090 Department of the Treasury 294933 [Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax tinder section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Do not enter somal security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Go to gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. 2 12106 8 OMB No 1545-0047 22(017 Open to Public Inspection Internal Revenu: Semce A For the 2017 ca endar year, or tax year beginning and ending Checkifapplicabie Name of organizatton DEMOCRACY NOWI PRODUCTIONS, INC Employer identi?cation number El Address change Deing busmess as Name chan Number and street (or 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) 01-0708733 9 207 WEST 25TH STREET, 11TH FLOOR Telephone number Initial return City or town State ZIP code Fmalm NEW YORK NY 10001 (212) 4319090 urn/terminated Foreign country name Foreign provmcelstatelcounty Foreign postal code Amended return Gross receipts 12,534,847 El Application pending Name and address of prinCipal officer SAME AS ABOVE I Tax-exempt status (insert no) El 4947(a)(1)or 527 501(c) Website: DEMOCRACYNOW ORG Is this a group return for subordinates? re all subordinates included? c) Group exemption number 5 :IYes No No If attach a list (see instructions) Form of organization Summary Corporation El Trust [3 Assomatton Other Year of lormation 2002 Stale oflegal domIClle NY 1 Briefly describe the organization' 5 miSSlon or most Significant ac iVities APAILY-NAIIQNALLISIENEB. 991414589101: ELIE-1985919 IBAINS. 9.91.1.8 QQMMUN ERQQEJEEBSJNIHEAFSI 95. ELY [9491431159394 2 Check this box if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets 0 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 5 3 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 10) 4 3 (33: 5 Total number of indIVIduals employed in calendar year 2017 (Part V, line 2a) 5 66 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 100 7a Total unrelated busmess revenue from Part 2% Ta 0 Net unrelated busmess taxable income from For _9 - ED 7b 0 r? Prior Year Current Year Cg, 8 Contributions and grants (Part Ilne 1h) 10,445,791 11,025,329 -i 5 9 Program sewice revenue (Part line 29) 192.057 157.025 10 Investment income (Part column (A), lines 4, a??D 97.486 185.358 11 Other revenue (Part column (A), lines 5, 60, 80, 90, 70.713 50.602 m_ 12 Total revenue?add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12 10,806,047 11,418,315 13 Grants and Similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1 0 777.000 14 Bene?ts paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 0 0 ?93 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee bene?ts (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 2,579,106 3,141,770 16a Professaonal fundraismg fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) 0 0 Total fundraismg expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 738,980 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 113?11d, 11f?24e) 4,521,214 4,009,229 18 Total expenses Add lines 13?17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 7,100,320 7,927,999 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 3,705,727 3,490,316 '6 Beginning of Current Year End of Year ?g 20 Total assets (Part x, line 16) 23,924,293 27.325.834 5g 21 Total liabilities (Part x, line 26) 362.532 414.150 3.2 22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 23,561,761 26,911,684 I?ll- Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, I declare that have examin this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and ?complete Declarattorn?eff preparer (c?ier than of?cer) is based on all information 01 which preparer has any knowledge Sign 3" Here Sli attire New Date? G?oAnruin ?N8ir\tn\' Type or 'prin\name and title Print/Type preparer?s name Preparer's sggnatur Date PTIN 22 Preparer WINNIE TAM self- employed P01275370 Use only Firm's name WINNIE TAM 81 CO PC Firm's EIN 5 13- 3777972 Firm?s address 50 BROAD STREET, SUITE 1837, NEW YORK, NY 10004 Phone no (212) 785-4600 May the IRS discuss this return With the preparer shown above?? (see instructions) For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. HTA 63?> an Yes No Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) DEMOCRACY PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Page 2 Part Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check If Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In thus Part I: 1 Brie?y descrIBe the organization's FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY TRAINING JOURNALIST INTERNS AND COMMUNITY VIDEO PRODUCERS IN THE ART OF CIVIC JOURNALISM 2 the organlzatlon undertake any program serwces during the year were not listed on the prlor Form 990 or Yes No If "Yes," describe these new servrces on Schedule 0 3 DICI the organlzatlon cease or make Signl?cant changes In how It conducts, any program servrces?? Yes No If "Yes," descnbe these changes on Schedule 0 4 Describe the organization's program serVIce accomplishments for each of Its three largest program servnces, as measured by expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are requrred to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, If any, for each program servrce reported 4a (Code (Expenses 55 6. 531 990 Including grants of (Revenue 4b (Code (Expenses Including grants of (Revenue 4c (Code (Expenses Including grants of (Revenue 4d Other program servuces (Describe In Schedule 0 (Expenses 0 Including grants of 0 )(Revenue 0 4e Total program sewlce expenses 6,5314990 Form 990 (2017) Checklist of Required Schedules Form 990(2017) DEMOCRACY PRODUCTIONS, INC 01071873; 1 Pag??3 Yes No 1 Is the organization described in section 501 or 4947(a)( 1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes, complete Schedule A 1 . 2 Is the organization reqwred to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see Instructions)? 2 3? Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign actiVities on behalf of or in opposmon to candidates for public office? If "Yes, complete Schedule C, Part! 3 4 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 5 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, Part Ill 5 6 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 accounts? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part! 6 7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the enwronment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part II 7 8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets? If ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 8 9 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 serVices?? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part IV 9 10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quaSi-endowments'? If ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 10 11 If the organization's answer to any of the followmg questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX, or as applicable a Did the organization report an amount for land, and equrpment in Part X, line 10'? If "Yes, complete i i Schedule D, Part VI 11a 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?? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part VII 11b Did the organization report an amount for investments?program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16'? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 11c 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 11d Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25?? If ?Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 11e Did the organization's separate or consolidated ?nanCiaI statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax p05itions under FIN 48 (A30 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 11f 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited ?nanCIal statements for the tax year? If ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Pan?s XI and 12a Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited finanCial statements for the tax year? If ?Yes, and If the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and IS optional 12b 13 Is the organization a school described in section If ?Yes, complete Schedule 13 14a Did the organization maintain an of?ce, employees, or agents outsrde of the United States?? 14a Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraismg, busmess, investment, and program serwce outSIde the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV 14b 15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other to or for any foreign organization?? If ?Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV 15 16 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 indiViduaIs'? If ?Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts Ill and IV 16 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraismg serwces on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11s? If "Yes, complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) 17 18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraismg event gross income and contributions on Part lines 1c and Be? If "Yes, complete Schedule G, Part II 18 19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming actIVities on Part line 9a? If "Yes, complete Schedule G, Part 19 Form 990 (2017) 20a 21 23 24a 26 Form 990 (2017) DEMOCRACY NOWI PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Page 4 Checklist of Required Schedule?ontinued) Yes No Did the organization operate one or more hospital facrlities? If ?Yes, complete Schedule 20a If "Yes" to line 20a did the organization attach a copy of its audited nanCIaI statements to this return? 