SWINNEID) DEC 23 2W THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Form Under section 501(0), 527, or 4947(e)(1)ot the internal Revenue Code (except black lung 2010 ?0??me bene?t trust or private foundation) . mama Revmue Savice The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state requirements. '5 "Men A For the $10 calendar year, or tax year beginning and ending 8 mm Name of organization Employer identi?cation number El?? COMMISSION ON HOPE, GROWTH OPPORTUNITY 1:12.39. Doing BusinessAs ?tTa COMMISSION 27-1920168 Win Number and street (or P.0. box it mall is not dellvered to street address) Room/sum; Telephone number Dmh- 1900 STREET, NW 600 202-530?3332 Datum Grumman: 418011000? [333?? WASHINGTON this a group mm? "mm Name and address or principal POWELL for affiliates? [:IYea No SAME AS ABOVE H03) Are all affiliates included? No Tax-exempt status: LI 501(c)(3) LXI 501(c)( 4 )4 (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527 ll attach a list. (see Websitm} HOPEGROWTHOPPORTUNITY. COM Form of orgamzahon LJ Corporatlon LJ Trust LXI Association Other} rt 1] Summary 1 Group exemption number I t; Year attenuation: 2 0 1 0] State of legal domIClle: DC Brie?y describetheorganization's mission or most signi?cant activities: THE COMMISSION BELIEVES AND INTENDS TO INFORM THE AMERICAN PUBLIC THAT ECONOMIC EXPANSION IS 8 5 2 Check this box LI it the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 2596 of its net assets. 3 . 3 Number of voting members otthe governing body (Part VI, line ta) . 3 0 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI. line to) 4 0 5 Total number oi Individuals employed calendar year 2010 (Part line 2a) 5 0 6 Total numba of volunteers (estlmate if necessary) . . 6 0 a Total unrelated business revenue from Part column (0). line 12 7a 0 Net unrelated business taxable Income from Form 990T. line 34 . . . 7b 0 Prior Yes Current Yea 4 801,000. 9 Program semoe revenue (Part llne 29) 0 0 10 Investment Income (Part vm, column out), lines 3, 4. and; 0 - 11 Other column (A). lines 5, 6d, 0 12 Total revenue- add lines 8 through 11 (must equal column (A) line 12Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX colurrl lines 1- -3) 0 - 14 Bene?ts paid to or for members (Part IX. column (A) line 4) 0 - 15 Salaries. other compensation. employee bene?ts (Part ix column (A), lines 5-10)? 0 2 1611 Professional tundraising fees(Part ix. column (A).llne11e) .. .. 0 - (Part Ix. column (0) line EFL 1 I I 17 Otherexpenses (Part IX, column?). lines 113-11d HIRE 4 7701000- 18 Total expenses. Add lines 1317 (must equal Pelt ErRevenuelessexpenses. Subtract ilne18fromiIrle>31' 000' '53 ?9 3 "w I Beginning 01 Current Year End otYeer 20 Totalassets(PartX.Iine 1e) 51 . 000 . 21 Totaillabilitres(PartX.lin926) 20 . 000 - Netassetsoriundbalances. . 31.000- Part Ii- [Signature ElocF Under penalties of perjury, declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements. and to the best at my knowledge and belief, It Is true, correct. and Decla?tion ogpreparer (other than ottioerpis based on all information at which preparer has any knowledge. 4/3, Sign ?chr rel/Ry: aware. ?epg?w \l+\ll ype or name an Print/Type preparers name Prep a? [3 PIN JAMES . WARRING, CPA WW loll Lenore Preparer Finn's name WARRING 8: COMPANY AS ?rm 5 Elli: Use Only Firm's address 13 5 28 EMORY LN SUITE 3 0 0 ROCKVILLE, MD 20853- 1228 Phoneno. 301- 260- 0809 . . To?? 032001 02- 22 11 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. see the separate instructions. Form 9? (2010) SEE SCHEDULE 0 FOR ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT CONTINUATION THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. ?Forrn990 2010 COMMISSION ON HOPE, GROWTH S: OPPORTUNITY 27-1920168- Page2 atement of Program SeTvice Accom?lishments .. . .. .. .. 1 Brie?y describetheorganization's mission: - THE COMMISSION WILL SHARE ITS RESEARCH AND FINDINGS WITH PUBLIC POLICY FORMULATORS AND WILL ENCOURAGE ITS SUPPORTERS TO COMMUNICATE THEIR VIEWS ON THE ISSUES OF CONSEQUENCE TO THE COMMISSION DIRECTLY WITH POLICY MAKERS AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT. THE COMMISSION WILL SEEK 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program servrces during the year which were not listed on theprtorFormSQOorQQO-E? .. . . Dries mun If 'Yes,? these new services on Schedule 0. 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make signi?cant changes in how it conducts, any program services? . No if 'Yes,? describe these changes on Schedule 0. 4 Descnbe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization?s three largest program services by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are requimd to report the amount of grants and allocations to others. the total expenses. and revenue, if any, for each service reported. 