SCANNED NOV 2 3 2015 Form 990 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Servuce TL EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 15, 20 Return of Organization Exempt From and ending 16 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 A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 2015 Open to Public Inspection gym?le Name of organization Employer identification number 935115335 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 2:212:19 Domg business as ITI ZENS FOR SELF GOVERNANCE Ig'tti'fr?tlt Number and street (or P.O. box if mail IS not delivered to street address) Room/sude Telephone number 106 E. 6TH STREET 00 512?943?2014 gargm- City or town. state or prov1nce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Gross receipts $7336? AUSTIN . H(a) Is this a group return Name and address of officer2MA-RK MECKLER for subordinates? :IYes No pending SAME AS ABOVE H(b) Are all subordinates included7I:IYe5 NO I Tax-exenyt status LEI 501(c)(3) LJ 501(c)( (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) 0W7 If attach a list (see instructions) Website: . SELFGOVERN - COM Group exemption number Form oforganization; I XI Corporation I I Trust I I Assoc1ation Other) [Part ITSummary Year of formation: 2 0 1 (1M State of legal domicne: TX 1 Briefly describe the organization?s MISSIOD or most significant activmes. TO PROVIDE COMMUNI CATION . EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON MATTERS RELATED TO SELF-GOVERNANCE . 2 Check this box mthe organization discontinued Its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. 3 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 4 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (P rt VI, line 1b) 4 3 5 Total number of indiViduaIs employed in calendar year 201 5 (Pa 5 2 4 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessaryTotal unrelated busmess revenue from Part column (C), Ii 7a I) . Net unrelated busmess taxable income from Form 990-T, Ii s, Th 0 . 43"] Prior Year Current Year a, 8 Contributions and grants (Part Ilne 1hProgram semce revenue (Part line 29Investment income (Part column (A), lines Other revenue (Part column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8 ,9c, 1 c, anTotal revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equa rt qumn (libs/12Grants and Similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (ABenefits paid to or for members (Part IX. column (A), line Salaries. other compensation. employee benefits (Part IX. column ines 5-1016a fundratsmg fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11aTotal fundraismg expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25Other expenses (Part IX. column (A), lines 11a?1 1 d. 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 ?23% 20 Totalassets(PartX,line16) 1,165,166. 2,320,850. 21 Total liabilities (Part x, line 26Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line Part II TSignature Block Under penalties of pertury, I declare th -. this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is /her than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. I Sign - Date I Here MARK ME KLER CEO Type or prmame and?title Print/Type preparer's name Prepar_er's attire 313 Check Ij Paid ENNIS K. WEISS, CPA 34 g? WW, 8201? 11/08/16 ?1.,de P01330013 Preparer Firm's name LB . . WEI SS ASSOCIATES PLLC FirmUse 00'! Firm's address 4 5T 0 . BRETON COURT SUITE 1 0 2 KENTWOOD, MI 49508 Phoneno.616?871?1233 MaLthe IRS discuss this return With the preparer shown above? as instructions) LKJ Yes LJNO 532001 12-16-15 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructio 5. Form 990 (2015) are Form 990 (2015) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 2 I Part I Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part 1 Briefly descnbe the organization's mission: TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING 0N MATTERS RELATED TO GOVERNANCE . 2 Did the organization undertake any signi?cant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990- E29 . . I: Yes No If "Yes, describe these new services on Schedule 0. 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes In how it conducts, any program serwces? (E No If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0. 4 Describe the organization's program semoe accomplishments for each of its three largest program sewices. as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program semce reported. 4a (Code (Expenses Including grants of (Revenue COMMUNICATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING RELATED TO . 4b (Code (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4c (Code (Expenses 3 including grants of (Revenue 3 4d Other program semces (Describe in Schedule 0.) (Elpensw 5 includrng grants of (Revenue 5 4e Total program serwce expenses Form 990 (2015) 532002 12-16-15 3 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Form 990 (2015) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 3 Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No 1 Is the organization In section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a pnvate foundatIon)? If" Yes," complete Schedule A 1 2 Is the organrzatlon requrred to complete Schedule B, Schedule of 3 BIG the organization engage in direct or IndIrect poIItIcal campargn activrtIes on behalf of or In Opposrtron to candidates fOr publIc of?ce? lf "Yes," complete Schedule C, Partl 3 4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. the organIzatIon engage in lobbying actIvitIes, or have a sectIon 501 electron In effect durrng the tax year? If ","Yes complete Schedule C, Part ll 4 5 Is the organization a sectron 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organrzatlon that recerves membership dues. assessments or amounts as de?ned In Revenue Procedure 98-19? If ""Yes, complete Schedule C, Part 5 6 the organizatlon maIntain any donor advrsed funds or any simIIar funds or accounts for donors have the to provide advrce on the distrIbutlon or investment Of amounts In such funds or accounts? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part I 6 7 the organIzation recere or hold a conservatlon easement, Including easements to preserve open space, the enVIronment, hIstorIc land areas, or hIstorIc structures? lf "Yes, complete Schedule D. Part ll . 7 8 the organization maIntain collectrons of works of art. hIstorical treasures, or other srmIlar assets? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 8 9 the organIzatron report an amount in Part X, We 21, for escrow or custodral account lIabIlIty, serve as a custodIan for amounts not IIsted In Part X, or provrde credIt counseling, debt management, credIt repaIr, or debt negotiation servrces? If" Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV 9 10 the organization, dIrectly or through a related organIzatIon, hold assets In temporanly endowments permanent endowments, or quaSI-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 10 1 1 If the organrzatron's answer to any of the followrng questlons is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX. or 3 as applicable. a the organIzatIon report an amount for land, and eqUIpment In Part X, km 10? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part VI 11a Did the organrzatron report an amount for Investments- other securItIes In Part X, km 12 that Is 5% or more of Its total assets reported In Part X, line 16? lf ","Yes complete Schedule D, Part VII 1 1b the organrzation 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 1 1c the organIzation report an amount for other assets in Part X, Me 15 that Is 5% or more of Its total assets reported in Part X, km 16? ll Yes, complete Schedule D, Part IX . 1 1d the organIzatIon report an amount for other lIabIlItIes In Part X, line 25? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, PartX 1 1e the organIzatIon's separate or consolidated fInancIal statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organizatIon's lIabIlIt_y_ for uncertain tax posmons under FIN 48 (A80 740)? it" "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 1 1f 12a the organrzatron obtaIn separate, independent audrted financral statements for the tax year? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Parts Xl and 12a Was the organrzatIon included In consolidated, Independent audrted financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and If the organlzatlon answered to lure 12a, then completlng Schedule D, Parts XI and lS optlonal 12b 13 Is the organrzation a school In sectron If "Yes, complete Schedule . 13 14a the organlzation maintaln an offrce, employees, or agents outside of the UnIted States? 14a the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmakrng, business, Investment, and program service actIvrties outside the UnIted States, or aggregate foreIgn Investments valued at $100,000 or more? If" Yes" complete Schedule F, Parts! and IV 14b 15 the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3 more than $5 000 of grants or other assistance to or fOr any foreIgn organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts ll and IV 15 16 the organrzatron report on Part IX. column (A), lIne 3, more than 000 of aggregate grants or other to or for foreIgn Individuals? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts Ill and IV 16 17 Old the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professmnal fundraising servrces on Part IX, column (A), ?ms 6 and 11e? lf ?Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I 17 18 Did the organIzatIon report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross Income and contnbutions on Part IInes 1c and 8a? lf" Yes" complete Schedule G, Part ll 18 19 Did the organrzatron report more than $15,000 of gross Income from gaming actIvrtIes on Part line 93? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part 19 Form 990 (201 5) 532003 12-15-15 4 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Form 990 (2015) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27-1657203 Paqe4 Part Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes No 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital faCiIities? lf "Yes, complete Schedule 203 If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of audrted ?nancial statements to this return? 20b 21 Did the organizatiOn report more than $5,000 of grants or other aSSIstance to any domestic organization or domestic govemment on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If 'Yes, complete Schedule I, Parts I and ll 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? it "Yes complete Schedule I, Parts I and 22 23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former of?cers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If 'Yes," complete Schedule 23 24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding prinCIpaI 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 If "No go to llne 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 25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part I 25a Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction With a disquali?ed person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or If Yes, complete Schedule L, Partl 25b 26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former of?cers, directors, tmstees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If Yes, complete Schedule L, Part ll 26 27 Did the organization provide a grant or other aSSIS?tance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member - of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part 27 28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction With one of the followmg parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions): 9 a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If ","Yes complete Schedule L, Part IV 28a A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If" Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV 28b An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If 'Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV 28c 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? lf Yes complete Schedule 30 31 Did the organization quUIdate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If" Yes," complete Schedule N, Partl 31 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes, complete Schedule N, Part 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 H, Partl 33 34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If 'Yes, complete Schedule B, Part ll, or IV, and Part V, line 1 . 