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OMB No 1545-0047 F 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax "SJ Delmmnenmflhe Treasun 2017 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) > Do not enter SOClal security numbers on this form as it may be made public > Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www IRS govfform990 Open to Public Inspection Interim] Rex enue Sen ice A For the 2017 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2017 , and ending 12-31-2017 C Name of organization B Cheek 'f appl'cab'e D Employer identification number GARDEN STATE INITIATIVE INC El Address change El Name change 81-4373354 El Initial return D0ing busmess as El Final return/terminated E Telephone number El Amended return Number and street (or P 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) El Application pendingl PO BOX 9180 Room/SUIte (862) 345-7275 City or town, state or provmce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code MORRISTOWN, NJ 07963 G Gross receipts $ 430,113 F Name and address of principal officer REGINA M EGEA PO BOX 9180 MORRISTOWN, NJ 07963 I Tax-exemptsmtus J 501(c)(3) El 501(c)( )4(insertno) H(a) Is this a group return for El 4947(a)(1)or El 527 subordinates? lZlYes No H(b) Are all subordinates El Yes lZlNo included? If "No," attach a list (see instructions) H(C) Group exemption number b Websitei b WWW GARDENSTATEINITIATIVE ORG L Year of formation 2016 K Form of organization M State of legal dOmIClle NJ Corporation lZl Trust lZl Assomation lZl Other? Summary 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most Significant actiVities T0 STRENGTHEN NEW JERSEY BY PROVIDING AN ALTERNATIVE VOICEAND COMMON-SENSE POLICY SOLUTIONS IN THE STATE a; 0 g E Z L5 2 3 Check this box > El 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 3 j 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 2 4 2 5 Total number of indiViduals employed in calendar year 2017 (Part V, line 2a) 5 1 E 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 0 7a 0 2 7a Total unrelated busmess revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 b Net unrelated busmess taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b Prior Year 0 Current Year (I, 8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) 0 33. 9 Program serVIce revenue (Part VIII, line 29) O 0 10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) O 12 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and lie) 0 O 12 Total revenue-add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 0 430,113 13 Grants and Similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) 0 O g 430,101 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) O O 33 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 0 75,415 ,"3 16a Professwnal fundraismg fees (Part IX, column (A), line lie) 0 0 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24e) 0 123,195 18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 0 198,610 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 0 231,503 g b Total fundraismg expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) >67,229 '3 8 2 Beginning of Current Year End of Year 245,865 14,362 231,503 n 1' O 22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 E 23- HC -i (D 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) 9 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) 22 ID 3 N 12% 3; Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge ****** Signature of officer . Sign Here 2018-04-18 Date REGINA M EGEA PRESIDENT Type or print name and title . Print/Type preparer's name LAURENCE SCOT MBA CPA Preparer's Signature LAURENCE SCOT MBA CPA Pald Preparer Date 2018-04-18 lZl ChECk If PTIN P00632647 self-employed Firm's name Firm's address iSKODY SCOT & CO CPAS PC 520 EIGHTH AVE SUITE 2200 Use Only NEW YORK, NY Firm's EIN b 13-3597814 Phone no ( 212 > 967-1100 10018 May the IRS discuss this return With the preparer shown above? (see instructions) For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. .Yes lZlNo Cat No 11282Y Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Page 2 m Statement of Program Service Accomplishments 1 Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III Briefly describe the organization's missmn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO STRENGTHEN NEW JERSEY BY PROVIDING AN ALTERNATIVE VOICE AND COMMON-SENSE POLICY SOLUTIONS IN THE STATE, SOLUTIONS THAT PROMOTE NEW INVESTMENT, THE GROWTH OF BUSINESSES, THE CREATION OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND INNOVATION TO THE BENEFIT OF ALL NEW JERSEYANS 2 Did the organization undertake any Significant program serVIces during the year which were not listed on thepriorForm9900r990-EZ7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lZlYes .No If "Yes," describe these new serVIces on Schedule 0 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make Significant changes in how it conducts, any program serVIces7........................... lZlYes-No If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O 4 43 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 (Code ) (Expenses $ 91,738 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ ) See Additional Data 4b (Code ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ ) 4c (Code ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ ) 4d Other program serVIces (Describe in Schedule 0 ) (Expenses $ 4e Total program service expensesb including grants of $ 91,738 ) (Revenue $ ) Form 990 (2017) Page 3 m Checklist of Required Schedules Yes Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A g 1 Is the organization reqUIred to complete Schedule 5, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)7 93] . 2 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 No Yes YeS No 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 N0 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 prowde adVIce on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts7 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I 3' 6 15 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 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the enVIronment, historic land areas, or historic structures7 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II 9.11 . N 0 N 7 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets7 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III 9; 8 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 prowde credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation serVIceS7If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV 9.11 9 0 N 10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quaSi-endowments7 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V 0 11 If the organization's answer to any of the followmg questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable 0 N 0 10 No Did the organization report an amount for land, bUIldings, and eqUIpment in Part X, line 107 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI 0 . . . . N . . . . . . . 