20b Did the organization report more than $5 000 of grants or other aSSIstance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes, complete Schedule I Parts I and II 21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other a55istance to or for domestic indiwduals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes, complete Schedule I, Parts I and 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 employees? If "Yes, complete Schedule 23 Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding prinClpal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was Issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes, answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule If "No, go to line 25a 24a Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exem pt bonds? 24c NIA Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d NIA Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disquali?ed person during the year? li? "Yes," complete Schedule L, Partl 25a Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess bene?t transaction with a disquali?ed person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Partl 25b 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 employeesdisqualified persons? If ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Part II Did the organization prowde a grant or other a55istance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part Was the organization a party to a busmess transaction With one of the followmg parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable ?ling thresholds, conditions, and exceptions) A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "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? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part I Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes, complete Schedule All 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? If ?Yes, complete Schedule N, Part II Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3? If ?Yes, complete Schedule R, Partl Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes, complete Schedule R, Part II, or IV, 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)? If ?Yes, complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 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 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 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and prOVIde explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 ?lers are reqUired to complete Schedule Form 990 (2017) j) 4: Form 990 (2017) DEMOCRACY PRODUCTIONS, INC Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule contains a response or note to any line in this Part 01 -0708733 Page 5 3a 4a 5a 63 :m?qmo. 12a 13 14a Enter the number reported In Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable 1a Enter the number of Forms included in line 1a Enter if not applicable 1b 0 ?C?ii?ffj Did the organization comply With backup Withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable it I gaming (gambling) Winnings to prize Winners? 1? Enter the number of employees reported on Form Transmittal of Wage and Tax ftgigi?ii?i?g Statements, ?led for the calendar year ending With or Within the year covered by this return 2a 66 7; If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization ?le all requrred federal employment tax returns? it Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be requrred to e-file (see instructions) g; :12: Did the organization have unrelated busmess gross income of $1 ,000 or more during the year? 3a If "Yes," has it ?led a Form 990-T for this year? If "No? to line 3b, prowde an explanation in Schedule 0 . 3b At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a Signature or other authority over, a ?nanCIaI account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account. or other ?nanCIal account)? 4a If "Yes." enter the name of the foreign country $2113 335'? See instructions for filing requrrements for Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and FinanCiaI Accounts ?f?gf?jtgy? Ea? (FEAR) as: its: tat Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 53 Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization ?le Form 5c Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? 6a If "Yes," did the organization include With every an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? 6b Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c) 33%: high; 53% Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods 22?: 5,32" and servrces prowded to the payor? 73 If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or servrces prowded'? 7b Did the organization sell, exchange, or othervvise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was reqmred to ?le Form 82829 if "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year 7d Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal bene?t contract? 7e Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7f If the organization received a contribution of quali?ed intellectual property, did the organization ?le Form 8899 as requved? . 79 lithe organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization ?le a Form 1098-07 7h Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor adVIsed fund maintained by the ?3333 sponsoring organization have excess busrness holdings at any time during the year? i Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. ?gqi??ft?a?i, Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 49667 9a Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor adVisor, or related person? Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter 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 faculties 10b Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter if Gross income from members or shareholders 11a 3; Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources fl against amounts due or received from them 11 4333;;33 ?33: Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year 12b I MA 33:33,: Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. is the organization licensed to issue quali?ed health plans in more than one state? 13a Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0 ff?ggw?eh? Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which figs, @315; the organization is licensed to issue quali?ed health plans 13b {3,53% 33% Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c WA #35313? :31; Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning serwces during the tax year? 14a if "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ?No, "prowde an explanation in Schedule 0 14b Form 990 (2017) "1 Form 990 (2017) DEMOCRACY NOWI PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 page 6 Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and fora "No" response to line 8a, 8b, or we below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions. Cheek if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI SectionA. Governing Body and Management 18 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 committee, explain in Schedule 0 Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent 1b 2 Did any of?cer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a busmess relationship With any other of?cer, director, trustee, or key employee? 3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct superVISion of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 4 Did the organization make any Signi?cant changes to Its governing documents Since the prior Form 990 was ?led? 4 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a Significant diverSion of the organization's assets? 5 6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appomt one or more members of the governing body? 73 Are any governance deClS 0nS of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? 7b 8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during Night the year by the followmg 3:3, a The governing body? 8a Each committee With authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b 9 is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization's mailing address? If "Yes, ?prowde the names and addresses in Schedule 0 9 Section B. Policies (This Section requests information about poliCies not reqwred by the Internal Revenue Code. Yes No 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or af?liates? 10a it "Yes," did the organization have written pOIICies and procedures governing the actiVities of such chapters, af?liates, and branches to ensure their operations are conSIstent With the organization's exempt purposes? 