34 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 35a If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction With a controlled entity Within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If ","Yes complete Schedule Fl, Part V, line 2 35b 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non- charitable related organization? If "Yes complete Schedule H, Part V, line 2 . 36 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal? income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule H, Part VI 37 38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and prowde explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 ?lers are required to complete Schedule 0 38 Form 990 (2015) 532004 12-16-15 5 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Form 990 (2015) JOHN HANCOCK COMMI TTEE FOR THE STATES Paqe 5 I Part 3 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any ?ne In thIs Part Yes No 13 Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter 0-- if not applIcable 1a 2 8 Enter the number of Forms W- 2G Included' In lIne 1a. Enter -0- If not 1b 0 - the organization comply With backup rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gamblIng) wrnnIngs to prize wrnners? 1c 2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements . I ?led for the calendar year endIng with or wrthIn the year covered by this return 23 7 2 4 If at least one Is reported on ?ne 2a, dId the organIzation ?le all required federal employment tax returns? 2b Note. If the sum of lrnes 1a and 2a Is greater than 250, you may be reqwred to e-fII'e (see .. . :5 3a the organizatIon have unrelated busrness gross income of $1,000 or more durIng the year? 3a If "Yes, has It ?led a Form 990 -T for thIs year'? If to line 3b, provrde an explanation In Schedule 0 3b 4a At any time durIng the calendar year, dId the organIzatIon have an Interest In, or a srgnature or other authorIty over, a ?nancial account in a foreIgn country (such as a bank account, securitres account, or other finanoIal account)? 4a If ?Yes," enter the name of the foreIgn country: See instructions for ?ling requirements for Form 114, Report of ForeIgn Bank and ?nancial Accounts (FBAR). w? :2 5a Was the organrzatron a party to a prothIted tax shelter transactron at any tIme durrng the tax year7 5a any taxable party notify the organIzatIon that It was or Is a party to a prohrbited tax shelter transactron? 5b If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organrzatIon ?le Form 5c 6a Does the organizatlon have annual gross recerpts that are normally greater than $100,000, and dId the organrzation what any contnbutions that were not tax deducthle as charrtable contributIons? 63 If "Yes. did the organrzatlon include every an express statement that such contrIbutIons or were not tax 6b 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). . . a the organIzatron weave a payment In excess of $75 made partly as a contnbutIon and partly for goods and servrces prowded to the payor? Ta If "Yes," did the organizatIon notify the donor of the value of the goods or serVIces provided? 7b the organrzation sell, exchange, or otherwrse dIspose of personal property for It was requrred to ?le Form 8282? To If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 fried dunng the year I 7d I .. .. 5 the organIzatIon recere any funds, dIrectly or indirectly, to pay premrums on a personal bene?t contract? 7e the organrzatron, during the year. pay prequms, dIrectly or IndIrectly, on a personal bene?t contract? 7f lithe organIzation received a contnbutIon of qualIfied Intellectual property, dId the organIzatIon ?le Form 8899 as requrred? 79 If the organrzation recered a oontnbution of cars, boats, aIrplanes, or other vehIcles, dId the organrzatIonI file a Form 1098-0? 7h 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. a donor advised fund maintaIned by the 1: sponsoring organizatIon have excess busmess holdings at any tIme durIng the year? 8 9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. . a the sponsoring organIzation make any taxable distrIbutIons under sectIon 4966? 93 the sponsorrng organizatIon make a distrIbutIon to a donor, donor adVIsor, or related person? 9b 10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter. i a lnrtIatron fees and capItal Included on Part km 12 10a ,4 Gross recerpts, included on Form 990, Part line 12, for public use of club 10b . f" 11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter' 3 a Gross income from members or shareholders 1 1a Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or recered from them 1 1b <0 12a Section 4947(a)(1) non- exempt charitable trusts. Is the organIzatIon fIling Form 990 In of Form 1041? 12a If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt Interest received or accrued during the year . . I 12b 13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprof? health insurance issuers. a Is the organization IIcensed to issue qualIf? ed health plans In more than one state? 13a Note. See the instructrons for add itionai Informatron the organIzation must report on Schedule 0. Enter the amount of reserves the organrzation is requrred to maIntaIn by the states' In which the organrzation Is licensed to issue health plans 13b Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c . 143 Did the organIzatIon recere any payments for Indoor tanning servrces during the tax year?7 14a If "Yes, has It ?led a Form 720 to report these payments? If provrde an explanation In Schedule 0 14b Form 990 (2015) 532005 12-15?15 6 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156?1 Formeeo (2015) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 6 I Part I Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each 'Yes' response to lines 2 through 7b below, and fora 'No' response to line 8a, SD, or 10b below, describe the Circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions. Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Vi Section A. Governing?Body and Management Yes No 1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year 1a 4 if there are material differences In voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing i body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule 0. Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above. who are independent 1b 3 2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship With any other of?cer, director, trustee, or key employee? 2 3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct superVi5ion of officers, directors, or tmstees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents Since the prior Form 990 was 1" led? 4 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a Significant diversion of the organization? 5 assets? 5 6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 7a Did 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 governing body? 7b 8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: i a The governing body? 8a Each committee With authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b 9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed' in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization' 3 mailing address? lf" Yes, "provrde the names and addresses in Schedule 0 9 Section B. Policies (This Section requests information about policres not requrred by the Internal Flevenue Code) Yes No 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 103 If "Yes, did the organization have written poliCIes and procedures governing the actiVIties of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are conSistent With the organization 5 exempt purposes? 10b 11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? 11a Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to reView this Form 990. 12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If go to line 13 123 Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees reqUIred to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? 12b Did the organization regularly and conSistently monitor and enforce compliance the policy? If" Yes,? describe in Schedule 0 how this was done . 12c 13 Did the organization have a written whistlebiower policy? 13 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and dec:sion? a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 15a Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions). 55? 16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a jomt venture or similar arrangement With a . . taxable entity during the year? 16a If "Yes, did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate partICipation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's a exempt status with respect to such arrangements? 16b Section C. Disclosure 17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is reqwred to be ?led Section 6104 reqUIres an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501 only) available for ublic inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply Own websrte i:i Another?s webSIte Upon request i:i Other (explain in Schedule 0) 19 Desonbe in Schedule 0 Whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year. 20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN LLP 317?574?9100 9365 COUNSELORS ROW STE 200, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240 53200612-16-15 SCHEDULE 0 FOR FULL LIST Form990(2015) 7 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 Form 990 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 7 Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII El Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, KeLEmployees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete this table for all persons reqwred to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending With or Within the organization's tax year. 0 List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether indiwduals 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 for definition of "key employee." 0 List the organization's ?ve Current highest compensated employees (other than an of?cer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received report- able compensation (Box 5 Of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations 0 List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. 0 List all of the organization?s former directors or trustees that received, in the capaCity as a former director or tmstee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. List persons in the following order: indiwdual tmstees or directors, institutional trustees, Officers, key employees; highest compensated employees. and former such persons. '3 Check this box if neither the organization nor am! related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average (do not cfegfg'ggman one Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per box. unless person IS both an compensation compensation amount of week of?cer and a director/trustee) from from related other (list any the organizations compensation hours for 13 3 organization OBS-MISC) from the related DOB-MISC) organization organizations E, and related below g? a ?31 organizations line) :5 if? (1) TIM DUNN 5 . 