l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS Form I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493300015247 Return r% f Or ani72tinn Exam t From Inrnma 990 W p OMB No 1545-0047 Tnv 2016 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 www IRS gov/form990 Department of the Internal Revenue Ser ice A For the 2016 calendar y ear, or tax y ear inning 01-01-2016 . and endina 12-31-2016 C Name of organization Barry Goldwater Institute for Public Policy Research B Check if applicable ❑ Address chan g e D Employer identification number 86-0597661 ❑ Name change Doing business as goldwater institute ❑ Initial return Final - I II/ - I n naLeu Number and street (or P O box if mail is not delivered to street address) 500 East Coronado Road ❑ Am ended return L I eiepnune nurnuer Room/suite (602) 462 5000 ❑ Application pending City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Phoenix, AZ 850041543 G Gross receipts $ 6,74 9,380 F Name and address of principal officer Victor Riches 500 E CORONADO ROAD PHOENIX, AZ 850041543 I Tax-exempt status J Website : ^ R 501(c) ( subordinates? H(b) Are all subordinates included? ❑ 4947(a)(1) or ) A (insert no El 527 If "No," attach a list 9 Corporation No ❑ Y es o ( see instructions ) H(c) Group exemption number ^ WWW GOLDWATERINSTITUTE ORG K Form of organization NLi ^ ❑ 501(c)(3) H(a) Is this a group return for L Year of formation ❑ Trust ❑ Association ❑ Other ^ 1988 M State of legal domicile AZ Summary 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities THE GOLDWATER INSTITUTE DRIVES RESULTS BY WORKING DAILY IN COURTS, LEGISLATURES, AND COMMUNITIES TO DEFEND AND STRENGTHEN THE FREEDOM GUARANTEED TO ALL AMERICANS IN THE CONSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AND ALL FIFTY STATES U ti 2 3 Check this box ^ ❑ if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) . . . . . . . 3 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 12 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line 2a) 5 52 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) . . . 7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 . . . . 6 13 . . . . . 7a 0 . . . . . 7b Prior Year 8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) . . . . . . 10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d . . . . . . 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 12 Total revenue-add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) . . 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) 14 0 Current Year 4,318,258 6,089,299 46,441 83,729 61,911 7,769 1,626 219,453 4,428,236 6,400,250 0 0 0 0 3,633,723 3,367,164 98,541 55,508 1,883,950 2,081,839 5,616,214 5,504,511 b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, llf-24e) . 18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 'M 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) . 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) Z1 -1,187,978 Beginning of Current Year T 22 5,069,202 . Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 Si g nature Block Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, inclu knowl edge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Declaration of prepa an y knowled g e Sign Here Signature of officer Victor Riches PresidentCOO President/COO Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name Amy A O'Loughlin Paid Preparer Use Only Firm's name Preparer's signature Amy A O'Loughlin ^ CBIZ MHM LLC Firm's address ^ 3101 N Central Ave Ste 300 Phoenix, AZ 85012 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instrui For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. 895,739 End of Year 5,918,202 1,112,453 983,230 3,956,749 4,934,972 Form 990 (2016) Page 2 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments 1 Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part III Briefly describe the organization's mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Through research, investigations, strategic litigation, testimony, advocacy, and education, the Goldwater Institute advances public policy and a rule of law under which individuals can shape their own destinies as free men and women We help citizens understand and Through research, investigations, strategic litigation, testimony, advocacy, and education, the Goldwater Institute advances public policy and a rule of law under which individuals can shape their own destinies as free men and women We help citizens understand and adopt policies that sustain and restore economic liberty, educational freedom, personal responsibility, and constitutional limits on government power consistent with the founding principles of our constitutional republic When government oversteps its proper bounds, the Goldwater Institute uses public interest litigation to enforce individual rights and constraints on government power quaranteed by our state and federal constitutions Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ Yes 2 No If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ Yes . 9 No If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported 4a (Code ) (Expenses $ 2,452,921 including grants of $ (Revenue $ ) (Expenses $ 1,113,428 including grants of $ (Revenue $ ) ( Expenses $ 344,073 including grants of $ ) ( Revenue $ See Additional Data 4b (Code 83,729 ) See Additional Data 4c (Code See Additional Data 4d Other program services ( Describe in Schedule 0 4e Total program service expenses 11o, (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 3,910,422 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) FTTITTM Page 3 Checklist of Re q uired Schedules Yes 1 No Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? °^ . 2 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Section 501(c )( 3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes, " complete Schedule C, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-197 If "Yes, " complete Schedule C, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 No Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part I ti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 No 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 No Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? . If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 No Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services7If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV °^ . 9 No 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V 1i . . 11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Yes No Yes 10 Yes I la Yes b Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 167 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII 1i . 'lb No c Did the organization report an amount for investments-program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII. . . . . . . Sic No Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX. . . . . . . . . . . . lld No Ile No d e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, PartX tj f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)' If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X °^ 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Ij . b 13 . Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes, " and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)7 If "Yes," complete Schedule E 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? b 15 16 Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV . . . . . . . . . llf Yes 12a No 12b Yes 13 No 14a No 14b No Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV . . . . . 15 No Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV . . 16 No 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and lie? If "Yes, " complete Schedule G, PartI (see instructions) . . . . ij 17 Yes 18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a' If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . Ij 18 Yes 19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ij 19 I I No Form 990 (2016) Form 990 ( 2016) Page 4 Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H . b 20a If "Yes " to line 20a , did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? No No 20b 21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1' If " Yes, " complete Schedule I, Parts I and II . . . . . 21 No 22 Did the organization report more than $5 , 000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column ( A), line 27 If " Yes, " complete Schedule I, Parts I and III . 22 No 23 Did the organization answer " Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4 , or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former officers , directors , trustees , key employees , and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 24a Did the organization have a tax - exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $ 100,000 as of the last day of the year , that was issued after December 31, 20027 If "Yes,"answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K If "No," go to line 25a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Yes No 24a Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b c 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 d 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 . 1i b 26 27 28 a 25a No 25b No Did the organization report any amount on Part X , line 5, 6 , or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers , directors , trustees , key employees , highest compensated employees , or disqualified persons? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 No Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee , key employee , substantial contributor or employee thereof , a grant selection committee member, or to a 35 % controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L , Part III . . . . . . . . . 1i 27 No Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization ' s prior Forms 990 or 990 - EZ7 If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties ( see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds , conditions , and exceptions) A current or former officer , director , trustee , or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28a Yes b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . °j 28b No c 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 . . . °j 28c No 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M 29 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures , or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 No 31 No No 31 Yes Did the organization liquidate, terminate , or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I 32 Did the organization sell, exchange , dispose of , or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes, " complete Schedule N, Part II . 32 33 Did the organization own 100 % of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3' If " Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I . Ij 33 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If " Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and °aJ Part V, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 No 35a No 34 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? b 36 37 38 If'Yes' to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)' If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . Yes 35b Section 501(c )( 3) organizations . Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . °4^ 36 No Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI Ij 37 No Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 197 Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 . 38 I Yes Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) MQU Page 5 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance ❑ Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part V . Yes la Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable . la 20 lb 0 b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line la Enter -0- if not applicable c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b 2a Yes 2b Yes 52 If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? Note .If the sum of lines la and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) 3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? b lc No . . . 3a If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year7If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 . . . No 3b 4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? b 4a No 5a No 5b No If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country ^ See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) 5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . . b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? c If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T7 . Sc 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? . . b 7 If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? . . . . . . . . . . . . 6a No 6b Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor7 . . 7a Yes b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7b Yes c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? . . . . . . . . . . . 7c No 7e No 7f No d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7g h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7h 8 . . b . Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 10 7d . . . Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 8 9a . . . 9b Section 501(c )( 7) organizations. Enter a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities 11 . 10a 10b Section 501(c )( 12) organizations. Enter a Gross income from members or shareholders b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ila ilb 12a Section 4947 ( a)(1) non - exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041' b 12a If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year 12b 13 Section 501(c )( 29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state7Note . See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0 b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in . which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans . . . 13b Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c c . 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? b . If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments7If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule 0 13a 14a No 14b Form 990 (2016) Form 990 ( 2016) Page 6 Governance , Management , and DisclosureFor each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines Kim= 8a, 8b, or IOb 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. Governinci Bodv and Management Yes is Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year la 14 lb 12 No If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule 0 b Enter the number of voting members included in line la, above, who are independent 2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? . . . . . . . . . . 3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? . 4 2 Yes 3 No Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? . 4 No 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? 5 6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b 8 Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? . Yes 7a Yes 7b No Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following a The governing body? b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 9 No 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization's mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 . . . . . . 8a Yes 8b Yes 9 No Section B. Policies (This Section B requests Information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 10a Yes If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? 10b Yes Ila Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? . . Ila Yes b b . 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 "No,"go to line 13 . 12a Yes b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? . . . 12b Yes c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule 0 how this was done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12c Yes 13 Yes 14 Yes 15a Yes 15b Yes . 13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? . 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 decision? a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official b Other officers or key employees of the organization . . . No . If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions) 16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a Joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? . b . If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? 16a No 16b Section C. Disclosure 17 List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be AL, AZ , AR , CA, CO , FL, HI , IL, KY, ME , MI , MS , NJ , NY ,OR,PA,RI,SC,VA,WV,WI,AK, GA,KS,MD,MA,NH, OH,OK,UT,CT, MN,NM , ND,TN , DC,DE,IA,ID,IN, LA, MO, MT, NC, NE , NV, SD, TX, VT, WA, WY 18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable ), 990, and 990 -T (501( c)(3)s only) available for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply 19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so , how) the organization made its governing documents , conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year 20 State the name , address , and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization ' s books and records ZETAH 500 E CORONADO ROAD PHOENIX , AZ 850041543 ( 602) 462-5000 W Own website ❑ Another ' s website 9 Upon request ❑ Other ( explain in Schedule 0) Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 7 Compensation of Officers , Directors , Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ . Section A. Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees la Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year • List all of the organization' s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid • List all of the organization 's current key employees, if any See instructions for definition of "key employee • List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations • List all of the organization' s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations • List all of the organization' s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations List persons in the following order individual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest compensated employees, and former such persons ❑ Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee (A) Name and Title (B) Average hours per week ( list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) (C) Position (do not check more than one box , unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee ) 2 = T 1 _ `-i a t v =,I, - (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099MISC) (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations ( W- 2/1099MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations 'r. 0 J ' t ^n I• ^^ El ;r (1) DARCY OLSEN ...................................................................... CEO 40 00 """"""""' X X 362,581 0 10,226 (2) ERIC CROWN ...................................................................... chairman 5 00 ................ X X 0 0 0 (3) RENEE GILTNER ...................................................................... TREASURER 3 00 ................ X X 0 0 0 (4) BARRY GOLDWATER JR ...................................................................... DIRECTOR 4 00 ................ X 0 0 0 (5) RANDY P KENDRICK ...................................................................... DIRECTOR 0 50 ................ X 0 0 0 (6) NORMAN P MCCLELLAND ...................................................................... VICE Chairman 3 00 ................ X 0 0 0 (7) JOHN NORTON ...................................................................... DIRECTOR 1 00 ................ X 0 0 0 (8) Marian cook ...................................................................... dIRECTOR 0 50 ................ X 0 0 0 (9) christopher gleason ...................................................................... dIRECTOR 0 50 ................ X 0 0 0 (10) JIM CHAMBERLAIN ...................................................................... DIRECTOR 3 00 ................ x 0 0 0 (11) DANIEL BROPHY ...................................................................... DIRECTOR 1 00 ................ x 0 0 0 (12) F PHILLIPS GILTNER ...................................................................... VICE Chairman 3 00 ................ x 0 0 0 (13) Carl Helstrom ...................................................................... dirECTOR 0 50 ................ x 0 0 0 (14) rebekah mercer ...................................................................... diRECTOR 0 50 ................ x 0 0 0 (15) graver norquist ...................................................................... diRECTOR 0 50 ................ x 0 0 0 X 94,257 0 8,232 X 47,620 0 430 X x 40 00 (16) ROGER ZETAH ...................................................................... CFO/SECRETARY """"""""' (17) victor riches ............................................................. President/C00 """"""""' 40 00 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 8 Section A . Officers , Directors , Trustees , Kev Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) Name and Title (B) Average hours per week ( list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) (C) Position ( do not check more than one box , unless person is both an officer and a director/ trustee ) 2, = _n •I - ?,L 1 2 2 (D ) Reportable compensation from the organization ( W2/1099-MISC) ( E) Reportable compensation from related organizations ( W- 2/1099MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations T (_o D I• : (18) Timothy sandefur 40 00 .................................................................... ... ................... .... V P OF LITIGATION X 178,128 0 5,096 X 147,423 0 9,704 40 00 ................... .... X 137,185 0 6,388 (21) JONATHAN RICHES 40 00 .................................................................... ... ................... .... DIR NATIONAL LITIGATION/GEN COUN X 129,683 0 6,606 (22) MICHAEL KELLEY 40 00 .................................................................... ... VP OF COMMUNICATIONS """"""""" "" X 130,625 0 5,350 (23) WILLIAM TEMPLAR 40 00 ................................................................... ... ................... .... VP FOUNDATIONS X 117,613 0 6,429 (19) MICHAEL HUNTER 40 00 .................................................................... ... ................... .... VP STATE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS (20) CHRISTINA SANDEFUR EXECUTIVE VP . . . . . . . . . . . . lb Sub - Total . c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . d Total ( add lines lb and 1c ) . . . ^ ^ ^ 1,345,115 0 58,461 2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization ^ 11 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line la? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 For any individual listed on line la, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization?lf "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person . 5 Yes No No Yes No Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year (A) Name and business address 2 (B) Description of services (C) Compensation Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization ^ 0 Form 990 (2016 Form 990 (2016) Page Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII (A) Total revenue la Federated campaigns b Membership dues ^j c E a A d Related organizations id e Government grants (contributions) le 61 U o (D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514 lb lc I (C) Unrelated business revenue 1a . . p 0 . ❑ (B) Related or exempt function revenue Fundraising events All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above 165,739 5,923,560 If g Noncash contributions included in lines la-1f $ 73,174 h Total.Add lines la-1f ^ 6,089,299 Business Code 900099 2a Litigation cost Reimb 83,729 83,729 b C d M e f All other program service revenue 0 83,729 gTotal.Add lines 2a-2f . ^ 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) ^ . 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds ^ 5 Royalties ^ . . . . . . . . . . (i) Real . 40,494 40,494 32,725 32,725 208,707 208,707 10,746 10,746 (ii) Personal 6a Gross rents b Less c rental expenses Rental income or (loss) d Net rental income o r (loss) . . . ^ (i) Securities (ii) Other 7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 157,600 0 157,600 32,725 0 -32,725 b Less cost or other basis and sales expenses C Gain or (loss) ^ d Net gain or (loss) 8a Gross income from fundraising events y (not including $ 165,739 of contributions reported on line 1c) See Part IV, line 18 . cc 91 O b Less direct expenses . a 367,512 b 158,805 c Net income or (loss) from fundraising ev ents . ^ 9a Gross income from gaming activities See Part IV, line 19 . . a b Less direct expenses . b c Net income or (loss) from gaming activit ies . ^ 10aGross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . . a b Less cost of goods sold . b c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory Miscellaneous Revenue . ^ Business Code 900099 11aOTHER INCOME b C dAll other revenue . . eTotal . Add lines 11a-11d ^ 10,746 12 Total revenue . See Instructions ^ 6,400,250 83,729 0 227,222 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 10 Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A) Check iF Schedule n contains a res V onse or note to , Y line in this Part IX Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII . (A) Total expenses . . . . . . . . . . (B) Program service (C) Management and expenses general expenses . . . . ❑ (D) Fundraisingexpenses 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments See Part IV, line 21 2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals See Part IV, line 15 and 16 4 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees . . 706,569 579,603 115,808 11,158 2,266,978 1,650,557 62,605 553,816 8,456 7,109 186,627 132,462 21,280 32,885 198,534 148,901 11,912 37,721 78,019 46,981 31,038 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) . . 7 Other salaries and wages 8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401 (k) and 403(b) employer contributions) . 9 Other employee benefits 10 Payroll taxes . . . . . . . . . . . 1,347 11 Fees for services (non-employees) a Management . . b Legal c Accounting d Lobbying 34,945 . 