Public Disclosure COPY 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(0). 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) 20 18 b? Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. OMB No. 1545-004? Department of the Treasury -. Open 10 Rubiic . - '"tema' Revenue 59?? Go to for instructions and the latest information. . A For the 2018 calendar year, or tax year beginning and ending Check if Name of organization Employer identification number applicable: 2555:? Americans for Prosperity Storage Doing business as 75?3148958 his; Number and street (or P.O. box it mail is not delivered to street address) Roomr'suite Telephone number gage?, 1310 R, Courthouse Rd. roe 703?224?3200 ?i - . . aetggm City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreIgn postal code Gross receipts 93 . 591 . 531 - ?rst?? Arlingtonr VA 32201 H(a) Is this a gr0up return Name and address of principal officer:Emi 11? 5195-61 for subordinates? i:iYes No pending same as above H{b) Are all subordinates included?:i Yes i:i NO I Tax-exempt status: LJ 501(c)(3) lx_ 501(c)( 4 )4 (insert no.) l_l 494nm) or 527 If attach a iist. (see instructions) Website: WW-americanSfoerSPerity. org H(c) Group exemption number Form oforganization; Corporation i_i Trust Association Othery Summary I Year ottormation: 2004 I State of legal domicile: DC a, 1 Brie?y describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: Educate U.S, Citi 29115 61100? the impact of Sound economic policy on the nation' 5 economy a 2 Check this box i_i 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 121) 3 5 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 5 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, iine 2a) 5 405 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 5234 7 a Total unrelated business revenue from Part Vlil, column (C), line 12 7a 0 - [3 Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T. line 38 7b 4 . 975 . Prior Year Current Year a 3 Contributions and grants (Part line 1h) 56,996,170. 95,722,278. 9 Program service revenue (Part line 29Investment income (Part Viil, coiumn (A), lines 3,Other revenue (Part column (A), lines 5, 6d, 80, 90, 10c, and 11s) 543 . 514- 335.005. 12 Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12Grants and similar amounts paid (Part lX, column (A), lines 1-Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) - 0 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10163 Professional fundraising fees (Part iX, coiumn (A), line 11a) 0 - 0. Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D). line 25) 4.194.115Otherexpenses (Part IX, column (A), Iines?Iia-?l?id, 11f?24e) 30,159,783. 54,442,120. 18 Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), tine 25Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line Beginning of CnrrentYear End of Year 20 Totalassets(PartX,line16) 15.505.343- 22,419,325. 21 Total iiabilities (Part x, line 26Net assets orfund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 12. 813:330? 19 I741: 535- Partil- (Signature Block Under penalties of periury, I declare thatl have examined this return, including accompanying scheduies and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. Wuature of of?cer Sign Date Here Victor E. Bernson, Jr., Secretary, VP Type or prInt name and title Print/Type preparer's name Preparer; signature Date Fh?ck i_i PTIN Paid I?ed R, satsos, Jr. 11/159019 :3?,de 900721951 Preparer Firm-s name I Cepin orouoo, LLP Firm?s Elli; 36?3990892 Use Only Firm's address? 1330 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 23A New York, NY 10019 Phone no.212?653?0681 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) 832001 12-31-18 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. iX_i Yes i_i No Form 990 (2018) Form 990 (2013) Americans for Prosperity 75414895 8 Page 2 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part l: 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission: Educate U.S, citizens about the impact of sound economic policy on the nation's economy and social structureI and mobilize citizens to be involved in fiscal matters. 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or gee-E2? Clres No If ?Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0. 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? El No If ?Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0. 4 Describe the organ ization?s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services. as measured by expen see. 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. 48 (Code: (Expenses 67 1 017 .- 359 . including grants ot$ (Fievenue$ 7 36 006 National office Educate U.S. citizens about the impact of sound economic policy on the nation's economy and social structure and mobilize citizens to be involved in fiscal and regulatory economic matters at the national level. 4b (Code: (Expenses 11 . 095 782 - including grants ofS 125 0 0 . (Revenue 8 State chapters Educate n.3, citizens about the impact of sound economic policy on the nation's economy and social structure, and mobilize citizens to be involved in fiscal and regulatory economic matters at the state level. 40 (Code: (Expenses 5 including grants of 5 (Revenue 4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0.) (Expenses 3 including grants of (Revenue 4e Total program service expenses Ir 73 . 113 141 . Form 990 (2018) 832002 12?31?18 Form 990 {2013) Americans for Prosperity 7541439 5 Page 3 [Part [gal Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No 1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? it "Yes, complete Schedule A 1 2 is the organization required to complete Schedule 8, Schedule of Contributors.) 2 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? if "Yes: complete SChedUle C: Perl 3 4 Section 501(c)(8) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities. or have a section 501 election in effect during the tax year? if Yes, complete Schedule C, Part ll 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 de?ned in Revenue Procedure 98?19? if Yes, complete Schedule C, Part 5 6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? if Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 6 7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas. or historic structures? if "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part ll 7 8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? lf Yes, complete Schedule D. Part 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 or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? ll ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 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 following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D. Parts Vi, Vll, iX, or as applicabie. a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? it "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part Vl 11a 5 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 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 Peri X. line 16?? if "Yes: complete SChEdUle 9: Pall Vi? 1 10 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 lX 1 1 Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? it "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 11e Did the organization?s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that add resses the organization?s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (A80 740)? ll "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 11f 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? if "Yes, complete Schedule D: Pan?s Xl and 12a Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? ll "Yes, and if the organization answered ?No to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts Xl and is optional 12b 13 is the organization a school described in section if Yes, complete Schedule 13 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? 14a 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 14b 15 Did the organization report on Part IX. column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? it "Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts ll and iv 15 16 Did the organization report on Part lX. 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 16 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? if "Yes, complete Schedule G, Part 17 18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part lines 1c and 8a? ll "Yes, complete Schedule G, Part ll 13 19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part line 9a? if Yes, complete SChedUl'e G: Pal? ?3 19 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? lf "Yes, complete Schedule 203 If ?Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? 20b 21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? ll "Yes, complete Schedule I, Parts and ii 21 832003 12?31?15 Form 990 (2018) Form 990 (2018} Americans for Prosperity 75?3148958 Page 4 wart]? tl Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes No 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part lX, column (A), line 2? if Yes, complete Schedule l, Parts and 22 23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization?s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? it "Yes, complete Schedule 23 24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the iast day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? ff Yes, answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. if 90 to line 25a 24a 3 Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b 0 Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to detease any tax-exempt bonds? 24c Did the organization act as an on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d 25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? if complete Schedule L, Part 25a 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 ?5 prior Forms 990 or if 1? complete Schedule L, Partl 25b 26 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? it "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part ll 26 27 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? it "Yes, complete SChedUie L, Part ill 27 28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV I instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions): .- a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? if Yes, complete Schedule L, Part 28a A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key empioyee? it ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Part 28b 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? lf Yes, complete Schedule L, Part 28c 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? if "Yes, complete Schedule 29 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? if "Yes, complete Schedule 30 31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes complete Schedule N, Part! 31 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets?? complete Scheduie N, Pal? 32 33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 .7701-2 and 301.7701-3? it "Yes, complete Schedule Ft, Part 33 34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? lr? Yes, complete Schedule Fl, Part ll, ill, oer, and Part it line 1 34 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 35a 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 lf Yes, complete Schedule Fl, Part V, line 2 35b 36 Section organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? if "Yes, compr'efe Schedule 9: Par? 14 line 2 36 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? if compiete Scheduie Fl, Part Vt 3? 33 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Sch_ed_ule Cl 38 Party; Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Yes No 1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable 1a 183 Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable 1b 0 . . Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming . . (gambling) winnings to prize winners? 832004 12-31-18 Form 990 {2018) Form 990 (2018} Americans for Prosperity 75-3148 958 Page 5 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued) .. Fee. No. .. 2a Enter the number of empioyees reported on Form W43, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statementsfiled for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 2a 40 5 If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization ?le all required federal employment tax returns? 2b Note. it the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e??ie (see instructionsDid the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1 ,000 or more during the year? 3a If "Yes." has it filed a Form BSD-T for this year? if "No" to fine so, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 3b 4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? _4a [f "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: I I II I I See instructions for filing requirements for Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FEAR). 5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 5a Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5h If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 50 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normaliy greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? 33 If "Yes." did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? 5'3 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(0). I a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $5 made partly as a contribution and partiy for goods and services provided to the payer? 