0 0 DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 . (2) MARKMECKLER 40.00 220,200. 0. 17,000. (3) ERIC 5.00 DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 . (4) MARK ROLLINS 1.00 DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 . (5) MICHAEL RUTHENBERG 4 0 . 0 0 SECRETARY 96,000. 0. 17,000. (6) TIMOTHY MURPHY (7) MICHAEL TRANCHINA 40 . 0 0 CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER 125 532007 42-15-15 Form 990 (2015) 8 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 I Form 990 (2015) 14191108 798302 1156 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1657203 Pwea Bart V?l Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key?rnloyees, and HigEst Cormaensated Employees (continuedName and title Average (do not cfegf?ggman one Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per box, unless person [5 both an compensation compensation amount of week officer and a director/trustee) from from related other (?St any the organizations compensation hours for if 3 organization from the related organization organizations 5 2 s; and related below 2 organizations ?nel a a :5 1b Sub-total 5 441,200. 0. 51,000. Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section Total(?ddlines1band1c) 441.200- 0- 51,000- 2 Total number of indiv1duals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable comi?isation from the organization 2 Yes No 3 Did the organization list any former of?cer. director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on ,3 line 1 a? If Yes, complete Schedule for such indiwdual a 4 For any indiwdual listed on line 1 a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If Yes, complete Schedule for such indiwdual 4 5 Did any person listed on line 1 a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or indiwdual for servnces J, rendered to the organization? If Yes, complete Schedule for such person 5 Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your ?ve highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Fleport compensation for the calendar year ending With or within the organization's tax year (A) Name and busmess address (3) Description of services (0) Compensation GRAVES BARTLE MARCUS S: MAIN ST SUITE 2700, 1100 KANSAS CITY, MO 64105 LEGAL 1,348,400. MICHAEL FARRIS, 37545 CHAPPELLE HILL ROAD, VA 20132 PR SERVICES 108 200 . 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the org?tization Form 990 (2015) 532008 12-16? 15 9 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Form 990 2015) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 9 I Part Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any Me In this Part TH (E wr' gm Total revenue Related or Unrelated exempt function busmess sections revenue revenue 512 - 514 *3 42 1 a Federated campaigns 1a Membership dues . 1b A . 54 Fundraising events . 1c . Related organizations . 1d {g 3 21% 9. Government grants (contributions) 1e 3 i ?f :3 All other contributions, gifts, grants, and i . 3? E3 Similar amounts not Included above '22 Noncash contributions Included In 1a-Total.Add lines 1a-1f 5 098- I 9? usiness Cod (All other program serwce revenue 9 Total. Add lines 2a-2f 3 Investment Income (Including dmdends. interest, and other sumllar amounts) 4 Income from Investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 5 Royalties (I) Real @Personal 2 6 a Gross rents Less: rental expenses 5 5 i 2 Rental income or (loss) ,f ,c v: Net rental Income or (loss) 7 3 Gross amount from sales of JD Securities (Ii) Other assets other than inventory 3 I 6 :g Less cost or other ba3 s u; 6 and sales expenses Gain or (loss) Net gain or (loss) .. 8 a Gross income from fundraismg events (not 3: "v 5 Including of 5 .2 contributions reported on line 1c). See ?5 ?5 i 3 Part IV, line 18 a 5 Less: direct expenses Net Income or (loss) from fundralsing events . 9 3 Gross Income from gaming activaties. See 5 Part IV, line 19 a ?if Less: direct expenses Net Income or (loss) from gaming activmes 10 3 Gross sales of Inventory. less returns 1? i and allowances a Less: cost of goods sold A 1, 3 2 3 Net income or (loss) from sales of Inventory Miscellaneous Revenue usiness Codel A d, 2, 5 11a 900099 25,300. 25,300. All other revenue . 25:300- all 12 Total revenue.See Instructions532009 12-16-15 Form 990 (2015) 10 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1557203 Page 10 [Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organrzations must complete column (A) Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX . l_l Do not Include amounts reported on lines 63" Total ??genses Progra(n?35erv1ce Manag??ent and un?ising 7b- 815, 9'3" and 70? Of Part expenses general expenses expenses 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestlc governments. See Part IV, line 21 2 Grants and other aSSIStance to domestic individuals See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other aSSistance to foreign . g. . organizations, foreign governments, and foreign . ihdiViduals. See Part IV, lines Benefits paid to or for members ., . . Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees,andkeyemployees 337,443. 240,997. 32,173. 64,273. 6 Compensation not Included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons In section 4958(c)(3)(B) 7 Othersalariesandwages 376,685. 269,024. 35,914. 71,747. 8 Pensaon plan accruals and contnbutlons (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) 9 Other employee bene?ts 10 Payrolltaxes - 61,725. 43,691. 5,329. 12,705. 11 Fees for services (non-employees) a Management Legal 1,358,095. 1,257,751. 100,344. 6 Accounting 69,278. 69,278. Lobbying Professmnalfundralsing serVices. See Part IV, line 23:1 54 62 3 . Investment management fees 9 Other (If line 119 amount exceeds 10% of line 25, 122,553. 114,265. 2,148. 6,140. 12 Advertismgandpromotion 1,010,994. 925,465. 77,845. 7,683. 13 Officeexpenses 5,075. 4,438. 353. 284. 14 Information technology Royalties 16 Occupancy 36,648. 32,766. 2,372. 1,510. 17 Travel 9,592. 6,029. 3,425. 138. 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings Interest 21 Payments to af?liates 22 DepreCIation, depletion, and amortization Insurance 85,648. 57,722. 14,345. 13,581. 24 Other expenses. itemize expenses not covered . . v? .. above. (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24o. If line .3 v; 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) . . . amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0.) . . .. . 3 POSTAGE PRINTING 331,453. 59,189. 720. 271,544. DUES 5. SUBSCRIPTIONS 55,328. 52,487. 1,542. 1,299. MISCELLANEOUS 2,362. 2,028. 200. 134. Allother expenses 25 4,260,676. 3,372,029. 355,800. 522,847. 26 Joint costs. Complete this tune only If the organization reported 1n column (B) JOIM costs from a combined educational campaign and fundralsmg sohcntation. Check here El Iffollowmg SOP 98-2 (A30 953-720) 532010 12-15-15 Form 990 (2015) 1 1 14191108 798302 1156 2015 . 04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR Formsso (2015) JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?165720 3 Page 11 [Part Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Ll (A) (3) Beginning of year End of year 1 Cash - non-interest?bearing . Savmgs and temporary cash investments 2 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 3 4 Accounts receivableLoans and other receivables from current and former of?cers, directors 3? i? ,3 . trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete 'Part II of Schedule 6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under - i . i 3? . section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing .1 53 if t: employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary . 3 3 .3 employees? beneflmary organizations (see instr). Complete Part II of 6 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7 lnventones for sale or use 8 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 10a Land, bUiIdings, and equment' cost or other . s: Complete Part VI of Schedule 10a Less: accumulated depreciation 10b Investments - publicly traded securities 11 12 Investments - other securities. See Part IV, line 11 12 13 Investments - program-related See Part IV, line 11 13 14 Intangible assets 14 15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 15 16 Total assets. Add lines?l through 15 (must equalline 34Accounts payable and accrued expenses 17 18 Grants payable . 18 19 Deferred revenue 19 20 Tax- exempt bond liabilities 20 21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule 21 2 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, 3? 3 key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified personsComplete Part II of Schedule_L J, 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 ScheduIeD 321,038. 25 O. 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (A36 958), check here and .complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 1 i ~51? . .3 a 27 Unrestricted net assets Temporarily restricted net assets Permanently restricted net assets 29 Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (A80 958), check here 3 and complete lines 30 through 34. ff? *3 30 Capital stock or trust prinClpaI, or current funds 30 :13 31 Paid- -m or capital surplus, or land, bu1 ding, or eqUipment fund 31 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32 33 Totalnetassetsorfundbalances 845.128- 33 2:3zotssoo 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances Form 990 (2015) 532011 12-15-15 12 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Form 990 (2015) JOHN HANCOCK COMMI TTEE FOR THE STATES Page 12 I Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contalns a response or note to any Ilne tn this Part Xl . I: 1 Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), line 12Total expenses (must equal Part IX column (A), line 25Revenue less expenses. Subtract Ilne 2 from line Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, Ilne 33, column Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5 6 Donated SeNlces and use of faculties 6 7 Investment expenses 7 8 Pnor period adjustments 8 9 Other changes' In net assets or fund balances (explaln' ln Schedule 0) 9 0 - 10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X. Ilne 33, column(B)) 10 2,320,850. I Part Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contalns a response or note to any line in this Part . . Yes No 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual '3 Other If the organizatlon changed method of accountan from a prlor year or checked "Other," explaln In Schedule 0 - Pia; 2a Were the organlzatlon's finanCIal statements compiled or reviewed by an lndependent accountant? 23 If "Yes," check a box below to whether the fmancral statements for the year were compiled or revtewed on a 1 1.3.1 53:. separate basrs, consolldated basrs, or both' Separate base i: Consolidated basis [3 Both consolidated and separate basrs Were the organizatlon' ?nanCIal statements audited by an Independent accountant? 2b If "Yes, check a box below to lndicate whether the ?nancial statements for the year were audrted on a separate basrs, consolidated basis, or both: Separate I: Consolidated basrs I: Both consolidated and separate basrs If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b. does the organization have a committee that assumes for oversight of the audlt, revrew, or compilatlon of its fmancral statements and selection of an independent accountant? 