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 3' 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 167 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII 93] . . 113 0 N 11b 0 N 11C 0 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 9; . . . . . . N 11d 0 Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 257 If "Yes, complete Schedule D, PartX Al 11e No 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 3' 11f No 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited finanCIal statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII y 13 . . . . . . . . . 123 YeS Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? 12b If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional g No 15 the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)7 If "Yes," complete Schedule E N 13 0 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outSIde of the United States? 14a No Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraismg, busmess, 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 . 14b N0 15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other a55istance to or for any foreign organization? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV . 15 No 16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other a55istance to or for foreign lnleIdualS7 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 professmnal fundraismg serVIces on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e7 If "Yes," complete Schedule G, PartI (see instructions) 17 No 18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraismg event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lineS 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II . 18 No 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 . . . . . . 19 No Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) m Page 4 Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital faCilities7 If "Yes," complete Schedule H . b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of itS audited financial statements to thiS return? 203 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 17 If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II . 21 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 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 employees7 If "Yes," complete Schedule .7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24a Did the organization have a tax-e-xempt 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 24bthrough 24d and complete Schedule K If "No, "go to line 25a b No 20b 21 23 No No N0 23 No 24a No Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . b 24 C Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds7 . 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," b 26 27 28 a complete Schedule L, Part I . 253 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 . . . . . . . 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 persons7 If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III . 27 No 28a No 28b No 28C No Was the organization a party to a busmess transaction With one of the followmg 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, PartIV b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes" complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . 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 owner7 If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions7 If "Yes," complete Schedule M . 29 No 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 Did the organization liqUIdate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, PartI . N 31 0 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 No 33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-37 If "Yes," complete Schedule R, PartI 33 No 34 N0 35a N0 34 Was the organization related to any tax--exempt or taxable entity7 If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and PartV,/ine1 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity Within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)7 b If lYes' 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)7 If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 35b 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-Charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 36 No 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its actiVities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated aS a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI 37 No 38 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 YeS Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) 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 1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable . . No 1a Enter the number of Forms W-ZG included in line 1a Enter -0- if not applicable 1b 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 thisreturn.................. 2a 1C YeS 2'3 YeS 1 If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all reqUIred federal employment tax returns7 Note.If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be reqUIred to e-file (see instructions) 3a Did the organization have unrelated busmess gross income of $1,000 or more during the year7 If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year7If "No" to line 3b, prowde an explanation in Schedule 0 3a 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)? 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? Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T7 5C 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? . 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). Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and serVIces prowded to the payor7 . . . 7a If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or serVIces prowded7 7b Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherWIse dispose of tangible personal property for which it was reqUIred to file Form8282? 7C No If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year No 7d Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 7e No Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7f No If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as reqUIred7 . . . . . 79 If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? . . . . . . . . 7h Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor adVIsed fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess busmess holdings at any time during the year7 . . . . . 