4e )(Expenses 0 - Including grants ots 0 . )(Revenue 0 - 4b (Code: )(EXpenses$ 0- )(Revenues 0- A 4c (gr/2d; )(Expenses 0 - including grants ofs 0 - )(Revenue 3 0 . 4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule 0.) (Expenses 3 including grants of (Revenue 4e Total 25mm service ems? Farm 990 (2010) 12-21-10 THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. ?Formsso 010 COMMISSION ON HOPE, GROWTH St OPPORTUNITY 27-192016 8 Page3 I Be?! i E?ecFiI'st of ?equired Schedules Yes No 1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? lf'Yes,? completeScheduleA 1 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule 8. Schedule of Contributors? 2 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activrties on behali of or in opposition to candidates for public otlice? ll Yes: complete Schedule c, Peril a 4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities. or have a section 501 election In effect during the tax year? If 'Yes.? complete Schedule C. Part II . 4 5 is the organization a section 501 501(c)(5). or 501(c)(6) organization that receives "memoership dues, aissessments. or similar amounts as de?ned In Revenue Procedure 98-19? It 'Yes.? complete Schedule 0, Part 5 6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provrde advice on the distribution or investment of amounts In such funds or accounts? If 'Yes." complete Schedule D. Part I 8 7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space. . the environment. historic land areas. or historic structures? If 'Yes.' complete Schedule D. Part II 7 8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art. historical treasures, or other similar assets? If complete ScheduleD, .. .. 9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X. line 21, serve as a custodian for amounts riot listed' In Part or provide credit counseling. debt management. credit repair. or debt negotiation services? If 'Yes' complete Schedule D, Part IV 9 10 Did the organization. direcdy or through a related organization. hold assets in term. permanent. or quasi-endowments? It 'Yes. complete Schedule D. Part 10 1 1 if the organizatim' 5 answer to any of the following questions Is ?Yes.' then corriplete Schedule D. Parts W, Wl Vlli. IX. orX as applicable a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings. and equipment' In Part Part VI .. . I .. 11a Did the organization report an amount for investments other securities In Part 2 ?2.12 that Is 5% or more of its total assets reported in PartX.line16? ll 'Yes. complete Schedule D. Part VII - 111: I: Did the organization report an amount for investments- program relatodtn assets reported' In Part X. line 16? If 'Yes.? complete Schedule Part 11c Did the organization report an amount for other assets In Part Part x, line 16? 'Yes. complete Schedule D. Part Ix 11d 9 Did the organization report an amount for other liabiliti. line 25? If 'Yes complete Schedule Part 11c 1 Did the organization's separate or consolidated ?n merits for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization' 5 ?ability for uncertain tax position .Inder FIN 48 (A80 740)? If 'Yes." complete Schedule D, Part 1 if 128 Did the organization obtain separate. Independent audited ?nancial statements for the tax year? If ?Yes,' ScheduleD Parile, XII 1m Was the organization included in consolidated, Independent audited ?nancial statements for the tart year? If 'Yes.? and if the organization answered 'No' to line 12a. then completing Schedule 0. Parts XI, and )all to optimal .. 12!: 13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)Gi)? If 'Yes. complete Schedule . 13 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees. or agents outside of the United States? . .. 1% Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking. tundraising. business. and program service activities outside the United States? If ?Yes." complete Schedule F, Parts land 14a 15 Did the organization report on Part IX. column (A). line 3 more than 000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If 'Yes.? complete Schedule F. Parts II and 15 16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A). line 3. more than 000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If ?Yes.? complete Schedule F. Paris Ill and IV 18 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15. 000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part lX. column (A). lines 6 and 119? ll "Yes.' complete Schedule 6, Part! 17 18 Did the organization report more than $15 .000 total of iundraismg event gross income and contributions on Part lines? Icandaaill'res.? completeswedulee PanDid the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part Vill. line 9a? l! 