SCANNED DEC 1 4 2015 Form 990 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Servaoe A For the 2014 calendar year. or tax year beginning EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 16, 2015 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 OMB No 1545-0047 Open to Public Inspection and ending acgg?tcaltl?b Name ot organization Employer identification number 21111335 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES ?rst. Domg business as CITI ZENS FOR SELF GOVERNANCE 1215?; Number and street (or RC. box it mail IS not delivered to street address) Room/suite Telephone number 213'", 106 E. 5TH STREET 900 512?943?2014 1mm. City or town. state or provrnce. country. and ZIP or foreign postal code Gross receipts met?? AUSTIN TX 7 8 7 0 1 H(a) Is this a group return Name and address Of principal officer-MARK MECKLER for subordinates? 1:1Yes LE1 No SAME AS ABOVE Hlb) s. s. .nsusmIZJ Yes No I Tax-exempt status 501(c)(3) 501(c)( )4 (insert no.) 494T(a)(1) or 527 If attach a ?St (see instructions) Website: A H(c) Group exemption number Form of organization: Corporation Trust :1 Association Other> I Year of lormation: 2 0 1 01 State of leoal domicile: TX [Part I Summary 0 1 Briefly describe the organization?s missron or most Significant actiwtieS' PROVIDE COMINI CATI ON EDUCATION, AND TRAINING ON MATTERES RELATING TO SELF-GOVERNANCE . 2 Check this box 1:1 if the organization discontinued its Operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. ?5 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI. line 1a) 3 4 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 3 3 5 Total number of employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) 5 2 4 t; 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 0 7 a Total unrelated busrness revenue from Part column (C). line 12 7a 0 . Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-1?. line Prior Year Current Year .1, 8 Contributions and grants (Part line 1h) .. . REQKE1VEQ Program service revenue (Part Vltl, line 2gInvestment income (Part column (A). lines Other revenue (Part column (A) lines 5, 6d. 100161111 1511Total revenue- add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part _columnGrants and Similar amounts paid (Part IX column A). lineagDE1N 11 ?4,1 0 . 0 . 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part 1X. column ume?/M 0 . . 15 Salaries. other compensation. employee benefits (Part IX. column (A). lines 51016a Professronal fundraismg fees (Part IX, column (A). line 11a) 0 . 0 . Total fundraismg expenses (Part IX. column (D). line 25Other expenses (Part IX. column (A). lines 11a-11d. 11f-24eTotal expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX. column (A). line 25Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line Beginning of Current Year End of Year 20 297.671- 1.155.155- 21 Total (Part x. llne 26g0:222 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line Part II [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 ballet, it is register (other than officer) is based on all information 01 which preparer has any knowledge. I 1/ 16/15 Date Here MARK MECKLER CEO Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name er 5 Signal Date ?he? 1:1 Paid DENNIS K. WEISS, CPA [31% MA ?/lb/lj isiiethntoiriait P01330013 PfeDarer Firm's name 5 D. K. WEISS ASSOCIATES, PLLC Firm'sEle 30-0022324 Use Only Firm?s address 4 6 6 0 . BRETON COURT SUITE 1 2 KENTWOOD, MI 49508 Phoneno.616-871-1233 May the IRS discuss this return With the preparer shown above? (see instructions) Yes 1:1 No 432001 11-07-14 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Form 990 (2014) 397/ Form 990 2014 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES ?Part .Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check rf Schedule 0 contarns a response or note to any line In Part . . . . . . Ci 1 Briefly descnbe the organrzatron's TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION RELATED TO SELF-GOVERNANCE. 2 the organization undertake any significant program servrces durrng the year were not listed on the pnor Form 990 or . EYes DEMO If "Yes," describe these new servrces on Schedule 0 3 the organrzatron cease conducting. or make changes in how it conducts. any program services? EYes No lf ?Yes." descnbe these changes on Schedule 0. 1 4 Descnbe the organizatron's program service for each of Its three largest program servrces. as measured by expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501 organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others. the total expenses. and revenue. If any. for each program servrce reported 4a (Code (Expenses rncludrng grants ols (Revenue 5 COWUNICATION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING RELATED TO 4b (Code (Expenses 3 Including grants cl 3 (Revenue 5 4C (Code (Expenses 5 Including grants of (Revenue 5 4d Other program servrces (Describe In Schedule 0) (Eugenses rndudlng granls of 5 (Revenue 5 4e Total program servrce expenses Form 990 (2014) 432002 i 11-07-14 3 15111116 798302 1156 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Form 990 (2014) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 3 Part IVJ.Checinst 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 complete Schedule A 1 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule 8. Schedule of ContnbutorS? 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign actiwties on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? ll "Yes." complete Schedule C, Parll 3 4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activrties. or have a section 501 election in effect dunng the tax year? lf" Yes." complete Schedule C, Part ll 4 5 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4). 501(c)(5). or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues. assessments or Similar amounts as de?ned in Revenue Procedure 98 19? ll "Yes complete Schedule C. Part 5 6 Did the organization maintain any donor advrsed funds or any Similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to prowde advrce on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes. complete Schedule D, Part I 6 7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement. including easements to preserve open space. the envrronment. historic land areas. or historic structures? If "Yes." complete Schedule D. Part ll 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 X. or provrde credit counseling. debt management. credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes." complete Schedule D.Par1' IV 9 10 Did the organization. directly or through a related organization. hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments. permanent endowments. or quasr endowments? If "Yes.? complete Schedule D, Part . 10 1 1 If the organization' 5 answer to any of the following questions is ?Yes. then complete Schedule D. Parts VI. VII. IX. or as applicable. 3 Did the organization report an amount for land. boildings. and equrpment in Part X. line 10'? ll "Yes." complete Schedule 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? ll ".Yes complete Schedule D, Part 11b Did the organization report an amount for investments- program related in Part X. line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X. line 16? 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 lX 1 1d Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X. line 25? If ".Yes complete Schedule D. Part 1 1e 1 Did the organization? separate or consolidated ?nancral statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax posmons under FIN 48 (A80 740)? If "Yes." complete Schedule D, Part 11f 12a Did the organization obtain separate. independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes." complete Schedule D. Parts XI and 12a 13 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 12b 13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iD? If "Yes. complete Schedule 13 14a Did the organization maintain an of?ce. employees. or agents outside of the United States? 14a Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking. fundraismg. busrness. investment. and program service activities outsrde the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100.000 or more? If "Yes." complete Schedule F. Parts I and IV 14b 15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A). line 3. more than 000 of grants or other to or for any foreign organization? ll" Yes. complete Schedule F. Parts If and IV 15 16 Did the organization report on Part IX. column (A). line 3. more than 000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals'7 If 'Yes," complete Schedule F. Parts Ill and IV 16 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $1 5. 000 of expenses for professional fundraisrng servrces on Part IX, column (A). lines 5 and 11a? If? Yes. complete Schedule G. Part 17 18 Did the organization report more than $15. 000 total of fundraismg event gross income and contributions on Part lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes. complete Schedule G. Part ll 18 19 Did the organization report more than $15. 000 of gross income from gaming activrties on Part line 93? If ?Yes.? complete Schedule G. Part 19 203 Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes. complete Schedule 20a If "Yes" to line 203. did the organization attach a copy of its audited ?rlancral statements to this return? 20b Form 990 (2014) 432003 11.07.14 4 15111116 798302 1156 2014 . 