8 9a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 9a Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor adVIsor, or related person? 10 Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 . . . 10a Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of Club facilities 11 9b Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter 10b Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter Gross income from members or Shareholders . . . . . . . . . 11a Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them ) . . . . . . . . . . 11b 12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt Charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 10417 If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year 12a b 12 13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. 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 Enter the amount of reserves the organization iS reqUIred to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans . . . . 13b Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c . . . . . . . . . . . . 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning serVIces during the tax year? If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these paymentS7If "No," prowde an explanation in Schedule 0 . 13a 14a No 14b Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Page 5 m Governance, Management, and DisclosureFor each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or lab below, describe the Circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0 See instructions Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in thiS Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes 1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year 1a 3 1b 2 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 1a, 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 superVI5ion of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 4 5 2 No 3 No Did the organization make any Significant Changes to itS governing documents Since the prior Form 990 was filed? . . . . 4 No Did the organization become aware during the year of a Significant diver5ion of the organization's assets? 5 No 6 No 7a No 7b No Did the organization have members or stockholders7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appomt one or more members of the governing body7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Are any governance deCiSions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? . . . . . . 8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the followmg aThegoverningbody7....................... Each committee With authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 9 . . . . . . . . . 8aYeS . . . Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization's mailing addreSS7 If "Yes," prowde the names and addresses in Schedule 0 . . . . . . . 8b YeS 9 No Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about pol/Cies not reqwred by the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? b . . . . . . . . . . . . 10a If "Yes," did the organization have written pOlICIeS and procedures governing the actiVities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are con5istent With the organization's exempt purposes7 No 10b 11a Has the organization prOVIded a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form7............................11a b No 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 pOllCY7 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 conflicts7.......................... 12bYeS C Did the organization regularly and con5istently monitor and enforce compliance With the pOlICY7 If "Yes, describe in ScheduleOhowthiswanone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12C YeS 13 YeS 14 YeS 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 followmg persons include a reVIeW and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and deCiSion7 a No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management offlCial . . . . . . . . . . . 15a Other officers or key employees of the organization . . . . . . . . . . . 15b No 16a 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 parthipate in a Jomt venture or Similar arrangement With a taxableentityduringtheyear? b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure reqUIring the organization to evaluate its partICIpation in Jomt venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt status With respect to such arrangements? . . . . . . . . . . . . 16b Section C. Disclosure 17 List the States With which a copy of thiS Form 990 is reqUIred to be filed> 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 >REGINA EGEA PO BOX 9180 MORRISTOWN, NJ 07963 (862) 345-7275 NJ , NY , PA El Own webSIte El Another'S webSIte Upon request lZl Other (explain in Schedule O) Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Page 7 Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors El Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete thiS table for all persons reqUIred to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending With or Within the organization's tax year 0 List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether indiViduals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation waS paid 0 List all of the organization's current key employees, if any See instructions for definition of "key employee 0 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 0 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 0 List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capaCity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations List persons in the followmg order indiVidual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest compensated employees, and former such persons lZl Check thiS box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations POSItion (do not Check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) .' ., 7,. ,t I '-j a 2i ' ' - L-.' Z" 3 3 3D 3.5, Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099MISC) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099MISC) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related below dotted EL 2 g i? ,b 73.- 35 3 line) '(l-i E- 5 T 3 5.4. * .. 33 5 if .1;- 3 5" fl E "2- E- O a; ';' g =i c . .E .1 7.1 1' E; a .1. is organizations 1' u (1) REGINA EGEA 40 00 ............................................................................... PRESIDENT (2) LAWRENCE MONE 62,500 0 0 X X 0 O 0 0 0 0 5 00 ................. DIRECTOR X 5 00 ............................................................................... TREASURER/SECRETARY (3) TOM HEALEY X X Form 990 (2017) m Page 8 Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations POSItion (do not Check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) .J- .. 