'Yw. complete Schedule 6, Part 19 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospitals7lf 'Yes.I complete Schedule . . . .. ma If 'Yes' to line 20a. did the organization attach its audited ?nancral statements to this retum? Note. Some Form 990 ?lers that gm one or more hospitals must attach audited ?nancial statements (see instructions) zoo Form 990 (2010) 032003 12-21-10 THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. ec ist of RequireTScheduleslcantinued) ?Fmsgoemm COMMISSION ON HOPE, GROWTH OPPORTUNITY 27-1920168 Page 4 21 24a 88 mesters Did the organization report more than 000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX. column If 'Yes,? complete Schedulel, Parts land Did the organization report more than 000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule I Parts I and Ill .. . Did the organization answer 'Yes' to Part VII. Section A. line 3, 4. or 5 about compensation of the organization? 3 ciment and former of?cers directors, tnistees. key employees, and highest compensated employees? If 'Yes.? complete Schedule .. I Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond" issue with? an outstanding principal amount of more than $1 00, 000 as of the last day at the year, that was Issued after December 31, 2002? If 'Yes,? answer line: 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If 'No' .90 to line 25 21 Yes 24a Did the organization invest any proceeds OI tax-exempt bonds beyond a temperary period exception? II Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? . . Did the organization act as an 'on behalf of? issuer fer bonds outstanding at any time during the year? I Section 501(c)(3) end 501(c)(4) organlzatlons. Did the organization engage In an excess bene?t transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule L, Part! .. . Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a npiiOr year. and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization? 5 prior Forms 990 or If 6001018?! Schedule L, Part I . .. Was a loan to or by a current or former Ofticer, director. trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee or disquali?ed person outstanding as otthe end otthe organization 'stexyear? If 'Yes,? complete Schedu a. L, Partll .. .. . . . Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an of?cer, director. mistee, spy contributor. or a grant selection committee _.member or to a person related to such an Individual? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule 1., .. .. . . Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the lot instnicti?ons for applicable ?ling thresholds. and exceptions/g Did the organization receive contributions of art. cal treasures, or other similar assets or quali?ed conservation contributions? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule Did the organization liquidate. terminate, or dissolve and cease operatIOns? lf"'Yes, complete Schedule N, Part! Did the organization sell. exchange. dispose of.? or transfer more than 25% Of its net assets?? 'Yes," complete ScheduleN, Partll .. .. Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 .7701-2 and 301,.77013? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule R, Part] Was the organization related to any taxexempt or taxable entity? lf,"Yes complete Schedule-R, Parts?, IV, aridV,lI'ne1 . .. . I . .. Is any related organization a controlled entity wrthin the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? I I .. Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity wrthin the of section 512(b)(13)? ll'Yes,? complete ScheduleR, PartV. line2 . I .. .. . I No 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, linez 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 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations In Schedule for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 ?lers are required to complete Schedule 0 3 3? (0 .5 815288 NM, 37 032004 12-21-10 THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. Form 990 (2010) ?rormoso mo COMMISSION ON HOPE GROWTH OPPORTUNITY 27?1920168 Page5 - Statements Rega? i'ng Other Filings and Tax Eompliance THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. Check it Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Pait .. Yes No 1a Enterthe numberreported in BoxaofForrn 1096. Errter-D-iinotapplicable . 1a 2_ Enter the number of Forms W26 included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .. .. 1b 0 Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) Winnings to prize Winners? - - 1? 23 Enter the number of employees reported on Form W- 3, Transmittal Of Wage and Tax Statements,? ?led for the calendar year ent?ng with or within the year covered by this return .. 2a 0 - - If at least one is reported on fine 2a, did the organization ?le all required federal employment tax returns? 2b Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to 6439. (see instructions) - 33 Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1 .000 or more during the yeai?? 3a If 'Yes,? has it ?led a Form 990-wa this year? if 'No, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 . 