10b 11a Has the organization prowded a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before ?ling the form? 11a Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to reVIew this Form 990 girlfia?e' 12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy?? it "No, go to line 13 123 Were of?cers, directors, or trustees, and key employees reqUIred to disclose annually interests that could give rise to con?icts? 12b Did the organization regularly and con5istently monitor and enforce compliance With the policy? If ?Yes, describe in Schedule 0 how this was done 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 revrew and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and deCiSion?? a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management of?cral Other of?cers or key employees of the organization If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions) 163 Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or partICIpate in a pint venture or Similar arrangement With a taxable entity during the year? If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure reqUiring the organization to evaluate its parliCIpation in venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt status With respect to such arrangements? Section C. Disclosure 17 List the states With which a copy of this Form 990 is reqUIred to be filed AEESTAIES 18 Section 6104 reqUIres an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that 3 ply Own webSIte Another's web3ite Upon request Other (explain in Schedule 0) 19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and immoral 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 JULIE CROSBY CIO DEMOCRACY NOWI (212) 431-9090 Form 990 (2017) DEMOCRACY NOWI PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 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. - organization's tax year Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete this table for all persons reqwred to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending With or Within the Page 7 0 List all of the organization's current of?cers, directors, trustees (whether indiwduals 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 de?nition of "key employee 0 List the organization's ?ve current highest compensated employees (other than an of?cer, director. trustee, or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations 0 List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations 0 List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capaCity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations List persons in the followmg order indiwdual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, of?cers, key employees, highest compensated employees, and former such persons [1 Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current of?cer, director, or trustee (Cl Posmon (A) (B) (do not check more than one (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average box, unless person is both an Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per officer and a director/trustee) compensation compensation amount of week (list any 0 5- 5- 7: 'n from from related other hours for a g- g. 3 .2 the organizations compensation related a 3 6 3 (2 organization from the organizations 3 a a organization belowdotted .2 3 and related line) E: organizations 3 2: a 8 CHAIR 0 0 SECRETARY AND CO-HOST 31,200 0 0 DIRECTOR 0 0 DIRECTOR 0 0 0 ?19.99 PRESIDENT 179,987 0 4.0. 9.9 GENERAL MANAGER 132,577 0 18,075 149.99 DIR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS 104,811 0 19,921 11.9! _t1_1_l 11.3) 11.14) Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Part VII DEMOCRACY NOWI Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) 01-0708733 Page 8 (CI Posnion (A) (B) (do not check more than one (D) (E) (F) - Name and title Average box, unless person IS both an Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per officer and a director/trustee) compensation compensation amount of week (list any 0 3 5' 7: I -n from from related other hours for a 9- (?18 52 .3 ?33; the organizations compensation related 3 3 (an jg" 3 2 organization from the organizations 8 a 3 organization below dotted 2 2 c33 and related line) E. 8 organizations in :1 a: to 8 .115) 11.1.3) 11.9) (2.9) 12.35) (2.4) (252 1b Sub-total 448,575 0 37,996 Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A 0 0 0 Total (add lines 1b and 1c) 448,575 0 37,996 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 3 Yes No 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee. key employee, or highest compensated _i employee on line 1a? If "Yes, complete Schedule for such indiwdual 4 For any indiVIduaI listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes, complete Schedule for such incliwdual 5 Did any person listed on line 13 receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or indiVIdual for sen/ices 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 year (A) (B) (0) Name and busmess address Description of serwces Compensation RSY PARTNERS, LLC 123 7TH AVE, SUITE #130, BROOKLYN, NY 11215 CREATIVE DIRECTION 159,600 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 0 THOUGHTWORKS 200 RANDOLPH, 25TH FL, CHICAGO, IL 60601 SOFTWARE 349,345 DEVELOPMENT 0 LOOGICO, TREINTAY TRES 1477, MONTEVIDEO 11100. URUGUAY SPANISH TRANSLATION 102,600 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received 5 3 "if 3,331 more than $100,000 of compensation from the orqanization Form 990 (2017) a} Form 990 (2017) DEMOCRACY PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Page 9 {Part Statement of Revenue Check If Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any llne In thus Part (A) (B) (C) (D) Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue exempt busrness excluded from function revenue tax under secttons 512-514 revenue 3 1a Federated campaigns 2 023 Membership dues 0 0. (E Fundralsmg events 0 Related orgamzatrons 0 g" Government grants (contributions) 0 2,3 All othercontnbutlons, gifts. grants. and sumllar amounts not Included above 11 023 306 :35? Noncash included In 1a-1f Total. Add lines 1a?1f 11 025 329 Busmess Code 515100 157 026 BROADCAST FEES All other program servnce revenue Total. Add lines 2a?2f Investment Income (Including dIVIdends, Interest, and other amounts) 4 Income from Investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 5 Royalties 3? Program Servnce Revenue 191 772 191 772 0 (I) I?lc-al Pen sollhl 63 Gross rents Loos. rental Rental Income or (loss) Net rental Income or (loss) 7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than Inventory Less cost or other basrs and sales expenses San or (loss) Net gam or (loss) 0 (I) Securities 1 145146 (II) Other 1 151 560 -6.414 Gross Income from events (not Including tl> . of r: JntrIt-utlons reported on line 1r.) 3 See Part IV lme 18 a less rlrrectexpensec. I3 Net Income or (loss) from fundralsmg events 9a Gross Income from gaming actuvrtles See Part IV line 19 . . a ess dlrectexpenses ?0 Net Income or (loss) from gamlng aCtIVltleS 10a Gross sales of Inventory, less returns and allowances 3 Less cost of goods sold Net Income or from sales of Mlscellaneous Revenue OTHER INCOME 59 945 14 972 Business Code 0 5629 11418 315 All other revenue Total. Add lines 11a?11d Total revenue. See 185 358 Form 990 (2017) 207 628 11 01-0708733 Page 10 Statement of Functional Expenses Sect/on 501(c)(3) and 501 organizations must complete all columns All other organizatlons must complete column (A) Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX Do not include amounts re on?ed on lines 6b, 7b, (A) (B) 8b. 91 ande of Part 333.121.231.211: 1 Grants and other aSSistance to domestic organizations ?3553* 131113 .4. domestic governments See Part IV, line 21 777,000 777,000 13.111111135321111 i 2 Grants and other asastance to domestic gig: 131731113?; 1113,1113? 1? ??1133, 1:3 _indiwduals See Part IV, line 22 0 Lef?mhhwahwbem 81113111211 111,113 3 Grants and other aSSIstance to foreign 31$ '73: wwmge ?31? '31; 511311" 2,1,1" organizations, foreign governments, and foreign - 3333,3115? {?11 ?"59 3:131 indiwduals See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0 i; "3&111mgegg?311183121 4 Bene?ts paid to or for members . 0 ?35191;? $153111?: fl?i?r?n 111111 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees 347,387 279,887 67,500 6 Compensation not included above, to disquallfied persons (as de?ned under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 0 7 Other salaries and wages - 2,177,296 1,699,524 294,483 183,289 8 PenSion plan accruals and contributions (include . section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) 73,265 57,441 10,505 5,319 9 Other employee benefits 339,615 273,239 44,064 22,312 10 Payroll taxes 204,207 160,103 29,279 14,825 11 Fees for sewices (non-employees) a Management 0 Legal - 14,836 - 460 14,376 Accounting . 47,358 47,358 Lobbying 0 Professonal fundraismg serVices See Part IV, line 17 0 11111311313311; ?$111155 35?} 1115113131. :33 . investment management fees 0 9 "Other (If line 119 amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 119 expenses on Schedule 0 581,241 571,041 9,780 420 12 Advertismg and promotion 197,579 106,638 5,328 85,613 13 Of?ce expenses 715,638 380,043 - 23,549 312,046 14 Information technology 358,545 357,345 1,200 15 Roya ties 16 Occupancy 178,436 150,467 16,789 . 11,180 17 Travel - 225,211 219,230 4,126 1,855 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses 'for any federal, state, or local public offiCIals 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings - 40,968 17,863 12,154 10,951 20 interest 0 21 Payments to af?liates 0 22 DepreCIation, depletion, and amortization 3? 563,455 424,518 23 Insurance 32,624 20, 483 24 Other expenses ltemize expenses not covered 51". 13:3?; ?Zy?wsq?j?f K, above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24a If $113333; 3,33 line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column $1353.. 351 1?1 *1 1%:14 .15 (A) amount, list line 24a expenses on Schedule 0 . ,3 13.1?, if, 11.151111 311%. 1.1.1.11 m?n a 17.934 - 3.790 967.486 967.486 91815.8. 88.998811- 122535.311: 65.174 65.174 .2744 258 . . 1,616 870 All other expenses - . 25 Total functional expenses.'Add lines 1 through 243 7,927,999 6,531,990 657,029 738,980 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) 1011'? costs from a combined educational campaign and - fundraismg sohcitation Check here if followmq SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) . . Form 990 (2017) i Form 99012017) DEMOCRACY NOWI PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Page 11 Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part I: (A) (B) 1 Beginning of year End of year 1 Cash?non-interest-beanng 339,249 1 590.605 2 Sayings and temporary cash investments - 5,732,935 2 2.618.510 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 1,199,967 3 2,170,171 4 Accounts receivable, net 1,738,708 4 930,175 5 Loans and other receivables from current and former of?cers, directors, Etif?mf??t i?i ?571mi $1,118,363?kang ?g?m?an? trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Emit ??t?g?ta mi? time?: ??133 673156ng :E'?gilg?ly Complete Part II of Schedule 5 6 Loans and other receivables from other disquali?ed persons (as defined under section 13,5161? f; ?mw?s m" 4958(f)(1)). persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and ?543312 SW t, ti 3:22,, sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' benefiCIary 3525?: -: :Fg??tii; .7 organizations (see instructions) Complete Part ll of Schedule 6 :3 7 Notes and loans receivable. net 0 0 8 inventories for sale or use 83,762 93,357 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 42,871 96. 