Form 990 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501 527, 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. Service Go to for instructions and the latest information. OMB No. 1545?0047 Open to Public Inspection Amended 3? Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Application pending For the 2017 calendar year, or tax year beginning 2017, and ending 20 Check if applicable: Name of organization Citizens for Energizing Michigan's Economy EmP'Wer identi?catim "Wber Address change [)0an business as 46-4355362 2145 Commons Parkway Number and street (or PO. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite Telephone number 517-899-1874 eturn Okemos, MI 48864 City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Gross receipts 15,000,000 Name and address of prInCIpaI of?cer: Howard Edelson 2145 Commons Parkway, Okemos, MI 48864 Tax?exem pt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c)( 4 )4 (insert no.) D4947(a)(1)or [j 527 H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates? Yes No H(b) Are all subordinates included? Yes No If attach a list. (see instructions) Website: energizingmichigangrg H(c) Group exemption number Form oforganization:- Corporation Trust Association Other I LYear of formation: 2013 State of legal domicile: Summary 1 Briefly describe the organization?s mission or most significant activities: public on Issues facmq Michigan and to advocate CItIzen obtain grassroots support for pubIIc poIICIes relating to federal state or local legislation and ballot questions Ir_1__re_g_a[ds to energy and economic policy 2 Check this box 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 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 0 E, 6 Total number ofvolunteers (estimate if necessary) . 6 0 2 7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part column (C), line 12 7a 0 Net unrelated business taxable income from Form line 34 . . 7b 0 Prior Year Current Year a, 8 Contributions and grants (Part line 1h). 1,513,346 15,000,000 9 Program service revenue (Part line 29) 10 Investment Income (Part column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) 211 11 Other revenue (Part column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 90, 106, and 11e) . 12 Total revenue?add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12) 1,513,346 15,000,211 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), Iines1?3) . 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) . . . 8 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5?10) 2 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) g. Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a?11d, 11f?24e) . 2,569,116 1,086,373 18 Total expenses. Add Iines13?17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2,569,116 1,086,373 19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 <1,055,770> 13,913,838 ?6 Beginning of Current Year End of Year ?g 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) 160,186 14,074,024 ?g 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26). 0 0 73?3532 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 160,186 14,074,024 Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. Sign Signature of officer Date Here Type or print name and title Paid Print/Type preparer?s name Preparer's signature Date Check if PTIN Preparer self?employed Use only Firm?s name Firm's EIN Firm '3 address Phone no. May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) Yes No For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Page 2 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: Conduct research and develop an educational plan and materials and present these findinqs to the qeneral public in reqards to enerqy and economic policy. 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or Yes No If ?Yes,? describe these new services on Schedule C. 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? . ClYes 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 {1,999,999 Conduct research and develop an educational plan and materials and present these findinqs to the qeneral public in regards to energy and economic policy. 4b (Code (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4c (Code: (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule C.) (Expenses 95 including grants of 4e Total program service expenses (Revenue 691,516 Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules Page 3 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule A Is the organization required to complete Schedule Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If ?Yes,' ?complete Schedule C, Pan?l . . . . . Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? it ?Yes, complete Schedule C, Part ll. 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/ll. 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, PanDid the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? if ?Yes,? ?complete Schedule D, Part II Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? lf ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization report an amount in Part 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 lV . . Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endonents, permanent endowments, or quaSI e?ndowments? If ?Yes complete Schedule D, Part If the organization?s answer to any of the following questions is ?Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX, orX as applicable. Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part 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 . 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 . . . . 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 Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities In Part X, line 25? lf ?Yes," complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization 5 separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organ ization?s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (A80 740)? it ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? lf ?Yes," complete Schedule D, Pan?s Xi and . 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, Parts XI and is optional Is the organization a school described in section if ?Yes,? complete Schedule Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? . 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 and iv. Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than 000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If ?Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts ll and IV Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than 000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule F, Parts ill and IV. . . 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, Patti (see instructions) 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 ll Did the organization report more than $15, 000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part line 9a? lf ?Yes,? complete Schedule G, Part Yes Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continuedPage 4 Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule . If ?Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? 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, Parts I and ll . 