69,535 . e Professional fundraising services See Part IV, line 17 g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule 0) 13 Office expenses 14 Information technology 55,508 55,508 6,579 f Investment management fees 12 Advertising and promotion 34,945 69,535 . 6,579 195,748 86,781 89,130 19,837 259,149 301,696 223,521 3,811 31,817 261,984 13,123 26,589 44,096 38,745 1,284 4,067 146,136 109,602 8,768 27,766 183,813 115,412 8,174 60,227 31,159 27,462 2,646 1,051 15 Royalties 16 Occupancy 17 Travel . . . . . . . . . . 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 19 20 Conferences, conventions, and meetings Interest . . 28,968 . 28,968 21 Payments to affiliates 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 23 Insurance . . . 250,974 188,200 15,094 47,680 39,008 31,596 1,561 5,851 24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0 a fundraising events 132,213 b PRINTING 119,664 100,399 13,591 5,674 c dues and subscriptions 80,829 66,410 3,044 11,375 d Bank/credit card fees 32,515 2,832 29,683 e All other expenses 25 Total functional expenses . Add lines 1 through 24e 132,213 46,793 25,162 8,636 12,995 5,504,511 3,910,422 484,829 1,109,260 26 Joint costs . Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation Check here ^ ❑ if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 11 Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX (A) Beginning of year 1 Cash-non-interest-bearing 2 Savings and temporary cash investments 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 4 Accounts receivable, net 5 7 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part II of Schedule L Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L Notes and loans receivable, net . 8 Inventories for sale or use 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 6 10a b 11 . . . . . . . . . 10a 4,124,549 10b 1,909,807 Investments-publicly traded securities Investments-program-related See Part IV, line 11 14 Intangible assets 15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 16 Total assets.Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 18 Grants payable 19 Deferred revenue 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule D . 2 1,922,033 27,327 38,675 3 334,721 2,173 4 17,623 5 6 7 8 Less accumulated depreciation . 1 27,179 78,154 Land, buildings, and equipment cost or other basis Complete Part VI of Schedule D . 1,780,767 . 13 . . . . . . . . . 104,890 10c 2,214,742 1,037,174 11 1,129,918 141,656 12 158,581 13 . . 9 1,963,424 . . . . . . . . 14 . . . . 0 15 8,367 5,069,202 16 5,918,202 352,000 17 260,180 . 18 0 . . 19 4,727 20 21 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons Complete Part II of Schedule L . 22 760,453 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24) Complete Part X of Schedule D 26 Total liabilities .Add lines 17 through 25 27 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 ( ASC 958), check here ^ complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. Unrestricted net assets 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 29 Permanently restricted net assets . . . . . . . 718,323 24 . . 23 . 25 1,112,453 26 983,230 1,986,631 27 3,226,718 1,105,763 28 843,899 864,355 29 864,355 and . Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), LL_ 0 Z . . Investments-other securities See Part IV, line 11 cZ 0 s Q . . 12 A 22 0 C3 . (B) End of year 30 check here ^ ❑ and complete lines 30 through 34. Capital stock or trust principal , or current funds 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 33 Total net assets or fund balances 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . 31 32 . 3,956,749 33 5,069,202 34 4,934,972 5,918,202 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 12 Reconcilliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 3 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1 4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) 5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 6 Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Investment expenses Prior period adjustments 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) 10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6,400,250 2 5,504,511 3 895,739 4 3,956,749 5 82,484 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . 8 9 0 10 4,934,972 Financial Statements and Reporting ❑ Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII Yes 1 ❑ 6 7 . . . . . 8 1:M. Wfillid . . . . 1 . . . 2 . . . No ❑ Cash ❑ Other 2 Accrual If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule 0 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a No If'Yes,' check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both ❑ Separate basis b ❑ Consolidated basis ❑ Both consolidated and separate basis Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b Yes 2c Yes If'Yes,' check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both ❑ Separate basis c Consolidated basis ❑ Both consolidated and separate basis If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0 3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits 3a I I No 3b Form 990 (2016) Additional Data Software ID: Software Version: EIN: Name : 86-0597661 Barry Goldwater Institute for Public Policy Research Form 990 (2016) Form 990 , Part III , Line 4a: Policy analysis, research and education, external affairs The Goldwater Institute conducts scholarly research and in-depth analysis of state-level public policy issues and communicates that research to the public Our primary areas of research include constitutional law, education reform, and healthcare policy In 2016, we published Cornerstone of Liberty Private Property Rights in 21st Century America through the Cato Institute, delivered more than 50 public presentations, distributed 7 policy reports, and testified regularly before legislative committees In 2016, courts and state legislatures implemented 36 reforms inspired by Goldwater Institute work These include the adoption of the Right to Try Act by 8 states, and Arizona's adoption of a critical property rights law that ensures cities cannot ban short-term rentals or regulate them in a way that does not directly target public health and safety This work was supported in part through our Ronald Reagan Fellows Program, which develops young talent by teaching and employing 27 interns and law clerks Form 990 , Part III , Line 4b: Public interest litigation The Goldwater Institute defends constitutional rights on behalf of the public and those who would not be in a position to seek justice without assistance or expertise We seek to set legal precedent to protect constitutional rights, particularly under state constitutions but also under the federal Constitution The Goldwater Institute's active caseload averaged 18, and we advanced cutting-edge legal scholarship in the courts by filing 9 amicus curiae briefs See Schedule 0 for case summaries Form 990 , Part III , Line 4c: Communications In 2016, the Goldwater Institute again raised the standard for educating the public about policies that defend and strengthen the freedoms guaranteed to all Americans by the federal and 50 state constitutions The Institute's top legal and policy work was featured in more than 2,791 national and major market radio broadcasts and 3,406 times on television The Institute's presence in prominent national magazines, newspapers, and media outlets also soared, with more than 11,038 articles about our top legal and policy work appearing in electronic and print publications During 2016, the Institute released 7 policy research reports, 2 cutting-edge Liberty in Action national publications, the Institute's annual report, and electronic newsletters l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS SCHEDULE A (Form 990 or 990EZ) Department of the Trea^un I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493300015247 OMB No 1545-0047 Public Charity Status and Public Support Complete if the organization is a section 501(c )( 3) organization or a section 4947( a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. ^ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. 10, Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) and its instructions is at Name of the organization Barry Goldwater Institute for 2016 • ' Employer identification number Public Policy Research 86-0597661 Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions. The organization is not a private foundation because it is (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box ) 1 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(i). 2 A school described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ)) 3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b )( 1)(A)(iii). 4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name. city. and state 5 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(iv ). (Complete Part II ) 6 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b )( 1)(A)(v). 7 Q An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi ). (Complete Part II ) 8 A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi ) (Complete Part II ) 9 An agricultural research organization described in 170 ( b)(1)(A)(ix ) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture See instructions Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university 10 An organization that normally receives (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions-subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 See section 509 (a)(2). (Complete Part III ) 11 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4). 12 An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a )( 1) or section 509(a )(2). See section 509(a )(3). Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g a Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B. b Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having 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. c Type III 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. d Type III 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 requirement (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D , and Part V. e Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization f Enter the number of supported organizations g Provide the following information about the supported organization(s) (i)Name of supported organization (ii)EIN (iii) Type of ( iv) organization Is the organization listed in (described on lines your governing document? 1- 10 above ( see instructions)) Yes Tota For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat No 11285F (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) No Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 2 Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b )( 1)(A)(iv) and 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, 8, or 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.) Section A. Public Su pp ort Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ Gifts, grants , contributions, and membership fees received ( Do not include any " unusual grant ") Tax revenues levied for the organization ' s benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge Total . Add lines 1 through 3 The portion of total contributions by each person ( other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization ) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11 , column (f) 1 2 3 4 5 6 ( a)2012 (b)2013 (c)2014 ( d)2015 (e)2016 3,753,262 4,196,797 4,739,590 4,318,258 6 ,089,299 23,097,206 3,753,262 4,196,797 4,739,590 4,318,258 6, 089,299 23,097,206 2,356,910 Public support . Subtract line 5 20 ,740,296 from line 4 Section B. Total Su pp ort Calendar year (a)2012 ( b)2013 (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ 3,753,262 4,196,797 Amounts from line 4 { Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on 70,525 80,755 securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on Other income Do not include gain 7,168 7,339 or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI ) Total support . Add lines 7 through 10 r Gross receipts from related activities, etc (see instructions) 13 ( f)Total (c)2014 ( d)2015 ( e)2016 (f)Total 4,739,590 4,318,258 6,089,299 23,097,206 83,838 61,911 40,494 337,523 12,729 1,626 10,746 39,608 23,474,337 12 1 1,172,753 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 14 Public support percentage for 2016 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) 88 350 Public support percentage for 2015 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 87 480 15 16a 33 1 / 3% support test-2016 . If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, 15 b and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ 9 33 1 / 3% support test-2015 . 