05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR Form 990 (2014) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1657203 Paqe4 Part Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes No 21 Did the organization report more than $5.000 of grants or other as3istance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If ?Yes. complete Schedule I, Parts land It 21 22 Did the organization report more than 000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic indIVIduals on Part IX. column (A). line 2? ll? Yes," complete Schedule I. Parts land Ill 22 23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization' 5 current and former officers. directors. trustees, key employees. and highest compensated employees? If 'Yes, complete Schedule24a 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. ll go to line 25a 24a 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? 24c Did the organization act as an "on behalf of? Issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d 253 Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess bene?t transaction With a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part I 25a Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess bene?t transaction With a disqualified person in a prior year. and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization' 5 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 of?cers, directors, trustees, key employees. highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part ll 26 27 Did the organization prowde a grant or other a53istance to an of?cer, director. trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection cemmittee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? lf '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 of?cer, director. trustee. or key employee? ll 'Yes,? complete Schedule L, Part IV 28a Afamily member of a current or former officer. director. trustee, or key employee? If "Yes. complete Schedule 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 280 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 In non- -cash contributions? If "Yes. complete Schedule 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? lf Yes, complete Schedule N. Part ll 32 33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701- 3? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule Fl, Part I 33 Was the organization related to any tax- exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule Fl, Part ll, or IV, and Part v. line 1 34 353 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 H, Part V, line 2 . 35b 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non- -charitable related organization? ll ?Yes," complete Schedule Fl, Part v, line 2 .. 35 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activmes 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 crowds explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI. lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are reqwred to complete Schedule 0 . 38 Form 990 (2014) 432004 11.07-14 15111116 798302 1156 5 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 Form ee?m 4) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 5 I Part VI 'Statements Regarding Other IRS Fitings and Tax Compliance Check If Schedule 0 contaIns a response or note to any Me In the Part . Yes No 1a Enter the number reported In Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applIcable 1a 3 3 Enter the number of Forms 2G included In lrne 1a. Enter -0 if not applicable . . 1b 0 Did the organIzatIon comply WIth backup WIthholdIng rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gamIng (gamblIng) winnings to prIze wmners? .. .. . 1c 23 Enter the number of employees reported on Form W- 3. TransmIttal of Wage and Tax Statements. ?led for the calendar year endIng mm or who the year covered by this return 2a 2 4 If at least one is reported on Me 23. did the organizatIon ?le all reqUIred federal employment tax returns? .. 2b Notegreater than 250. you may be reqUIred to e-frle (see Instructrons) 3a Did the organtzatron have unrelated busrness gross income of $1 .000 or more durIng the year? . 3a If "Yes. has It t" led a Form 990- for this year? If "No. to lrne 3b. prowde 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 tInanCIal account In a foreIgn country (such as a bank account. securItIes account. or other ?nancial account)? . 43 it "Yes." enter the name of the foreign country: 5' See Instructions for ?ling reqmrements for Form 114. Report of ForeIgn Bank and FInancral Accounts (FEAR) 5a Was the organIzatron a party to a prothIted tax shelter transaction at any tIme durIng the tax year? 5a any taxable party notify the organlzation that It was or Is a party to a prothIted tax shelter transactIon? 5b If "Yes, to ?ne 5a or 5b, dId the organizatlon file Form 8886 5c 6a Does the organIzatIon have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than 6100.000. and dId the organrzatlon what any that were not tax deducthle as charrtabie contrIbutIons? 6a If "Yes? did the organIzation Include With every solIcitatIon an express statement that such contrIbutIons or were not tax deducthle? .. . . 6b 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). a the organIzatIon weave a payment In excess of $75 made partly as a contrIbutIon and partly for goods and serwces provrded lo the payer? 7a If ?Yes. dId the organization notriy the donor of the value of the goods or serVIces prowded? . 7b the organIzatIon sell. exchange. or otherwrse dIspose of personal property for It was reqUIred to file Form 8282"Yes. Indicate the number of Forms 8282 ?led during the year . 7d I the organIzatIon recere any funds. dIrectty or IndIrectly. to pay prequms on a personal benetrt contract? 7e 1' Did the organIzatIon. durIng the year. pay prequms. drrectly or indirectly. on a personal bene?t contract? . 7f 9 If the organIzation recered a contributlon of quali?ed Intellectual property. dId the organization ?le Form 8899 as required?_ 79 if the organIzatIon recered a contnbutIon of cars, boats. aIrplanes. or other vehicles. did the organrzatlon ?le a Form 1098-0? 7h 8 Sponsoring organizatIons maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maIntaIned by the sponsonng organrzatIon have excess busrness at any tIme dunng the year? 8 9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. a the sponsoring organIzatIon make any taxable dIstrIbutIons under sectIon 4966?? Ba the sponsoring organIzatIon make a dIstrIbution to a donor donor adVIsor. or related person? . 9b 10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: a lnItIatIon tees and capital contrIbutIons included on Part Me 12 .. 10a Gross receIpts. Included on Form 990. Part Vlil, Me 12. for publIc use of club 10b 1 1 SectIon 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter: a Gross income from members or shareholders . 1 1a Gross income from other sources (Do not not amounts due or pard to other sources agaInst amounts due or received from them) 1 1b 12a SectIon non- exempt charitable trusts. is the organlzatlon Form 990 In km of Form 1041? 12a If "Yes." enter the amount of tax- exempt Interest recered or accrued durIng the year . 12b I 13 SectIon 501(c)(29) qualified nonpro?t health Insurance issuers. a Is the organIzation lIcensed to Issue qualItIed health plans In more than one state? 133 Note. See the InstructIons for informatIon the organIzatIon must report on Schedule 0. Enter the amount of reserves the organizatIon is reqwred to maIntaIn by the states In which the organIzatIon Is lIcensed to issue qualI?ed health plans . 13b Enter the amount of reserves on hand . . 13c 14a the organIzatIon receive any payments for Indoor tanning serVIces durIng the tax year? 143 if "Yea," has it ?led a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No, provrde an emigration In Schedule 0 14b Form 990 (2014) 432005 11-0?-14 6 15111116 798302 1156 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 I Form 990 (2014) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 6 Part VI I Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each ?Yes" response to knee 2 through 7b below, and lore "No" response to line Ba. so. or 10b below, descnbe the circumstances. processes. or changes in Schedule O. See Instructions. Check If Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In the Part VI . . Section A. Body and Management Yes No 1a Enter the number of votIng members of the governing body at the end of the tax year . .. 1a 4 If there are material differences In votIng rIghts among members at the governing body, or If the governIng body delegated broad authonty to an executive or similar commIttee. explaIn in Schedule 0. Enter the number of votIng members Included In line 1a. above. who are Independent 1b 3 2 any officer. dIrector. trustee. or key employee have a family relatIonshIp or a business relationship With any other of?cer, dIrector. trustee or key employee? . 2 3 the organIzation delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct superVIsron of of?cers, dIrectors. or trustees. or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 4 the orgamzation make any SIgnIt" cant changes torts documents smce the prIor Form 990 was ?led? 4 5 the organIzatIon become aware durIng the year of a SIgnIt" cant ot the organIzatIon' assets? 5 6 the orgamzation have members or stockholders? . . 6 7a the organIzatIon have members. stockholders. or other persons who had the power to elect or appomt one or more members of the governIng body? 7a Are any governance decrsrons of the organIzatIon reserved to (or subject to approval by) members. stockholders. or persons other than the govemIng body? 7b 8 the organlzatlon contemporaneously document the held or wntten actIons undertaken dunng the year by the lellowmg: a The governIng body? . 8a Each commIttee WIth authorIty to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b 9 Is there any of?cer. dIrector. trustee. or key employee listed In Part VII. Section A. who cannot be reached at the orqanIzatIon? mailIng address? If "Yes prowde the names and addresses In Schedule 0 . 