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 Did the organization answer ?Yes? to Part VII, Section A, line 8, 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 go to line 25a Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax?exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . Did the organization maintain an escrow account otherthan a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax- -exempt bonds? Did the organization act as an ?on behalf of? Issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?. Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the yeah? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule L, Part! 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 Schedule L, PartDid 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 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 85% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If ?Yes? complete Schedule L, Part . Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applIcable thresholds, conditions, and exceptions): A current or former of?cer, director, trustee, or key employee? lf ?Yes,? complete Schedule L, Part IV A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If ?Yes,? complete ScheduleL,Pan?lV . 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, Pa/t lV Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non?cash contributions? If ?Yes," complete Schedule Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule . Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule N, Part! Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule N, Part ll . . . . . Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301. 7701 -2 and 301. 7701 If ?Yes complete Schedule Ff, Partl. Was the organization related to any tax? exempt or taxable entity? If ?Yes," complete Schedule Ff, Part ll, or IV and Part V, line 1 Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? . 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 H, Part V, line 2. Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If ?Yes, complete Schedule H, Part V, line 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 H, Pan? Vl. 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 Form 990 (2017) Form 990( (2017) Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part . . Yes No 1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . 1a 6 Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter?O? if not applicable. . . . 1b Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prizewinnersEnter the number of employees reported on Form W- 8, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or WIthIn the year covered by this return 2a 0 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 ?la and 2a is greaterthan 250, you may be required to e??le (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 forthis 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 any time during the tax year? . 5a Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax sheltertransaction? 5b If ?Yes? to line 5a or 5b, did the organizationI ?le Form 8886- . 5c 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?. . 63 I 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(c). a 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?Yes, did the organization notify the donor of the value ofthe goods or services provided? . 7b Did the organization sell, exchange, or othenIvise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was requiredtofileForm8282?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 ?le 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 any time 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 . . . . . 10a Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part line 12, for public use ofclub 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? 12a If ?Yes,? enterthe amount of tax exempt interest received or accrued during the year. . 12b 13 Section 501(c)(29) 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 of reserves on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13c 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?. . 14a I If ?Yes? has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ?No, "provide an explanation in Schedule 0 14b Form 990 (2017) Form 990( (2017) Page 6 Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each ?Yes? response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a ?No? response to line 83, 8b, or 1 Ob below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions. 1a Noam-16a Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end ofthe tax year. . 1a 3 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 3 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employeeDid the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 Did the organization make any sign 'rficant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? 4 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion ofthe organization?s assets? . 5 Did the organization have members or stockholders? . . 6 Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members ofthe governing bodyAre any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons otherthan the governing bodyDid the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: The governing bodyEach committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? . . . 8b Is there any of?cer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization? mailing address? if ?Yes,? provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0.. . . . 9 Section B. Policies (This Section requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes No Did the organization have localchapters 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 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. Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? if go to line 13 . . . . 12a Were of?cers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give me 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12c Did the organization have a written whistleblower policyDid 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, ortop management of?cial . . . . . . . . . . . . 15a Other officers or key employees ofthe 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 ataxable entity during the year?Yes,? did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements16b Section C. Disclosure 17 18 19 20 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501 only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply. Own website [1 Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule 0) 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. State the name, address, and telephone number ofthe person who possesses the organization's books and records: Howard Edelson 2145 Commons Parkway, Okemos, Ml 48864 Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Page 7 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 -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.? . List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations. 0 List all of the organization?s former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. 