30303

THE BROADMOOR HOTEL
PO BOX 1439
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80901
ZMD LLC

626 STREET NW STE 200
WASHINGTON, DC 20024

FORM 990, PART IX OTHER FEES

 

 

DESCRIPTION

PROF FEES - EQUIP RENT MAINT
PROF FEES BENEFIT PROCESSING
PROFESSIONAL CONSLULTING FEES
PROFESSIONAL FEES TEMP HELP
PROF FEES DATA COLLECTION
PROFESSIONAL FEES RECRUITING
PROFESSIONAL FEES - MEDIA PROD

TOTALS

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES COMPENSATION

 

MEDIA 1,349,965.

CONFERENCES

1,330,615.

CONSULTING 1,995,889.

 

ATTACHMENT 2

 

 

(A)
TOTAL
FEES

(B)
PROGRAM
SERVICE EXP.

(C)
MANAGEMENT
AND GENERAL

(D)
FUNDRAISING
EXPENSES

 

 

437,744.

36,339.

6,914,303.

301,080.

15,520,028.

294,846.

3,581,591.

27,085,931.

 

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Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017

120-0096939?0077672

FREEDOM PARTNERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. 45-3732750

OMB No. 1545-0047

2017

Department of the Treasury Open to PUbllC

Internal Revenue Service Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number

FREEDOM PARTNERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. 45-3732750

   
    

SCHEDULE Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

(Form 990) VComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
>Attach to Form 990.

Go to for instructions and the latest information.

 
 

 

 

Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name, address, and (if aapplicable) of disregarded entity Legal doggone (state Total(i71)come assets Direct controlling
or foreign country) entity

(1) AMERICAN ENTREPRENEUR FUND LLC 45-3739538

2300 WILSON BLVD STE 500 ARLINGTON, VA 22201 PROJECTS DE 460,000. 11,838. FPCC

(2) AMERICAN STRATEGIES GROUP LLC 45?5230496

2300 WILSON BLVD STE 500 ARLINGTON, VA 22201 OUTREACH DE 1,824,895. 7,570,375. AEG, LLC

(3) FREEDOM PARTNERS SHARED SERVICES 45-5456929

2300 WILSON BLVD STE 500 ARLINGTON, VA 22201 SUPPORT SVCS DE 18,540,018. 4,846,173. FPCC

(4) THE SEMINAR NETWORK 45-5230162

2300 WILSON BLVD STE 500 ARLINGTON, VA 22201 MANAGEMENT DE 1,899,669. 7,570,375. FPCC

(5) FREEDOM NETWORK BENEFITS 45?2663979

2300 WILSON BLVD STE 500 ARLINGTON, VA 22201 BENEFITS DE 4, 900,000. 485,113. FPCC

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Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had
one or more related tax?exempt organizations during the tax year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Name, address, and of related organization Primary activity Legal domicile (state Exempt Code section Public charity status Direct controlling Section 
or foreign country) (if section 501(c)(3)) entity ?atria;
Yes No
1) FREEDOM PARTNERS ACTION FUND, INC2300 WILSON BLVD STE 500 ARLINGTON, VA 22201 POLITICAL DE 527 FPCC 
2) CAPITOL LEADERS, INC. 47?3438079
2200 WILSON BLVD STE 102-533 ARLINGTON, VA 22201 PUBLIC ED DE 501 (C) (3) 7 FPCC 
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For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2017

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Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34,
because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
a) (C) 
Name, address, and Of Primary activity Legal Direct controlling Predominant Share of total Share of end-Of? CodeV - General or Percentage
related organization domicile entity income (related, income year assets allocations? amount in box 20 managing ownership
unrelated,
(state or excluded from Of Schedule K??l partner?
foreign tax under (Form 1065)
country) sections 512 - 514)
Yes No Yes No
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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) 
Name, address, and of related organization Primary activity Legal domicile Direct controlling Type of entity Share of total Share of Percentage Section
(state or foreign entity (C corp, corp, or trust) income end-Of-year assets ownership 
country) en ity?
Yes No
(1) CAVHOCO, INC. 46?3335308
2200 WILSON BLVD STE 102?533 ARLINGTON, VA 22201 HOLDING COMPANY DE ASG 0. 7,556,905. 100.0000 
(2) INC. 46?3309110
2200 WILSON BLVD STE 102-533 ARLINGTON, VA 22201 CONSULTING DE CAVOHOCO, INC. 0. 515,532. 100.0000 
(3) INC. 46?3325739
2200 WILSON BLVD STE 102?533 ARLINGTON, VA 22201 CONSULTING DE CAVOHOCO, INC. 12,140,705. 4,079,800. 100.0000 
(4) THOCO 45-3147042
2200 WILSON BLVD STE 102?533 ARLINGTON, VA 22201 CONSULTING DE INC. 10,596,933. 2,006. 100.0000 
(5) DEMETER ANALYTICS SERVICES, INC. 45?3149158
2200 WILSON BLVD STE 102-533 ARLINGTON, VA 22201 CONSULTING DE THOCO C-CORPORATION 3,104,204. 0. 100.0000 
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Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts ll, or IV of this schedule. Yes No

1 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?
a Receipt of interest, (ii) annuities, royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity 1a 
Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) 1'0 
Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) 10 
at Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) 10' 
Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(S) 19 
Dividends from related organization(S) 1? 
Sale of assets to related organization(s) 19 
Purchase of assets from related organization(S) 1? 
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) 1i 
Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) 1i 
Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) 1k 
Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) 1' 
Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) 1m 
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) 1n 
0 Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) 10 
Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses 1p 
Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses 1d 
Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) 1r 
5 Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) 15 

2 If 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.

(at) (C) 
Name of related organization Transaction Amount involved Method of determining
type amount involved

(1) CAVHOCO, INC. 3, 114, 564. CASH PAYMENT

(2) DEMETER ANALYTICS SERVICES, INC . 217 451 . FMV

(3) DEMETER ANALYTICS SERVICESFMV

(4) CAVHOCO, INC. 21,298,940. FMV

(5) CAPITOL LEADERS INC . 1 92 255 . CASH PAYMENT

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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 (measured by total assets

or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
a (C) (9) U) 
Name, address, and of entity Primary activity domicile Predominant Are all partners Share of Share of Disproportionate Code UBI General or Percentage
(state or foreign income (related, section total income end-of-year allocations? amount in 20 managing ownership
country) unrelated, excluded 501(c)(3) assets of Schedule K-1 partner?
from tax under 7 (Form 1065)
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Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

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