9 Section B. Policies Section 8 requests information about polrcres not requrred by the lntemal Revenue Code .) Yes No 103 the organIzatIon have local chapters. branches. or 103 It "Yes did the organIzatIon have wntten poIIcres and procedures governmg the actIVIties of such chapters, afhirates. and branches to ensure their operatIons are conSIstent WIth the organIzatIon? exempt purposes? 10b 1 1a Has the organIzation prowded a complete copy of We Form 990 to all members of Its governmg body before ?ling the form? 11a Describe In Schedule 0 the process. If any. used by the organization to renew this Form 990. 12a Did the organIzation have a wntten conflIct of Interest policyWere ottIcers. dIrectors, or trustees. and key employees reqUIred to disclose annually Interests that could we me to contlIcts? 12b the organizatIon regularly and consistently manner and enforce compliance WIth the potIcy? it ?Yes, descnbe In Schedule 0 how this was done . 12c 13 the organIzatIon have a written policy? 13 14 the organization have a when document retentIon and destruction policy? 14 15 the process for determInIng compensatton of the following persons include a revrew and approval by independent persons. comparabllity data. and contemporaneous substantiation of the delIberatIon and decrsron? a The organIzatIon's CEO Executwe DIrector. or top management ofticral 15a Other of?cers or key employees of the organIzation . .. . 15b If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b. describe the process In Schedule 0 (see InstructIons) 16a the organIzatIon Invest In. contnbute assats to, or partICIpate in a jomt venture or SImIlar arrangement WIth a taxable entIty dunng the year? 16a If "Yes." did the organizatIon follow a when polIcy or procedure requmng the organIzatIon to evaluate Its In Joint venture arrangements under appIIcabIe federal tax law. and take steps to safeguard the organization' 5 exempt status WIth respect to such arrangements? 16b Section 0. Disctosure 17 LIst the states which a copy of We Form 990 is reqwred to be ?led FAR Sectlon 6104 requues an organization to make Its Forms 1023 (or 1024 If applicable). 990. and (SectIon 501(c)(3)s only) available tor public Inspection IndIcate how you made these avaIlable Check all that apply. Own webSIte i:i Another's webSIte Upon request i:i Other (explaIn in Schedule 0) 19 Descnbe in Schedule 0 whether (and If so. how) the organIzatIon made 115 governIng documents. coanIct of Interest whey. and ?nance! statements avaIlable to the puthc dump; the tax year. 20 State the name. address. and telephone number of the person who possesses the organIzation's books and records: CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN LLP 3 17 574?9 100 9 3 6 5 COUNSELORS ROW STE 2 0 0 . INDIANAPOLIS . IN 4 6240 432006 11.07-14 SEE SCHEDULE 0 FOR FULL LI ST OF STATES Form 990 (2014) 7 15111116 798302 1156 2014 . 05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156_1 MN Form 990 (2014) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 7 [Part Vll Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII I: Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete this table for all persons reqmred to be listed. Fleport compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year 0 List all of the organization?s current of?cers, 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 de?nition of "key employee." 0 List the organization?s ?ve current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received report- able compensation (Box 5 of Form and/or Box 7 ol Form 1099-MISC) of more than 5100.000 from the organization and any related organizations 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; of?cers; key employees; highest compensated employees. and former such persons. Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average (do not ?33332 than one Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per box. unless person IS both an compensation compensation amount of week of?cer and a director/lruslce) from from related other (list any :3 the organizations compensation hours for organization from the related .. organization organizations it go and related below 3 :25 organizations line) (1) TIM DUNN 5 . 0 0 DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 . (2) MARK MECKLER 40.00 165,151. 70,779. 0. (3) ERIC 5.00 DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 . (4) MARK ROLLINS . 0 0 DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 . (5) MICHAEL 40 . 0 0 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 113 (6) TIMOTHY MURPHY . 432007 11-07-14 Form 990 (2014) 8 15111116 798302 1156 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Form 990 (2014L JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 8 [Part I Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees. Key Em loyees, and Highest Compensated Employees (contrnued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and title Average (do not cf?fggm one Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per box. unless person ls both an compensatIon compensation amount of week WW and a from from related other any the orgamzations compensation hours for i=3 3 organization from the related organizatlon organizatIons 2 and related below 23>; a: organizatIons line) a as 5 1b Sub-total 278,331. 70,779. 0. Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A 0 . 0.0 . Total(addlines1band1c) 278, 331. 70, 779 0. 2 Total number of lnleIdualS (IncludIng but not IImIted to those lIsted above) who recelved more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the orqamzatron 2 Yes No 3 the organIzatIon list any former officer, dIrector, or trustee. key employee. or highest compensated employee on Me Ia? If ",Yes' complete Schedule for such 3 4 For any InleIdual lIsted reportable compensation and other compensatIon from the organIzatIon and related organizatIons greater than $150 000? ll "Yes complete Schedule for such 4 5 Did any person listed on Me 1a recewe or accrue compensation from any unrelated organIzatIon or IndIvrdual for senIIces rendered to the organizatIon? If ?Yes," complete Schedule for such person 5 SectIon B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your fIve hIghest compensated Independent contractors that recered more than $100,000 of compensatIon from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year endIng with or WIthIn the organIzatIon?s tax year. Name and business address (3) of serVIces (C) Compensation GRAVES BARTLE MARCUS 1100 MAIN ST SUITE 2700 KANSAS CITY, MO 64105 LEGAL 968 778 . VI DEOLINK LLC 12 30 WASHINGTON ST WEST NEWTON, MA 0246 5 VIDEO EQUIPMENT 20 3 8 2'7 . BAKER 8: HOSTETLER LLP PO BOX 70189L CLEVELAND4 OH 44190 LEGAL 198,633. 2 Total number of Independent contractors (IncludIng but not IrmIted to those listed above) who received more than $100000 of compensatIon from the organIzatIon 3 Form 990 (2014) 432008 11-07-14 9 15111116 798302 1156 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Form 990 (2014) JOHN HANCOCK COMMI TTEE FOR THE STATES Page 9 I Part Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part I: (A) (B) (C) Total revenue Related or Unrelated exempt function busmess revenue revenue ID) Revenue excluded lrom tax under secnons 512 - 514 Federated campaigns .. 1a Membership dues 1b Fundraisingevents 1c Related organizations 1d Government grants (contributions) 1e All other contributions, gifts. grants. and amounts not included above Noncash contributions Included In lines 13-1! 3 Total. Add lines ?Ia-1f and Other Similar Amounts (a Contributions, Gifts, Grants 3' 4.804.191. Business Code Revenue Program Service All other program servme revenue Total. Add lines 2a-2f other amounts) (II-IL Royalties 3 Investment income (including dwidends. interest, and Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds Dr Real In) Personal Gross rents Less rental expenses Rental income or (loss) Net rental income or (loss) ?1100'? Gross amount from sales of Securities (ii) Other assets other than inventory Less. cost or other basus and sales expenses Gain or (loss) Net gain or (loss) .. including 5 of contributions reported on line 10). See Part IV. line 18 Less: direct expenses Other Revenue 9 a Gross income from gaming activmes See Part IV. line 19 Less direct expenses Net income or (loss) from gaming activmes 10 a Gross sales of inventory. less returns and allowances Less cost of goods sold Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory 0 8 3 Gross income from fundraising events (not Net income or (loss) from fundraisang events . a a Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code 11 900099 2,089. 2,089. All other revenue Total. Add lines 11 a-11 12 Total revenue. See instructions (30.050) 2,089. >4.806.280. 2,089. 0. 0 432009 11-07-14 15111116 798302 1156 10 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR Form 990 (2014) 1156 1 Form990(2014i JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1657203 Page?lD Part of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A). Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in Part lX . . Do not Include amounts re orted on llnes 6b?8:18.183? 1 Grants and other assmtance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part iV, line 21 2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV. line 22 3 Grants and other a55istance to forergn organizations, foreign governments, and foreign indiViduals. See Part 1V. lines 15 and 16 4 Bene?ts paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current of?cers directors. trustees, and key employees 278 331 . 278 331 . 6 Compensation not included above. to disqualitied persons (as defined under section 4958(l)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 7 Othersatariesandwages 382,717. 306,757. 17,715. 58,245. 8 Pensmn plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(0) employer contributions) 9 Other employee benefits 10 Payrolltaxes 40,899. 18,979. 