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-2016 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 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-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported b 18 ^ ❑ organization 10%-facts - and-circumstances test-2015 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" 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 Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see ^ ❑ instructions ^ ❑ Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 3 INOMW Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.) Section A. Public Su pp ort Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received (Do not include any "unusual grants ") Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose 1 2 3 4 5 6 7a b c 8 (a)2012 (b)2013 (c)2014 (d)2015 (e)2016 (f)Total Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge Total . Add lines 1 through 5 Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received 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 Public support . (Subtract line 7c from line 6 ) Section B. Total Support 9 10a b c 11 12 13 14 Calendar year (a)2012 (b)2013 (c)2014 (d)2015 (e)2016 (f)Total (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ Amounts from line 6 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 Add lines 10a and 10b Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI ) Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12) 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 . Com p utation of Public Su pp ort Percenta g e Public support percentage for 2016 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 15 16 Public support percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 15 16 Section D. Com p utation of Investment Income Percenta g e 17 Investment income percentage for 2016 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 17 18 18 Investment income percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 19a 331 / 3% support tests-2016 . If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ ❑ b 33 1 / 3% support tests-2015 . If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 20 ^ ❑ Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ^ ❑ Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 4 Supporting Organizations (Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V Section A. All SuoDortina Oraanizations Yes 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 If designated by class or purpose, describe the designation If historic and continuing relationship, explain 2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509 (a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes, " explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2) 3a Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)7 If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below b Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination c Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If " Yes, " explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use 4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If "Yes" and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below b c 5a 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 su p ervised b y or in connection with its su pp orted org anizations Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)7 If "Yes, " explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(8) purposes Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable) Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (I) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (u) the reasons for each such action, (Ili) the authority under the organization ' s organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the org anizin g document) 2 3a 3b 3c 4a 4b 4c 5a b Type I or Type II only . Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document? 5b c Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? 5c 6 7 8 9a b c 10a b Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization ' s supported organizations? If " Yes, " provide detail in Part VI. 6 Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), 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 L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 7 Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 77 If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 8 Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))' If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI. 9a Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes, " provide detail in Part VI. 9b Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If " Yes, " provide detail in Part VI. 9c Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If "Yes," answer line IOb below Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings) 10a 10b No Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 5 Supporting Organizations (continued) No 11 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 (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization? b A family member of a person described in (a) above? c A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If "Yes" to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations No Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If "No, " describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization's activities If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If "Yes, " explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations No 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) Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations No Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization's tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided? Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization (s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s) By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization's investment policies and in directing the use of the organization's income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization's supported organizations played in this regard Section E . Type III Functionally - Integrated Supporting Organizations 1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year ( see instructions) a The organization satisfied the Activities Test Complete line 2 below b The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations Complete line 3 below c The organization supported a governmental entity Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions) Activities Test Answer ( a) and ( b) below. Yes I No a Did substantially all of the organization's activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities b Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization's involvement, one or more of the organization's supported organization (s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization's position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization's involvement Parent of Supported Organizations Answer ( a) and ( b) below. a Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI. b Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 nj^ 1 Page 6 Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a )( 3) Supporting Organizations Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov 20, 1970 See instructions . All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E Section A - Adjusted Net Income 1 Net short-term capital gain 1 2 2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3 4 Add lines 1 through 3 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 for production of income (see instructions) 6 7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7 8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8 Section B - Minimum Asset Amount 1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year) (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year (optional) (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year (optional) 1 a Average monthly value of securities la b Average monthly cash balances lb c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets Ic d Total (add lines la, 1b, and 1c) id e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI) 2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2 3 Subtract line 2 from line ld 3 4 Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions) 4 5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5 6 Multiply line 5 by 035 6 7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7 8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8 1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1 2 Current Year Section C - Distributable Amount 2 Enter 85% of line 1 3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3 4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4 5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5 6 Distributable Amount . Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6 7 R Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-in tegrat ed Type III supporting org anization (see instructions) SChPd uIe A (Fnrm 990 nr 990-F7) 707 s Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued) Current Year Section D - Distributions 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI) See instructions 7 Total annual distributions . Add lines 1 through 6 8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI) See instructions 9 Distributable amount for 2016 from Section C, line 6 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount Section E - Distribution Allocations ( see instructions ) M Excess Distributions (ii) Underdistributions Pre-2016 (iii) Distributable Amount for 2016 1 Distributable amount for 2016 from Section C, line 6 2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2016 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2016 a b c From 2013. d From 2014. e From 2015. f Total of lines 3a through e g Applied to underdistributions of prior years h Applied to 2016 distributable amount i Carryover from 2011 not applied (see instructions) j Remainder Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f 4 Distributions for 2016 from Section D, line 7 a Applied to underdistributions of prior years b Applied to 2016 distributable amount c Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4 5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2016, if any Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) 6 Remaining underdistributions for 2016 Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) 7 Excess distributions carryover to 2017 . Add lines 3j and 4c 8 Breakdown of line 7 a b Excess from 2013. . . . . . . c Excess from 2014. d Excess from 2015. . . . . . . e Excess from 2016. . . . . . . Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) (2016) Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 8 Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line le; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions). Facts And Circumstances Test 990 Schedule A, Su pp lemental Information Return Reference Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income Explanation OTHER INCOME - 2012 Amount $ 7,168 2013 Amount $ 7,339 2014 Amount $ 12,729 2015 Amount $ 1,626 2016 Amount $ 10,746 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 l efile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS SCHEDULE C (Form 990 or 990EZ) As Filed Data - DLN:93493300015247 Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities OMB No 1545-0047 For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 'Complete if the organization is described below. 'Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. 2016 Department of the Trea^un Internal Rev enue Ser ice 'Information about Schedule C ( Form 990 or 990 - EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990 . • . . - If the organization answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV , Line 3 , or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then . Section 501 ( c)(3) organizations Complete Parts I-A and B Do not complete Part I-C • Section 501(c) (other than section 501 ( c)(3)) organizations Complete Parts I-A and C below Do not complete Part I-B • Section 527 organizations Complete Part I-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 • Section 501 ( c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A Do not complete Part I1-B • Section 501( c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 ( election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-B 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 • Section 501 (c)(4), (5), or ( 6) organizations Complete Part III Name of the organization Barry Goldwater Institute for Employer identification number Public Policy Research 86-0597661 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization. 1 2 Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV Political expenditures 3 Volunteer hours Li^j ^ $ Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 (c)(3). 1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ^ $ 2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ^ $ 3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ❑ Yes ❑ No 4a Was a correction made? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No b If "Yes," describe in Part IV Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501 (c)(3). 