2c If the organization changed elther oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explaln' ln Schedule 0. 3a As a result of a federal award, was the organizatlon requrred to undergo an audlt or audlts as set forth In the Audlt Act and OMB Circular A-1 332 3a If "Yes," the organlzatlon undergo the requrred audlt or audits? If the organization not undergo the required audit or audlts, explaln why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits 3b Form 990 (2015) 532012 12-15-15 1 3 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 I SCHEDU.LE A . . OMB No 15450047 Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 20 15 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. Departmem of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. dim" Internal Revenue semce Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or and its instructions is at InSPECtlon i Name of the organization Employer identification number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27-1657203 I Part I Reason for Public Charity Status (Ali organizations must complete this part.) See 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 assomation of churches descnbed in section A school described In section (Attach Schedule (Form 990 or A hospital or a cooperative hospital serVIce organization described in section A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described In section Enter the hospital?s name, City, and state: 5 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 7 An organization that normally receives a substantial part of Its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described In I: Cl section (Complete Part II A community 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 activrties related to its exempt functions subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of Its support from gross investment Income and unrelated business taxable Income (less section 511 tax) from busmesses achIred by the organization after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part ill.) 10 An organization organized and operated excluswely to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4). 11 An organization organized and operated excluswely 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 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g. 3 Type I. A supporting organization operated, superwsed, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by givmg the supported Organization(s) the power to regularly appomt or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B. E: Type II. A supporting organization superVIsed or controlled in connection With its supported organization(s). by havmg 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. El 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. '3 Type 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 reqUIrement and an attentiveness reqwrement (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V. :1 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. Enter the number of supported organizations Prowde the followmg information about the supported organization(s). (I) Name of supported (II) EIN (Iii) Type of organization Iv) Is the organization Amount of monetary (VI) Amount of Ofganlzatlon on ??95 1?9 ?519d :1 your t7 support (see othef support (599 above (599 Instructions? governing ocumen Instructions) InstructionsTotal . LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Form9900r 990-EZ. 53202109-23-15 4 1 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 upport - or 0 rganizations (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5. 7. or 8 of Part or if the organization failed to qualify under Part If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part Section AF?ublic ?uT3port Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a1201 1 2012 201 3 2014 Be) 2015 Total 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusualgrants.") 1849589 . 1207183 . 2254206 . 4804191 . 5711098 . 15826257 . 2 Tax revenues IeVIed for the organ- ization?s benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 3 The value of services or faculties furnished by a governmental unit to the organization Without charge 4 TotaLAddlines1through3 1849589. 1207183. 2254206. 4804191. 5711098.15826267. 5 The portion of total contributions I ?g . A by each person (other than governmental unit or publicly ?2 3 A supported organization) included 2 3; 5 3 .33: >v on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the . . . amount shown on line 111:57. 1317? . - . 7 . "3.1 column(f) 3: . .F . 3580503. 6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line Section B. Total Support Calendar year (orfiscal year beginning in)D 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total 7 1849589. 1207183. 2254206. 4804191. 5711098-15826267. 8 Gross income from interest, dividends. payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from Similar sources 9 Net income from unrelated business activrties, whether or not the busrness IS regularly carried on 10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets(ExplaininPartVl.) 605. 2,039. 25,300. 27,994. 11 Total support. Add lines 7 through Gross receipts from related actiVIties, etc. (see Instructions) 12 I First five years. if the Form 990 is for the organization? 5 first second third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) or anization, check this box and stop here Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 14 Public support percentage for 201 5 (line 6, column diVided by line 11. column Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 15 16a 33 1/3% support test- 2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 1 4 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 33 113% support test- 2014. 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 qualifies as a publicly supported organization 17a 10% -facts- and-circumstances test- 2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 1 6b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-cncumstances" 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 10% -facts-and-circumstances test - 2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 1 3, 16a, 16b, or 173, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circurnstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 18 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17aLor 1 7b, check this box and see instructions Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 532022 09-23-15 15 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Schedule A Form 990 or 990- . rganizations 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COWITTEE FOR THE STATES I-escrie- In ectlon 27?1657203 Pag?3 (Complete 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 malify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.) Section A. Public Support Calendar year (ortiscal year beginning in) 1 Gifts, grants, contributions. and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants?) 2 Gross receipts from merchandise sold or sewices per- formed, or facrlities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization?s tax-exempt purpose 3 Gross receipts from actiVities that are not an unrelated trade or bus- iness under section 513 4 Tax revenues IeVied for the organ- ization?s benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 5 The value of services or faCilrties furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge 6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5 7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 recewed from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year Add lines 7a and 7b 8 Public support. (5, mmigg 791mm mm) 2011 2012 2013 @1201 4 2015 (?otal Section B. Total Support Calendaryear (or fiscal year beginning in) 9 Amounts from line 6 10a Gross income from interest, diVidends. payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from Similar sources Unrelated busmess taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from busmesses acqurred after June 30, 1975 Add lines 10a and 10b 1 1 Net income from unrelated busmess activrties not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on 12 Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI 13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c. 11. and 12) (a)_2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 (1) Total 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 Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 15 Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column diVided by line 13. column 15 16 Public sgpport percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part line 15 16 Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentajge 17 lnvestment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column divided by line 13, column 17 18 lnvestment' income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part line 1 7 18 19a 33 1/3% support tests- 2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15' is more than 33 and line 17' is not more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 33 113% support tests - 2014. 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 1i19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 532023 09-23- 15 16 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR >l:l 1156 1 ule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 4 Eart Supporting Organizations (Complete only if you checked 3 box in line 11 on Part I. if you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11 of Part I, complete Sections A and If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.) Section A. All Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Are all of the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing documents? If ?No describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are deSignated. lf deSignated by class or purpose, describe the desrgnation lf historic and continumg relationship, explain. 1 2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS 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 a . .. and (0) below. 3a Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satis?ed the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If Yes, describe In Part VI when and how the organization made the deterrnination. 3b Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusrvely for section 170(c)(2)(B) . 3 purposes? If ?Yes, explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use. 3c 43 Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If ?Yes, and if you checked 11a or 11 in Part I, answer and below. 4a Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding 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 supeniised by or in connection With its supported organizations 4b Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determrnation under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or If ?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 170(c)(2)(B) purposes. 4c 53 Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If 'Yes, answer and below (if applicable). Also, provrde detail in Part VI, including the names and numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action; the authority under the organization's organizmg document authorizmg such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizmg document). 