18,316. 3,604. 11 Fees for servrces (non- employees) a Management wam 1,237,983. 1,219,339. 18,609. 35. Accounting 50,022. 50,022. Lobbying Prolessronaitundraising serwces. See Part IV. line 17 1' Investment management fees 9 Other (Illine Hg amount exceeds 10% of line 25 386,457. 323,428. 58,836. 4,193. 12 Advertismgandpromotion 563,597. 577,359. 65,381. 20,857. 13 Of?ceexpenses 21,414. 14,269. 4,450. 2,595. 14 information technology Royalties 16 Occupancy 64,110. 60,051. 3,139. 920. 17 met . 17,234. 13,739. 1,666. 1,829. 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal. state. or local public o?icrals 19 Conferences, conventions. and meetings Interest 21 Payments to aft" liates 22 DepreCIation. depletion. and amortization Insurance 42,357. 20,271. 8,346. 14,240. 24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24a. ll line 24a amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24a expenses on Schedule 0.) a POSTAGE PRINTING 441,256. 117,977. 8,045. 315,234. TRAINING AND EDUCATION 67,815. 67,815. DUES S: SUBSCRIPTIONS 23,494. 8,297. 11,399. 3,798. 3,663. 1,799. 1,606. 258. All other expenses 25 4,006,096. 2,992,148. 573,161. 440,787. 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only it the organization reported in column (8) ram costs from a combined educational campaign and tundraiSing soIiCitation. Check here it sop 95-2 (ASC egg-720) 432010 11-07-14 Form 990 (2014) 15111116 798302 1156 11 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 meemumnm JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27-1657203 Pmm11 {Part -Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part . . . . (A) (3) Beginning of year End of year 1 Cash- non- -interest- bearing Savings and temporary cash investments 2 3 Pledges and grants receivable. net 3 4 Acc0unts receivableLoans 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 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 voluntary 3 employees' beneficiary organizations (see instr). Complete Part ll of 6 7 Notes and loans receivable. net . 7 8 Inventories for sale or use 8 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 10a Land. buildings. and equipment: cost or other baSlS. Complete Part VI of Schedule 10a Less accumulated depreCIation 10b Investments - publicly traded securities 1 1 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 lV. line 11 15 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34Accounts payable and accrued expenses . Grants payable 18 19 Deferred revenue . 19 20 Tax exempt bond liabilities 20 21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule 21 3 2 Loans and other payables to current and former of?cers. directors. trustees. 2; key employees. highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons 3 Complete Part II of Schedule L. 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!) 242,500. 25 321,038. 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (A80 958). check here IE and 3 complete lines 27 through 29. and lines 33 and 34. 27 Unrestricted net assets Temporarily restricted net assets 28 29 Permanently restricted net assets 29 LE Organizations that do not follow SFAS 1 17 (ASC 958). check here and complete lines 30 through 34. *3 30 Capital stock or trust principal. or current funds 30 3 31 Paid-in or capital surplus. or land. budding. or equment fund 31 ?5 32 Retained earnings. endowment. accumulated income. or other funds 32 33 Total net assets or fund balances and net assets/fund balances Form 990 (2014) 432011 11?0?-14 15111116 798302 1156 12 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Form 99g2014) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Pacie 12 Part XI ]Reconciliation of Net Assets Check it Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), line 1 2) 4 .8064280. Total expenses (must equal Part IX column (A) line 25) 4,006,096. Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 800, 184. Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33. column 44,944. Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments Donated sewices and use of faCIIitIes Investment expenses Prior period adjustments Other changes' in net assets or fund batances (explain In Schedule 0) 0. Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part line 33 column .L CD 845,128. I Part Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII :23 3a Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990' Lil Cash Accrual Other If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other explain In Schedule 0. Were the organization's ?nanCIal statements compiled or rewewed by an independent accountant? It ?Yes. check a box below to indicate whether the ?nancual statements for the year were compiled or reVIewed on a separate bass. consolidated basis, or both: [3 Separate ba5is 1: Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis Were the organization' 5 Manual statements audited by an Independent accountant? .. ll "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the Manual statements for the year were audited on a separate baSIs consolidated ba5is, or both. Separate ba3is [3 Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b. does the organization have a cemmittee that assumes responSIbilin for oversight of the audit, rewew, or compilation of Its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its overSIth process or selection process during the tax year explain' in Schedule 0. As a result of a federal award, was the organization requwed to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular If "Yes. did the organization undergo the reqwred audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, expla_in why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to underqo such audits Yes No 23 2c 3a 3b 432012 11-07-14 15111116 798302 1156 13 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR Form 990 (2014) 1156 1 SCHEDULE pf . . OMB No 15.5-0047 (Form 990 orgwez. Public Charity Status and Public Support Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 20 14 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-52, Open to Public meme? Revenue 5mm Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at In5'39?3tN3'" Name of the organization Employer identification number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27-1657203 {Part I I Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part See instructions. The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.) A church. convention of churcheS. or association of churches described in section A school described in section (Attach Schedule E) El A hospital or a cooperative hospital servrce organization described in section A medical research organization operated in coniunction with a hospital described in section Enter the hospital's name. city. and state: An organization operated for the bene?t of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section (Complete Part II.) A federal. state. or local government or governmental unit described in section An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section (Complete Part it.) A community trust described in section (Complete Part II An organization that normally receives (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions. membership fees. and gross receipts from actiwties related to its exempt functions - subiect to certain exceptions. and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated busmess taxable income (less section 511 tax) from busrnesses acqmred by the organization after June 30. 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part 10 CI An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4). 1 1 An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of. to perform the functions of. or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11 that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 1 1 e. 11!. and 119. a Type I. A supporting organization operated. supervised. or controlled by its supported organization(s). typically by givmg the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appornl or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV. Sections A and B. [3 Type ll. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection With its supported organization(s). by haying control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV. Sections A and C. Ct Type functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection With. and functionally integrated With. its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV. Sections A, D, and E. l: Type Ill non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection With its supported organization(s) that IS not functionally integrated The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requuement and an attentiveness requrrement (see You must complete Part IV. Sections A and D. and Part V. Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type functionally integrated. or Type non-functionally integrated supporting organization. DD EDD Enter the number of supported organizations . . I: Provide the followmg information about the supported organization(s) Name of supported (ii) EIN (in) Type of organization (iv) '5 the organization Amount of monetary (vi) Amount of . listed in your organization (described 0" ?"85 1 9 support (see other support (see above 0? section goveming document? Instructions) Instructions) (see instructions? Yes N0 Total LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. see the Instructions for Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Form 990 or 990-EZ. 432021 09-17-14 1 4 15111116 798302 1156 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Schedule A Form 990 or 990- ZN4JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) 27?1657203 Pmez (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or n? the organization failed to qualify under Part If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or liscai year beginning in) 1 Gifts. grants. contributions. and membership fees received. (00 not include any "unusual grants") Tax revenues levred for the organ- ization's bene?t and either paid to or expended on its behalf The value of sewices or facrlities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge Total. Add lines 1 through 3 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11. column (1) Public Subtract lin 5 from lined Section B. Total Support 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 (1) Total 1037986. 