3 g .a 7 ,t, I - in j a 3 % 3 3,0 '.-.' Reportable compensation from the organization (W2/1099-MISC) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W2/1099-MISC) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related below dotted %E g '9 1', line) 'R E- S " 3 7 E1 as g E T] "F' .. 1 n c.) .; 5 P - to =4 i3 '0 if .1. c 9i; 1' 5', .f I? - = g Ff 3 organizations '3' -. 't- 2.1 .1 l.' 1bSub-Total................ c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . dTotal (add lines 1b and 1c) . . . . . . . . . . . . b . . b > 62,500 0 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 b 0 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a7 If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such indiVidual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Yes No 3 No 4 For any indiVidual listed on line 1a, iS the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,0007 If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such indiVidual...........................4 No 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or indiVidual for serVIces rendered to the organization7If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person . . . . . . . . No 5 Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete thiS table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending With or Within the organization's tax year (A) (B) (C) Name and busmess address Description of serVIces Compensation 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization b 0 Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) m Page 9 Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII . . . . . . . . . . . Contributions, Gifts. Grants and Other Similar Amounts Program SerViCe Revenue b Membership dues . . (D) Total revenue Related or exempt Unrelated bUSineSS Revenue excluded from function revenue tax under sections 512-514 1b . 1C d Related organizations 1d e Government grants (contributions) 1e f iii (C) 1a . C Fundraismg events . . (B) revenue 1a Federated campaigns . . (A) All other contributions, gifts, grants, and Similar amounts not included above 1f 430,101 9 Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f $ hTotal.Addlinesla-lf. . . . . . . b 430,101 Busmess Code 2a b c d e f All other program serVIce revenue 9Total.AddlineSZa-2f. . . . b 3 Investment income (including diVidends, interest, and other Similaramounts). . . . . . b 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds b 5Royalties........... b (i) Real 12 12 (ll) Personal 6a Gross rents b Less rentalexpenses c Rental income or (loss) d Net rental income or(loss) . . . . . (l) Securities . , (ii) Other 7;; Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory b Less cost or other baSIS and sales expenses C Gain or (loss) Other Revenue dNetgainor(loss). . . . . , 8a Gross income from fundraismg events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c) See Part IV, line 18 . . . . bLess directexpenses . . a . b c Net income or (loss) from fundraismg events . . , 9a Gross income from gaming actiVities See Part IV, line 19 bLess directexpenses . . . b c Net income or (loss) from gaming actiVities . . , 10aGross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances b Less cost of goods sold . . b C Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory . Miscellaneous Revenue . > Busmess Code 11a dAll other revenue eTotal.Addlineslla-11d . . 12Total revenue. SeeInstructions . . . . . . . . b . , 430,113 0 0 12 Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) 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 0 contains a response or note to an Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. line in this Part IX . . . . (A) Prograglerme Managegbnt and (D) Total expenses expenses general expenses Fundraismgexpenses 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 68,303 31,250 15,178 21,875 7,112 2,965 2,072 2,075 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 Pen5ion plan accruals and contributions (include section 401 (k) and 403(b) employer contributions) 9 Other employee benefits 10 Payroll taxeS 11 Fees for serVIces (non-employees) a Management b Legal 5,536 5,536 C Accounting 5,025 5,025 d Lobbying e Professwnal fundraismg serVIces See Part IV, line 17 f Investment management fees 9 Other (If line llg amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 119 expenses on Schedule 0) 105,611 57,523 4,809 43,279 12 Advertismg and promotion 13 Office expenses 1,742 1,742 1,596 1,596 3,685 3,685 14 Information technology 15 Royalties 16 Occupancy 17 Travel 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public offICIalS 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 20 Interest 21 Payments to affiliates 22 DepreCiation, depletion, and amortization 23 Insurance 24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24a If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24a expenses on Schedule O ) a PRINTING AND DESIGN b C d e All other expenses 25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 198,610 91,738 39,643 67,229 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) Jomt costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraismg solicitation Check here > iii if followmg SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) m Page 11 Balance Sheet El Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX (A) (B) Beginning of year Cash-non-interest-bearing 1 2 SaVIngs and temporary cash investments 2 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 3 4 Accounts receivable, net 4 5 LoanS and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part IIofScheduleL . . . . . . . . . . . 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 6 (A E 7 a < End of year 1 155.355 82,500 5 6 7 Inventories for sale or use 9 10a b Prepaid expenses and deferred Charges 9 7500 Land, bUIldings, and eqUIpment cost or other baSiS Complete Part VI of Schedule D 103 Less accumulated depreCiation 10b 10C 11 Investments-publicly traded securities 11 12 Investments-other securities See Part IV, line 11 12 13 Investments-program-related See Part IV, line 11 13 14 Intangible assets 14 15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 15 16 Total assets.Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 16 245.865 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 17 14.362 18 Grants payable 18 19 Deferred revenue 19 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule D 21 U1 21 ,9 22 .1= = Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified A TE persons Complete Part II of Schedule L 22 '1 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23 24 Unsecured notes and loanS payable to unrelated third parties 24 25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24) Complete Part X of Schedule D 25 26 Total liabilities.Add lines 17 through 25 26 14.362 3 2 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), Check here > complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. and E 27 Unrestricted net assets 27 110.503 g 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 28 121,000 E 29 Permanently restricted net assets 29 E Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 5 m 30 Check here > iii and complete lines 30 through 34. Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds . 30 .315 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bUIlding or eqUIpment fund 31 g 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32 '5 33 Total net assets or fund balances 33 231.503 Z 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 34 245.865 Form 990 (2017) m Page 12 Reconcilliation of Net Assets El OMNGUI-hl-AJNH Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 198,610 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 231,503 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) 4 0 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5 Donated serVIces and use of faCilities 6 Investment expenses 7 Prior period adjustments 8 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) 9 10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lineS 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) m 430,113 0 10 231,503 Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII Yes Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 El Cash Accrual No El Other If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or Checked "Other," explain in Schedule 0 2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reVIewed by an independent accountant? 2a 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 lZl Separate baSis El Consolidated baSis El Both consolidated and separate baSis Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b 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 El Consolidated baSis El Both consolidated and separate baSis If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responSibility for over5ight of the audit, reVIew, or compilation of its finanCial statements and selection of an independent accountant? 2C No 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-1337 3a No 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 3b If the organization changed either itS over5ight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0 Form 990 (2017) Additional Data Software ID; Software Version; EIN; Name; 81-4373354 GARDEN STATE INITIATIVE INC Form 990 (2017) Form 990, Part III, Line 4a; PROMOTE JOB GROWTH THROUGH RESEARCH AND FACT-BASED POLICY ANALYSIS THAT PROMOTES IN NEW JERSEY TAX REFORM, REDUCING UNAFFORDABLE STATE GOVERNMENT SPENDING AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS THAT DRIVE AND DELIVER ECONOMIC GROWTH Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As i=iied Data - I DLN; 93493108006298. OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEDULE A (Form 990 0r 990EZ) Demmnmmflhe Trmwn 1." null) . m. g .... Name of the organization Public Charity Status and Public Support Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 2017 4947(a)(1) nonexempt Charitable trust. P Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. D Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Open to P-UDIiC Inspection www.irs.qov/form990. Employer identification number GARDEN STATE INITIATIVE INC 81-4373354 m Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions. 2 3 4 10 11 12 e EIEIEIEIEIEI 1 EIIZIEI II] [I ElElElEl The organization is not a private foundation because it is (For lines 1 through 12, Check only one box ) [I A Church, convention of Churches, or aSSOCiation of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i). A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) ) A hospital or a cooperative hospital serVIce organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). 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 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) A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v). 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 ) A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete Part II ) 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 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 busmesseS achIred by the organization after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III ) An organization organized and operated excluswely to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4). An organization organized and operated excluswely for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lineS 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lineS 12e, 12f, and 129 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. Type II. A supporting organization superVIsed or controlled in connection With its supported organization(s), by havmg control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C. 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. 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. 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 9 PrOVIde the followmg information about the supported organization(s) (i) Name of supported (ii) EIN (iii) Type of (iv) IS the organization listed organization organization in your governing document? (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructionS)) Yes (v) Amount of (vi) Amount of monetary support other support (see (see instructions) instructions) No Total For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat No 11285F Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Page 2 [m Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv), 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and 170 (b)(1)(A)(iX) (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 Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) P 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 1 2 3 (a) 2013 (b) 2014 (c) 2015 (d) 2016 (e) 2017 (f) Total 430,101 430,101 430,101 430,101 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) Erilebldlc support. Subtract line 5 from 4 5 6 179'786 250,315 Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) , 7 Amounts from line 4 8 Gross income from interest, (a)2013 (b)2014 (C)2015 (d)2016 (e)2017 430,101 12 12 diVidends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from Similar sources Net income from unrelated busmess actiVities, whether or not the busmess is regularly carried on Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI) Igtal support. Add lineS 7 through 9 10 11 12 Gross receipts from related actiVities, etc (see instructions) 13 (f)Total 430,101 430,113 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, Checkthisboxandstophere........................................P- Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 14 Public support percentage for 2017 (line 6, column (f) diVided by line 11, column (f)) 14 15 Public support percentage for 2016 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 15 153 33 1/3% support test-2017. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, Check this box b and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization P El 33 1/30/o support test-2016. 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 100/o-facts-and-Circumstances test-2017. 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 organization 100/o-facts-and-Circumstances test-2016. 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 13 P El P El P El Private foundation. If the organization did not Check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions P lZl Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Page 3 m 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 Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) P Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received (DO not include any "unusual grants") Gross receipts from admisswns, merchandise sold or serVIces performed, or faCilities furnished in any actiVity that is related to the (a)2013 (b)2014 (c)2015 (d)2016 (e)2017 (f) Total (a)2013 (b)2014 (c)2015 (d)2016 (e)2017 (f) Total organization's tax-exempt purpose 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 7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons b 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 C Add lines 7a and 7b Public support. (Subtract line 7c 8 from line 6 ) Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) P 9 Amounts from line 6 10a b c 11 12 13 14 Gross income from interest, diVidends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from Similar sources Unrelated busmess taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from busmesseS achIred after June 30, 1975 Add lineS 10a and 10b Net income from unrelated busmess actiVities not included in line 10b, whether or not the busmess is regularly carried on Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI) Total support. (Add lines 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, PEI check this box and stop here Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 15 Public support percentage for 2017 (line 8, column (f) diVided by line 13, column (f)) 15 15 Public support percentage from 2016 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 15 Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage 17 Investment income percentage for 2017 (line 10c, column (f) diVided by line 13, column (f)) 17 13 Investment income percentage from 2016 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 13 193 331/30/0 support tests-2017. 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 PEI b 33 1/30/o support tests-2016. 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 PEI PEI Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 m 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 Supporting Organizations Yes 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 continumg relationship, explain 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)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below 3a 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 3b Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used excluswely for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use 3C 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 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 superVIsed by or in connection With its supported organizations 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)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used excluswely for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes 4b 4C 5a Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes, " answer (b) and (C) below (if applicable) Also, prowde detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizmg document authorizmg such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organ/Zing document) 5a Type I or Type 11 only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already deSignated in the organization's organizmg document? 5b Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? 5C Did the organization prOVIde support (whether in the form of grants or the prOVI5ion of serVIces or faCilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ll) 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, "prowde detail in Part VI. 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) Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 9a 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," prowde detail in Part VI. 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, " prowde 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, " prowde detail in Part VI. 9C 10a 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 10b below 10a Did the organization have any excess busmess holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess busmess holdings) 10b Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 m Page 5 Supporting Organizations (continued) Yes 11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the followmg persons? 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? 11a b A family member of a person described in (a) above? 11b C A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If "Yes" to a, b, or c, prowde detail in Part VI 11C Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations Yes 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 appomt 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 prowding 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 Yes 1 Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization's supported organization(s)? If "No, " describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s) Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations Yes 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 (5) 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 v0ice in the organization's investment pOIICIes 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 D The organization satisfied the ActiVities Test Complete line 2 below b D The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations Complete line 3 below C D 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 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 2a 