5a Type I or Type ll only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already desrgnated in the organization?s 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 provrsron of servrces or facrlities) to anyone other than its supported organizations, indivrduals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (lli) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization's supported organizations? If "Yes, provrde detail in Part VI. 6 7 Did the organization provrde a grant, loan, compensation, or other srmilar payment to a substantial contributor . (defined in section a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity With regard to a substantial contributor? If "Yes, complete Part I of Schedule I. (Form 990 or 990-EZ). 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 or 990-EZ). 8 9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more . 2. disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described A in section 509(a)(1) or If ?Yes, prowde detail in Part VI. 9a Did one or more disquali?ed persons (as defined in line 9a) 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 de?ned in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit . from, assets in which the su pporting organization also had an interest? If 'Yes, prowde detail in Part VI. 9c 10a Was the organization subject to the excess busmess holdings niles of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations. and all Type non-functionally integrated .. supporting organizations)? If "Yes, answer 10b below. 103 Did the organization have any excess busrness holdings in the tax year?? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess busmess holdings.) 10b 532024 09-23-15 Schedule A (Form 990 or QQO-EZ) 2015 1 7 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR c?va I Sche?e A form 990 or QQO-EZ) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 5 Supporting Organizations (Eon?nued) Yes No 1 1 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons? a A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described In Us) and below, the governing body of a supported organization? 1 1a A family member of a person described in above? 11b A 35% controlled enth a person described in or 'Yes' to a, b, or c, prowde detail in Part Vi. 1 1c Section B. Type I Sumrting Organizations Yes No 1 Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appornt or elect at least a majority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the if; . 3 tax year? If 'No, describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, superwsed, or A con trolled the organization's actiirities. 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 0 organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year 1 2 Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervrsed, or controlled the supporting organization? If ?Yes, explain in it Part how prowding such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, superwsed, or controlled the supporting organization. 2 Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Were a majority of the organization?s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization's supported organization(s)? 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). 1 Section D. All Type Supporti? Organizations vii-wow"- Yes No 1 Did the organization prowde to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the . organization's tax year, (0 a wntten notice describing the type and amount of support prowded during the prior tax year, (in a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (rib copies of the organization's governing documents in effect on the date of noti?cation, to the extent not prevrously prowded? 1 2 Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either appomted or elected by the supported i organization(s) or (ii) sewing 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). 2 3 By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a Significant vorce in the organization's investment pOIlCleS and in directing the use of the organization's income or assets at all times during the tax year? it ?Yes, describe in Part the role the organization '5 supported organizations played in this regard. 3 Section E. Type Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations 1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the yeai?see instructions): a I: The organization satis?ed the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below l: The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations Complete line 3 below The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part Vi how you supported a government entity (see instructions). 2 Test. Answer and below. Yes No 3 Did substantially all of the organization's activmes during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? it ?Yes, then in Part Vi identify those supported organizations and explain how these directly furthered their exempt purposes, .3 how the organization was responsnre to those supported organizations, and how the organization detennined . that these activrties constituted substantially all of its actiVities 2a Did the activrties described in constitute actiwties 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's pOSition that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these actiwties but for the organization's involvement. 2b 3 Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer and below. a Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint 0r elect a majority of the officers, directors, or i an ma- ?3 trustees of each of the supported organizations? Prowde details in Part VI. 3a Did the organization exercrse a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs, and activities of each 1 5331s of its supported organizations? If ?Yes,? describe in Part the role played by the gganization in this regard. at: 532025 09-23-15 1 8 Schedule A (Form 990 or 2015 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 ScheduleA(Form 990 or ego-Q 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES [paw- 1 Type Non-Functionally Integrated sogaxs) Supporting Organizations 27-1657203 PageB other Type non-functionally integrated supporting gganizations must complete Sections A through Check here if the organization satis?ed the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year (optional) 1 Net short-term cagtal gain 1 2 Recoveries mnogear distributions 2 3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3 4 Add lines 1 throuth 4 5 DepreCIation and depletion 5 6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management. conservation. or maintenance of property held tomoduction of income (see 6 7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7 8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4L 8 Section - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prror Year (B) 1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see 3 5, "i instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year)? a i a Average value of securities 1a Average cash balances 1b Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c (1 Total (add lines 1a, 1b. and 1c) 1d Discount claimed for blockage or other 3: factors (explain in detail in Part Vl)? a ?a 2 Acqulsmon to non-exempt-use assets 2 3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3 4 Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructm) 4 5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line_3L 5 6 5 by .035 6 7 Recoveries of prioryear distributions 7 8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8 Section - Distributable Amount Current Year 1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column AL 1 3* 2 Enter 85% of line 1 2 3 Minimum asset amount for prior (from Section B. line 8. Column A) 3 4 Enter_gr_eater of line 2 or line 3 4 5 income tax ?posed in prior year 5 6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to 1 emerg?y temporgy reduction (see 6 1 7 Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type supporting organization (see instructions). Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 532026 09-23-15 14191108 798302 1156 19 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Bart Type Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued) Section - Distributions Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes Amounts paid to perform actiVIty that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported 1 2 10 organizations, in excess of income from activrty Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval requrred) Other distributions (describe in Part VI) See instructions Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responswe (provrde details in Part Vi). See instructions. Distributable amount for 2015 from Section 0, line 6 Line 8 amount diVided by Line 9 amount 27-1657203 Page? Current Year Section - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) 0) Excess Distributions (ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015 Distributable Amount for 2015 1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause reqUired-see instructions) 9 o- (f ?42? 9 -.- Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015: 9C 6 From 2013 From 2014 Total of lines 3a through Applied to underdistnbutions of prior years Applied to 2015 distributable amount Canyover from 2010 not applied (see Remainder. Subtract lines 39, 3h, and 3i from 3f Distributions for 2015 from Section D. line 7 Applied to underdistnbutions of prior years Applied to 2015 distributable amount Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 39 and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero. see instructions). yo Remaining underdistnbutions for 2015 Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero. see (?wxx, Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3] and 4c. Breakdown of line 7. 3 Excess from 2013 We Excess from 2014 3:5" H-v Excess from 2015 ?a 532027 09-23-15 14191108 798302 1156 2015. 20 04030 JOHN Schedule A (Form 990 or 2015 HANCOCK COWITTEE FOR 1156 1 Schedule A Form 990 or 990 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 3 - Supplemental Information. Prowde the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 1 7b; Part line 12; Part IV, Section A, l1nes 1a, 11b, and 11c, Part IV, Section 3, lines 1 and 2; Part IV. Section C, line 1, Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 10. 23, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Sectxon B, line 1e, Part V, Section D. lines 5. 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E. lines 2, 5. and 6. Also complete part for any Informatlon (See 532028 09-23-15 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 2 1 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 0 SCHEDULE Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities (Form 990 or 990-EZ) For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 De mm Complete if the organization is described below. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. 0 en to Public ?Ema, Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at [inspection If the organization answered "Yes." on Form 990, Part IV, line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts l-A and Do not complete Part I-C 0 Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and below Do not complete Part l-B. 0 Section 527 organizations. Complete Part l-A only. If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have ?led Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). Complete Part Do not complete Part 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 50101)): Complete Part Do not complete Part II-A. If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then 0 Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations Complete Part Name of organization Employer identification number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1657203 Part l-A] Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section .327 organization. 