3b do At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authonty over. a ?nancial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other ?nancial awount)? 4a If 'Yes,? enter the name of the foreign country: See instructions for ?ling requirements for Form TD 9022.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts. Se Was the any time during the tax year? .. . 5a 1: Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?? 51) If 'Yes,? to line 5a or 5b, did the organization ?le Form 8888?? . 5c 68 Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100, 000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible? . 68 if 'Yes,? did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such ntiibutiOns or gifts were not tax deductible? 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 17th,). . 3 Did the organization receive a payment' in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution andpa ,tffor goods and services provrded to the payer? Ta If 'Yes,? did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or stances nrovided? . .. .. . 7b peityforwhichitwasmquired I 7d I 1 - Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly"? 0 pay premiums on a personal bene?t contract? 7e Did the organization. during the year. pay premiums, at digidiiectly, on a personal benefit contact? . 7f 9 If the organization mceived a contribution of qualified ual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? _79 If the organization received a contribution of cars? ?rats. rplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization ?le a Form 10980? 7h 8 Sponsoring organizations iritliitelnlno donor advised funds and section 509mm supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year? 8 9 Sponsoring aganlzations maintaining donor advised funds. a Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . .. .. 93 Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 9b 10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter. a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part line 12 . .. 101: Gross meipts included on Form 990, Part line 12, for public use of club facilities 1th 11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter: a Gross income from members or shareholders . . 11a Gross Income from other sources (Do not not amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or moeived from them.) 11b - 128 Section non-exempt charitable busts. is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? 123 If enter the amount of taxexempt interest mceived or accrued during the year . . . . 12b 13 Section soricxae) nonpro?t health insurance issuers. - a Isti'ieorganizationiicensed toissuequalrfiedheaithplansin morethanone state'I. .. . 133 Note. See the Instructions for additional Information the organization must report on Schedule 0. - health plans_ .. ,g 13b Entertheamouritofreserves onhand 13c R. I 14a Did the organization mceive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? . 14a if 'Yes,? has it ?led a Form 720 to report these payments? If provide an egplana?on In Schedule 0 14b Form (2010) 032005 12-21-10 THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. "Form990 010 COMMISSION ON HOPE, GROWTH Sr OPPORTUNITY 27?1920168 Pa anagement. an - I osure Foreach 'Yes' response to lines 2 through 7b below. and fora 'No' response to line 8a. so. or 10!: below. describe the Circumstances. processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions. CheckitScheduleOcontainsares nsetoan uestioninthisPartVl.. . . .. . Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No ta Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year . 1a 0 Enter the number of voting members included in line 13. above. who are independent 1b 0 . 2 Did any of?cer. director. trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a busmess relationship with any other of?cer. director trustee or key employee? 3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customanly performed by or under the direct superwsion of of?cers. directors or trustees. or key employees to a management company or other person? 4 Did the organization make any signi?cant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? Did the organization become aware during the year of a signi?cant diversion of the organization' 5 assets? 6 Does the organization have members or stocldiolders? 7a Does the organization have members. stockholders. or other persons who may elect one or more members of the govemingbody? .. .. 7a Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members. stocldioiders, or other persons? 7b 8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: a The govemlng body? Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing bodw 9 Is there any of?cer. director. trustee. or key employee listed in Part Vii. Section A. who cannot be reached at the organization 3 mailigg address? 