594 10a Land, bwldings, and equ1pment cost or iigvli?Jilz?if?EEQE ?f Eggs other Complete Part VI of Schedule 10a 11,785,500 eater-gt 1121,? 333:2: 3:3; 1 111*? ifilzi. Less accumulated depreCiation 10b 4,423,116 7,815,022 7,362,384 11 Investments?publicly traded securities 6,948,159 13,440,418 12 Investments?other securities See Part IV, line 11 13 lnvestments?program-related See Part IV, line 11 0 0 14 Intangible assets . 0 15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 23,620 23,620 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 23,924,293 27,325,634 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 362,532 414,150 18 Grants payable 0 19 Deferred revenue 0 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 0 21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule 0 -221 JEW 3 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, $725? it}; L3 trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and 77*} '1 disquali?ed persons Complete Part II of Schedule 22 3 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23 0 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24 0 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 0 25 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 362, 532 26 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and . 3 complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. ?titgt?im?! fag} 1' 27 Unrestricted net assets 22,616,206 27 25,437,775 ,3 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 945,555 28 1,473,909 1:3 29 Permanently restricted net assets if? mg? \m IE Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC958). check here and $115357 ?g?ic? complete lines 30 through 34. 30 Capital stock or trust prinCIpal, or current funds 3 31 Paid-in or capital surplus. or land, budding. or eqUIpment fund 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 2 33 Total net assets or fund balances . 23,561,761 33 26,911,684 34 Total liabilities and net assetslfund balances 23,924,293 34 27,325,834 Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) DEMOCRACY PRODUCTIONS, INC Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI 01-0708733 Page 12 11,418,315 1 Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), line 12) 1 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 7,927,999 3 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 3,490,316 4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column 4 23,561,761 5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5 -140,393 6 Donated serVices and use of faCiIities 6 7 Investment expenses 7 8 Prior period adjustments 8 9 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 10 26,911,684 Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII Yes No 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 '3 Cash Accrual 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 ?nanCiaI statements compiled or reViewed by an independent accountant? 2a If ?Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the finanCIal statements for the year were compiled or 3 5 - rewewed on a separate consolidated ba3is, or both - Separate ham Consolidated Both consolidated and separate ba5is Were the organization's ?nanCIaI statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b If "Yes." check a box below to indicate whether the ?nanCIaI statements for the year were audited on a separate baSis, consolidated baSlS, or both Separate El Consolidated ba5is Both consolidated and separate baSis If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responSibility for oversught of gm,? ?2th the audit, reView, or compilation of its finanCIaI statements and selection of an independent accountant? 2c If the organization changed either its overSight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0 ?l 3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization reqwred to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular 33 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) OMB No 1545-0047 2631 7 Open to Public SCHEDULE A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Public Charity Status and Public Support Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a](1) nonexempt charitable trust Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Go to for instructions and the latest information. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Sewice Inspection Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number DEMOCRACY NOWI PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part See Instructions The (?nization is not a private foundation because it is (For lines 1 through 12. check only one box 1 A church, convention of churches. or assocration of churches described in section 2 A school described in section (Attach Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital servrce organization described in section 4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction With a hospital described in section Enter the hospital's name, City, and state 5 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section (Complete Part II 6 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described In section 7 An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section (Complete Part II 8 Acommunity trust described in section (Complete Part II 9 An agricultural research organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction With a land-grant college or universny or a non?Iand-grant college of agriculture (see instructions) Enter the name. City, and state of the college or univerSIty 10 An organization that normally receives (1) more than 33 113% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from actiwties related to its exempt functions?subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 113% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated busmess taxable income (less section 511 tax) from busmesses achIred by the organization after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part 11 El An organization organized and operated excluswely to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4). 12 El An organization organized and operated excluswely for the bene?t 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 a Type I. A supporting organization operated, superwsed, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by givrng the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appornt or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B. Type It. A supporting organization superwsed or controlled in connection With its supported organization(s), by haying 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 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 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 requrrement 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 Ill functionally integrated, or Type non-functionally integrated supporting organization - Enter the number of supported organizations 9 Prowde the followmg information about the supported organization(s) (Vi) Amount of Name of suppoited organization (ii) EIN (in) Type of organization (N) Is the organization Amount of monetary (described on lines 1?10 listed in your governing support (see other support (see above (see instnictions? document? instructions) instructions) Yes No (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Total in. 0 0 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. HTA Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 I I . Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 158.657.111.57 5 DEMOCRACY PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) Page 2 (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5 7, or 8 of Part or if the organization failed to qualify under Part lfthe organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below please complete Part Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (0 Total 1 ?Gifts, grants, contributions, and - membership fees received (Do not include any "unusual grants 7,490,639 6,442,624 7,946,333 10,445,791 11,025,329 43.350.715 2 Tax revenues lewed for the organization's bene?t and either paid to or expended on its behalf 0 3 The value of seNices or faCilities - furnished by a governmental unit to the organization Without charge 0 4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 7 ,490, 639 6, 442, 624 7, 946, 333 10, 445, 791 11,0 5,329 5 The portion of total contributions by .. $35177? 155775;? $15,551 each person (other than a - 1551517 $35? ?455.; {5711 75551715535: 5.5.4 1:355 a 45554? 4:555 5 governmental unit or publicly ,3 ?5ng @123?;er $757717? 23 . - supported organization) included on 1,53 .5 5111555371 line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount 55:66} 5&5 77%? t; ?1651?s 1,5 {11511-5 5252111; .5 .. 555351515? shown on line 11, column 1525:"? ?135%:th 1' 5142.11 ?g?n 333,115 4.659.805 6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4 2115:334th 51515;}: 115?1519? 