7a If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? Th Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to ?le Form 8282? Tc If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year I 7d i 9 Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? Te Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal bene?t contract? 7f 9 if the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as _7g If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airpianes. or other vehicles, did the organization fits a Form 1098?0? 7h 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the I I I sponsoring organization have excess business hoidings at any time during the year? 8 9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. I a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 9a Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 9b 10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: I 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 is Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) 11b . 123 Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization Form 990 in of Form 1 041? 12a If "Yes." enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year 12b I I I 13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit heaith insurance issuers. a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? 13a Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Scheduie O. I In 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 I If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? if "No, provide an expianation in Schedule 0 14b 15 Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payments) during the year? 15 if "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? 16 I I XI If ?Yes," complete Form 4720, Scheduie O. Form 990 (2018) 832005 12?31?18 Form 990 (2013) Americans for Prosperity 75? 314895 8 Page 6 Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and fora "No? response to line 83, so, or too below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions. Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI Section A. Governing Body and Management 1a 01-h- 7a 9 Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year 'la 5 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 6 . 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? 2 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? 7a Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? to Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: I The governing body? to Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b ls there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization's mailing address? it ?Yes. provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 9 more-co Section B. Policies (T his Section 8 requests information about policies not required by the internal Revenue CodeDid the organization have local chapters, branches. or affiliates? 10a if "Yes." did the Organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are 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? 1 1a Describe in Schedule 0 the process. if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. I . I I Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? if "No, go to line 13 12a 3 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? it "Yes, describe in Schedule 0 this was done 12:: Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent I I person s, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? . The organization?s GEO. Executive Director, or top management official 153 Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b if "Yes? to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions). I Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a .- taxable entity during the year? 16a I be: it ?Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? 16b Section 0. Disclosure 17 18 19 20 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed VAL .AKJW C3Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (1024 or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and QQO-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made those available. Check all that apply. Own website l:l Another?s website Upon request l:l Other (explain in Schedule 0) Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and it 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 be Alex Varhan 703?224?3200 1310 N. Courthouse Rd? No. 700, Arlington, VA 22201 12?31?13 See Schedule 0 for full list of states Form 990 (2018) Fonn990 2018 Americans for Prosperity 75?3143958 Paqu 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 l-?gl?lest Compensated Employees ?la Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization?s tax year. 0 List all of the organization?s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid. 0 List all of the organization?s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of key employee.? List the organization's ?ve current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received report- abie compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 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. 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 foliowing order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest compensated employees; and former such persons. Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Name and Title Average (do not one Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per box, unless person is both an compensation compensation amount of week mm and a diremm?mee) from from related other (list any 3 the organizations compensation hours for ?3 organization from the related organization organizations 2 g. E. and reiated below a organizations line) EE: Frayda Levin 2.00 Chairman 0. 0. 0. (2) Nancy Pfotenhauer 2.00 Director 2.00 0. 0. 0. (3) Jim Miller 2.00 Director 0. 0. 0. (4) James Stephenson 2.00 Director 0. 0. 0. (5) Mark Holden 4.00 Director 0. 0. 0. (6) James Davis 2.00 Director 0. 0. 0. (7) Tim Phillips 50.00 President 453,190. 0. 41,657. (8) Gary Castellaw 2.00 Treasurer, VP of Financial Planning 2.00 0. 0. 0. Robert Heaton 2.00 Treasurer {part year) 2.00 0. 0. 0. (10) Josh Fisher 2.00 Treasurer (part year) 2.00 0. 0. 0. (11) Victor Bernson 35.00 Secretary, VP General Counsel 15.00 179,449, 76,907. 25,093. (12) Emily Seidel 35.00 Chief Executive Officer 15.00 464,556. 199,095. 35,553. (13) Chase Downham 35.00 Sr. VP State Ops Grassroots Strat. 15.00 226,724. 97 167. 32 613, (14) Teresa Oelke 35.00 I I Senior VP of State Ops.(part year) 15.00 105,662. 45,283. 17 628. (15) Brent Gardner 35.00 I VP/Government Affairs 15.00 225,311. 96,562. 24,315. {16) Daniel Garza 35.00 Executive Director 15.00 198,913. 85,249. 18,899. Jorge Lima 35.00 Senior VP of Policy 15.00 19?,384. 84,592, 43,362_ 33200? 