1849589. 1207183. 2254206. 4804191 .11153155. 1037986. 1849589. 1207183. 2254206. 4804191. 11153155. 3132313. 8020842. Calendar year (or ?scal year beginning inAmounts from line 4 Gross income from interest. dividends. payments received on securities loans. rents. royalties and income from Similar sources Net income from unrelated busmess activities. whether or not the busmess is regularly carried on Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total 1037986. 1849589. 1207183. 2254206. 4804191. 11153155. 63. 63. 5.703. 605. 2.089. 8.397. 11161615. Gross receipts from related activities etc. (see instructions) First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organizatron' ?rst second third fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization check this box and stop here . . . . Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 12 14 Public support percentage for 2014 (line 6, column (1) divided by line 11. column (0) 15 Public support percentage from 2013 Schedule A. Part II line 14 16a 33 1/3% support test- 2014. If the organization did not check the box on line 13 and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more. check this box and 18 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a. 16b. 17a. or 17b. check this box and see instructions stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 33 1/3% support test- 2013. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a. and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more check this box and stop here. The organization qualities as a publicly supported organization 17a 10% -facts- and- circumstances test- 2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13. 1651. or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more and if the organization meets the "facts and-crrcumstances' test. check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 14 15 i>E1 10% ?iacts-and-circumstances test - 2013. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a. 16b. or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and If the organization meets the "facts-and-crrcumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-Circumstances? test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 432022 09-17-14 15111116 798302 1156 15 Schedule A (Form 990 or QQO-EZ) 2014 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 15111116 798302 1156 Schedule A (Form 390 or QQO-EZ) 2014 Page 3 Part [.Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Compiete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed belowyplease complete Part II.) Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or ?scal year beginning in) 2010 lb) 2011 2012 2013 2014 if} Total 1 Gifts. grants. contributions. and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants") 2 Gross receipts from merchandise sold or serVices per- formed. or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose 3 Gross receipts from activrties that are not an unrelated trade or bus- iness under section 513 4 Tax revenues lewed for the organ- ization's bene?t and either paid to or expended on its behatf 5 The value of serVices or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization Without charge 6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5 Ya Amounts included on lines 1. 2. and 3 received from disqualified persons Amounts Included on lines 2 and 3 received trorn other than disqualified persons that exceed the geater of 35,000 or 1% ot the amount on line 13 for the year Add lines 7a and 7b 8 Public support (Subtractline 7cliomlinii 6) Section B. Total Support Calendaryear (ortiscal year beginning in)> 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total 9 Amounts from line 6 103 Gross income from interest. dwidends. payments received on securities loans. rents. royalties and income from Similar sources . Unrelated busmess taxable :ncome (less section 511 taxes) lrom busmesses acqmred after June 30. 1975 Add lines 10a and 10b 11 Net income from unrelated busnness activnies not included in line 10b. whether or not the busmess is regularly carried on . 12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sate of capital assets (Explain in Part Vi.) - -- 13 Total suppon (Add imese. 10c. 11. and 12) 14 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first. second, third. fourth. or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization. check this box and stop here . . . . El Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 15 Public support percentage for 2014 (line 8. column (1) dwided by line 13. column (0) . 15 16 Public supportpercentaqe from 2013 Schedule A. Part line 15 . 16 Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage 17 Investment income percentage for 2014 (line 10c. column (1) dwided by tine 13. column (0) 17 18 Investment income percentage from 2013 Schedule A. Part line 17 18 19a 33 1/3?/n support tests- 2014. If the organization did not check the box on line 14. and line 15 is more than 33 113%. and is not more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . I: 33 1/3% support tests - 2013. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a. and line 16 is more than 33 and line 18 is not more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 20 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14. 19a. or 19b. check this box and see instructions 432023 09-17-14 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 16 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Scheduientrormsecoreeo-Ezmom JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES w- Supporting Organizations (Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and If you checked 11b of Part l, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D. and E. It you checked 11d of Part I. complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.) Section A. All Supporting Organizations 27?1657203 Page4 Yes No 1 Are allot the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing documents? ll ?No" describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated lf desrgnated by class or purpose, describe the desrgnation. If historic and contin urng relationship, explain 1 2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or If 'Yes, explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2). 2 3a Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or If "Yes, answer and below. 3a Did the organization con?rm that each supported organization quali?ed under section 501(c)(4). (5). or (5) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? it "Yes, describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination. 3b Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusrvely for section 170(c)(2) (B) purposes? it "Yes, explain in Part VI what controls the organiza tron put in place to ensure such use. 30 4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? it 'Yes" and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer and (0) below 43 Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in decrding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If 'Yes," describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or superwsed by or in connection with its supported organizations. 4b Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or it "Yes, explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusrvely for section 1 purposes. 4c 5a Did the organization add, substitute. or remove any supported organizations during the tax year?? If "Yes," answer and below ?t applicable). Also, provide detail in Part Vi, including the names and numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, the reasons for each such action, the authority under the organization's organizmg dooument authorizrng such action, and how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the document). 5a Type I or Type It only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization?s organizing document? 5b Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? 5c 6 Did the organization provrde support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or faCIlities) to anyone other than its supported organizations; indiwduals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the ?ling organization's supported organizations? it "Yes, provide detail in Part W. 6 7 Did the organization prowde a grant, loan, compensation, or other Similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If "Yes, complete Part of Schedule (Form 990) 7 8 Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If "Yes, complete Part I of Schedule (Form 990). 