33:52.17" @5451 i: 1 ME: 7.535.351 38.690911 Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 2013 2014 5 2015 2016 2017 Total 7 Amounts from line 4 7,490,639 6,442,624 7,946,333 10,445,791 11 ,025,329 43,350,716 8 Gross income from interest, dwidends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties, and income from Similar sources 9,605 34,203 72,275 98,212 191,772 406,067 9 Net income from unrelated business actiwties, whether or not the busmess is regularly carried on 0 10 Other income' Do not include gain or . loss from the sale of capital assets 5* (Explain in Part VI - i 7, 759 5, 629 13,984 11 Total supportaAdd' lines 7 through 10 5 5T 24111555114141.5495 5525531151553 43.770.757 12 Gross receipts from related a'ctiwties, etc' (see instructions) 12 1 1.755203 13 First five years. if the Form 990 is for the organization's ?rst, second, third, fourth, or ?fth tax year as a section 501(c)(3 organization, check this box and stop here I: Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 14 Public support percentage for 2017 (line 6, column lelded by line 11, column 14 88 39% 15 Public support percentage from 2016 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 15 81 33% 16a 33 113% support test?2017. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 113% or more, check this box and stop here. The organization quali?es as a publicly supported organization I) 33 1I3?lo support test?2016. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 of 16a, and line 15 is 33 113% or more. check this box and stop here. The organization quali?es as a publicly Supported organization 147a 10%-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-mrcumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-Circumstances" test ?The organization quali?es as a publicly supported organization 10%-facts-and-circumstances test?2016. If the organization did not check a box on ?ne 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 quali?es as a publicly supported organization 18 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 170, check this box and see instructions HZ bl: r: bl: Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 1? DEMOCRACY NOWI PRODUCTIONS, INC Support Schedule for Orga izations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked he box on line 10 of Part or if the organization failed to qualify 01.?0708733 if the organization fails to quahfk under the tests listed below, please complete Part ll Section A..Public Support u/nder Part II Page 3 Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 1 2 7a Gifts, grants. contributions, and membership fees received (Do not include any "unusual grants Gross receipts from merchandise sold or sewices performed. or fa0i ities furnished in any actiwty that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose Gross receipts from actiwties that are not an unrelated trade or busmess under section 513 Tax revenues levred for the organization's bene?t and either paid to or expended on its behalf The value of sewices or facnities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization Without charge Total. Add lines 1 through 5 Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disquali?ed persons Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disquali?ed persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year Add lines 7a and 7b 8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line'6 (a)\2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total 0 1:12:11 as; 0 s: .1 ?2:13 1 :1 . 41.51551 5 .r 111-11541 ?31?;2wys- aw, ?11153-1? my? 113:5; 151,1. 5,1, ?1,241?" g?i?t?ci 111113 ?Wag '1 ?l @1212 ?d ?It . 2122222121 Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ?9 Amounts from line6 10a Gross income from interest, dwidends, 11 12 13 14 payments received on securities loans, rents,- royalties, and income from similar sources Unrelated busmess taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from busmesses acqwred after June 30, 1975 Add lines 10a and 10b Net income from unrelated busmess actiwties not included in line 10b, whether or not the b'usmess 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 organizatio11's ?rst, second, third, fourth, or ?fth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here 2013 2014 2015\ 2016 2017 (1) Total /o 0 Section C. Computation of Public Supporit Percentage 15 Public support percentage for 2017 (line 8, colu/rr1n diVided by line 13, column 16 Public support percentage from 2016 Schedule A, Part ill. line 15 15 00% 16 0 00% Section D. Computation of Investment'lncome Percentage 17 18 19 20 a Investment income percentage from 2016 Schedule A, Part line 17 Investment income percentage for 2017 (76 10c, column dwided by line 13, column (113% support tests?2017. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 113%, and line 17 is not more than 33 113%, check this box and stop here. The organization quali?es as a publicly supported organization 33 113% support tests?2016. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 and line 18 is not more than 33 ch ck this box and stop here. The organization quali?es as a publicly supported organization Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 190, check this box and see instfuctions bl: l: Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 DEMOCRACY PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Page 4 Supporting Organizations Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 $9 (Complete only if you checked a box in line 12 on Part If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and If you checked 120 of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V) Section A. All Supporting Organizations 1 Are all of the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing 5:123:33; documents? If describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are deSignated If deSignated by class or purpose, describe the deSignation lf historic and continumg relationship, explain 1 2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status ?333; under section 509(a)(1) or If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported ?33 :3 ?4?93 organization was described in section 509(a)( 1) or (2) 2 33 Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5). or If "Yes," answer 3333331535: and below 3a Did the organization confirm that each supported organization quali?ed under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and 31337333333 satis?ed the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the lm 3% organization made the determination . . 3b Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusrvely for section 170(c)(2) @3333 33333 33333 (B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use 4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? it "Yes, and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer and (0) below Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deCIding whether to make grants to the foreign 3353 -, supported organization? If "Yes," describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion 333133333 despite being controlled or superwsed by or in connection With its supported organizations 4b Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination 3333 $3353 under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization used $53 133%? to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used excluswely for section 170(c)(2)(B) 5% . 1 purposes . 4c 5a Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes," answer and below (if applicable) Also, prowde detail in Part VI, including the names and numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, 3% 3431"? 3? -: the authority under the organization '5 organiZing document such action, and (iv) how the action 332213 3333 333" was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizmg document) Type or Type It only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already desrgnated in the organization's organizmg document? 6 Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? - 5c . 6 Did the organization prowde support (whether in the form of grants or the prowsron of servrces or facrlities) to 33% 3133,3333 anyone other than its supported organizations, (ii) indivrduals that are part of the charitable class bene?ted Egg 4 $2533 gig; by one or more of its supported organizations, or other supporting organizations that also support or ?s?g 713? 33333 benefit one or more of the filing organization's supported organizations? If "Yes, provrde detail in Part VI. 6 7 Did the organization provrde a grant, loan, compensation, or other srmilar payment to a substantial contributor 331%?ng (defined in section a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity L33 regard to a substantial contributor? If "Yes, complete Part I of Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 7 8 Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? 3333333 If "Yes, complete Part I of Schedule t. (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 8 93 Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more 33% 4 disquali?ed persons as de?ned in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described H.233 in section 509(a)(1) or If "Yes," prowde detail in Part VI. 9a Did one or more disqualified personsltas defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which @333 5333333 7553' the supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes," prowde detail in Part VI. 9b Did a disquali?ed person (as de?ned in line 93) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal bene?t 313* ii?wivxf? 33% from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If "Yes," provrde detail in Part VI. 9c 10a Was the organization subject to the excess busrness holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 3334 4943(f) (regarding certain Type Ii supporting organizations, and all Type non-functionally integrated 33:; 33?