'YesL' provide the names and addwec in Schedule 0 Section B. Policies rniis Section 3 requests information about policies not required errors a 01 901?? as x??x 88 trial Revenue Code.) Yes Nloz 10a Doesthe organization haveiocaichapters,branches. or af?liates? . 7 1 . 10a and branches to ensure their operations are consistent With those of fiebrgan .ation? .. 1w 113 Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all me 3, .. .. 11a 123 Does the organization have a written conflict of interest pol 12a Are of?cers. directors or trustees. and key employees to con?icts? . Does the organization regularly and consistentiy mot in ScheduleOhOWmisdme Doesthe organization .. ., . . . 13 14 Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .. . 14 15 Did the process for determining compensation of the followrng persons include a review and approval by independent persons. comparability data. and contemporaneous substantiation of the delberation and decision? . a Theorganization's CEO. Executive Director. ortop management of?cial .. .. 15a Otherof?oersorkev employeesof?ieoreaniza?on . .. .. 15b If 'Yes' to line 15a or 15b. describe the process in Scteduie O. (See instructions) - 16a Did the organization invest to. contribute assets to. or participate? in a joint venture or Similar arrangement With a . - taxable entity during the yean? . .. 163 it 'Yes.? has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure mquiring the organization to evaluate its participation - in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law. and taken steps to safeguard the organization's exern statuswithres tosuch ements? .. . . L. .. 186 Section 0. Disclosure 17 NONE 18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable). 990, and 990T (501 only) available for public inspection. indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply. Own website I: Another's website 13] Upon request 19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so. how). the organization makes its governing documents. conflict-of interest policy. and financial statements available to the public. 20 State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records at the organization: STEVEN POWELL 202?530?3332 1965 STREET WASHINGTON, DC 20036 12) Form 990 (2010) 0320M 12-21-10 THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. Form 990(2010 COMMISSION ON HOPE GROWTH OPPORTUNITY 27?1920168 Pm? - mpensatlon 0? cers, Employees, and Independent Contractors Check it Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . Section A. Of?cers, Directors, Trustees. Key Employeesand?ghest Compensated Employees to Complete this table tor all persons required to be listed. Report compensation tor the calendar year ending with or Within the organization's tax year. 0 List all of the anization's current of?cers. directors. trustees (whether individuals or organizations). regardless of amount of compensation. Enter 0- columns (E). and (F) if no compensation was paid. 0 List all of the organization's cmrent key employees, If any. See instructions for de?nition of 'key employee.? 0 List the organization's ?ve current highest compensated employees (other than an of?cer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form and/or Box 7 of Form loss-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organ-hon and any rehted organizations. 0 List all of the organization's former of?cers, key employees. and highest compensated employees who received more than 31(11000 0t reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. 0 List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that mceived. in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. List persons in the following order: indivrdual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; of?cers; key employees; highest compensated employees; and former such persons. Check this box If neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current of?cer. director, or trustee. (A) (3) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per (check all that apply) compensation compensation amount of week 5 from from related other (descnbe the organizations compensation hours for 1; a. organization (we/1099mm) tromthe related 5 organization organizations 3 .3 32 .. and related in Schedule 5 5% organizations 0) 5 .2 STEVEN POWELL PRESIDENT mom-Ive mazes-on 5.00 .20.000. 0. 0. WILLIAM mum) GENERAL cowssr. 50,000. 0. 0. Form 990 (2010) (132007 12~2l-10 THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. hmnmoeow) COMMISSION ON HOPE, GROWTH OPPORTUNITY 27~l920168 Section A. Of?cers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees. and HI Compensated Empmes (continued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Namand tltle Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated hours 99' (check all that 89PM compensation compensation amount of . from trom related other (descnbe the organizatiom compensation hours for . 