12?31-15 Form 990 (2018) Form 990 (2013) Americans for Prosperity ?Page 3 PartVil Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Emoloyees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and title Average (do not oligksiiliggthan one Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per box, unless person is both an compensation compensation amount of week of?cer and a directorltrustee) from from related other (?31 any .2 the organizations compensation hours for 3 organization from the related 3 organization organizations :3 IE and related below 5 :1 gie? organizations line) a a as (18) Slade O'Brien 5.00 VP, Grassroots Leadership 45.00 24,805. 223.241. 41,229. (19) David Johnson 5.00 Sr. Director of Training/Cir. Dev. 45.00 18,250. 164,250. 27,911. 1b Sub-total b? 2,094,244. 1,072,347. 308,251. Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section Totai(addlines1band1c) 2.094.244- 1.0?2.347- 303.261. 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 )v 5 5 Yes No 3 Did the organization iist any former of?cer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on I line 1a? if "Yes, complete Schedule for such individual 3 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? if "Yes, complete Schedule for such individual 4 5 Did any person listed on tine 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? if "Yes, complete Schedule for such person 5 Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Compiete 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. Name and business address (B) Description of services (C) Compensation 1P0, 2300 Wilson Blvd, Ste 500, Arlington, VA 22201 Media services 42,941,914. Arena CommunicationsI LLCI 1780 Sequoia Vista Circle, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Printing 8701933. The Singularis Group LLC PO Box 9265, Shawnee Mission, KS 66201 Printing 517,540. People Who Think 4250 Hwy 22, Ste 'i?l Mandeville, LA 70471 Printing 462(199. Beacon Hill Staffing Group Po Box 846193, Boston, MA 02284?6193 Temporary Staffing 413,727. 2 Total number of independent contractors ?ncluding but not limited to those listed above) who received more than I $100000 of compensation from the organization 9 - .- - - Form 990 (2018) 832003 12-31-18 Form 990 {201 B) i-Part Statement of Revenue Ameri cans for Prosperity Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part 75?3148958 Page 9 Totaligirenue or . exempt function busmess sections 5 . . . revenue revenue 512-514 ?l a Federated campaigns 1a II I I II Membership dues 1b g< 0 Fundraising events 1c 55 Related organizations 11:! g" Government grants (contributions) 19 .32 Allother contributions,gifts, grants, and f2 .. :35 similar amounts not included above 1f 95,722,278. ?23 Noncash contributionsinciuded in lines 1a-1f:$ 2.047.397- I . 8% 95,722,278. Business Code .I 8 2 3 Services Fees 900099 350,000. 350,000. 3 a: c! a? D- All other program service revenue Total.Addlines2a-2f 350,000- 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) 95:398- 95:898- 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds hr 5 Royalties I Real (ii) Personal 6 a Gross rents Less: rental expenses Rental income or (loss) Net rental income or (loss) Dr 7 3 Gross amount from sales of Securities (ii) Other - . . - assets otherthan inventory 2,035,399- 1.500- Less: cost or other basis . I. I and sales expenses Gain orGoss) 41,493- 1,500- Netgain or(loss) ?9.993- ?9.993- a, 8 a Gross income from fundraising events (not I including of contributions reported on line 10). See 5 Part IV. line 18 a Less: direct expenses Net income or (loss) from fundraising events Dr 9 a Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV. line19 a Less: direct expenses Net income or (loss) from gaming activities 10 a Gross sales of inventory, iess returns and allowances a Less: cost of goods soid Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory Miscellaneous Revenue Business Cod - -- 11 a Adm Reim Related Party 900099 336,005. 335,005. All other revenue Total. Add linesiia-ild 385,005. - - 12 Total revenue.Seeinstructions 96,544,134. 736,006. 0. 85,900. 332009 12-31?18 Form 990 (2018) Form 990 (2018) Americans for Prosperity ?is?3148958 Page 10 Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must compiete ail columns. Ali other organizations must compiete coiumn (A). Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part iX DO not include amounts reported on fines 6b? Total ??genses Progra?mszservice Manag?gent and 7b. 8b, 9b. and 10b of Part VHL expenses general expenses expenses 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations - and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 125,000. 125,000. 2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations. foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 4 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees. and keyemployees 1,550,399. 1,235,262. 226,485. 38,552. 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons {as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section Othersalaries and wages 20,454,550. 16,375,444. 2,952,494.. 1,115,512. 3 Pension plan accruals and contributions (inotude section 401(k) and 403(0) employer contributions) 705,139. 551,810. 103,009. 40,320. 9 Otheremployee benefits 569,050. 419,690. 94,525. 54,835. 10 Payroiltaxes 1,734,509. 1,381,949. 253,380. 99,180. 1 1 Fees for services (non-employees): a Matregents-311?c [3 Legal 419,919. 136,989. 238.872. 58. 0 Accounting 30.550. 30.550. Lobbying a Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, fine 17 Investment management fees 9 Other. (If line 110 amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A}amount, listlinelig expenses onSch 0.) 6,925,539. 6,458,475. 168,000. 299,064. 12 Advertising and promotion 40,533,510. 40,347,853. 11,398. 224,259. 13 Offioeexpenses 5.430.323. 3,927,343. 925.571. 1,576,409. 14 Information technoiogy 35,205. 31,683. 3,497. 1.025. 15 Royalties 15 Occupancy 3,864,855. 1,742,1?9. 2,039,382. 83,294. 17 Travel 4,229,525. 3,989,785. 80,076. 159,664. 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local pubiic officials 19 Conferences. conventions, and meetings 1 225 571 - 1 . 221Interest 21 Payments to affiliates 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization Insurance 24 Other expenses. ltemize expenses not covered above. (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24o. if line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, Iistline 24o expenses on Schedule 0List rental 441,524. 137. 15. 441,372. Membership 61,245. 23,169. 37,157. 909. 0 Taxes, licensee, fees 16,718. 10,869. 5,543. 306. Allotherexpenses 116,948. 997. 115,928. 23. 25 Total functional 243 89,615,828. 78,113,141. 7,308,571. 4,194,116. 