8 9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disquatified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or ll 'Yes, provrde detail in Part VI. 93 Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes, prowde detail in Part VI. 9b Did a disqualified person (as defined in line have an ownership interest in. or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If "Yes, prowde detail in Part VI. 9c 10a Was the organization subject to the excess busrness holdings rules of iFtC 4943 because of IRC 4943(1) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? it 'Yes," answer below 10a Did the organization have any excess busmess holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determrne whether the organization had excess busmess holdings 10b 432024 09-17- 14 15111116 798302 1156 17 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 1156 Schedule A (Form ?90 or SSO-EZ) 2014 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Pace 5 [Part i. Supporting Organizations (continued) 1 1 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the followmg persons? a A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together With persons described in and below. the governing body of a supported organization? A family member of a person described in above? A 35% controlled entity of a person described in or above'Hir 'Yes" to a, b. or 0, provide detail in Part Vi. Yes No 11a 11b 110 Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations 1 Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appomt or elect at least a majority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the tax yea? it "No, describe in Part Vi how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised. or controlled the organization '3 activities. if the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appornt and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers dunng the tax year. 2 Did the organization operate tor the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? if "Yes, explain in Part Vi how providing such bene?t carried out the purposes of the supported organizatron(s) that operated, superwseo?, or controlled the supporting organization. Yes No Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations 1 Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or tmstees of each of the organization's supported organizationis)? if "No, describe in Part Vi how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization{s). Yes No Section D. Type Supporting Organizations 1 Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization's tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support prowded during the prior tax year, (2) a copy oi the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization?s governing documents in effect on the date of notification. to the extent not previously provided? 2 Were any of the organization?s of?cers, directors, or trustees either appomted or elected by the supported Ofganlzat 0n(S) or (it) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? if "No, explain in Part Vi how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship With the supported organization(s). 3 By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a Significant mice in the organization's investment petioles and in directing the use of the organization's income or assets at all times during the tax year? if "Yes, describe in Part Vi the role the organization's supported organizations played in this regard. Yes No Section E. Type ill Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations 1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the integral Part Test during the year(see instructions): a Ci The organization satisfied the ActiVities Test. Complete line 2 below The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations Complete line 3 below. i: [j The organization supported a governmental entity Descnbe in Part Vi how you supported a government entity (see instructions 2 ActiVities Test. Answer and below. a Did substantially all of the organization?s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organizationls) to which the organization was responswe? it ?Yes, then in Part Vi identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was reSponsrve to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these constituted substantially allot its Did the activities described in constitute activuties that. but for the organization's involvement, one or more of the organization's supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? it ?Yes, explain in Part Vi the reasons for the organization '5 posrtion that its supported organizationis) would have engaged in these actiwties but for the organization '3 involvement 3 Parent of Supported Organizations Answer and (in) below. a Did the organization have the power to regularly appomt or elect a majority ol the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? ProVide details in Part Vi. Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the polimes, programs, and activities of each of its supported omnizations?? If "Yes," describe in Part the role played by the oannizatron in this regard 432025 09-17-14 Schedule A (Form 990 or QQO-EZ) 2014 18 15111116 798302 1156 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Schedule A Form or 990-52 2014 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Part Type Non-Functionally lnteggted 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations 1 1: Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a quallfying trust on Nov. 20. 1970. See instructions. All other Type non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E. Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year (optional) Net short-term capital gain Recoveries of prior-year distributions Other gross income (see instructions) Add lines through 3 - DepreCIation and depletion 0145de 0101-th4 Ponion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation. or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 0) 7 Other expenses (see instructions) .4 8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5. 6 and 7 from line 4) 8 Section - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (8) Current Year (optional) 1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see for short tax year or assets held for pait of year): Average value of securities 1a Average cash balances 1b Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c Total (add lines 1a. 1b, and 1c) 1d Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): Acquismon indebtedness applicable to non-exempt-use assets 2 (d Subtract line 2 from line 1d (A Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount. see instructions) Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) Multiply line 5 by .035 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 5 6 7 8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) Section - Distributable Amount Current Year Adjusted net income for prulyear (from Section A, line 8, Column A) Enter 65% of line 1 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section 8. line 8. Column A) Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 (?-15de Income tax imposed in prior year 1 2 3 4 5 6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see Instructions) 6 7 Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionaIIy-integrated Type supporting organization (see instructions) Schedute A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 432025 09-17-14 19 15111116 798302 1156 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Schedule A (Form '990 or 990-EZ) 2014 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 7 [Wart 1 Type Non-Functionally Integrated Supporting Organizations (continued) Section - Distributions Current Year 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 2 Amounts paid to perform actiwty that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 4 Amounts paid to acquwe exempt-use assets 5 Quali?ed set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval reqmred) 6 Other distributions (describe in Part See instructions 7 Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6 8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responswe (prowde details in Part VI). See instructions. Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C. line 6 10 Line 8 amount divided byLine 9 amount (O (ii) Excess Distributions Underdistributions Distributable Section - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) Pre 2014 Arno 2014 - or 1 Distributable amount tor 2014 from Section C, line 6 2 Underdistributions. if any. for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required-see instructions) 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014. Total of lines 3a through Applied to underdistributions of prior years Applied to 2014 distributable amount Carryover from 2009 not applied (see Remainder. Subtract lines 39, 3h, and Si from 31. 4 Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7. Applied to underdistributions of prior years Applied to 2014 distributable amount Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4 5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 39 and 43 from line 2 (if amount greater than zero] see instructions) 6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines an and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero. see instructions) 7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3] and 4c 8 Breakdown of line 7 a From 2013 9 n: CT (1 Excess from 2013 Excess from 2014 Schedule A (Form 990 or QQO-EZ) 2014 43202? 09-17-14 20 15111116 798302 1156 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Schedule A jFor?m 990 or 990-52) 2014 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 8 I Part I Supplemental Information. Provude the explanations required by Part ll. line 10. Part II, lune 17a or 17b, and Part Ime 12 Also complete part for any additional Information (See Instructions). 432023 09-17-14 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 21 15111116 798302 1156 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 SCHEDULEG Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities 0MB 990 990-EZ orm or For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 20 1 4 Complete if the organization is described below. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. . Department oi the Treasury . I I . . Open to Public Internal Revenue, 3mIce inlormation about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or and its instructions is at wwars.gov/form990. Inspection if the organization answered "Yes," to 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 Do not complete Part I C. Section 501(0) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations Complete Parts l-A and below. 00 not complete Part l-B Section 527 organizations Complete Part l-A only If the organization answered "Yes," to 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(h))' Complete Part Do not complete Part MB. 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT ?led Form 5768 (election under section 501th?. Complete Part ll-B. Do not complete Part It the organization answered ?Yes," to Form 990, Part IV. line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then 0 Section 501 (5), or (6) organizations Complete Part Name of organization Employer identification number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27-1657203 Part l-A] Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 or is a section 527 organization. 1 Prowde a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign actiwties in Part IV 2 Political expenditures . Volunteer hours [Part Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount of any exmse tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 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 yearWasacorrection made"Yes." describe in Part IV Part l-C Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501 1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function actiwties 2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities .. Total exempt function expenditures Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL. line17b Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this yearEnter 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, prowde information in Part IV Name Address Amount paid from Amount of political filing organization's contributions received and funds if none, enter -0-. and directly delivered to a separate political organization if none. enter 0-. For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule (Form 990 or 990-52) 2014 LHA 432041 10-21-14 2 9 15111116 798302 1156 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501 Schedule 0 Form 990 or 990-132) 2014 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 2 I Part A Check if the ?ling 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). 8 Check if the ?ling organization checked box A and ?limited control" proviSions apply. Limits on Lobbying Expenditures Amiga: group (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) totals 13 Total lobbying expenditures to in?uence public opinion (grass roots lobbyingTotal lobbying expenditures to in?uence a legislative body (direct lobbying) 6 508 . Total lobbying expenditures (add lines Other exempt purpose expenditures . 3 49 7 322 . Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the followmg table in both columns lithe amount on line 18, 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 $1 75,000 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 1fSubtract line 19 from line 1a If zero or less. enter -0- . . 0 . i Subtract line 11 from line 1c If zero or less, enter -0- . . 0 . If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organizati0ni ?le Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year4-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 through 2t.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period (or in) 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total 1 2a Lobbyingnontaxableamount 244,776. 202,835. 244,322. 328,265. 1,020,198. i Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(eTotal lobbying expenditures Grassrootsnontaxableamount 61,194. 50,709. 61,081. 82,065. 255,050. Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column Grassroots lobbyinq expenditures Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 432042 10-21-14 30 15111116 798302 1156 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 Schedule =orm 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Part II Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501 27?1657203 Page3 For each "Yes, response to lines la through 1: below, provide in Part lVa detailed description of the lobbying actiwty. Yes No Amount 1 During the year. did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, Including any attempt to in?uence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of. Volunteers? Paid staff or management (Include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 10? 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 bodyRallies. demonstrations, seminars. conventions, speeches. lectures. or any similar means? i Other actiwties? 3 Total Add lines 1c through 1i 2a Did the activities In line 1 cause the organization to be not descnbed 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 ?ling organization incurred a section 4912 tax. did It file Form 4720 for this year? [Part Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6). 1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 2 Did the organization make only? In- -house lobbying expenditures oi $2 000 or lessDid the or-anization a-ree to car over lobb in- and oolitical expenditures from the prior year? ?Part Ill Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501 or section 501(c)(6) and if either BOTH Part A, lines 1 and 2, are answered ?No, OR Part A, line 3, is answered "Yes. 1 Dues, assessments and Similar amounts from members .. 1 2 Section 162(6) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). a Current year Carryover from last year 2b Total . 2c 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductibte section 162(e) dues 3 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 year? . 4 Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) 5 [Psart IV Supplemental Information Prowde 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. 432043 10-21-14 31 15111116 798302 1156 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 . . OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEDULE Supplemental FinanCIal Statements (Form 990) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, 20 1 4 Part line 6, 7, 8, 9.10.113, 11b,11c, 11d. 11e.11f. 123. or 1213. 0 Department of the Treasury A?aCh 1:0 Form 990- I pen to ?c Internal Revenue Serwce Information about Schedule [Form 990) and its instructions is at wwars.gov/form990. "5990?07? Name of the organization Employer identification number JOHN HANCOCK COWITTEE FOR THE STATES 27-1657203 Part I I Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.Compieie It the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990. Part IV. line 6. Donor adwsed 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' 3 exclusive legal controlDid 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 adwsor. or for any other purpose conferring impermissmle private bene?[Eff II 1 Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes? to Form 990. Part IV, line 7. 1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply). Preservation of land for public use (e.g . recreation or education) Preservation of a historically important land area Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure El 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 1 the End of the Tax Total number of conservation easements Total acreage restricted by conservation easements Number of conservation easements on a certi?ed historic structure included in Number of conservation easements included In achIred after 8/1 7/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register I 3 Number of conservation easements modified. transferred. released. extinQUIshed. or terminated by the organization during the tax I year i 4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located Dr 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 No . 6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring. Inspecting. and enforcing conservation easements during the year 7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring. inspecting. and enforcmg conservation easements during the year 8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section and section . .. Yes 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' 5 accounting for conservation easements. Part Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990. Part IV. line 8 1a If the organization elected. as permitted under SFAS 116 (A30 958). not 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 sewice. prowde, in Part the text of the footnote to Its finanCIal 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 serwce. provide the following amounts relating to these items: Revenue included in 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. prowde the followmg amounts reqUIred to be reported under SFAS 1 16 (A80 958) relating to these items. a Revenue included in Form 990. Part line 1 Assets included in Form 990. Part 5 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2014 3 2 15111116 798302 1156 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 2 I Part I Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assetsmontinued) 3 Using the organization's accession. and other records, check any of the followmg that are a Significant use of Its collection items (check all that apply): a El Public exhibition Loan or exchange programs Scholarly research Other 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 rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collectionPart IV I Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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 . . .. I: Yes :1 No if ?Yes." explain the arrangement in Part and complete the followmg table: Amount Beginning balance Additions during the year Distributions during the year . .. .. .. . 