3 organization (W211 USS-MISC) from the - M-znoeeMISC) Omanizatlon 3' of and related Sub-total .. .t 0- 0' Total from continuation sheets to Put VII, Section Total (add lines 1b and 10Total number of individuaisr (including but not ?mited to =t?ed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable mase?ion from the organization . 0 Yes No 3 Did the organization list any tamer of?cer. director dilated key employee, or hlghest compensated employee on line 1a? 'Yes,? complete Schedule for such individual 3 4 For any individual listed on line 1a.? is the sum of reportable compensation and ether compensation from the organization" and related organizations greaterthan$150 000?? 'Yes, complete Scheduilearsuchl?ndl'vidual 4 . 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual form senlioes rendered to the anizatim? lr 'Yes, complete Schedule lorsuclr person . . 5 Section 8. independent Contractors 1 Complete table for your ?ve highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organlzation. (A) (B) (C) Name and business address Descriptlon of servrces Compensation MERIDIAN STRATEGIES LLC 40 0 7TH STREET NW, SUITE 300, WASHINGTON, DC 20004 PLACEMENT 4,319,825. MERIDIAN STRATEGIES LLC 00 7TH STREET NW, SUITE 300 WASHINGTON, DC 20004 DIA PRODUCTION 275 000 . MERIDIAN STRATEGIES LLC 7TH STREET VERTISING NW SUITE 3 0 WASHINGTON DC 2 0 0 4 TECHNOLOGY Total number at independent contractors (Including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in oomgnsation lrom the gandetioLp 3 - . Form 990 (2010) .2008 12-21-10 THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. Form 990 010 a . atement of ?evenue COMMISSION ON HOPE, GROWTH S: OPPORTUNITY OFFICIAL USE ONLY. 27-1920168 P3999 iAl Total revenue (3) Related or exempt function revenue (C) (D) Unrelated business revenue 1 a Federated campaigns Membership dues 1b Fundraising events 1c J-IL 4801000. 1d Government grants (contributions) to Related organizations 1 All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above . 1i 9 Newest: contributions incurred in lines la?if Total. Add lines 1a?1f Contributions. gifts. grants and other similar amounts . 4801000. Business Code avenue Program Service a 1 All other program service revenue .. Total. Add lines 23-2f other srrmiar amounts) 5 Royalties 3 Investment income dividends, interest. and 4 Income from investment of tax?exempt bond proceeds Personal 6a GrossFients Lesszrentalexpenses . Rentallncomeoraoss) Net rental income or (loss) 7 8 Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 3, Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses Gainer?oss) dNet gain or (loss) 8 8 Gross' income from fundraising events (not includrng of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part iV, line 18 . Less: direct expenses? Net? income or (loss) from fundraising events 9 Grossincomefromgaming activities. See Park N. line 19 Less: direct expenses Other Revenue 10 returns andailowances Less: costoi?goodssold Net meome or (loss) from gaming activities .. . Net income or from sales of inventory Miscellaneous Revenue 11 a Allotherrevenue 12 Total revenue. See instructions. YV 4801000. O. 12.21?10 THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. Form 990 (2010) OFFICIAL USE ONLY. Form 990 2010) mils THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. COMMISSION ON HOPE GROWTH 8: OPPORTUNITY . atement of FunctionaTExpenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (8), (C), and (D). 27-1920158 Page") Do not tnotude amounts ed on lines 6begg? 3?ng 1 Grants and other assistance to governments and 5 ?f3? - organizations in the us See Part IV. line 21 2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in - the US. See Part IV, line 22 .. 3 Giants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. SeeParth,lines15and16. - ?f - 4 Bene?ts paid toorfor members .. 5 Compensation of current of?cers, directors. trustees, andkeyemployees . .. .. 6 Compensation not included above. to disqualified peisons (as de?ned under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 7 Othersaiariesand wages .. 8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(0) employer contrmutions) . . 9 Other employee bene?ts . 10 Pavm?taxes . .. .. 1 1 Res for services (non-employees): a Management .. 20:000- 20:000' Legal .. 50-000- 0 Who LobbyingProfessional tundraising services. See Part iv, lme 17 - 1 Investment management fees. 9 Other . . .. . 12 Advertising and promotion 5 5 0 0 0 13 Of?ce expenses. 14 information technology .. 20 . 000 - 16 COG-ION . .. 17 Travel, . .. 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public of?cials 19 Conferences, conventions. and meetings 20lnterest 21 Payments to af?liates 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 23 insurance . .. .. . . . .. . 