1 Prowde a description of the organization?s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. 2 Political expenditures 3 Volunteer hours [Part Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount of any ex0ise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this yearcorrection made? I: Yes '3 No If "Yes," describe in Part IV. LPart Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function actiwties 2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function actiwties 3 Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b 4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? i__J Yes No 5 Enter the names, addresses and employer identi?cation number (EIN) of all section 52? 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 EIN 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-EZ) 2015 LHA 532041 10-05-15 2 7 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 Schedule 0 Form 990 or 990- 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Bart Complete 11' the organization is exempt under section HEIGHTS) and ?led Form 57% lelection under section 501 A Check if the ?ling organization belongs to an af?liated group (and list In Part IV each af?liated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expend1tures) Check if the ?ling organization checked box A and ?limited control" prOViSions apply. Limits on Lobbying Expenditures or?ggiigl?gn's Amiga: group (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) totals 1 a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbyingTotal lobbying expendrtures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) 0 . Total lobbying expenditures (add lines Other exempt purpose expenditures Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the followmg table in both columnsthe amount on line 1e, column or is: The amount is: .5 2: I Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 1e. 1 Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000. 2 f? Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1 ,000,000. I 3 Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000 ?5 1 3 Over $1 7,000,000 $1,000,000 5? Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 11Subtract line 19 from line 1a. 11 zero or less, enter -0- 0 . i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0- 0 . i If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1 i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for thi?ear? Yes :1 No 4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 23 through 2f.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period (or ?sea?igdfge?img m) 2012 201 3 2014 2015 Total 2a Lobbyingnontaxableamount 202,835. 244,322. 328,255. 336,891. 1,112,313. Lobbying ceillng amount .1 1 . 3 1 (150% of line 2a, column(eTotal lobbyir_ig expenditures GraSSrootsnontaxableamount 50.7090 61:081- 82:065- 84:223- 278.079- Grassroots ceiling amount line 2d, column - Grassroots lobbying expenditures Schedule (Form 990 or 990-52) 2015 532042 10-05?15 28 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1155 1 Schedule 0 Form 990 or 990 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES omp ete I organization is exempt un uer section (election under section 501(h)). 27-1557203 Pae3 14191108 798302 For each 'Yes, response on lines 1a through 1i below, prowde In Part [Va detailed description (3) of the lobbying activrty Yes 0 Amount 1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or 1 local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of: a a Volunteers? Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 10 through 1 a Media advertisements? Mailings to members, legislators. or the public? Publications, or published or broadcast statements? Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? 9 Direct contact with legislators their staffs, government officrals, or a legislative body? Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? i Other actIVIties? Total. Add lines 1c through 1i . 5? 23 Did the actIVities In line 1 cause the organization to be not described In section 501 53 If "Yes." enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 +31 . If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? lPart Ill-A) Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6). Yes No 1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 1 2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? 2 3 Did the or-anization a-ree to ca over lobb In and nolitical ex-enditures from the orior ear? 3 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either BOTH Part Ill-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered OR Part line 3, is answered "Yes." 1 Dues, assessments and Similar amounts from members 1 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). a Current year 2a Carryover from last year 2b Total 2c 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 152(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 lobt_ryi_ng and political expenditures (see instructions) 5 [Psart IV I Supplemental Information Provrde the descriptions required for Part I-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 ll-B, line 1.Also, complete this part for any additional information. Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 rate 29 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 . . 5- 047 SCHEDULE Supplemental FInancral Statements (Form 990) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, 20 1 5 Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. 11a, 1 1b, 11c, 11d, 11a, 1 1f, 12a, or 12b. . Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990. 5 Open ?2 PUDIIC Internal Revenue Servrce Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at WWw.Irs.gov/form990. lnspectron Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE 4STATES 27? 1657203 I Part I Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete If the organizatIon answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, km 6 UIAOJM-L Donor advrsed funds Funds and other accounts Total number at end of year Aggregate value of contributIons to (durIng year) Aggregate value of grants from (during year) Aggregate value at end of year Did the organIzatIon inform all donors and donor adVIsors In wrrtIng that the assets held In donor advrsed funds are the organizatIon' 5 property, subject to the organizatIon? exclusive legal control? I: Yes No the organizatIon Inform all grantees, donors and donor advrsors In ertIng that grant funds can be used only for chantable purposes and not for the benefrt of the donor or donor advrsor, or for any other purpose confernng private benefrt? I: Yes I: No I Part II I Conservation Easements. Complete if the organrzatIon answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV km 7. 1 0.05m PurposeIs) of conservation easements held by the organIzatIcn (check all that apply). PreservatIon of land for public use recreatIon or education) Preservatron of a hIstoncaIIy important land area ProtectIon of natural habItat Preservatlon of a certIerd hIstorIc structure Preservation of open space Complete IInes 2a through 2d If the organIzatIon held a qualified conservatIon contrIbutIon in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year Held at the End at the Tax Year Total number of conservatIon easements . 2a Total acreage restricted by conservatIon easements 2b Number of conservation easements on a certIerd hIstorIc included In (3) 2c Number of conservatIon easements Included In acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historIc structure lIsted In the National Regrster 2d Number of conservatron easements modified transferred released or termInated by the organrzatlon during the tax year Number of states where property subject to conservatIon easement is located Does the organizatIon have a wntten policy the perIodIc monitorIng, InspectIon, handIIng of VIolatIons, and enforcement of the conservatron easements It holds? I: Yes No Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monItorIng, handling of VIolations, and enforcing conservatIon easements durIng the year Amount of expenses Incurred In monItorIng, InspectIng, handling of VIolatIons, and conservation easements during the year Does each conservatIon easement reported on Me 2(d) above satisfy the reqUIrements of sectIon and section Yes No In Part descnbe 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? ?nancial statements that descrIbes the organizatron' 3 accountan for conserv_ahon easements. I Part I Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete If the organizatIon answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Me 8. 1a If the organIzatIon elected, as permItted under SFAS 116 (A80 958), not to report In Its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, hIstorIcal treasures, or other srmIIar assets held for public ethbItion, education, or research in furtherance of pubIIc service, prowde, In Part the text of the footnote to its fInancral statements that these items. If the organrzation elected, as permItted under SFAS 116 (A80 958), to report in Its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, hIstorIcal treasures, or other assets held for pubIIc exhibItIon, education, or research in furtherance of public service. provrde the followrng amounts relatIng to these Items: Revenue included on Form 990, Part Me 1 Iii) Assets Included In Form 990, Partx . 2 If the organizatIon received or held works of art, hIstorIcal treasures, or other simIIar assets for fInanCIal gaIn, prowde the followmg amounts reqUIred to be reported under SFAS 116 (A80 958) relating to these items: a Revenue Included on Form 990, Part km 1 Assets Included In Form LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Stile 3 0 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 2 Ill 1 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assetqcontlnued) 3 Usmg the organlzation's acqunsitlon, accessmn, and other records, check any of the following that are a SIgnIfIcant use of its collection Items (check all that apply): a El Public exhibitIon Loan or exchange programs CI Scholarly research Other PreservatIon for future generatlons 4 Provide a of the organlzatlon's collectlons and epraIn how they further the organlzatlon?s exempt purpose in Part 5 Dunng the year, did the organization solicrt or recere donations of art, historical treasures, or other assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintalned as part of the organIzation's collectlon'? Yes Part IV Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Me 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21 1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodlan or other intermediary for contributIons or other assets not Included on Form 990, Part . If "Yes." explain the arrangement In Part and complete the following table' I: Yes No CT Amount balance AddItIons durIng the year DIstrIbutIons durIng the year Ending balance ID ?1 (3 2a the organIzatIon Include an amount on Form 990, Part X, km 21, for escrow or custodIaI acc0unt If ?Yes." explaIn the arrangement In Part Check here if the explanatIon has been provided on Part I Part Endowment Funds. Complete If the organizatlon answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, km 10 No 1a Beginning of year balance ContrIbutIons Net Investment earnings, gaIns, and losses Grants or scholarshIps Other expendItures for and programs Admlnistratlve expenses 9 End of year balance (B (7 CT -n 2 Prowde the estImated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column held as: a Board deSIgnated or quasi-endowment Permanent endowment Temporarlly endowment Current year PrIor year Two years back Three years back Four years back The percentages on lInes 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%. 