2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X. line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? No If "Yes,? explain the arrangement in Part Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part . . I: I Part I Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10 I Current year Prior year Two years back Three years back Four years back I 1a Beginning of year balance Contributions .. .. . 0 Net investment earnings. gains, and losses at Grants or scholarships Other expenditures for faculties and programs Administrative expenses 9 End of year balance 2 Prowde the estimated percentage of the current year and balance (line 19, column held as: a Board dessgnated or quasi-endowment Permanent endowment i Temporarily restricted endowment The percentages in 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 for the organization by: unrelated organizations (ii) related organizations . If "Yes" to 3a(ii). are the related organizations listed as reqUIred on Schedule Fl? . 4 Describe in Part the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds. I Part VI I Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990. Part IV, line 113. See Form 990. Part X. line 10 -q Description of property Cost or other (in) Cost or other Accumulated Book value ba5is (investment) (other) depreCiation 13 Land BUiIdings . Leaseholdimprovements .. 71,674. 21,597. 50,077. EqUipment . 194,633. 5,850. 188,773. Other Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, column (8), line 100Schedule (Form 990) 2014 432052 10-0144 33 15111116 798302 1156 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Schedule Form 990 2014 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES -Part VII Investments - Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990. Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. Description of security or category (Including name or security) Book value Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value (1) FinanCIaI derivatives (2) Closely-held equutyinterests .. . (3) Other (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) Total. (Col. must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.) I Part Investments - Program Related. if the answered to Form Part IV line 110 See Form Part line 13 Description of investment Book value Method of valuation' Cost or end-of-year market value Part IX Other Assets. if the answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV line 11d. See Form 990 Part X. line 15. Description Book value Part Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV. lune 119 or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25 1_ Description 01 liability Book value (1) Federal income taxes (2) ADVANCES 321,038. (1?9 (4) (5) I6) (7) (8) (9) Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Pan x, coi. (B) iine Liability for uncertain tax posmons. In Part prowde the text of the footnote to the organization's finanCial statements that reports the organization's for uncertain tax posmons under FIN 48 (A80 740) Check here it the text of the footnote has been provided in Part Schedule (Form 990) 2014 432053 10-01- 14 34 15111116 798302 1156 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 4 [Part XI I Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 Total revenue. gains. and other support per audited finanCIaI statements .. Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990. Part line 12: a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .. .. .. .. 2a Donated services and use of facilities 2b Recoveries of prior year grants 2c Other (Describe in Part .. .. 2d Add lines 2athrough 2d . 2e 0 . 3 Subtractime2efromline1 . . . .. 3 4,806,280. 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 Total revenue. Add IInes 3 and 40. (This must equaIForm 990, line 12P5art XII I Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements . . 1 3 97 5 982 . Amounts Included on line 1 but not on Form 990. Part IX. line 25: a Donated sennces and use of facilities .. 2a Prior year adjustments . . 2b Otherlosses . .. .. . . .. .. . .. .. .. 2c OtherIDescribeInPartXIll) 2d <30,114.> Add lines 2a through Subtract hne 2e from line 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 Add lines 4a and 4b 4c 0 . Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990 Per? line 18Psart Supplemental Information. Provide the descriptions requrred 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; Pan XI, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, tines 2d and 4b Also complete part to prowde any additional information. PART XII LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS ACCRUAL TO CASH ADJUSTMENTS gag?? Schedule (Form 990) 2014 3 5 15111116 798302 1156 2014 . 05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156?1 SCHEDULEJ Compensation Information 1545-0047 (Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key EmployeesI and Highest 201 4 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 Rum?: Internal Revenue Service lnform_ation about Schedule [Form 990) and its instructions is at Inspection Name of the organization Employer Identification number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1657203 I Part I Questions Regarding Compensation Yes No Is Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1 a. Complete Part to provide any relevant information regarding these items. First-class or charter travel Housmg allowance or reSidence for personal use I [3 Travel for companions Cl Payments for busmess use of personal residence Tax indemnification and gross-up payments Health or somal club dues or initiation fees Discretionary spending account :1 Personal services (e maid. chauffeur. chef) If any of the boxes on line 13 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 reimbursmg or allowmg expenses incurred by all directors, trustees, and of?cers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? 2 3 Indicate which, if any, of the followrng 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 Compensation survey or study Form 990 of other organizations Cl Approval by the board or compensation committee i 4 During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Fan VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the tiling I organization or a related organization: a Receive a severance payment or change- -of- control payment? .. 4a PartICipate in, or recaive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b PaitICIpate in, or receive payment from, an equny- based compensation arrangement? 40 I If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and prowde 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. 1 5 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of. a The organizationAny related organization? . .. 5b If "Yes" to line 5a or so, describe in Part 6 For persons listed in 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" to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part 7 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization prov1de any non-fixed payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes,' describe in Part 7 8 Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subiect to the . initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958- If "Yes," describe in Part 8 9 If "Yes" to line 8 did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53. 4958 Bic)? . 9 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2014 132111 10-13-14 36 15111116 798302 1156 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27-1657203 quz I Part II I Officers. Directors, Trustees. Key Employees. and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies If additional space is needed. . For each whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row and from related organizations. described In the instructions. on row Do not list any indiwduals that are not listed on Form 990. Part W. Note. The sum of columns for each listed indiwdual must equal the total amount of Form 990. Part VII, Section A. line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that Individual (A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation Base (ii) Bonus Other compensation incentive reportable compensation compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation other deferred benefits in column (B) compensation reported as deferred in prior Form 990 (1) MARK MECKLER 154,140. 11,011. . 165,151. 0. A h?a 0 66,060. 0. 4,719. 0 0. 0. 70,779432112 10-18-14 37 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Paqe 3 I Part I Supplemental Information Provide the Information. explanation, or descriptions reqwred for Part I. lmes 1aand for Part II Also complete this part for any additional information Schedule (Form 990) 2014 432113 10-13-14 3 8 . 0MB 1545-0047 SCHEDULED Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ (Form 990 or 990-52) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on 20 1 4 - Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Open to Public Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule 0 Form 990 or 990-Ez and Its Instructlons is at wwars.qov/form990. Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1657203 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION BASED ON COMPARABLE DATA FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 17, LIST OF STATES RECEIVING COPY OF FORM 990: FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE POLICY IS ENCLOSED IN THE EMPLOYEE MANUAL WHICH IS PROVIDED TO ALL EMPLOYEES. EMLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO INFORM MANAGEMENT OF ANY CHANGES IN CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014) 432211 08-27- 14 39 15111116 798302 1156 2014.05000 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1