24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (List miscetlaneous expenses in line 24!. it [me 24f amount exceeds 10% at line 25. column (A) - amount, listline 24t expenses on Schedule 0.) -- -. - - a EDIA PLACEMENT 4,319,825. 4,319,325. MEDIA 275,000. 275,000. WEBSITE MAINTENANCIT 25,000. 25,000. a Wmomc RggTaAch 5,000. 5,000. COPYRIGHT FEES 175 . 175 . 1 All other expenses 25 4,770,000. 0. 4,770,000. 0. 25 Joint ?smelled: here l_I iftoilowrng 5053 98-2 (A39 958-720). Complete this line only It the organ-non reported in column (B) iomt costs from a . combined eduwbonal campaign and tundraising solicitation . Form 990 (2010) 032010 12-21-10 THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. Forrn990g2010E COMMISSION ON HOPE, GROWTH S: OPPORTUNITY 11-: ance eet OFFICIAL USE ONLY. 27?1920168 Pm Beginning of year (3) End of year Cash non-interest- bearing Savings and temporary cash investments Pledges and grants receivable, net Accounts receivable. net of Schedule 7 Notes and loans receivable. net 8 lnventones for sale or use .. 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 108 Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule Less: accumulated depmciation 11 lnvestments- publicly traded securities Assets 14 lntangibleassets 15 Otherassets. SeeParth, line11" 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 18 Grants payable 19 Deferred revenue an Tax-exempt bond liabilities Llabilltles of Schedule 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 108 6 Receivables from other disquali?ed persons (as de?ned under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described In section 4958(c)(3)(B). and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees? beneficiary organizations (see Instructions) . Receivables from current and former of?cers. dimctors trustees. key employees. and highest compensated employees. Complete Part 1! 51,000. ,awn-s 10b 10c 12 Investments- other secunties. See Part IV, line 11 13 lnvestments- programmlated. See Part IV, line 51,000. 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 {must gual line 34) . 21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part it? ?Schedule 22 Payebles to current and former of?cers, directors. highest compensated employees and disquali?ed pesons Complete Part II stares? key employees. 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unre ed third parties . 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 25 Other liabilities. Complete Part of Schedule 17 20,000. 18 19 21 seewL EH3 20,000. lines 21 through E. and lines 33 and 34. 27 Unrestricted net assets 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 29 Permanentiy restricted net assets complete lines 30 though 34. Net Assets or Fund Balances 30 Capital stock or trust principal. or current funds . . 31 Paid-in or capital surphs. or land, building, or equrpment fund 32 Retained earnings. endowment. accumulated income. or other funds 33 .. 34 To_tal_ liabilities and net assets/fund balances . Organizations that follow ems 111, check here L_l and complete Organizations that do not follow SPAS 117, check here Ci!" and 0. I). 31, 000. 31,000. 51.000. 03201! 12-21-10 THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. Form 990 (2010) OFFICIAL USE ONLY. IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. 032012 12-21-10 Forrn990(2010) COMMISSION ON HOPE. GROWTH OPPORTUNITY 27?1920168 Page 12 lPartXl Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question In this Part XI 1 1 4,801,000. 2 Totalexpenses (must equal Partlx, column 31,000. 4 Net assets or fund balances at Winning of year (must equal Part X. line 33. column .. 4 . 5 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule Net assets or fund balances at end or year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part x, line 33. column Financial Statements and Reporting Check it Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part . . . .. . . . Yes No 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash [3 Accrual Other lithe organization changed Its method of accounting from a prior year or checked '0ther,? explain in Schedule 0. 23 Were the organization?s ?nancial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? an Were the organization's ?nancial statements audited by an independent aeowntant'Yes' to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a commitme that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit. rewew, or compilation of its ?nancial statements and selection of an independent accountant? .. . 20 If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0. If 'Yes' to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were Issued on a separate basis. consolidated basis. or both: '3 Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basrs 33 As a result of a federal award, was the organization requrred to undergo an audit or auditsE set forth in the Single Audit Actandoma omen?133'Yes.? did the organization undergo the requimd audit or audits? If the organiagetioh kind undergo the required audit taken to unde I ?iteudrts. .. .. . . 