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 2b 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? Prowde details in Part VI. 3a b Did the organization exerCise a substantial degree of direction over the pollCieS, programs and actiVities of each of itS supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard 3b Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 E 1 El 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 (explain in Part VI) See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Pr'or Year (Bl currenlYear (Optional) 1 Net short-term capital gain 1 2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2 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 Other expenses (see instructions) 7 7 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year (Optional) 1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for Short tax year or assets held for part of year) 1 a Average monthly value of securities 1a b Average monthly cash balances 1b C Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1C d Total (add lineS 1a, 1b, and 1C) 1d e Discount Claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI) 2 AchISition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2 3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3 4 Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see 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 Enter 85% of line 1 2 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 Section C - Distributable Amount 7 CurrentYear Check here if the current year is the organization's first aS a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 E Page 7 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 @NGm-hw Amounts paid to perform actiVity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in exceSS of income from actiVity 9 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations Amounts paid to achIre exempt-use assets Qualified set-aSIde amounts (prior IRS approval reqUIred) Other distributions (describe in Part VI) See instructions Total annual distributions. Add lineS 1 through 6 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responSive (prOVIde details in Part VI) See instructions Distributable amount for 2017 from Section C, line 6 10 Line 8 amount diVided by Line 9 amount Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i) Excess Distributions (ii) Underdistributions Pre-2017 (iii) Distributable Amount for 2017 1 Distributable amount for 2017 from Section C, line 6 2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2017 (reasonable cause reqUIred-- explain in Part VI) See instructions 00.030) 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2017 From 2013. From 2014. From 2015. From 2016. f Total of lineS 3a through e 9 Applied to underdistributions of prior years h Applied to 2017 distributable amount i Carryover from 2012 not applied (see instructions) j Remainder Subtract lines 39, 3h, and 3i from 3f 4 Distributions for 2017 from Section D, line 7 $ a Applied to underdistributions of prior years b Applied to 2017 distributable amount C Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4 5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2017, if any Subtract lines 39 and 4a from line 2 If the amount iS greater than zero, explain in Part VI See instructions 6 Remaining underdistributions for 2017 Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI See instructions 7 Excess distributions carryover to 2018. Add lines 3j and 4C (DQOU'N 8 Breakdown of line 7 Excess from 20 13. ExceSS from 2014. Excess from 2015. ExceSS from 2016. ExceSS from 2017. Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2017) Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 m Supplemental Section A, lineS Part IV, Section Section D, lines instructions) Page 8 Information. PrOVIde the explanations reqUIred by Part II, line 10, Part II, line 17a or 17b, Part III, line 12, Part IV, 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, 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 1e, Part V 5, 6, and 8, and Part V, Section E, lineS 2, 5, and 6 Also complete thiS part for any additional information (See Facts And Circumstances Test Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As i=iied Data - I DLN; 93493108006298. OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEDULE D Supplemental Financial Statements (Form 990) Department of the Treasun 111mm] Rexenue 5mm > Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11C, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b. > Attach to Form 990. Open to Public Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.g0v[forn1990. Inspection Name of the organization 20 1 7 Employer identification number GARDEN STATE INITIATIVE INC 81-4373354 m Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6. m-hWNl-l (a) Donor adVIsed funds (b)Funds and other accounts Total number at end of year Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) Aggregate value of grants from (during year) Aggregate value at end of year Did the organization inform all donors and donor adVIsors in writing that the assets held in donor adVised funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's excluswe legal control? El Yes El No 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? El Yes El No m 1 Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7. Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (Check all that apply) Preservation of land for public use (e g , recreation or education) lZl Preservation of an historically important land area El Protection of natural habitat lZl Preservation of a certified historic structure El 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 QOU'N 2 El 3 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) achIred after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register 2d Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extingwshed, or terminated by the organization during the tax year > Number of states where property subject to conservation easement iS located b 5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of Violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? 6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of Violations, and enforCing conservation easements during the year El Yes El NO D 7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of Violations, and enforCIng conservation easements during the year >$ 8 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 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 El Yes El NO 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. 