3a Are there endowment funds not In the possessmn of the organlzatlon that are held and for the organlzatIon by unrelated organlzatlons (ii) related organlzatlons If "Yes" on Me are the related organizatlons IIsted as reqUIred on Schedule 4 DescrIbe In Part the Intended uses of the orqanIzatIon's endowment funds. -Part VI . Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete If the organlzatlon answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, km 10. DescrIptIon of property Cost or other Cost or other Accumulated Book value (investment) has (other) depreCIatIon 13 Land 73,209. 30,051. 43,158. EqUIpment 196,843. 86,658. 110,185. Other Total. Add lines ?Ia through 1 (Column must equal Form 990, Part x, column 10c 532052 09-21-15 14191108 798302 1156 31 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR Schedule (Form 990) 2015 1156 1 Sche-ule Form 990 2015 HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27-1557203 Page3 Investments - Other Securities. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part IV. line 11b See Form 990, Part X. line 12. Description 01 security or category (Including name of security) Book value Method of valuatron: Cost or end-of-year market value (1) Finanoral denvatrves (2) Closely-held equity interests (3) Other (A) (B) (H) Total. (Col. must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 3? 3 I Part Investments - Program Related. if the izatron answered "Yes" on Form 990 Part IV lrne 110 See Form 990 Part lune 13 Description of Investment Book value Method of valuatron: Cost or end-of?year market value Total. Col. must Form 990 Part col. lrne 13. er If the answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d See Form 990, Part X, line 15 Description Book value mn must Form 990 Part col Irne 15 If the answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f See Form 990, Part X. lrne 25 Description of liability Book value . . . Federal Income taxes ?ex-w r- 21514Total. must Form 990 Part col. Irne 25 2. for uncertain tax posrtrons. In Part provrde the text of the footnote to the organization's frnancral statements that reports the orqa?gation's liability for uncertain tax posrtions under FIN 48 (A80 740) Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided In Part Schedule (Form 990) 2015 532053 09-21-15 32 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 .uIe Form 990) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK FOR THE STATES Paqe 4 ?econciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete If the organIzatIon answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a 1 Total revenue, gaIns, and other support per audIted fInanCIal statements Amounts Included on line but not on Form 990, Part line 12: a Net unrealized gaIns (losses) on Investments 2a Donated services and use of faCIlitIes 2b Recovenes of prior year grants 2c Other (Desoribe in Part 2d . Add lines 2a through 2d 2e 0 - 3 Subtract line 2e from line Amounts included on Form 990, Part line 12, but not on IIne 1: a Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part IIne 7b 4a Other (Describe In Part 4b Add IInes 4a and 4b 4c 0 - Total revenue Add IInes 3 and 4c. (T his must equal Form 990_, Partl, line 12Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements Wit?h Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, IIne 12a. 1 Total expenses and losses per audIted finanCIaI statements Amounts Included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25. a Donated serVIces and use of 2a PrIor year adjustments 2b Other losses 2c Other (DescrIbe In Part Add IInes 2a through Subtract IIne 2e from Amounts Included on Form 990, Part IX, km 25, but not on line 1' a Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part IIne 7b 43 Other In Part 4b a Add lInes Total expenses. Add IInes 3 and 4c. (T hIs must equal Form 990, Part P5art Supplemental Information. Prowde the descriptlons reqUIred for Part II, IInes 3, 5, and 9; Part IInes 1a and 4, Part IV, IInes 1b and 2b; Part V, Me 4, Part X, line 2, Part XI, IInes 2d and 4b, and Part XII, Iines 2d and 4b Also complete thIs part to prowde any addItIonaI information PART X, LINE 2: N0 AMOUNTS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED, OR RECORDED, AS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ACCRUAL TO CASH ADJUSTMENTS Schedule (Form 990) 2015 33 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . 0MB 1545-0047 99? 990 E2 Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraismg or Gaming ActIVIties rm or - Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17. 18. or 19, or if the 2015 organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public Internal Revenue semce Information about Schedule Form 990 or 990-EZ and its instructions is at Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1657203 Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV. line 17. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. 1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the followmg actiVIties. Check all that apply a Mail solicitations SoliCItation of non-govemment grants [Xi Internet and email solicitations Soli0itation of government grants Phone solicrtations 9 Ci SpeCIal fundraising events LXI ln-person SOilCItathl'IS 2 a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement With any indiwdual (including officers, directors. trustees or key employees listed In Form 990, Part VII) or entity In connection With professional fundraismg services? Yes No if ?Yes,? list the ten highest paid Individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. ii' Amount aid . Name and address of indIVIdual fin'raisier (iv) Gross recelpts to ior retainegl by) (VI) Amount Paid or entity (fundraiser) have cuff? from activrty fundraiser to (or retained by) listed in col organization HSP DIRECT - 20130 LAKEVIEW yes No CENTER PLAZA, SUITE 300, DIRECT MAIL 553,181. 54,623. 498,558. Total 553,181. 54,623. 498,558. 3 List all states In which the organization is registered or licensed to contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensmg. LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 SEE PART IV FOR CONTINUATIONS 532081 09-14-15 34 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 I Schedule (Form 990 or 990-52) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMI TTEE FOR THE STATES Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 lPaan 27?1557203 Page_2_ of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000. Event #1 Event #2 Other events Total events (add col. through 8 Entertainment 9 Other direct expenses col. in (event type) (event type) (total number) 2 2 1 Gross receipts ix 2 Less Contributions 3 Gross income(line 1 minus line 2) 4 Cash prizes 5 Noncash prizes 3 5 6 Rent/faculty costs Lu 3' 7 Food and beverages 5 10 Direct expense summary Add lines 4 through 9 in column 1 1 Net income summary Subtract line 10 from line 3, column I Part $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part IV, line 19, or reported more than Pull tabsfinstant Total gaming (add . Bingo bingo/progresswe bingo Other gaming col through col. cc 1 Gross revenue a; 2 Cash prizes 3 8 ?g 3 Noncash pnzes Lu 5 4 Rent/faCility costs a 5 Other direct expenses Yes Li Yes I_l Yes 6 Volunteer labor No l:l No No 7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column 8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column 9 Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activmes: a Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activrties in each of these states? Yes No If explain: 10a Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? L_l Yes l_l No If "Yes," explain 532082 09-14-15 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 35 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 1156 1 1' Schedule (Form 990 or QQGEZ) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27*1657203 P3963 1 1 Does the organization conduct gaming activities With nonmembers? Yes :1 No 12 Is the organization a grantor, bene?CIary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gamingIndicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in: a The organization's faCIl'rty 13a An outSIde . . 13b 14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/speCIal events books and records: Name Address 153 Does the organization have a contract With a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue? Yes I: No If "Yes." enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization of gaming revenue retained by the third party If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party: and the amount Narne Address 16 Gaming manager information: Name Gaming manager compensation Description of seNices provided Director/officer E3 Employee '3 Independent contractor 17 Mandatory distributions: a Is the organization requrred under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to retain the state gaming license? Yes :1 No Enter the amount of distributions reqUired under state law to be distributed to other exempt organizations or spent in the organization?s own exempt activrties during the tax year [Panrw Supplemental information. Prowde the explanations reqwred by Part I, line 2b, columns (lit) and and Part Ill, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b. 15c, 16. and 17b, as applicable Also provide any additional information (see instructions) SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, LIST OF TEN HIGHEST PAID FUNDRAISERS: (I) NAME OF FUNDRAISER: HSP DIRECT (I) ADDRESS OF FUNDRAISER: 20130 LAKEVIEW CENTER PLAZA, SUITE 300, ASHBURN. VA 20147 532033 09-14?15 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 36 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1657203 Hme4 Part IV Supplemental Information (continued) Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 532034 04-01-15 37 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 i I SCHEDULE Compensation Information 1545-0047 (Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors. Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest 20 15 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 Rubliq lntemal Revenue Serwce Information about Schedule Eorm 990mm its instructions is at Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1657203 LPart Questions Regarding Compensation Yes No 1a Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization prowded any of the followmg to or for a person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1 a. Complete Part to prowde any relevant information regarding these items 3 or charter travel Housmg allowance or reSIdence for personal use 1 3? Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal re5idence 1 Tax indemnification and gross-up payments El Health or somal club dues or Initiation fees I: Discretionary spending account Personal sewices maid, chauffeur, chef) If any of the boxes on line 1a are checked. did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or 1, reimbursement or provi3ion of all of the expenses described above? If complete Part to explain 1b 2 Did the organization requu'e substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowmg expenses incurred by all directors, 1 trustees, and officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 151" 2 t? 3 Indicate which, if any, of the followmg the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the-organization's ?t 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 bi Compensation committee Written employment contract I: Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study El Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee 4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, With respect to the tiling 0 organization or a related organization: a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? 