0 List all of the organization?s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest compensated employees; and former such persons. Check this box if neitherthe organization nor any related organization compensated any current of?cer, director, or trustee. (C) Position (do not check more than one (D) (E) (F) (A) (B) Name and Title Average box, unless person is both an Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per Officer and a director/trustee) compensation compensation from amount of week (list any from related other hours for :51 a the organizations compensation related 3'3- 8 ca %5 3 organization from the organizations Si 3 :3 organization below dotted E3: <5 3 and related line) i organizations (Edelson 1 President 0 0 0 David Mengebier 1 Vice President 0 0 0 Secretary/Treasurer 0 0 0 (5) (8) (10) ?181 (14) Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Page 8 Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (C) Position (A) (B) (do not check more than one (D) (E) (F) Name and title Average box, unless person is both an Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per officer and a director/trustee) compensation compensation from amount of week (list any 0 I 1 from related other hours for a; a 3 35' the organizations compensation related :3 8 %5 3 organization from the organizations Sig organization below dotted 9* a g? and related line) a is organizations 115). (17) (1Q). (20) 1.2.1.). (22) (23) (24) (25) 1bSub-total. Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A 0 0 0 Total(addlines1band1cTotal number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization Yes No 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? it ?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? it ?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 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 forthe calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax yeah Name and business address (3) Description of services (C) ompens ati on 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization None Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Part Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part . Page 9 (C) (D) Total (rgz/enue RelegtBe)d or Unrelated Revenue exempt business excluded from tax function revenue under sections revenue 512?514 1a Federated campaigns . . . 13 3 Membership dues . . . . 1b Fundraising events . . . . 1c 3L3 Related organizations . . . 1d m? ,g Government grants (contributions) 1e 5 All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above 1f 15,000,000 *2 Noncash contributions included in lines 1a?1f:$ 8 Total. Add lines 1a?1f . 15,000,000 3 Business Code 2a a: g) All other program service revenue. i Total. Add lines 2a?Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) 211 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds} 5 Royalties . . . Real (ii) Personal 6a Gross rents Less: rental expenses Rental income or (loss) Net rental income or (loss) . . . 7a Gross amount from sales of (0 Securities (ii) Other assets other than inventory Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses . Gain or(loss) . Net gain or (loss) 8a Gross income from fundraising 9 events (not including of contributions reported on line 10). 3 See Part IV, line Less: direct expenses . . . . Net income or(loss) from fundraising events . 9a Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line Less: direct expenses . . . . Net income or (loss) from gaming activities . . 10a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . . . a Less: cost of goods sold . . . Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory . . Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code 11a All other revenue . Total. Add lines 11a??l 1 . 12 Total revenue. See instructions. 151000.211 Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses Page 1 0 Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A). Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX . CI Do not include amounts reported on lines 6bPart vm. ?pm @3222?? gateigfgi?nig?i 22:65:29 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 125,000 125,000 2 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 ines15 and 16 . 4 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees. and key employees . 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 7 Other salaries and wages 8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401 and 403(b) employer contributions) 9 Other employee benefits . 10 Payroll taxes. . . 11 Fees for services (non- employees): a Management Legal 28,485 28,485 Accounting 772 772 Lobbying . . Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 Investment management fees 9 Other. (If line 119 amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 1 1g expenses on Schedule 0.) 12 Advertising and promotion 13 Office expenses 14 Information technology 15 Royalties . 16 Occupancy 17 Travel . 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal state, or local public officials 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 20 Interest . 21 Payments to affiliates . 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 23 Insurance. 24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0.) a P_rp_)_cy Tax 365,600 365,600 Education 386,674 386,674 Candidate Advocacy 179.842 179,842 All other expenses 25 Total functional 1,086,373 691,516 394,857 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (A80 958-720) . Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Page 1 1 Part 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 . . 159,986 1 1,073,712 2 Savings and temporary cash investments . 200 2 13,000,312 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 Part II of Schedule 5 6 Loans and other receivables from other disquali?ed persons (as de?ned 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 3 organizations (see instructions). Complete Part II of Schedule . 6 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7 8 Inventories for sale or use . 8 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 9 10 Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule 103 Less: accumulated depreciation . . . . 10b 10c 11 Investments? publicly traded securities 11 12 Investments? other securities. See Part IV line 11 12 13 Investments? program-related. See Part IV, line 11 . 13 14 Intangible assets . 14 15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 . 15 16 Total assets. Add ines1 through 15 (must equal line 34). 160,186 16 14,074,024 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 17 18 Grants payable . 18 19 Deferred revenue . 19 20 Tax- -exempt bond liabilities . 20 21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D. 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 :1 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 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 0 26 0? Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), checl( here and 8 complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 5 27 Unrestricted net assets 27 28 Temporarily restricted net assets . 28 'g 29 Permanently restricted net assets. 29 LE Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and 3 complete lines 30 through 34. ,9 30 Capital stock ortrust 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 other funds . 160,186 32 14,074,024 33 Total net assets or fund balances. . 160,186 33 14,074,024 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . 160,186 34 14,074,024 Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Page 12 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 15,000,211 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 1,086,373 3 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from ine1 . . . 3 13,913,838 4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part line 33 column 4 160,186 5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5 6 Donated services and use of facilities 6 7 Investment expenses . 7 8 Prior period adjustments . . . 