1a 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, prowde the followmg amounts relating to these items (i) Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 >$ >$ (ii)Assets included in Form 990, Part X 2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets for finanCIal gain, prOVIde the followmg 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) 2017 Schedule D (Form 990) 2017 m 3 Page 2 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued) Usmg the organization's achISItion, acce55ion, and other records, Check any of the followmg that are a Significant use of its collection items (check all that apply) El Public exhibition d lZl Loan or exchange programs D Other e El Scholarly research El Preservation for future generations 4 PrOVIde a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part XIII 5 During the year, did the organization what 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? D Yes D NO m 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. 1a 15 the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990, Part X? b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the followmg table C Beginning balance 1C d Additions during the year 1d e Distributions during the year 16 f Ending balance 11' 2a b El Yes Amount 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 m El NO D Yes . . . . . . . . D NO lZl Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10. (a)Current year (b)Prior year (C)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back 1a Beginning of year balance b Contributions C Net investment earnings, gains, and losses d Grants or scholarships -h e Other expenditures for faCilities and programs Administrative expenses End of year balance PrOVIde the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line lg, column (a)) held aS Board deSignated or quaSI-endowment b Permanent endowment b Temporarily restricted endowment b 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) . . . . . . 3a(ii) 3b Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds m Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the or anization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10. Description of property (a) Cost or other baSis (investment) (b) Cost or other baSis (other) (C) Accumulated depreCiation (d) Book value 1a Land b BUIldings c Leasehold improvements d EqUIpment e Other Total. Add lines 1a through 1e (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(C)) . . b 0 Schedule D (Form 990) 2017 Schedule D (Form 990) 2017 m 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) (b) Book value (C) Method of valuation Cost or end-of-year market value (1) FinanCial derivatives (2) Closely-held eqUIty interests (3)Other Total. (Column (b) must equal FOIm 990, Part X, col (B) line 12 ) b Investments-Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, ll ne 11C. See Form 990, Part X, line 13. (a) Description of investment (b) Book value (C) Method of valuation Cost or end-of-year market value (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (5) (7) (8) (9) Total. (Column (b) must equal FOIm 990, Part X, col (B) line 13) b 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 Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 15) b Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line lie or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. 1. (b) Book value (a) Description of liability (1) Federal income taxes Total. (Column (b) must equal FOIm 990, Part X, col (B) line 25 ) >I 2. Liability for uncertain tax pOSItionS In Part XIII, prowde 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 El Schedule D (Form 990) 2017 Schedule D (Form 990) 2017 m Page 4 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited finanCial statements 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452,833 2a . . . 1 . . . . . . 2b . . 22,720 2C . . 2d 2e Subtract line 2e from line 1 3 22,720 430,113 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 Other (Describe in Part XIII ) C 5 . . . . . . . . . . 4a . . 4b Add lines 4a and 4b . 4c Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, PartI, line 12 ) m 0 430,113 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization 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 . . . . . . d Other (Describe in Part XIII ) e Add lines 2a through 2d 3 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . 2a . . . 22,720 2b . . 221,330 . . 2C . 2d Subtract line 2e from line 1 2e 22,720 3 198,610 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 11 a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b Other (Describe in Part XIII ) C 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a . Add lines 4a and 4b . 4c Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4C. (ThiS must equal Form 990, Part 1, line 18 ) m 4b 5 0 198,610 Supplemental Information PrOVIde the descriptions reqUIred for Part II, lineS 3, 5, and 9, Part III, lines 1a and 4, Part IV, lines 1b 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 l Return Reference Explanation Schedule D (Form 990) 2017 Schedule D (Form 990) 2017 Page 5 Supplemental Information (continued) Return Reference Explanation Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN; 93493108006298. OMB No 1545-0047 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. El) Department of the Treasun , I n K Name of the organization Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number GARDEN STATE INITIATIVE INC 81-4373354 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B Explanation THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY A GROUP OF PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO REVIEW FINANCIAL AND AU DIT MATTERS PRIOR TO FILING THE FINAL FORM 990 (FILED WITH THE IRS) WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD FOR INSPECTION IN ADDITION, UPON REQUEST OF ANY BOARDMEMBER , A COPY WILL BE PROVIDED IF THERE ARE ANY MATERIAL CHANGES, AN AMENDED FORM 990 WILL BE FILED 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C Explanation THE ORGANIZATION REQUESTS ALL NEW AND EXISTING BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY ANY EXIS TING OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACTIVITIES 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A Explanation THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST APPROAVE ALL COMPENSATION PAID TO THE PRESIDENT AND BASES IT'S DECISIONS ON COMPARATIVE AND MARKET SALARY INFORMATION 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C. LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G Explanation CONSULTANTS AND OUTSIDE SERVICES PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 57,523 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,809 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 43,279 TOTAL EXPENSES 105,611