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only it the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check hero if foltowing SOP so-2 (ASC see-tad) 832010 12?31?18 Form 990 (2018) Form 990 (2018) Americans for Prosperity 75-3148958 P319911 Irpq?xal Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part (A) (B) Beginning of year End of year 1 Cash - nonintereSi-bearins 5 . 384: 55 3 - 1 1:253 5 97 - 2 Savings and temporary cash investments Pledges and grants receivable, net 3 4 Accounts receivable219 293? 5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, . I I I I trustees, key employees. and highest compensated employees. Complete . - Part of Schedule _5 6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as de?ned under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section and contributing I. employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501 voluntary :2 employees' beneficiary organizations (see instr). Complete Part ll of 6 a 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7 q: 8 Inventories for sale or use 8 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 3 52 395 - 9 . 474 244'. 10a Land, buildings. and equipment: cost or other . I. I I basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule 10a 348,640. I Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 809 . 355 - investments - publicly traded securities 11 12 investments - other securities. See Part line 11 12 13 Investments - program-related. See Part lV, line 11 13 14 intangible assets 14 15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 2,315,522. 15 914,392. 16 Total assets. Add lines?l through 15(must equal line 34) 15.505.343- 16 22.413335- 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses Grants payable 13 19 Deferred revenue 19 20 Tax?exempt bond liabilities 20 21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Compiete Part of Schedule 21 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. Complete Part II of Schedule 22 '1 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23 24 Unsecured notes and teens payable to unrelated third parties 24 25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part of Schedulen 0. 25 287,224. 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through Organizations that follow SFAS 117 958), check here LELI and I I 3 complete lines 27 through 29, and lines Unrestricted netassets 12,639,659. 27 19,618,015. 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 23 29 Permanently restricted net assets 123 57Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (A30 958). check here and complete lines 30 through 34. - I :3 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 30 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund 31 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32 33 Total net assets orfund balances 12,313,330. 33 19,741,536. 34 Total liabilities and net assetsr'fund balances Form 990 (2018) 832011 12-31?18 Form 990 (2018) Americans for Prosperity 75?3143953 page 12 Parthl- Reconciliation of Net Assets 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 12Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5 6 Donated services and use of facilities 6 7 Investment EXPENSES 7 8 Prior period adjustments 8 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) 9 0 - 10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column 10 19,741.585- [Part Xl 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: Ci Cash ill Accrual i:i Other lithe organization changed its method of accoanting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule 0. .. 2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a I separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: i:i Separate basis :i Consolidated basis i:i Both consolidated and separate basis Were the organization?s financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b If "Yes,? check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, I ccnsoiidated basis, or both: Separate basis i:i 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? 2c If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year. explain in Schedule 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 3a If ?Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, expiain why in Scheduie and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits 3b Form 990 (2018) 832012 12-31-18 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COPY Schedule Schedule of Contributors 0MB hie?15450047 93,2, b? Attach to Form 990, Form ego?ez, or Form 990-PF. Sipam?t oflthe Treasury . Go to for the latest information. 20 1 8 Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 75?3148958 Organization type (check one): Filers of: Section: Form 990 or 990-EZ 501(c)( 4 (enter number) organization l:l 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation l:l 527 political organization Form QQO-PF l:l 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation l:l 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation l:l 501(c)(3) taxable private foundation Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule. Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (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, QQD-EZ, or QQO-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 contributor's total contributions. Special Rules l:l For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33 1/8% support test of the regulations under sections 509(a)(1) and that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of $5,000; or (2) 2% of the amount on Form 990, Part line 1h; or (ii) Form QQO-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts 1 and ll. l:l For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or QQO-EZ th at received from any one contributor, during the year. total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitabie, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I (entering in column instead of the contributor name and address), ll, and Ill. l:l For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) 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 )r Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn?t file Schedule (Form 990, 990-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 990-EZ or on its Form QQO-PF, Part l, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule (Form 990, 990-52, or BSD-PF). LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF. Schedule {Form 990, QQO-EZ, or QQD-PF) {2018} 323451 11?08?18 Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or (2018) Name of organization Americans for Prosperity Page 2 Employer identification number 75?3148958 i Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Id) Type of contribution Person Payroll i:i Noncash (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll i:i Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. 03) Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions id} Type of contribution Person i:i Payroli Noncash (Compiete Part ii for noncash contributions.) No. Name. address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Ci Noncash I:i (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Id) Type of contribution Person Payroll i:i Noncash I (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions id) Type of contribution Person Payroli i:i Noncash (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) 823452 11?08?13 Schedule {Form 990, 990-EZ, or (2018) Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ. or 990-PF) (2018) Name of organization Americans for Prosperi ty Page 2 Employer identi?cation number 75?3148958 Part I 'f Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part 1 if additional space is needed. No. (bl Name, address, and ZIP 4 it?) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll El Noncash I: (Complete Part II f0r noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash El (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) {all No. Name, address. and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ll for noncash contributions.) No. (bl Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ll for noncash contributions.) No. {bi Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) 323452 11-08-18 Schedule [Form 990, QQO-EZ, or (2018) Schedule (Form 990, QQO-EZ, or QQO-PF) (2018) Name of organization Americans for Prosperi ty Page 2 Employer identification number 'i'5-3148958 Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (GI id) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 it!) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Ci Noncash (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll i: Noncash El (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) {bi No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (bi No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) la} No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) 823452 11?08? 18 Schedule (Form 990, QED-E2, or (2018) Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or QQO-PF) (2018) Name of organization Americans for Prosperity Page 2 Employer identification number 75?3148958 Part! Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Totai contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll I: Noncash (Compiete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and 4 (0) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payrolt Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (M No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person [j Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ll for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Tota! contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part Ii for noncash contributions.) 323452 11?88? 18 Schedule [Form 990, sec-E2, or sec-PF) (201s) Schedule (Form 990. QQO-EZ. or QQO-PF) (2018) Name of organization Americans for Prosperi ty Page 2 Employer identification number 75?3148958 Part! Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. (3) lb) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Totai contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll l:l Noncash l:l (Compiete Part tl for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll l:l Noncash l:l (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Id) Total contributions Type of centribution Person Payroll l:l Noncash l:l (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (bi No. Name, address. and ZIP 4 (6) Id) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll l:l Noncash l:l (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) la) (bi No. Name, address. and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll l:l Noncash l:l (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Id) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll l:l Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) 823452 11-08- 18 Sshedule (Form 990, QQD-EZ, or {2018} Schedule (Form 990, 99052, or BSD-PF) (2013) Page 2 Name of organization Americans for Prosperity Employer identification number 75?3148958 Part] I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. la) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll El Noncash (Complete Part l! for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll El Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (8) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroli Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) No. (bl Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions (01) Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash {Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. {bl Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Nuncash El {Complete Part for noncash contributions.) Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) 823452 11-08-18 Schedule (Form 990, QQO-EZ, or 990-PF) [2018) Schedule (Form 990, QQO-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Name of organization Americans for Prosperity Page 2 Employer identification number 75?3148958 Part! Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part if additional space is needed. (0) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (C) Total contributions (61} Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part It for noncash contributions.) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash I:l (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll l: Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 la) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part il for noncash contributions.) 823452 11?03? 18 Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or QQO-PF) {2018) Schedule (Form 990, 990-52, or QQO-PF) (2018) Name of organization Americans for Prosperi ty Page 2 Employer identification number 75?3148958 Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. No. (bi Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Id) Type of contribution Person Payroll l:l Noncash CI (Compiete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. 03) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Compiete Part ll for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (Cl Totai contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll l:l Noncash E) (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No, lb} Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. lb) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash 1: (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) la) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) 623452 11-08-18 Schedule {Form 990, QQO-EZ, or (2018} Schedule (Form 990, QQO-EZ. or QQO-PF) (2018) Name of organization Americans for Prosperity Partl Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. Page 2 Employer identification number 75?3148958 No. (13) Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. (bi Name, address, and ZIP 4 I0) Total contributions Id) Type of contribution Person Payroll El Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) No. {13) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ll for noncash contributions.) No. (ID) Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll l:l Noncash (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroli Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Id} Type of contribution Person Payroil Noncash :1 (Complete Part ll for noncash contributions.) 