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 . 10 14,074,024 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 Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis Were the organization?s financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b 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 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? 2c 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 CircularA?133?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 Form 990 (2017) Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, 0MBN0-1545-0047 99?) Governments, and Individuals in the United States Complete if the organization answered ?Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22. Attach to Form 990. Open to Public epartment of the Treasury . . Internal Revenue Service Go to for the latest information. Inspection Name of the organlzation Employer identification number Citizens for Enerqizinq Michiqan?s Economy 46-4355362 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 assistanceDescribe 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? if) MethOd 0f Valuation (9) Description of Purpose of grant of government (if applicable) grant cash assistance (bOOk? me?sppraisal? noncash assistance or assistance Yes No (1) Electric Markets Research 455 Mass Ave NW, Washinqton DC 46-1296884 501(c)(3) 25,000 unrestricted donation (2) Michigan Chamber Commerce 600 Walnut, Lansing, MI 48933 38-1626029 501(c)(6) 100,000 unrestricted donation (3) (4) (5) (6) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) 2 Entertotai numberofsection 501(c)(3)and governmentorganizations listed in thelineitableFor Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50055P Schedule I (Form 990) (2017) Schedule I (Form 990) (2017) Page 2 Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes? on Form 990, Part lV, line 22. Part Hi can be duplicated if additional space is needed. Type of grant or assistance Number of (0) Amount of Amount of Method of valuation (book, (1) Description of noncash assistance recipients cash grant noncash assistance FMV, appraisal, otherPart IV Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part column and any other additional information. The Board of Directors meet annually regarding donations to organizations with similar goals and how the funds previously donated have been used. Schedule I (Form 990) (2017) SCHEDULE Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities 0MBN0-1545-0047 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 Department of the Treasury Complete if the organization is described below. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public Internal Revenue Service Go to for instructions and the latest information. Inspection 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 I-C. 0 Section 501(0) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts l-A and below. Do not complete Part l-B. 0 Section 527 organizations: Complete Part l-A only. If the organization answered ?Yes,? on Form 990, Part IV, line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities). then 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501 Complete Part ll-A. Do not complete Part ll-B. 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part Do not complete Part II-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 Citizens for Enerqizinq Michiqan's Economy 46-4355362 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 forthis yeaiWasacorrectionmade??. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DYes DNO If ?Yes," describe in Part IV. Part I -C Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3). Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Enter the amount of the filing organization? 8 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 1120- POL, line 17b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 the ?ling organization fIle Form 1120- POLforthis yearDYes 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) 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 (For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat. No. 500848 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Schedule (Form 990 or 2017 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). Page 2 A Check ifthe 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 ifthe filing organization checked box A and ?limited control" provisions apply. Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term ?expenditures? means amounts paid or incurred.) (3) Filing organization?s totals Affiliated group totals 1a 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 1a and 1b) Other exempt purpose expenditures . . Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c 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. 9 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) Subtract line 19 from line 1a. lfzero or less, enter i Subtract line 1ffrom line 10. lfzero or less enter 0-- . 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 forthis year? . . Yes N0 4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501 (Some organizations that made a section 501 election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate 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 Schedule (Form 990 or 990? EZ) 2017 Page 3 Part II- Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501 For each ?Yes,? response on lines 18 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: VolunteersPaid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? Media advertisements? Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? Publications, or published or broadcast statements? Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? . Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? . Other activities? Total. Add lines 1cthrough 1i . . . . Did the activities in |ine1 cause the organization to be not described In section 501(c)(3)? If ?Yes," enterthe 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(c)(6). Yes 1 Were substantially all or more) dues received nondeductible by membersDid the organization make only' In- house lobbying expenditures of 000 or lessDid the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political campaign activity expenditures from the prior year? 3 Part 3 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 section 501 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 Dues, assessmentsand members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 15,000,000 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 Current year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a 179,842 Carryover from last year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c 179,342 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6083(e notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues . . 3 0 4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next yearTaxable amount of lobbying and polltical expenditures . . . . . . . . . . 5 179,842 Part IV Supplemental Information Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part ll?A (affiliated group list); Part ll-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions); and Part line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information. Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Schedule (Form 990 or 2017 Page 4 Part IV Supplemental Information (continued) Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017