3b Fonn990(2o10) THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. USE ONLY. OMB No. 154541.347 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ (Form 990 or MEI) Complete to provide lnforma?on for responses to speci?c questions on Form 990 a BOO-E2 or to provide any additional information. . ?Open to Public Attach to Form 990 or Poo-E2. lnspo??on Name of the organization Employer Identi?cation number COMMISSION ON HOPE, GROWTH OPPORTUNITY 27-1920168 FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: NECESSARY To ECONOMIC FUTURE AND THAT PUBLIC POLICY MAKERS MUST UNDERSTAND AND MAKE A COMMITMENT To THIS PRINCIPLE. THE COMMISSION WILL ENGAGE AND OTHER BUSINESS EXPERTS T0 INFORM ITS UNDERSTANDING OF THE NECESSITY FOR SUSTAINED ECONOMIC GROWTH AND WILL BRING THE FRUITS OF THIS EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH DIRECTLY TO THE ATTENTION OF DECISION MAKERS AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT. THE COMMISSION WILL COMMUNICATE ITS PUBLIC WELFARE MESSAGE ON THE ISSUE OF SUSTAINED ECONOMIC EXPANSION To THE PUBLIC THROUSH ALL FORMS OF MASS TUERINS, ADVERTISING, CABLE COMMUNICATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO AND DIRECT MAIL COMMUNICATIONS. FORM 990, PART LINE OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: THE COMMITMENT OF THESE POLICEWMAKERS TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES, RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH PRINCIPLES AND THAT ADHERE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND EXPANSION. FORM 990, PART V, LINE 3B: FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8A: FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE BB: FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11: LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notloe, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule 0 (Faun 990 or MR) (3)10) 032211 . 01.2441 THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. Schedule? OjFon'n 990 or 990313010) ng9 2 Name of the organzation Employer Identi?cation numhet COMMISSION ON HOPE, GROWTH OPPORTUNITY 27?1920168 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE LOCATION UPON REQUEST. M2 91-24-11 Schedule 0 (Fem: 990 or 990-22) (2010) THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY. .,5868 LRevyou are ?ling for an Adaitlonal (Not Automadc) s?Month Extension. complete only Part II and check this box . . [if] N2: is. Only complete Part II it you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously ?led Form 8868. If you are ?ling for an Automatic 3-Month Extension, complete only Part I (on page 1). I Part II . Additional (Not Automatici 3-Month Extension of Time. Only ?le the original (no copies Med). Name of exempt organization Employer Identi?cation number Typeor comma-axon on HOPE. GROWTH OPPORTUNITY 27-1920168 2323? Number, street, and room or suite no It a P. 0. box. see 1900 STREET, NW, N0. 600 vom- 50? City. town or post of?ce. state, and Zip code. Foo a foreign address. see instructions. ?mm WASHINGTONApplicatlorr Retum Application Form Form QQOBL Form 1041 -A Form 990EZ Form 4720 Form 990PF Form 5227 Form 990T Form 995?? Form if 0 Thebooksareinthecareofb 1900 STREET EC 20035 Telephoneuo.) 202- 530- 3332 I'yitxr?ioi?o3 . .etteckthisbox 0 bolfthisisforaGreup it-Group .inber (GEN) check this box: box drttach 4 I request an additional anionth extension of time until NOVEDDER 5, 5 For calendar year 2 0 1 0 or other tax year begmning . and ending 6 It the tax year entered in line 5 is for less than 1 2 montn kreason Initial return Final return Changeinawounting period 7 State indetail why youneedthe extension ADDITIONAL TIME IS NEEDED 1?0 GATHER THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO FILE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE RETURN. Ba If this application is for Form 990-BL, 990-PF, 990T, 4720, or 6069. enter the tentative tax, less any nonrefundable credits. See instructions. 8a 3 0 - If this application is for Form 990-PF. 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits and estimated 2 tax payments made. Include any pnor year overpayment allowed as a credit and any amount paid previously with Form 8868. ab 5 0 - Balance due. Subtract line 8b from line 8a. Include your payment With this form. if required. by using EFIPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See instructions. 8c 3 0 Signature and Veri?cation Under penalties oi penury. I declare that have examined this form, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and ballet it IS true. correct. and complete, and that I am authorized to prepare this lorm Signature) WMM Title} &5N?Llh. Date} Form woe (Rev. 1-2011) 023842 0 1-24-1 1 THIS IS A COPY OF A LIVE RETURN FROM SMIPS. OFFICIAL USE ONLY.