- supporting organizations)? it "Yes, answer 10b below 10a Did the organization have any excess busrness holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to @333 at; determine whether the organization had excess busrness holdings 10b Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 ScheduleA(Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 DEMOCRACY PRODUCTIONS, 01?0708733 Page 5 Supporting Organizations (continued) 11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the followrng persons? a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together With persons described in and below, the governing body of a supported organization? A family member of a person described in above? A 35% controlled entity of aLperson described in or above? If "Yes" to a, b, or c, provrde detail in Part VI. Section B. Supporting Organizations 1 Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appornt or elect at least a maiority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervrsed, or controlled the organization's actiwties If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appornt and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year 2 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 iv?: . We - re?t; .1 Hi VI how provrding such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, 311%} a supervrsed, or controlled the supporting organization 2 Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors rig}; Egg; or trustees of each of the organization's supported organization(s)7 If describe in Part VI how control ?ng ?ght or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed H?g @533?; ?y the supported organization(s) 1 Section D. Ill Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Did the organization prowde to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the ?fth month of the 5:5? ft? organization's tax year, a written notice describing the type and amount of support provrded during the prior tax $23; year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently ?led as of the date of noti?cation, and copies of the ?ag; $45319, organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not prevrously provrded? 1 2 Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either appornted or elected by the supported organizatron(s) or (ii) on the governing body of a supported organization? lf"No," explain in Part VI how ?533% "with? r? the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship With the supported organization(s) 2 3 By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a 5'33 ("jig Signi?cant vorce in the organization's investment polrcres and in directing the use of the organization's tights m: income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization's ,i?iilaat ?rth? Ef?e: supported organizations played in this regard 3 Section E. Type Functionally Integrated Supporting Organizations 1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the lntegral Part Test during the year (see instructions) a [j The organization satisfied the Activrties Test Complete line 2 below The organization IS the parent of each of its supported organizations Complete line 3 below The organization supported a governmental entity Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions) 2 Activrties Test Answer and below. a Did substantially all of the organization's activrties during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsrve'? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsrve to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activrties constituted substantially all of its activrties Did the activrties described in constitute 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 posrtion that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these but for the organizations in volvement 3 Parent of Supported Organizations Answer and below. a Did the organization have the power to regularly appornt or elect a majority of the of?cers, directors, or new Laura i :1 kw.) id?sf?d',t?m?l .3 . gigglyE334. mgr; - . trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provrde details in Part VI. - Did the organization exercrse a substantial degree of direction over the pOIICies, programs. and actiVIties of each mitt}? of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part the role played by the organization in this regard 3b Schedule A (Form 990 or SSO-EZ) 2017 . . Sced_e_h A (Form 990 or 990-52) 2017 DEMOCRACY NOWI PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Page 6 . Type Non-Functionally lntegLated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations 1 Check here if the organization satis?ed the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov 20. 1970 (explain in Part VI) See instructions. All other Type non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must?complete Sections Athrough (8) Current Year Sectidn A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (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 0 0 5 DepreCIation and depletion 5 6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or . collection of gross_rncome or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6 7 Other expenses (see instructions) 1. 7 I 8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6, and 7 from line 4) 8 0 0 Section - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year (optional) 1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt?use assets (see ?ttest; rs a" 3'3 titty calm-?state?s mag gr . instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year) )3,szsz 355; Mm; a Average value of securities Average cash balances Fair market value of other non-exempt?use assets Total (add lines 1a. 1b, and 1c) Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain In detail in Part VI) 0 Agra-??5 r; Wig??gw 3:3 3% 1w- #33qu - '2 AchiSItion indebtedness applicable to non-exempt?use assets 3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3 0 0 4 Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1?1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions) 4 0 0 5 Net value of non- exempt- -use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5 0 Multiply 5 bL035 0 0 7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7 0 8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6; 8 0 0 the {it are? Section - Distributable Amount 9% ?Effie ?it? tr Current Year ?that: din Wadi?nu 1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1 I52 eir'h?h?fr??g?h :33 0 2 Enter 85% of line 1 2 its 5:323 mfw?s? 0 3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3 si?igt?ir tars-3i It?) ?gi?wl 0 4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4 3:55? Wg?f?t Enteritis?; .t 0 5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5 vi: ratt?mm?i? 6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to gig emergerg temporary reduction (see instructions) - 6 ngff??h? WM) 0 7 Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally integrated Type supporting organization (see instructions) Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 l? ScheduleA(Form 990 or 990-52) 2017 DEMOCRACY NOWI PRODUCTIONS INC Section - Distributions Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4 IllNon-Functional ln rated 50 a 3 Su 1 Amounts id to rted izations to accom ex 2 lAmounts paid to perform actiwty that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported nizations in excess of income from Administrative id to accom ish exem Amounts Id to we ex -use assets Qualified set-a5ide amounts IRS roval Uired Other distributions describe in Part See instructions Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 th 6 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responswe owde details in Part See instructions Distributable amount for 2017 from Section line 6 Line 8 amount diVided line 9 amount of izations (0 Section - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) Excess Distributions Distributable amount for 2017 from Section line 6 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2017 (reasonable cause reqUIred?explain in Part VI) See instructions Excess distributi over if an to 2017 From 2013 From 2014 From 2015 From 2016 -Total of lines 3a to underdistributions of to 2017 distributable amount Ca over from 2012 not ied see instructions Remainder Subtract lines 3h and 3i from 3f Distributions for 2017 from Section line 7 ed to underdistributions of had to 2017 distributable amount F5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2017, if any Subtract lines 39 and 4a from line 2 For result reater than zero ex am in Part VI See instructions Remaining underdistributions for 2017 SUbtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 For result greater than zero. explain in PartVI See instructions Excess distributions carryover to 2018. Add lines 3} and 4c Breakdown of line 7 Excess from 2013 Excess from 2014 Excess from 2015 from 2016 Excess from 2017? 0 anizations continue Underdistributions 01-0708733 7 Current Year 0 000 Distributable Amount for 2017 (Ii) Pre-2017 0 Schedule A (Form 990 or SSD-EZ) 2017 6 990 or 990-E2) 2017 DEMOCRACY NOWI PRODUCTIONS. INC 01-0708733 Page 8 Supplemental Information. Prowde the explanations requ1red by Part II, line 10, Part II, line 17a or 17b, Part line 12, Part IV, Section A, lines 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c, Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2, Part IV, Section C, line 1, Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3, Part IV, Section E, lines 10, 2a, 2b, Ba, and 3b. Part V, line 1, Pait V, Section B, line 1e, Part V, Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8. and Part V, Section E. lines 2, 5, and 6 Also complete this part for any additional Information (See instructions 19.29111 EDIQGARBX 9141155. 