1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ^ $ 2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ^ $ 3 Total exempt function expenditures Add lines 1 and 2 Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b $ 4 Did the filing organization fileForm 1120 -POL for this year? 5 Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing organization made payments For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization's funds Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC) If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV (a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN ^ (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds If none, enter -0- (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization If none, enter -0- 2 3 4 5 6 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990 -EZ. Cat No 50084S Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 2 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 ( c)(3) and filed Form 5768 ( election under section 501(h)). A Check ^ ❑ if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures) B Check ^ ❑ if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions aDDly (a) Filing organization's totals Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) la 8,79 Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) (b) Affiliated group totals 60,74 69,53 c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines la and 1b) d Other exempt purpose expenditures 5,447,82 e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) 5,517,35 f Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following table in both columns If the amount on line le, column ( a) or (b ) is: 425, he lobbying nontaxable amount is: Not over $500,000 I 20% of the amount on line le Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000 Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000 Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) 106,46 Subtract line 1g from line la If zero or less, enter -0Subtract line if from line 1c If zero or less, enter -0If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line ii, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ❑ Yes ❑ No 4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.) Lobbvina Expenditures During 4-Year Averaaina Period Calendar year ( or fiscal year beginning in) 2a Lobbying nontaxable amount ( a) 2013 362,210 (b) 2014 (c) 2015 416,915 (d) 2016 430,811 425,868 ( e) Total 1,635,804 b Lobbying ceiling amount 150% of line 2a, column a c Total lobbying expenditures 26,619 134,447 50,057 69,535 280,658 d Grassroots nontaxable amount 90,553 104,229 107,703 106,467 408,952 e Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e)) f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 2 ,453,706 613,428 1,480 72 141 8,794 10,487 Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EL) 2016 Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 3 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 ( c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 ( election under section 501(h)). a For each " Yes " response on lines la through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity 1 Yes (b) No Amount During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of a Volunteers? b Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? c Media advertisements? d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? i Other activities? j Total Add lines 1c through 1i 2a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? b If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 c If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 d If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c) (6). Yes No Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part 111-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part 111-A, line 3, is answered "Yes." 1 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members 2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures ( do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f ) tax was paid). 1 a b Current year Carryover from last year 2a c Total 2c 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues 3 4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? 4 5 Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) 5 2b Supplemental Information Provide the descriptions required for Part I-A, line 1, Part I-B, line 4, Part I-C, line 5, Part II-A (affiliated group list), Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions , and Part II-B, line 1 Also, com p lete this p art for an y additional information Return Reference Explanation Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2016 l efile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS SCHEDULED As Filed Data - DLN:93493300015247 OMB No 1545-0047 Supplemental Financial Statements (Form 990) 2016 ^ Complete if the organization answered " Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 , Ila, Ilb , 11c, lld , Ile, hlf, 12a, or 12b. ^ Attach to Form 990. Department of the Trea"un Internal Revenue 5er. ice Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www. irs.gov / forni990 . Name of the organization Barry Goldwater Institute for Employer identification number Public Policy Research 86-0597661 JL^ Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6. 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 writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? 6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No Conservation Easements . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7. 1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply) ❑ Preservation of land for public use (e g , recreation or education) ❑ Preservation of an historically important land area ❑ Protection of natural habitat ❑ Preservation of a certified historic structure ❑ Preservation of open space Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year Held at the End of the Year Total number of conservation easements 2a Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) 2c Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register 2d Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax year ^ Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located ^ Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ❑ Yes ❑ No Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year 1101 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)( 4)(B)(ii)? 9 ❑ Yes ❑ No In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the organization's accounting for conservation easements Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art , Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8. la If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items (i) Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 (ii)Assets included in Form 990, Part X If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items a Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 b Assets included in Form 990, Part X For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . ^ $ Cat No 52283D Schedule D (Form 990) 2016 Schedule D (Form 990) 2016 Page 2 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets (contnued) 3 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply) a b c ❑ Public exhibition d ❑ Loan or exchange programs ❑ Scholarly research e ❑ Other ❑ Preservation for future generations Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part XIII 5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? ❑ Yes ❑ No Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21. la Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990, Part X? If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table Beginning balance lc d Additions during the year id e Distributions during the year le f Ending balance if b ❑ No Amount b c 2a ❑ Yes Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII . ❑ Yes . . . . . . ❑ No . ❑ Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10. MUM (a)Current year la Beginning of year balance b Contributions . . (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back 879,429 929,460 994,612 894,664 813,775 83,618 -50,031 34,848 99,948 80,889 994,612 894,664 . c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses d Grants or scholarships . . e Other expenditures for facilities and programs . . 100,000 f Administrative expenses g End of year balance 2 963,047 . 879,429 929,460 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as a Board designated or quasi-endowment ^ b Permanent endowment ^ c Temporarily restricted endowment ^ 0% 90 000 % 10 000 % The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100% 3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by (i) unrelated organizations b 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? . . Yes . . . . . . . . No 3a(i) No 3a(ii) No 3b Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds Land , Buildings, and Equipment. LQLW Description of property la Land (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c)Accumulated depreciation 358,480 . b Buildings (d)Book value 358,480 2,401,548 825,343 1,576,205 1,364,521 1,084,464 280,057 c Leasehold improvements d Equipment e Other . . . Total . Add lines la through le (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c)) . ^ 2,214,742 Schedule D (Form 990) 2016 Schedule D (Form 990) 2016 Page 3 Investments - Other Securities . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990. Part X. line 12. (a) Description of security or category (including name of security) (1)Financial derivatives . . . . ( b)Book value . (2)Closely-held equity interests (3)Other . . . ( c)Method of valuation Cost or end-of-year market value . . (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) Total . (Column (b) must equal Fo m 990, Part X, col (B) l ne 12 ) ^ Investments - Program Related . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. coo C.,rrr, Don D.rr V lino 1'2 (a) Description of investment ( b) Book value ( c) Method of valuation Cost or end - of-year market value (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Total . (Column (b) must equal Fo m 990, Part X, col ( B) l ne 13 ) ^ Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d See Form 990, Part X, line 15 (a) Description ( b) Book value (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Total . (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 15) 1. ^ Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. (a) Description of liability (b) Book value (1) Federal income taxes (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Total . (Column (b) must equal Fo m 990, Part X, col (B) l ne 25 ) 0. 1 1 2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII Schedule D (Form 990) 2016 Schedule D (Form 990) 2016 Page 4 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Com p lete if the org anization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12 a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments b Donated services and use of facilities c Recoveries of prior year grants d Other (Describe in Part XIII ) e Add lines 2a through 2d 3 4 . . . . . . . . 1 2a 82,484 2b 19,426 6,495,581 2c . . Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2e . 3 101,910 6,393,671 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1 a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b b Other (Describe in Part XIII ) c Add lines 4a and 4b 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a . . . . 6,579 4b . . . . . . Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12 . . c . 5 ,579 6,400,250 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Com p lete if the org anization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25 a Donated services and use of facilities b Prior year adjustments c Other losses . . . Other (Describe in Part XIII e Add lines 2a through 2d 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a . 19,426 2d . . 2c . . . 5,517,358 2b . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . d 3 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2e . 3 19,426 5,497,932 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b b Other (Describe in Part XIII ) c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a . . . . 6,579 4b . . Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18 . . . . . . c 5 ,579 5,504,511 Supplemental information Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part III, lines la and 4, Part IV, lines lb and 2b, Part V, line 4, Part X, line 2, Part XI, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any additional information Return Reference Explanation See Additional Data Table Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 ■ I 1:$ IU Page Supplemental Information (continued) Return Reference I Explanation Additional Data Software ID: Software Version: EIN: Name : 86-0597661 Barry Goldwater Institute for Public Policy Research Sunolemental Information Return Reference Part V, Line 4 Explanation The endowment funds are used to support the Dorothy D and Joseph A Moller Center for Con stitutional Government which studies a variety of issues including property rights, campai gn finance regulation, regulatory bodies, legislative terms, balance of power among levels of government, processes of judicial appointment and state sovereignty The funds also su pport two fellowships that give exceptional students the opportunity to spend a semester w orking on economic policy and law at the Institute and to be groomed for a leadership role in the ongoing quest for freedom Su pp lemental Information Return Reference Part X, Line 2 Explanation The Institute evaluates its uncertain tax positions, if any, on a continual basis through review of its policies and procedures, review of its regular tax filings, and discussions with outside experts At December 31, 2016 and 2015, management believes the Institute did not have any uncertain tax positions l efile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493300015247 OMB No 1545-0047 Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities Complete if the organization answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17 , 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ , line 6a Department of the Trea^un Internal Revenue Service 2016 Op e n to Public ' Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. 'Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) and its instructions is at www ors gov/form990. Name of the organization Barry Goldwater Institute for Public Policy Research Insp e ction Employer identification number 86-0597661 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 following activities Check all that apply a ./ Mail solicitations e ./ b ./ Internet and email solicitations f ❑ Solicitation of government grants c ./ Phone solicitations g ./ d R-/ In-person solicitations 2a Solicitation of non-government grants Special fundraising events Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services? 0 Yes El 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 b (i) Name and address of individual or entity ( fundraiser ) 1 (ii) Activity ( iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? Yes No (iv) Gross receipts from activity ( v) Amount paid to ( or retained by) fundraiser listed in col (i) (vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization DIRECT MAIL AMERICAN PHILANTHROPIC LLC 18 n church st 2 No 663,404 55, 508 607,896 ^ 663,404 55 ,508 607,896 west chester , PA 19380 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total 3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA , HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS , KY, LA , ME, MD, MA , MI, MN, MS , MO, MT , NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND , OH, OK, OR, PA , RI, SC, SD, TN , TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, DC - - ------------------------ ----- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 -EZ. Cat No 50083H Schedule G ( Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 2 Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000. (a)Event #1 (b) Event #2 (c)Other events annual dinner (event type) (event type) (total number) (d) Total events (add col (a) through col (c)) ix C 1 Gross receipts . 533,251 533,251 2 3 Less Contributions . Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) 165,739 165,739 367,512 367,512 4 Cash prizes 5 Noncash prizes . 6 Rent/facility costs . 7 Food and beverages 8 Entertainment 9 Other direct expenses 158,805 1 158,805 1 . 10 Direct expense summary Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ^ 158,805 11 Net income summary Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d) ^ 208,707 Gaming . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. (a) Bingo 1 Gross revenue 2 Cash prizes 3 Noncash prizes 4 Rent/facility costs 5 Other direct expenses (b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo (d) Total gaming (add col (a) through col (c)) (c) Other gaming uy ti ry 9 ❑ Yes------------- % ❑ Yes----------------- ❑ Yes--------------- - - ❑ No ❑ No ❑ No -- 6 Volunteer labor 7 Direct expense summary Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ^ 8 Net gaming income summary Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). ^ Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities a Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? b If "No," explain 10a b ❑ Yes ❑ No ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? ❑ Yes ❑ No If "Yes," explain Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 3 11 Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? 12 Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gaming? 13 Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No a The organization's facility 13a % b An outside facility 13b % 14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records Name ^ Address ^ 15a b ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization ^ $ ❑ Yes ❑ No and the amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party ^ $ c If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party Name ^ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address ^ 16 Gaming manager information Name ^ Gaming manager compensation ^ $ ------------------------------- Description of services provided ^ ❑ Director/officer 17 ❑ Employee ❑ Independent contractor Mandatory distributions a Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to retain the state gaming license? b Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year 10, ❑ Yes ❑ No $ Supplemental Information . Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions). Return Reference Explanation Schedule G ( Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service DLN: 93493300015247 Compensation Information OMB No 1545-0047 For certain Officers, Directors , Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 00, Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23. ^ Attach to Form 990. ^ Information about Schedule ] ( Form 990 ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov / form990 . 20 15 Schedule J (Form 990) I As Filed Data - I O p e n to P ublic Inspection Name of the organization Barry Goldwater Institute for Employer identification number Public Policy Research 86-0597661 JL^ Questions Regarding Compensation Yes I No la b 2 3 Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items r- First-class or charter travel r Housing allowance or residence for personal use r- Travel for companions r- Payments for business use of personal residence r Tax idemnification and gross-up payments r Health or social club dues or initiation fees r Discretionary spending account r Personal services (e g , maid, chauffeur, chef) If any of the boxes in line la are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain lb Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line la? 2 Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the organization's CEO/Executive Director Check all that apply Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III 4 r Compensation committee r r Independent compensation consultant r Written employment contract Compensation survey or study - Form 990 of other organizations - Approval by the board or compensation committee During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la with respect to the filing organization or a related organization a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? 4a No b Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b No Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? 4c No c If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III Only 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 la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of a The organization? 5a No b Any related organization? 5b No If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III 6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of a The organization? 6a No b Any related organization? 6b No For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization provide any non-fixed payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III 7 No 8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53 4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe in Part III 8 No 9 If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53 4958-6(c)? 9 If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III 7 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . Cat N o 50053T Schedule 3 (Form 990) 2015 Schedule J (Form 990) 2015 Page 2 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 1, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the instructions, on row (ii) Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII Note . The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual (A) Name and Title ( B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (ii) (111) Base (i) compensation 1 DARCY OLSENCEO 2 Timothy sandefur V P OF LITIGATION 3 MICHAEL HUNTER VP STATE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS Bonus & incentive compensation Other reportable compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred (D ) Nontaxable benefits (E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D) compensation ( F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990 312,581 50,000 0 2,650 7,576 372,807 -----------0 -----------0 -----------0 -----------0 -----------0 ----------0 178,128 ____________ 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - 5,096 - - - - - - - - - - - - 183,224 - - - - - - - - - - - (ii) 0 0 0 0 0 0 -----------0 (i) 147,423 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - 424 - - - - - - - - - - - - 9,280 157,127 0 (ii) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0) (i) 0 -----------0 0 Schedule 3 (Form 990) 2015 Schedule J (Form 990) 2015 Page 3 Supplemental Information Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines la, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II Also complete this part for any additional information Return Reference I Explanation Schedule 3 (Form 990) 2015 l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Internal Revenue Service I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493300015247 OMB No 1545-0047 Transactions with Interested Persons ^ Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990 , Part IV, lines 25a , 25b, 26, 27, 28a , 28b, or 28c, or Form 990 - EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b. ^ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. 2 016 ^ Information about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs . gov/form990 . O pe n Pu b lic Insp e ction Name of the organization Barry Goldwater Institute for Employer identification number Public Policy Research 86-0597661 Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b (a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and (c) Description of organization transaction 2 3 (d) Corrected? Yes No Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958 . . . ^ $ Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization . ^ $ Loans to and / or From Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 (a) Name of (b) Relationship (c) Purpose (d) Loan to or from the (e)Original (f)Balance (g) In (h) (i)Written interested person with organization of loan organization? principal due default? Approved by agreement? amount board or committee? To Total From Yes ^ No Yes No Yes No $ Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27. (a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 -EZ. (d) Type of assistance Cat No 50056A (e) Purpose of assistance Schedule L ( Form 990 or 990-EZ 2016 Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 2 Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c. (a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues? Yes (1) JIM CHAMBERLAIN DIRECTOR 620,000 The institute entered into a construction contract for building renovations with a company that is owned by a member of the institute's board of directors Supplemental Information Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions) Return Reference I Explanation No No l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS SCHEDULE M (Form 990) I As Filed Data - DLN: 93493300015247 OMB No 1545 - 0047 Noncash Contributions 2 016 Complete if the organizations answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30. ii-Complete ^ Attach to Form 990. 'Information about Schedule M (Form 990 ) and its instructions is at www. irs.gov / form990 Department oftheTre Internal Rey enue Serv ice Name of the organization Barry Goldwater Institute for Employer identification number Public Policy Research 86-0597661 Ej^ Types of Property (a) (b) Check if Number of contributions or applicable items contributed 1 Art-Works of art 2 Art-Historical treasures . . . 3 Art-Fractional interests 4 Books and publications 5 Clothing and household goods . . . . . Cars and other vehicles 6 . . 7 Boats and planes . Intellectual property . 9 Securities-Publicly traded . . Securities-Partnership, LLC, or trust interests Securities-Miscellaneous 15 16 Real estate-Commercial 14 17 Real estate-Other 18 Collectibles . . . . . . . . X 10 64,807 fair market value . . . 8,367 fair market value . . 11 Qualified conservation contribution-Historic structures Qualified conservation contribution-Other . Real estate-Residential 4 . . Securities-Closely held stock 13 X . 10 12 . . 19 Food inventory 20 Drugs and medical supplies 21 Taxidermy 22 Historical artifacts 23 Scientific specimens 24 Archeological artifacts 25 Other ^ ( ) 26 Other ^ ( ) 27 Other ^ ( ) 28 Other ^ ( ) 29 Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement . . . . . (d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts . . 8 (c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g . . . . . . . . . . 29 0 Yes No 30a During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30a No - b If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II 31 Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions? 32a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributions? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b If "Yes," describe in Part II 33 If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked, describe in Part II 31 32a Yes No Page 2 Schedule M ( Form 990 ) ( 2016 ) Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this p art for an additional information. Return Reference Explanation Schedule M (Form 9901 (20161 l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493300015247 SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ (Form 990 or 990- Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990 -EZ or to provide any additional information. ^ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. ^ Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. EZ) Department of the Name of the organization Barry Goldwater Institute for Public Policy Research OMB No 1545-0047 2016 • ' Employer identification number 86-0597661 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference form 990, part vi, line 4b case update Explanation 1A Auto, Inc v Sullivan Massachusetts law prohibits businesses - but not unions or other groups - from contributing to political parties, committees, or candidates We filed a la wsuit to overturn this ban We represent two Massachusetts small businesses an auto parts retailer in Pepperell, 1A Auto Inc , and a small self-storage facility in Ashland, 126 Se If Storage Inc A victory would level the playing field in elections and safeguard constit utional guarantees of equal protection, free speech, and free association No attorney fee s have been awarded so far (but they were requested in the complaint) Biggs v Brewer On behalf of 36 state legislators, the Goldwater Institute filed a lawsuit challenging a new Medicaid expansion tax, which became law without approval of a constitutionally required s upermajority, nullifying the votes of those legislators who opposed it The state trial co urt dismissed the lawsuit without reaching the issue of whether the tax was constitutional , holding that the plaintiffs did not have standing to sue The Arizona Court of Appeals a nd Arizona Supreme Court both unanimously reversed that decision, holding that a bare majo my of legislators cannot vote to circumvent a constitutional supermajority requirement a nd that the legislators whose votes were nullified could sue The trial court ruled that t he tax was constitutional, and we have appealed the case to the Arizona Court of Appeals No attorney fees have been awarded so far (but they were requested in the complaint) Cart er v Washburn Under state and federal law, children with Indian ancestry who end up in st ate protective custody are treated not in accord with their best interests but given separ ate, substandard treatment solely because of their race Our constitutional challenge to t hat Act continues on many fronts In July 2015, we filed a comprehensive class action laws uit in federal court challenging several provisions of this discriminatory Act We represe nt abused, neglected, and abandoned off-reservation children with Indian ancestry who, thr ough no fault of their own, end up in state protective custody The district court dismiss ed the case in March, 2017, and we will file our appeal soon No attorney fees have been a warded so far (but they were requested in the complaint) Cheatham v DiCiccio On behalf o f taxpayers, the Goldwater Institute sued the City of Phoenix to enjoin its contract with the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association The contract permits six officers to work for the union full time without loss of pay It permits many other officers to do so on a part-ti me basis The Institute's lawsuit sought to enjoin this practice on the theory that it is a gift to a private association, in violation of the Arizona Constitution's Gift Clause T he practice was ruled unconstitutional by the trial court and the Court of Appeals The Ar izona Supreme Court reversed and upheld the practice The case has therefore concluded Co vers Plus, et al v City of C 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference form 990, part vi, line 4b case update Explanation handler Representing business and property owners, we have sued the city of Chandler, Ariz ona, over its ordinance restricting business signs, which we contend are unconstitutional The ordinance imposes a variety of different size and location limitations on signs, base d on the messages the signs convey, which violates the First Amendment The case has been stayed while the city considers amendments to its sign code, which might render the case m oot The complaint provides that we will seek attorney fees, but have not reached that sta ge of litigation Energy & Environment Legal Institute v ABOR On December 7, 2011, the En ergy and Environmental Legal Institute, a non-profit research and public policy organizati on, requested a series of e-mails to and from professors at the University of Arizona and other universities requesting information pertaining to climate research The University o f Arizona and its personnel refused to provide several requested records, claiming those records were exempt under Arizona's public records laws EELI then filed a special action a gainst the Arizona Board of Regents to compel disclosure of the requested records The Gol dwater Institute is serving as local counsel in this case We were successful at establish ing a robust standard of review at the appellate level On remand, we won in the trial cou rt when the court evaluated under the new standard of review An application for attorneys 'fees is currently pending in Pima County Superior Court It is anticipated the court wil I grant fees to EELI legal The Goldwater Institute has claimed fees amounting to $5,699 7 0 Fleck v SBAND Attorney Arnold Fleck strongly supported a ballot initiative on the Nort h Dakota ballot, and donated money to the campaign, only to learn in the weeks leading up to the vote, that - through dues paid to maintain his mandatory bar membership - the State Bar of North Dakota had contributed $50,000 to a PAC opposing the measure Representing F leck, we filed suit to challenge the constitutionality of the requirement that Fleck join and fund the bar association to practice law, as well as the bar's failure to protect memb ers against having their money used to subsidize positions with which they disagree We wo n a significant early victory when the North Dakota bar agreed to revise its dues policy t o comply with the Constitution, sending an important signal that states cannot force peopl e to support speech they disagree with in order to get permission to practice their chosen profession As part of this settlement, the Institute was awarded attorneys' fees of $25, 000 The federal district court in North Dakota ruled against us on our underlying constit utional claims, however, and the case has been appealed to the Eighth Circuit Court of App eals A final victory could set important precedent protecting the right to earn a living in any lawful profession without having to first pay to join a trade organization Flyteno w v FAA The Goldwater Institu 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference form 990, part iii, line 4b case update Explanation to filed a lawsuit on behalf of Flytenow, Inc , challenging the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) Letter of Interpretation prohibiting private pilots from sharing pro-rated operating expenses of flights with passengers in 2- or 4-seater airplanes under FAA's exi sting Expense-Sharing Rule The lawsuit sought to vindicate the free speech rights of pilo is and passengers to communicate using Flytenow's website, and challenged the Letter of In terpretation for discriminating against Flytenow and private pilots as an equal protection violation We asked the D C Circuit to overturn the FAA's opinion letter and permit Flyt enow to continue its operations, but the court ruled against us We petitioned the United States Supreme Court to review this case and it declined The case has now concluded, and no attorney fees were awarded Goldwater Institute v HHS In August 2014, the Goldwater In statute submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to the FDA seeking records regardin g the internal approval process to make the unapproved drug ZMapp available to two America n doctors infected with the Ebola virus For 18 months, the FDA denied the request claimin g that the records met the FOIA exemption for "trade secrets," even though we asked only for records about government processes For the first time, the agency has disclosed some o f the records at issue, which would not have occurred but for the litigation Litigation o ver the remaining records is ongoing Our initial victory injects transparency into the dr ug approval process, which will help achieve our goals of expanding access to and lowering the cost of care Litigation is ongoing No attorney fees have been awarded so far, butt hey were requested in the initial pleadings GRIC v DCS We represent A D , a minor of Nat ive American ancestry, who was rescued from neglect and placed in foster care Her foster parents sought to adopt her Prior to adoption, the Superior Court terminated the birth pa rents' rights Long after that, and long after adoption was finalized, the Gila River Indi an Community filed a motion seeking to have the case transferred to its tribal court We o pposed that on the grounds that the tribe filed its motion too late The Court of Appeals agreed with us, and the case is now pending before the Arizona Supreme Court No attorney fees are at issue 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference (continued) Explanation In re C J Jr We represent the Guardian Ad Litem of an Ohio child of Native American anc estry Although the child has lived his whole life in Ohio, with an Ohio foster family, th e Gila River Indian Community obtained an order from its own tribal court (without any of the persons involved being present in that court) demanding that the child be sent to live on the Gila River reservation with individuals he has never even met We contend that the Gila River tribal court has no jurisdiction and that the case should remain in Ohio court For complex procedural reasons, the Ohio Court of Appeals has sent the case back to tria I court to clarify an order it issued Once that is completed, the case will resume, likel y in Ohio state court No attorney fees are at issue McDonald v Town of Jerome Trying to evade Arizona's Private Property Rights Protection Act, or Proposition 207 (which require s state and local government to pay property owners when regulations diminish their rights and reduce their property values), officials in Jerome, Arizona, have issued what they la bel a "new interpretation" of city zoning ordinances, which proclaims that short-term vaca tion rentals - previously permitted in Jerome - have actually been illegal all along This serves as an excuse to avoid paying property owners by claiming that no new land restrict ion has been enacted We sued the town on behalf of four owners of vacation rentals to ens ure that government may only impose new land-use restrictions openly and transparently thr ough the legislative process, not by ad hoc administrative interpretations On May 12, 201 6, the governor signed Goldwater Institute-authored legislation that ends all bans on short-term vacation rentals throughout the state, so the case was successfully concluded Atto rney fees were requested but not awarded because the lawsuit was resolved through legislat ion Mendez v Chicago We represent - as cocounsel with the Liberty Justice Center in III inois - several property owners whose rights have been violated by Chicago' s antihome-sha ring ordinance, which among other things requires property owners to submit to searches of their property at any time, and in any manner, without a warrant As a direct consequence of our lawsuit, the city amended part of its ordinance to remove one objectionable proves ion The rest of our case is proceeding, however The city has moved to dismiss the case, and we are awaiting its decision We seek attorney fees, but none have been awarded PLEA v City of Phoenix Following the contract changes that ended Phoenix's practice of pension spiking, allowing retiring officers to artificially inflate their retirement pay by cashi ng in unused sick leave, vacation time, and uniform allowances, government unions sued the City, claiming that the contract changes themselves were unlawful The unions requested t hat the court restore the provisions that were removed as a result of the Goldwater Instit ute's initial taxpayer lawsuit 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference (continued) Explanation , Wright v Stanton Representing taxpayers, we intervened to defend our win in that case The trial court then ruled against us, and that was upheld on appeal The Arizona Supreme Court then awarded attorney fees against the Institute in the amount of $4,286 for one pa rty and $1,846 to the other, for a total of $6,132 The Arizona Supreme Court declined to reconsider that motion The case is now pending in the Arizona Court of Appeals Protect M y Check, Inc v Dilger Kentucky law prohibited corporations but not unions, LLCs, or of her groups - from contributing to political parties, committees, or candidates We filed a lawsuit to overturn this ban on corporations contributing to political parties, committee s, and candidates We represented Protect My Check Inc , a 501(c)(4) nonprofit dedicated t o expanding employee rights through legislation that prohibits compulsory unionization Th e federal district court issued a permanent injunction holding that Kentucky's lopsided co ntribution ban violated the Equal Protection Clause of the federal Constitution A consent judgment was approved which awarded the Institute and its local counsel $32,842 in fees a nd $886 60 in costs, for a total of $33,728 76 Out of that total, we paid local counsel $ 3,737 78 for combined fees and costs Pulliam v Austin This case challenges the constitut ionality of "release time" provisions of an agreement between the city of Austin and publi c employee unions "Release time" provides that taxpayer money goes to public employees, w ho spend their time working on union business instead of discharging their public duties We contend that this violates the Texas Constitution's "Gift Clause"actually several prove sions that forbid the government from devoting taxpayer money to private entities We stat e in the complaint that we will seek attorney fees but the case has not yet reached that s tage Rodgers v Huckelberry Representing Tucson area taxpayers, we are challenging the co nstitutionality of Pima County's subsidies to a private tourism business called World View , which proposes to take passengers on rides in specially-modified high-altitude weather b alloons The county put up government-owned buildings as collateral to obtain a $15 millio n loan to fund construction of a massive company headquarters and balloon launch pad for W orld View We contend that this violates the Arizona Constitution's "Gift Clause" by devot ing public resources to private purposes The Superior Court ruled in our favor on one cau se of action, and we have sought attorney fees in the amount of $67,176 39 However, the C ounty has asked the court to stay issuing its judgment, so no order has yet been entered regarding attorney fees Rozenblit v Lyles This Gift Clause case involves "release time" i n New Jersey It challenges a contract that devotes public money to members of a public em ployee union to spend their time not on public business but on the union's private busines s We contend that this violat 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference (continued) Explanation es provisions in the New Jersey state constitution that forbid the government from devotin g taxpayer money to private organizations We state in the complaint that we will seek att orney fees, but have not yet reached that stage of the litigation Schires v City of Peoria This Gift Clause case challenges the constitutionality of subsidies given by the city o f Peoria, Arizona, to Huntington University, a private school The city is devoting $2 5 m illion to the school and to its landlord, on condition that the school enroll students and teach classes We contend that this is not the sort of exchange that the Gift Clause allo ws, and that the subsidies are being illegally devoted to private ends We state in the co mplaint that we will seek attorney fees, but have not reached that stage of the litigation yet Shearer v City of Scottsdale This free speech case challenges the constitutionality of Scottsdale, Arizona's sign ordinance Like many cities, Scottsdale's restrictions on s ignage limit the sizes, locations, and appearance of signs based on what the signs say - w hick violates the First Amendment We filed the case in state court, but the city removed the case to federal court In the complaint, we state that we will seek attorney fees, but have not reached that stage of litigation yet, because the case has been stayed wiled the city considers changing its sign code to bring it within the limits of the First Amendmen t Smith v City of Longmont On June 11, 2015, Rich Smith of Longmont, Colorado, was sente nced to one year of probation, a $385 fine, and a 20-day suspended jail sentence for the " crime" of operating a windshield chip repair business in the parking lot of the hotel he m anages The City of Longmont claimed that operating a "mobile" windshield repair shop viol ates the zoning code, despite allowing other mobile businesses such as food trucks We rep resented Rich Smith in the appeal of his criminal conviction and achieved an initial victo ry when the District Court overturned the conviction and ordered the City to explain how r epairing windshields in a commercial parking lot is a crime in the first place The city c hose not to pursue the matter further No fees were awarded 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference (continued) Explanation Women's Surgical Center v Reese Like many states, Georgia imposes a "Certificate of Need" requirement on medical services, which forces doctors who want to hire additional doctors, expand their medical centers, or establish new medical centers to first show there is a "need" for new services and to overcome objections from their established competitors Representing an OB-GYN surgical center that was denied such permission, we filed suit in state court, on the grounds that these oppressive certificate-ofneed laws violate the Georgia Constitution's "anti-monopoly clause," which forbids lawmakers from "authorizing or "encouraging a monopoly or "lessening competition " We won a significant opening-round victory when the trial court denied the state's motion to dismiss No attorney fees have been awarded so far (but they were requested in the complaint) 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Explanation DIRECTORS, RENEE GILTNER AND F PHILLIPS GILTNER, HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP president /COO, VICTOR RICHES AND DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL LITIGATION AND GENERAL COUNSEL, JONATHAN RICHES HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP KEY EMPLOYEE, TIMOTHY SANDEFUR AND EVP, CHRISTINA SANDEFUR HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Form 990, Part Vl, Section A, line 6 Explanation The members of the Board of Directors are also members of the corporation 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Explanation NEW DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY THE REMAINING BOARD OF DIRECTORS 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Explanation An outside accounting firm prepares the form 990 and it is reviewed by the CEO, CFO, executive vice president, Executive Committee, and general counsel prior to submission to the Board of Directors for review The management team addresses any issues raised by the board before the return is filed with the IRS 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Explanation In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement Any director, principal officer, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect financial interest is an interested person After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of the conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon The remaining board or committee members shall discuss if a conflict of interest exists The organization's conflict of interest policy requires annual disclosure from all members of the board of directors and officers A statement is filed by each board member requiring the disclosure of any conflicts and to state the resolution of that conflict, if any 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Form 990 , Part VI, Section B, line 15 Explanation The organization retained an outside firm to conduct a compensation study for the CEO and President and COO The results of the study were reviewed by the directors in setting compensation The Executive Committee reviewed compensation for other officers and key employees based on a review of similar organizations ( using form 990) All compensation decisions are documented in the board minutes 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 Explanation The organization's financial statements and From 990 are available on the website The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Explanation The financial statements are available to the public upon request The organization does not make its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS SCHEDULE R ( Form 990) Department of the Internal Revenue Ser ice I As Filed Data - I DLN:93493300015247 OMB No 1545-0047 Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships 2016 ^ Complete if the organization answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33 , 34, 35b , 36, or 37. ^ Attach to Form 990 . ^ Information about Schedule R (Form 990 ) and its instructions is at www. irs.gov/ form990 . Name of the organization Barry Goldwater Institute for Employer identification number Public Policy Research 86-0597661 Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33. (a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity (1) GOLDWATER INSTITUTE HOLDING COMPANY LLC 500 E Coronado Rd Phoenix, AZ 85004 86-1023067 (b) Primary activity real estate (c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) (d) Total income AZ (e) End-of-year assets 0 2,214,742 (f) Direct controlling entity N/A K^ll Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year. (a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization (b) Primary activity (c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) (d) Exempt Code section (e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3)) (f) Direct controlling entity (g) Section 512(b) (13) controlled entity? Yes For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice . see the Instructions for Form 990 . Cat No 50135Y No Schedule R (Form 9901 2016 Schedule R (Form 990) 2016 Page 2 Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year. (a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization (b) Primary activity (c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) (d ) Direct controlling entity ( e) Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512514) (f) (g) (h ) ( 1) (J) Share of Share of Disproprtionate Code V-UBI General or total income end-of-year allocations? amount in box managing assets 20 of partner? Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) Yes No Yes (k) Percentage ownership No Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year. (a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization (b) Primary activity (c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) (d ) Direct controlling entity ( e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust) (f) Share of total income (g) Share of end-ofyear assets (h) Percentage ownership (1) Section 512(b) (13) controlled entity? Yes No Schedule R (Form 990) 2016 Schedule R (Form 990) 2016 Page 3 Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36. Yes Note . Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule No 1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV? a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii)annuities, (iii) royalties, or(iv) rent from a controlled entity . la b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . lb c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . lc d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) id e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) le f Dividends from related organization(s) g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . s 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds (a) Name of related organization (b) Transaction type (a-s) (c) Amount involved (d) Method of determining amount involved Schedule R (Form 990) 2016 Schedule R (Form 990) 2016 Page 4 Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37. Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships (a) Name, address, and EIN of entity (b) Primary activity (c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) (d ) Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512514) ( e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations? Yes No (f) Share of total income (g) Share of end-of-year assets (h) Disproprtionate allocations? Yes No (1) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) (J) General or managing partner? Yes (k) Percentage ownership No Schedule R (Form 990) 2016 Schedule R (Form 990) 2016 Page 5 Supplemental Information Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions) Return Reference Explanation Schedule R (Form 990) 2016