OMB No. 1545-0047 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(0), 527, or 4947(a)(t) of the lntemal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Open to Public Department of the Treasury . . . Internal Revenue Service Go to for Instructions and the latest information. Inspection A For the 2017 calendar year, or tax year beginning 4?er 1 2017, and ending Bees 1th 31 20 17 Check if applicable: I0 Name of organization Coalition for Growth and Opportunity inc. Empioifer idenii?catii?" number Address change I DOING business as 474425291 Name change Number and street (or RC. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite Telephone number Initial return 155 East Main Street Suite 260 859r543-0453 Final reiumflenninated City or town. state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code I Amended return Lexin ton Kentucky 40507 Gross receipts Application pending Name and address of principal of?cer: Darren L. Emory Hiai lsthisagroup retumiorsubordinates? Yes No 155 East Main St., Suite 260, Lexington, KY 40507 H(b) Are all subordinates included? Yes No I Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c)( 4 )4 (insert no.) 4947mm} or 527 'f attic" 5? ?St- {599 Website: . H(c) Group exemption number 290,000 Form of organization: Corporation Trust El Association Other I Year of formation: 2015 I State of legal domicile: KY Summary 1 Briefly describe the organ ization's mission or most significant activities: The corporation was formed for the common good and general welfare to educate and advocate for free enterprise, limited government, economic growth and traditional vaiues. 2 Check this box if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. 3 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a). 3 1 =5 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2017 (Part V, line 2aTotal number of volunteers (estimate if necessaryTotal unrelated business revenue from Part column (0), line Net unrelated business taxable' income from Form 990 -T, line Prior Year Current Year a, 8 Contributions and grants (Part Vlil, line 1h507515 290000 9 I Program service revenue (Part line 2gInvestment income (Part column (A), lines Other revenue (Part column (A), lines 5, 6d, So, go, 100, and 11s) . . . 12 Total revenue?add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12) 507515 290000 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1?426000 5000 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A) lines 5- 0 0 2 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11a) . a Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) ., 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a?11d,11f?24e) . . . . 79680 237792 18 Total expenses Add lines 13?1 7 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . 505680 242792 19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 1835 47208 3 Beginning oi Current Year End of Year ?g 20 Total assets (Part X, line 164155 51963 g; 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 262.222 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 4755 51963 Under pilenalties of perjury, I declare that have examin Signature Block this return. including accompanying schedules and statements. and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and }complWation of pr than of?cer} is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge (org/ale Sign of officer lDate Here 2) Em is" Type or print name and title . Paid Print/Type preparer?s name Date/ Check if PTIN Preparer D. Eric chan m9 self-employed {301572953 Use Only Firm?s name Embry Merritt Shthack, F'irm EIN 45-2252464 Firm's address 155 East Main Street, Suite 250, Lexington, KY 4050? Phone no. 859-543-0453 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) Yes No For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (201?) Form 990 {201 7) Page 2 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Briefly describe the organization?s mission: The corporation was formed for the common good and?qeneral weifare to educate and advocate for free enterprise. limited government, economic growth and traditional values. 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 ?Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0. 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services[Was No If ?Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0. 4 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. 43 (Code: (Expenses including grants of 9 (Revenue The Coalition worked to educate and advocate for government reforms that wcuid result in a stronger economy, lower taxes, more jobs and a balanced budget. It also advocated for less government regulation to keep energy prices low and create iobs. including grants of (Revenue 4b (Code: (Expenses 4c (Code: (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0.) (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4e Total program service expenses 2353??, Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules Page 3 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? it ?Yes,? complete Schedule A . Is the organization required to complete Schedule 3, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? . 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, Partl. 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 ll. 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 98-19? if ?Yes, complete Schedule C, .. 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? ll "Yes,? ?complete Schedule D, Partl . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, includihg easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? if ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part ll Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? if ?YesDid 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 services? it ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part lV . . . . 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 If the organization?s answer to any of the following questions is ?Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX, or as applicable. Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? it ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization report an amount for investments? other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported In Part X, line 16? it ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part I/ll . 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? it ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part 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? it ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Parth . . . . . . . Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities' In Part X, line 25? if ?Yes, complete Schedule D, PaitX Did the organization' 3 separate or consolidated ?nancial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (A80 740)? it ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited ?nancial statements for the tax year? if ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Parts Xi and Was the organization included in consolidated independent audited financial statements for the tax year? it ?Yes, and if the organization answered ?No? to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts Xi and Xll' Is Optional Is the organization a school described in section if ?Yes, complete Schedule Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? . 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 and iv. Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than 000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? ll ?Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts ii and 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 ill and iv. . . . 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 11a? if ?Yes,? complete Schedule G, Part (see instructions) Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part lines 10 and 8a? lf ?Yes,? complete Schedule G, Part ll. . Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part line 9a? it ?Yes, complete Schedule G, Part Yes Form 990 (201?) Form 990 (2017} Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Page 4 20 a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? ll ?Yes,? complete Schedule . . If ?Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this returnDid the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), Iine1? lf ?Yes, complete Schedule I, Parts and ll . Did the organization report more than 000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? it ?Yes,? complete Schedulel, Parts Did the organization answer ?Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization' 3 current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? it ?Yes, complete Schedule J. . . . Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $1 00, 000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? it ?Yes, answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. it ?No, go to line 25a . Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax- -exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . Did the organization maintain. an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? Did the organization act as an ?on behalf of" Issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? . Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501 organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? it ?Yes,? complete Schedule L, Partl 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 lf ?Yes,? complete Schedule L, Partl. 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? lf ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Part ll . 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? ll ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Part 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? lf ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Part A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? ll ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Part lV . . . . 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? it ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Part lV Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? it ?Yes, complete Schedule Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? lf ?Yes, complete Schedule . Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? if ?Yes, complete Schedule N, Partl . . Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? lf ?Yes, complete Schedule N, Part ll . . Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301. 7701 -2 and 301 .7701 ll ?Yes, complete Schedule Fl, PaItl. Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? ll ?Yes, complete Schedule Fl, Part ll, ll,l or lV and Part V, line 1 Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 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)? it ?Yes, complete Schedule Fl, Part V, line 2. Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non?charitable related organization? it ?Yes, complete Schedule B, Part V, line 2Did 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? ll ?Yes, complete Schedule Fl, Part Vl. . . Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations In Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance 1a 2a Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . 1a Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . 1b Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? . 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 2a If at least one is reported on fine 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-fiie (see instructions) 3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? If "Yes," has it filed a Form for this year? if ?No? to line 31;, provide an explanation in Scheduie . 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"Yes," enter the name? of the foreign country: See instructions for filing requirements for 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? . I: Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 0 If ?Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886- . 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?. if "Yes, did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 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 payor?Yes, did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? Did the organization sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was requiredtofileForm8282?Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year . . . - 7d I 9 Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . lithe organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? '1 lithe organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-0? 8 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? . 9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part line 12 . . . . . 10a Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part line 12, for public use of club facilities . 10b 11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter: a Gross Income from members or shareholders . . . . 11a 13- Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them11b 12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990' In lieu of Form 1041. 9 If ?Yes, enter the amount of tax?exempt interest received or accrued during the year . . 12b 13 Section 501 qualified nonpro?t health insurance issuers. a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans' In more than one state? . Note. 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? . 14a If ?Yes, has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? if ?No, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 14b Form 990 (2017) Form 990 {2017) Page 6 Part VI Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each ?Yes? response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a ?No? response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions. Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Section A. Governing Body and Management 1a to ?1030145 a 9 Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year . . 1a 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.- Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent . 1b 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? 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? Did the organization make any signi?cant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? . Did the organization have members or stockholders? 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? . . . Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? . Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following. gem The governing body? . I Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed In Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization' 3 mailing address? it "Yes, prowde the names and addresses In Schedule 0 . . . . . Section B. Policies (r his Section 8 requests information about policies not required by the internal Revenue CodeDid the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? . . 10a I 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 Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? 113 Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? it go to line 13 . . . 12a Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? 12b Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? if ?Yes12c Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? . . Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? . 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? The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official Other officers or key employees of the organization . If ?Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule (see instructions). Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 arrangementsgoes Section 0. Disclosure 17 18 19 20 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and QQO-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply. Own website Another?s website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule 0) 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. State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records: D. Eric Lycan, 155 E. Main St, Suite 260, Lexington, KY 40507, (859)543-0453 Form 990 (201?) Form 990 (2017} 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 Higmst 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. - 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. - List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. 0 List all of the organization?s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest compensated employees; and former such persons. El Check this box if neither the nor related anization com current officer director or trustee. (A) (Bl (or (E) (F) (do not check more than one NamB and Title Average box, unIess person is both an Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per of?cer and a director/trustee) compensation from amount of (list 0 a: I from related other hours for a a, a the organizations compensation related g? g- a organization ISO) from the a E- 3 ?53; organization 9? E- Ii and related line) 5. organizations a a a i it L. President David Treasurer Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) I Page 8 Part VII Section A. Of?cers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) . (E) (do not check more than one Name and title Average box, unless person 55 both an Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per of?cer and a'directorltrustee) compensation compensation from amount of week (list any 0 7: I 11 from related other hours for 33, a g; 3 3,3 0 the organizations compensation related g3- 8 3g 3 organization ?'om the organizations .9, 5' organization below dotted 2 g, g? 3 and related line) '5 organizations EL 3 3 gr 3 (15) (16) (17) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) I24) (25) 1b Sub-totalTotal from continuation sheets to Part VII Section A . . . . . Total (addlInes 1band1oTotal number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 0 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1 a? lf ?Yes," complete Schedule for such individual . . . . . . . . 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 $150,000? it "Yes," complete Schedule for such 3 Individual. . 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? if ?Yes," complete Schedule for such person 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 yeah (B) (C) Name and business address Description of services Compensation Strategic Media Placement Radio Production and 191,000 7669 Staqers Loop, Delaware, OH 43015 Placement 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 1 Form 990 (201?) Form 990 (2017) Page 9 Part Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a El line in this Part . . . . . . . . (B) (D) Total genus Related or Unrelated Revenue exempt business excluded from tax function revenue under sections revenue 512-514 or note to Federated campaigns . . . 13 Membership dues . . . . 1b Fundraising events . . . . 1c Related organizations . . . 1d Government grants (contributions) 1e All other contributions, gifts, grants. and similar amounts not included above 1f Noncash contributions included in lines 1a?1f: Total. Add ines1a??Business Code Contributions. Gifts. Grants and Other Similar Amounts All other program service revenue . Total. Add lines 2a?Investment income (including dividends. interest, and other similar amountsIncome from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds {0 Real (ll) Personal Program Service Revenue Gross rents Less: rental expenses Rental income or'(loss) Net rental income or . . . Gross amount from sales of (0 Securities (ii) Other assets other man inventory Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses . Gain or (loss) . Net gain or (loss) Gross income from fundraising events (not including of contributions reported on line 10). See Part IV, line Less: direct expenses . . . . Net income or (loss) from fundraising events . Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line Less: direct expenses . . . . Net income or (loss) from gaming activities . Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . . . a Less: cost of goods sold . . . Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory . . Miscellaneous Revenue - Business Code Other Revenue All other revenue . Total. Add lines 113?1 1 . Total revenue. See instructions. Form {201 7) Form 990 (2017) Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses Page 10 Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must compiete all coiumns. Ali other organizations must compiete column (A). Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX El Do not include amounts reported on tines 6bPart Vii]. (A) Total expenses (Bi . Program sewloe expenses (C) . Management and Fundralsmg general expenses expenses 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic govemments. See Part IV. line 21 5,309 a 2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 0 0 3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines Benefits paid to or for members 0 0 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees 9 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as de?ned under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 0 0 0 7 Other salaries and wages a 0 8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401 and 403(b) employer contributions) 0 0 0 9 Other employee benefits . a a a 10 Payroll taxes. . 0 0 0 11 .Fees for services (non- employees): a Management Legal Accounting Lobbying. . Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 Investment management fees 9 Other. {If line 119 amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list iirIe Iig expenses on Schedule 0.) 12 Advertising and promotion 236000 23600:} 13 Office expenses 14- information technology 300 15 Royalties 16 Occupancy 1? 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 InsuranceOther expenses. itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24a. If line 24a amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0.) a Bank Fees [3 All other expenses 25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 242792 235090 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraisin solicitation. Check here if following OP 958-720) . . . . Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017} Balance Sheet Page 11 Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part . . El (A) (B) Beginning of year End of year 1 Cash?non-interest-bearing . . 4155 1 53963 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 II of Schedule .. . . . . . . 6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section gigigg?gm it ?5 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' bene?ciary In organizations (see instructions). Complete Part II of Schedule . 7 Notes and loans receivable, net Inventories for sale or use . 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 103 Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule 103 Less: accumulated depreciation . . . . 10b 11 Investments? ?publicly traded securities 12 Investments? other securities. See Part IV, line 11 13 lnvestments?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). 4355 16 51963 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 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and ?g disqualified persons. Complete Part II of Schedule 3 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 of Schedule . 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 . Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (A80 958), check here and 3 complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 5 27 Unrestricted net assets . 28 Temporarily restricted net assets . 'g 29 Permanently restricted net assets. .3 Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (A50 958). check here I and 3 complete lines 30 through 34. 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds . 3 31 Paid? ?in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund 1% 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds . 32 33 Total net assets or fund balances. 4755 33 51963 34 Total liabilities and net assetsffund balances 4755 34 0 Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets Page 12 Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI . . . 1 Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), line 12) . 1 290000 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 242792 3 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . 3 47208 4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column 4 4755 5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5 6 Donated services and use of facilities 6 7 Investment expenses . 7 0 8 Prior period adjustments . . 8 0 9 Other changes' In net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule C) 9 10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33 column - 10 51963 Part XII Financial Statements and Reporting 2a 3a Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII . Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash EIAccrual Other If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked ?Other,? explain Schedule 0. Were the organization?s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? . 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 Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis Were the organization' 3 financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 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: El Separate basis 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. 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?. . . 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 Form 990 (2017) dule - - OMB No.1545-0047 S?he Schedule of Contributors - [Form 998, QED-E2, gr gi?'az?f the Treasu Attach to Form 990, Form BSD-E2, or Form 998-PF. 2 1 7 [?31m Revenue Service ry Go to for the latest information. Employer identification number 474425291 Name of the organization Coalition for Growth and Opportunity, Inc. Organization type (check one}: Fliers of: Section: Form 990 or QQO-EZ 501(c)( 4 )(enter number) organization Cl nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation 52? political organization Form El 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation I: 4947(a)(1) nonexem pt charitable trust treated as a private foundation CI 501 taxable private foundation Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule. Note: Only a section 501 (8), ?or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions. General Rule For an organization filing Form 990, or BSD-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts and II. See instructions for determining a oontributor's total contributions. Special Rules For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or that met the 331/396 support test of the regulations under sections 509(a)(1) and that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or Part Ii, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000; or (2) 2% of the amount on Form 990, Part VIIJ, line 1h; or (ii) Form QQO-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts and ll. For an organization described in section 501 (B), or (10) ?ling Form 990 that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, ii, and ill- For an organization described in section 501 (B), or (10} ?ling Form 990 or that received from any one contributor, during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1 ,000, If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc, purpose. Don?t complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . . Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule (Form 990, QQO-EZ, or BSD-PF), but it must answer ?No? on Part iV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line of its Form or on its Form Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule (Form 990, or HBO-PF). For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990, QED-E2, or Cat. No. 30513X Schedule [Form 990, or BRO-PF) {2017) Schedule (Form 990, QQD-EZ. or esp-PF) [2017} Name of organization Coalition for Growth and Opportunity; Inc. Page 2 Employer identi?cation number 474425291 Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part i if additional space is needed. (3) lb) (cl . No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Payroll - a (Complete Part II for lb} 0 No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Payroll El I Noncash (Complete Part ll for nonoash contributions.) (Cl No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person El Payroll Nonoash El (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) lb) - (Cl No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) {bl (G) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions . Type of contribution Person I: Payroll Nonoash (Complete Part II for .. nonoash contributions.) (bi (G) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person El Payroll Noncash {Complete Part II for nonoash contributions.) Schedule (Form 990, or QED-PF) [2017) Schedule {Form 990, BED-E2. or [201?) Name of organization Page 3 Employer identification number Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part if additional space is neededll'nEl . Pa rt Description of noncash preperty given (See instructiom.} Date renewed (Description of nomash property given [See Date received Description of noncash property given (See in stru aims.) Date received t' to) rorn . . . or es Ima . Part I Description of noncash property given (See inmmiom} Date received "Fm . . . estima Description of nonoash property gwen [See Date received No. . :23 Description of noncash property given F?s? Ezgt?gig?? Date received Sohedule (Form 990, 99042, or ego-PF} {2017] Schedule {Form 990, or ego-PF) (201?) Name of organization Page 4 Employer identification number Exciusi'veiy religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501 (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns through and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part enter the total of exclusivelyr religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Use duplicate copies of Part if additional Space is needed. a No. - (?20m. Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held art Transfer of gift Transferee?s name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transfer-or to transferee {at No. . . . groin! Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held art Transfer of gift Transferee?s name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee No. . . . . froritn Purpose of gift Use of gift Desonption of how gift is held Pa I Transfer of gift Transfeiee?s name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee 75mm . . . . . . 330ml Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held rt Transfer of gift Transferee?s name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee Schedule (Form 990. sea?52. or (2017) SCHEDULE Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, 0MB lF?rm 99?) Governments, and lndivrduals in the United States Complete if the organization answered ?Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22. Department ofthe Treasury . )Attach to Form 990. . Open to P_ubllc Intemal Revenue Service Go to for the latest Information. Inspectlon Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number Coalition for Growth and Opportunity. Inc. tilt-4425291 General Information on Grants and Assistance 1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees? eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistanceDescribe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States. Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic 0r anizations and Domestic Governments. Com lete if the or anization answered ?Yes? on Form 990, Part lV, line 21, for an reel lent that received more than $5,000. Part 11 can be du llcated If additional 3 ace is needed. l3 dd t' lb) EIN section Amount of cash (9) Amount of mm Method Of valuation Description of Purpose of grant 1 ame Evers?-seatorgamza Ion (if applicable) grant cash assistance (book, appraisal, noncash assistance or assistance 9 other) 155 Main St Ste 260 Lexington KY 474417666 527 5000 Political Contribution l2) 2 Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table . . For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 500551:l Schedule I {Form 990} {2017) Schedule I (Form 990} {2017} Page 2 Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes? on Form 990, Part iV, line 22. Part can be duplicated if additional space is needed. Type of grant or assistance Number of Amount of Amount of Method of valuation (book. {fl Description of noncash assistance recipients cash grant noncasn assistance FMV. appraisal, other) 7 Part IV Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part column and any other additional information. TO GROWTH a OPPORTUNITY WAS A PO CONTRIBUTION NOT FORHANY PARTICULAR EURPOSE OR CANDIDATE: Sohedule I {Form 990) (2017') SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ 0MB bio-15454104? (Form 990 or 990- E2) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 Of 990-EZ. Open to Public Internal Revenue Service Go to for the latest Information. Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number Coalition for Growth and Opportunity, Inc. 474425291 worked to educate and advocate for government reforms that would result in a stronger economy, louver taxes, more jobs and a balanced budget. It also advocated for less government regulation to keep energy prices low and create jobs. It _so through public advertising and grass-roots activism. The corporation was formed for the common good wetfare to educate and advocate for free enterprise, limited governmentJ economic growth. and traditional values. Part VI. 1. 11b: The return is prepared by counsel and circulated to the corporation's President and sole director for comment a?gtapproval. Once is obtained, the President directs the Treasurer to sign and file the return. Part VI, 1. 19: The corporation keeps its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and?nancial statements at its main officeaddress, and makes them avaitable for inspection at that office by appointment upon request_._ Part VI, 120: The corporation reviews thepolicy at its annual meeting of directors and the directors disclose potential conflicts at that time. At other times, directors con_s_ult with counsel regarding potential contlcits of interest and disclose any such con?icts; For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or QQD-EZ. Cat. No. 51056K Schedule 0 [Form 990 or sea-E2} {2017) Schedule 0 (Form 990 or (2017) Page 2 Name of the organization Employer identification number Schedule 0 (Form 990 or QQO-EZ) [2017]