4a PaitICIpate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b Partimpate in, or receive payment from, an eqUity-based compensation arrangement? 4c If "Yes" to any of lines 4ac, 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. . 5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation i ?3 contingent on the revenues of: . a The organization? 5a Any related organization? . 5b If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part 6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of' i 3 a The organization? 6a Any related organization? 6b If ?Yes" on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part 7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed payments 2 A not described on lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part . 7 8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section lf "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 9 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2015 532111 10-14-15 38 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COWITTEE FOR 1156 1 ScheduleJLForm 999) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27-1657203 pageg I Part I Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed. . For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (0 and from related organizations, described in the instructions, on row Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII. Note: The sum of columns (BHiHlil) for each listed indIViduai must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part Vii, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that indNidual. (B) Breakdown of and/or toss-MISC compensation (0) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation other deferred benefits in column (B) . ii) Base in) Bonus 3? in? Other com ensation re orted as deferred (A) Name and T'?e compensation incentive reportable 0: prior Form 990 compensation compensation (1) MARK MECKLER 220,200. 0. 0. 0. 17,000. 237,200(ii) (ii) (ii Schedule (Form 990) 2015 532112 3 9 10?14-15 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 3 [Part Supplemental Information Prowde the Information. explanation. or requ1red for Part I, lines 1aand for Part ll. Also complete this part for any Information. Schedule (Form 990) 2015 532113 10-14-15 4 0 I .1- SCHEDULE Transactions With Interested Persons (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 20 15 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b. Department of the Treasury A?aCh to Form 990 Of gm'Ez'. Open TO Public Internal Revenue Serwca Information about Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Inspection . Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27?1657203 I Part I FenE?t Transactions (section 501 section 501 and 501(c)(29) organizations only). Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form QQO-EZ. Part V. line 40b. Relationshi between d's uali?ed Corrected? Name of disquali?ed person I person :nd organizaicign Description of transaction Yles No 2 Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958 5 3 Enter the amount of tax, if any. on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization I Part I Eans to and?i?-from Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 383 or Form 990. Part lV, line 26; or if the organization an amount on Form 990 Part line 5 or 22. Name of Relationship Purpose Original Balance due (9) In board or Written interested person With organization of loan ?m ., prinCipal amount default? committee? agreement? To From Yes ersons. if the answered "Yes" on Form Part IV line 27. Name Of IDtereStF-?d person Relationship between (0) Amount of Type of Purpose of interested person and assistance aSSIStance aSSIstance the organization LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 532131 ?3?02-15 4 1 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 l? I Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 2 Part IV I Busi?ess Fiterested Persons. if the answered "Yes" on Form 990 Part IV line or 28c. Name of interested person Relationship between interested Amount of Description of . organization '3 person and the organization transaction transaction revenues? Yes No PA CA Part Supplemental Information Provrde additional information for responses to questions on Schedule (see instructions) SCH L, PART IV, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS: (A) NAME OF PERSON: PATRICIA MECKLER (B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION: WIFE OF MARK MECKLER Schedule (Form 990 or 990-52) 2015 532132 10-02-15 42 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 .J I SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Info rmation to Form 990 or 990-EZ (Form 990 or ego-E2) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on 20 1 5 Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. I Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Open to Public Internal Revenue Serwce 2 [mgm?lon ?hgup 9 9, 999-52! and LE i? Inspection Name of the organization Employer identi?cation 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 12C: OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING. LEGAL COUNSEL ROUTINELY MONITORS ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES FOR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND DIRECTS SUCH CONFLICTS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD FOR RESOLUTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 17, LIST OF STATES RECEIVING COPY OF FORM 990: FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON REQUEST. For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015) 09-02-15 43 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1 OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEDULE Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships . 990) Complete if the organization answered "Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35bAttach to Form 990. . Department oi the Treasury Open to Public in Internal Revenue Sewice i Information about Schedule Fl (Form 990) and its instructions is at wwarsgov/form990. Inspection Name of the organizatron Employer identi?cation number JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27*1657203 Part I Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33. s. A. AWE lb) (6) (dl if) Name. address. and EIN (if applicable) Primary activrty Legal domrcile (state or Total income End-of-year assets Direct controlling of disregarded entity forelgn country) entity Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizatrons during the tax year. if) Section?gizrbxia) Name, address, and EIN Primary actiwty Legal domICIle (state or Exempt Code Public charity Direct controlling Conn-cued of related organization foreign country) section status (if section entity entity? 501 Yes Part II ALLIANCE FOR SELE GOVERNANCE (DEA CSG ACTION) 274648506, 106 6TH ST, AUSTIN, Tx 78701 IADVOCACY TEXAS L501(cwi) CONVENTION 0F STATES ACTION 47?2245708 BRAZOS ST, SUITE 300 AUSTIN, Tx 78701 ADVOCACY TEXAS For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. see the instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2015 5 5 031268-115 LHA 44 U. Schedulr?Form 990) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Page 2 Ill Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership'Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part lV. line 34 because it had one or more related . . a: organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year la) if) (M ii) Name. address. and EIN Primary activity ale-3&9 Direct controlling Predominant income Share of total Share of Code V-UBI General or Percentage of related organization (state 0, entity "813180. income end-of?year amount in box mam-9m ownership foreign excluded from tax under assets illora??ns? 20 of Schedule partner? country) sections 512-514) Yes No K-1 (Form 1065) Yesmo Part IV Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related .2 . . organizations treated as a corporation or tnist during the tax year (Name. address, and EIN Primary actiwty Legal domlc?e Direct controlling Type of entity Share of total Share of Percentage 5,1322% of related organization lstale or entity (C corp, corp, income end-of-year ownership amigo?? or trust) assets mum?) Yes No 532162 09-03-15 4 5 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule R1Form990)2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES Part Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part IV. line 34. 35b. or 36. no. MAW 27?1557203 Page3 Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts ll, ill, or IV of this schedule. 1 Il?muc-?I?I Eco D. During the tax year, did the organization engage in any of the followmg transactions With one or more related organizations listed in Parts ll-IV? Receipt of interest, (ii) annuaties, royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity Gilt, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) Dividends from related organization(s) Sale of assets to related organization(s) Purchase of assets from related organization(s) Exchange of assets With related organization(s) Lease of fac1lities, eqmpment, or other assets to related organization(s) Lease of facrlities. equment. or other assets from related organization(s) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicdations by related organization(s) Sharing of faculties, equipment. mailing lists. or other assets With related organization(s) Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses Other transfer of cash or property to related organizati0n(s) Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(the answer to any of the above is ?Yes.? see the instructions for information on who must complete this line. including covered relationsh?as and transaction thresholds. (a . (m (d Ml Name of related organization Transaction Amount involved Method of determining amount involved type (as) OF STATES ACTION AMOUNT INVOICED OF STATES ACTION 32,069. CTUAL AMOUNT INVOICED OF STATES ACTION AMOUNT INVOICED l9 (a (a 532163 09-08-15 4 6 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 C. i Schedule (Form 99912015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES P9891 5. ?Part \Tl Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered ?Yes? on Form 990, Part line 37. . Prowde the followmg information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its actiwties (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusmn for certain investment partnerships (3) lb) (C) Alei" (9) (ii (it) Name. address, and EN Primary activrty Legal domicile Predominant income Share of Share of Dispropor- Code V-UBI General or Percentage related, unrelated, 501 a) lionale amount in box 20 managing of entity (state or foreign exc( uded from tax under total end of year ?Malawi of Schedule K-1 partner? ownership country) sections 512-514) es No income assets Yes No (Form 1065) Yes NO Schedule (Form 990) 2015 532154 09-03-15 4 7 lulr? Schedule (Eorm 990) 2015 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR THE STATES 27-1557203 Pag?5 3 Supplemental Information Prov1de additiona information for responses to queshons on Schedule (see Instructions). 532165 09-08?15 Schedule Fl (Form 990) 2015 48 14191108 798302 1156 2015.04030 JOHN HANCOCK COMMITTEE FOR 1156 1