98.9.69! Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-52) 2017 SCHEDULE OMB No 1545-0047 (Form 990) Supplemental Financial Statements Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line or 12b. Open to Public Department of the Treasury AttaCh '10 Form 990- Inspection '?lema' Revenue SWCB Go to for instructions and the latest information. Name of the organization Employer Identification number PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6 (?burst-A ta) Donor advrsed funds Funds and other accounts Total number at end of year Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) Aggregate value of grants from (during year) Aggregate value at end of year Did the organization inform all donors and donor adwsors in writing that the assets held in donor adwsed funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's excluswe legal control? El Yes I: No Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advrsorS in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the bene?t of the donor or donor advrsor, or for any other purpose conferring impermiSSIble private bene?t? Yes I: No Conservation Easements. 1 0.009) 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) I: Preservation of land for public use (e recreation or education) Preservation of a historically important land area Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certi?ed historic structure El Preservation of open space Complete lines 23 through 2d if the organization held a quali?ed conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year Held at the End of the Tax Year Total number of conservation easements 2a Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b Number of conservation easements on a certi?ed historic structure included in 2c Number of conservation easements included in acquued and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register 2d Number of conservation easements modi?ed, transferred, released, or terminated by the organization during the tax year Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of Violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? Yes CI No Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of Violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of Violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year 5 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the reqUirements of section and section Yes No In Part describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's finanCial statements that describes the organization's accounting for conservation easements Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. 1a Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8. 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 servrce, prowde, in Part the text of the footnote to its ?nanCIal statements that describes these items 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 Revenue included on Form 990, Part line 1 (ii)Assets included in Form 990, Part 2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets for ?nancral gain, provrde the followmg amounts requrred to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items a Revenue included on Form 990, Part line 1 Assets included in Form 990, Part For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 Schedule (Form 990) 2017 HTA Schedule (Form 990) 2017 I 3 i collection Items (check all that apply) 3 I3 Public exhibition I I .b Scholarly research I DEMOCRACY NOWI PRODUCTIONS, INC Loan or exchange programs Other Preservation for future generations 01-0708733 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued) Usrng the organization's achiSItion, accessron, and other records, check any of the followmg that are 3 Significant use of its [3 Page 2 4 Prowde a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part 5 During the year, did the organization 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? Part IV 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 13 Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990, Part X7 If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part and complete the followmg table Beginning balance Additions during the year Distributions during the year Ending balance ?-00.0 23 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 Check here if the explanation has been prowded on Part Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line Amount 0 Yes No Current year Prior year Two years back Three years back (0) Four years back 13 Beginning of year balance 0 0 0 0 0 Contributions Net investment earnings, gains, and losses Grants or scholarships Other expenditures for faculties and programs Administrative expenses 9 End of year balance 0 0 0 0 2 Prowde the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 19, column held as a Board de5ignated or quaSI-endowment Permanent endowment Temporarily restricted endowment The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100% 3a Are there endowment funds not in the possessron of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by unrelated organizations (ii) related organizations If "Yes" on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as reqmred on Schedule 4 Describe in Part the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a See Form 990, Part X, line 10 of property Cost or other ba5is Cost or other Accumulated Book value (investment) ba5is (other) depreCIation 1a Land 0 258,584 . i 258,584 BUIldings 0 10,918,587 4,021,071 6,897,516 Leasehold improvements 0 0 0 0 EqUipment 0 579,169 377,905 201,264 Other 0 29,160 24,140 5,020 Total. Add lines 13 through 19 (Column must equal Form 990, Pan? X, column (8), line 100 7,362,384 Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Sc_e_uI_DF(orm 99o>2o17 DEMOCRACY PRODUCTIONSI INC 0143703733 page 3 ?Bart-W Investments?Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b See Form 990, Part X. line 12 Description of security or category Book value Method of valuation (Including name of Cost or end-of-year market value (1) Fmancual derivatives 0 (2) Closely-held equnty Interests 0 (3) Other {Column must equal Form 990. Parr X. col (3) Ime 12) 0 2512;15:511in Investments?Program Related. Com te If the nlzatlon answered "Yes" on Form 990 Part IV lme 110 See Form 990? Part line 13 Book value Method of valuation Cost or end-of-year market value Description of Investment must Form 990, Part X, col line 13 0 Other Assets. Co te Ifthe or anlzatlon answered "Yes" on Form 990 Part IV lIne 11d See Form 990 Part line 15 Description Book value must Form 990 PartX col Ime 15 Other Liabilities. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, l1ne He or 11f See Form 990, Part X, line 25 . Description of Book value 1 Federal Income taxes Total. must Form 990, Part X, col line 25 0 2. for uncertain tax posmons In Part provrde the text of the footnote to the organization's ?nancual statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax posutlons under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here If the text of the footnote has been provnded In Part Schedule 0 (Form 990) 2017 Schedule 0 (Form 990) 2017 DEMOCRACY NOWI PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Page 4 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete ifthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a 1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited finanCIal statements 1 11.280338 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part line 12 a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 2a -140,393 Donated sewices and use of faCIIities 2b 2,466 ,h Recoveries of prior year grants 2c Other (Describe in Part 2d . Add lines 2a through 2d 2e 437,927 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3 11,418,315 4 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part line 12, but not on line 1 I 3 a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part line 7b 4a I Other (Describe In Part 4b Add lines 4a and 4b 4c 0 5 Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12) 5 11,418,315 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 ?nanCIaI statements 1 7.930.455 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25 a Donated semices and use of faCilities 2a 2,466 Prior year adjustments 2b Other losses 2c Other (Describe in Part 2d _3 Add lines 2a through 2d 2e 2,466 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3 7,927,999 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1 3 Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part line 7b 4a Other (Describe in Part 4b - I 0 Add lines 4a and 4b 4c 0 5 Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part 1, line 18) 5 7,927,999 Part Supplemental Information. Prowde the descriptions reqUired for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9. Part 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 prowde any additional information Part Line 2 - THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED FASB GUIDANCE ON UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS Schedule (Form 990) 2017 SCHEDULE I (Form 990) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Sen/ice Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, Governments, and Individuals in the United States Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22. 5 Attach to Form 990. Go to for the latest information. I I OMB No 1545-0047 26M 7 Open to Public . Inspection Name of the organization DEMOCRACY NOWI PRODUCTIONS, INC 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 a55istance?P 2 Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21. for any reCIpient that received more than $5,000 Part II can be duplicated if additional space IS needed Employer identi?cation number 01-0708733 CI Yes No 1 Name and address of organization or government Method of valuation IRC section Amount of cash Amount of non (book, FMV, appraisal, if applicable grant cash a55istance other) (9) Description of noncash a55istance Purpose oi grant or asSistance I?ll THE PACIFICA FOUNDATION 1925 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR 501(c)(3) 777,000 Debt Forgiveness (See Part IV) (2) WAY, BERKELEY. CA 94704 2 Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table 3 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. HTA Schedule I (Form 990) (2017) DEMOCRACY PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 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 a55istance Number of Amount of Amount of Method of valuation (book. (0 Description of noncash a55istance reelpients cash grant noncash assmtance FMV. appraisal. other) 7 Supplemental Information. Provide the Information required in Part I, line 2, Part column and any other additional Information 9F. PEQEMBEB 31 291?- I11 1.3. BE. QEIVAQLE. 9.8T. 9F. EAQIEJ QAEQHNQATAQN AGE. IE. [5919 .99 NYE. RT. 5171-999. EALLQWANQ INIQ A CONTRIBUTION TO THE PACIFICA FOUNDATION Schedule I (Form 990) (2017) - - OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEDULE Compensation Information (Form 990) For certain Officers. Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 3? Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23. - - - . . 4.1i Department or the Treasury 3?Attach to Form 990. Open-t9 RUbhpi 1. Internal Revenue Servrce Go to for instructions and the latest information. lnsPechn Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Questions Regarding Compensation 1a Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization prowded any of the followmg to or for a person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a Complete Part to provrde any relevant information regarding these Items El First-class or charter travel Housrng allowance or resrdence for personal use Travel for companions El Payments for busmess use of personal reSIdence Tax Indemnification and gross-up payments El Health or somal club dues or initiation fees Discretionary spending account Personal servrces (such as, maid, chauffeur. chef) If any of the boxes on line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or prOVISion of all of the expenses described above? If complete Part to explain 2 Did the organization requrre substantiation prior to reimbursmg or allowmg expenses incurred by all directors, trustees, and officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on line 1a? ?may i? .e?glgfibg?i . 3 Indicate which, if any, of the followrng the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the 5; Pg?lif??th? organization's CEO/Executive Director Check all that apply Do not check any boxes for methods used by a i? (gig?gg With": 1?13"? ?rst, related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part aw as i .. grit: ?24 ?u?m Compensation committee Written employment contract this, ?mygi'f- _?ezi; El Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study :3 Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee 5:32 3355? 12:11:95??ng 4' gag 4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, With respect to the filing organization or a related organization Receive a severance payment or change?of?control payment? PartICIpate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? PartICIpate in, or receive payment from, an eqUIty-based compensation arrangement? If "Yes" to any of lines 4a?c, list the persons and prowde the applicable amounts for each item in Part 3% 15,3} gagegg kl) ?up H'ia its a i mm? . Only section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5?9. 5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensatron contingent on the revenues of a The organization? Any related organization? 5b If "Yes" on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part If? PRES E: i T3 ,Jigvx?u?t, .t - i 6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any fl: :5 fairly; Ly, compensation contingent on the net earnings of 3% a ?The organization? Any related organization? fl 3 i ?can," ?t?rg? 7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provrde any non?xed payments not described on lines 5 and If "Yes," describe In Part 7 8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53 If "Yes," describe in .. 9 . .. ital}. in?ame If "Yes" on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part 9 If "Yes" on Irne 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53 9 WA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2017 HTA Schedulw (Form 990) 2017 DEMOCRACY PRODUCTIONS. INC Part II Officers, Directors, Trustees, ij Employees, and H_ighest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies rf additional space is needed For each indiViduaI whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J. report compensation from the organization on row and from related organizations. described'in the Instructions, on row (ii) Do not list any indiwduals that aren't listed on Form 990, Part VII Note: The sum of columns for each listed indiwdual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part Vll. Section A, line 1a. applicable column (D) and E) amounts for that indiVidual 01-0708733 Page 2 (A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of and/or 1099-MISC compensation Base (ii) Bonus incentive compensation compensation Other reportable compensatron (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation other deferred bene?ts in column (8) reported compensation as deferred on pnor . Form 990 AMY GOODMAN 1 PRESIDENT (ii) JULIE CROSBY 2 GENERAL MANAGER (ii) (ii) 4 (ii) (I) (ii) (ii) 7 (ii) 8 (ii) 9 (ii) 10 (ii) 11 (ii) 12 (ii) 13 (ii) 14 (ii) 15 (ii) 16 (ii) Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Scheduled (Form 990) 2017 DEMOCRACY PRODUCTIONS, . 01-0708733 Page 3 Supplemental Information Prowde the information, explanation, or descriptions reqUIred for Part I, lines 1aand for Part ll Also complete this part for any additional information Part I Line 7 - AMY GOODMAN WAS PAID A PORTION OF NET INCOME FROM SPEAKING FEES Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Name of the organization SCHEDULE Noncash Contributions (Form 990) Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV. lines 29 or 30. Attach to Form 990 Departmentof the Treasury . Go to for the latest Information Internal Revenue Sewice DEMOCRACY NOWI PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 OMB No 1545-0047 @6111 7 . open-to'Public lnSP?ction' - Employer Identi?cation number 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't requued to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? If"Yes describe the arrangement in Part II 31 Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that reqwres the rewew of any nonstandard contributions? 32a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to process, or sell noncash contributions? If "Yes," describe in Part II if the organization didn't report an amount in column fora type of property for which column is checked. describe in Part II For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. see the Instructions for Form 990. HTA 33 JEargtjil Types of Property (C) a Ch(ec)k if Number of ?giItributions or 2:12:35: 33:21:33: Method of(dIatermining applicable items contributed Form 990' Part line 19 noncash contribution amounts 1 Art?Works of art 2 Art?Historical treasures 3 Art?Fractional interests 4 Books and publications 21% g? $ng 1133117 its? 5 Clothing and household 1; a at goods its re?: {at 6 Cars and other vehicles 7 Boats and planes 8 Intellectual property 9 Securities?Publicly traded 31 626.560 FAIR MARKET VALUE 10 Securities?Closely held stock 11 Securities?Partnership, LLC, or trust interests 12 Securities?Miscellaneous 13 Quali?ed conservation contribution?Historic structures 14 Quali?ed conservation contribution?Other 15 Real estate?ReSIdential 16 Real estate?Commercral 17 Real estate?Other 18 Collectibles 19 Food inventory 20 Drugs and medical supplies 21 TaXIdermy 22 Historical aitifacts 23 Solenti?c speCImens . 24 Archeological artifacts 25 Other 9 2.111 RETAIL VALUE 26 Other 27 Other 28 Other 29 Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions for which the organization completed Form 8263. Part IV. Donee Acknowledgement 29 303 During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I. lines 1 through 53.1: rim 5% EEQM 3235 Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Schedule (Form 990) 2017 DEMOCRACY 01?0708733 Page 2 Supplemental Information. Provide the Information reqUIred by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization IS reporting in Part I, column the number of contributions, the number of items received. or a combination of both Also complete this part for any additional information .Part I Line 9b and 25b - THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED Schedule (Form 990) 2017 0 SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ OMB No 1545-0047 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 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 Open to Public ?fgringg?vg??egg??gw Go to for the latest information. Inspection Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number DEMOCRACY NOWI PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Form 990, Part VI, Sectlon Line 11b THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS REVISES AND APPROVES For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-52) (201?) HTA