823452 11?03? 18 Schedule (Form 990, or QQO-PF) (2018) Schedule (Form 990, or BSD-PF) 8) Name of organization Americans for Prosperi by Partl Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part 1 if additional space is needed. Page 2 Empioyer identification number 75?3148958 No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Id) Type of contribution No. lb) Person Payroll Noncash I: (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Name. address. and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Id] Type of contribution No. {bl Person Payroll Noncash (Compiete Part ii for noncash contributions.) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution Person [j Payroll i:i Noncash Ci (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. (bi Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Id} Type of contribution Person [j Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. (53) Name, address. and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person [j Payroll i:i Noncash I: (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Id} 823452 1108? 18 Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash El (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) Schedule 3 (Form 990, QQD-EZ, or (2018) Schedule (Form 990, QQO-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Name of organization Americans for Prosperity Page 2 Employer identification number 75?3148958 Partl Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part i if additional space is needed. No. Name. address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. lb) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person [j Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ll for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions id) Type of contribution Person Payroll i:i Noncash El (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) 823452 11-08-18 Schedule a (Form 990, QQO-EZ, or {2018} Schedule (Form 990, QQO-EZ. or QQO-PF) (2018) Name of organization Americans for Prosperi ty Page 2 Employer identification number 75?3148958 Part 1 Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ll for noncash contributions.) No. (bl Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) No. (bl Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ii for non cash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll El Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) la) No. (bl Name, address, and 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash :1 (Complete Part f0r noncash contributions.) 323452 1?1-08- 18 Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018} Schedule (Form 990, 990-52, or QQO-PF) (2018) Page 2 Name of organization Americans for Prosperity Employer identification number 75?3143953 Partl Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part 1 if additional space is needed. (8) No. lb) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part 1! for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll i: Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address. and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash [Complete Part ll for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address. and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) la) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll i:i Noncash El (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. lb) Name, address. and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash :1 (Complete Part ll for noncash contributions.) 823 452 11 18 Schedule {Form 990, QQO-EZ, or QQO-PF) {2018) Schedule (Form 990, BSD-E2, or BSD-PF) (2018) Name of organization Ameri cans for Prosperity Page 2 Employer identification number Part! Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part 1 if additional space is needed. No. lb) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll l:l Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) No. lb) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part i! for noncash contributions.) No. (ID) Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll El Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. lb} Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll I: Noncash El (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. (bl Name. address, and ZIP 4 (Cl Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll l:l Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) (al No. lb) Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) B23452 11-08-13 Schedule (Form 990, QQO-EZ, or QQO-PF) [2018} Schedule [Form 990. 990-52. or 990-PF) (2018) Name of organization Americans for Prosperi ty Page 2 Employer identification number 75?3148958 Part] Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. No. lb) Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll l:l Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. lb) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll I:l Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll l:l Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. (13} Name, address, and ZIP 4 (Cl Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll l:l Noncash (Compiete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. (bl Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash l:l (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. 03) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) 823452 11-08-13 Schedule {Form 990, QQO-EZ, or QQO-PF) {2018} Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Name of organization Amer 1 cans for Prosperi ty (3) No. Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. Page 2 Employer identification number 75?3148958 Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions (6) Type of contribution No. Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution No. (53) Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions Type of contribution No. lb) Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution No. Person :1 Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II fer noncash contributions.) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution {bi Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions 823452 1 1?08? 18 Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part il for noncash contributions.) Schedule {Form 990, QED-E2, or QED-PF) [2018) Schedule (Form 990. or QQO-PF) (2018) Name of organization Americans for Prosperity Page 2 Employer identification number 75?3148958 _Part Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. lb) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Totai contributions Type of contribution Person Payroli Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name. address, and ZIP 4 (cl Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (Cl it!) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroil Noncash El (Complete Part Ii for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Totai contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll El Noncash El (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) 823452 1 1-03-13 Schedule {Form 990, 990-EZ. or 990-PF) {2018) Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or QQO-PF) (2018) Name of organization Americans for Prosperi ty (3) -- Partl Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. Page 2 Employer identification number 75?3148958 No. (in) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) No. (bl Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll :1 Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution (bi Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part Ii for noncash contributions.) No. Name. address. and ZIP 4 Total contributions (6) Type of contribution No. Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions 823452 11433?13 Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part It for noncash contributions.) Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ. or QQO-PF) (2018) Schedule (Form 990, QQO-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Name of organization Ameri cans for Pro speri by Page 2 Employer identification number 75?3148958 -- Part Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part if additional space is needed. No. lb) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash El (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) (al No. 03) Name, address. and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll I: Noncash (Complete Part ll for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions (01) Type of contribution Person Payroll I: Noncash (Complete Part ll for noncash contributions.) No. 02-) Name, address. and ZIP 4 Total contributions id) Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) No. Name. address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) 323452 11?08?18 Schedule {Form 990, QQD-EZ, or (2018) Schedule (Form 990, QQO-EZ, or sec-PF) (2018) Page 2 Name of organization Americans for Prosperity Employer identification number 75?3148958 Part Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part 1 if additional space is needed. No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) la} No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Id) Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part :1 for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions (60 Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ll for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Id) Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part il for noncash contributions.) 823452 11-08-18 Schedule [Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) {2018) Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or QQO-PF) 8) Name of organization Americans for Prosperi ty (al Partl Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part 2 if additionai space is needed. lb) Page 2 Employer identification number 75?3148958 No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions (dl Type of contribution Person Payroll I: Noncash I: (Complete Part Ii for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions (60 No. Type of contribution Person Payroll I: Noncash (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions No. Type of contribution Person Payroll El Noncash El (Complete Part ii for noncash contributions.) Name. address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions ld} Type of contribution Person Payroll Nonoash (Complete Part for noncash contributions.) (C) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions Type of contribution 823452 11-08-18 Person Payroil Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Schedule {Form 990, 990-EZ, or (2018) Schedule (Form 990, QQO-EZ, or BSD-PF) (2018) Name of organization Ameri cans for Prosperi by No. Partl Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. [bl Page 2 Employer identification number 75?3148958 Name, address, and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions (6) No. Ib} Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Name. address. and ZIP 4 (G) Total contributions No. (bl Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions Id) Type of contribution Person Payroli Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution No. (bl Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) No. Name, address. and ZIP 4 (cl Totai contributions (dl Type of contribution B23452 11?08?18 Person Payroll Noncash I: (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) Schedule (Form 990, or QQD-PF) (2018) Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or BSD-PF) (2018) Name of organization Ameri cans for Prosperi ty Part II Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part it if additional space is needed. Page 3 Employer identification number 'i'5?3148958 No. fr . . . FMV (or estimate) om Description of nonoash property given 8 . . Date received par? ee ins motions.) NO. from - - I - Fiviv (or estimate) . Description of noncash property given 8 . . Date received Part I ee instructions.) No. . from Description of noncash property given (or Elam-late) Date received Part ee Instructions.) No. FMV . from Description of noncash property given ior am [.113 e} Date received Partl (See instructions.) No- rm 1 from Descri tion of noncash ro Even ?3 95 ima Part rty 9 (See instructions.) Date received NO- (C) i Description of noncash ro er iven or es me Part i 9 (See instructions.) Date received 823453 1 1?03?18 Schedule [Form 990, or QQD-PF) {2018) Schedule (Form 990. QQO-EZ. or QQO-PF) (2018) - Page 4 Name of organization Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 75?3148958 qpart? Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), or [10) that total more than $1,000 for the year '1 - from any one contributor. Complete columns through and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part Ill, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc, contributions of $1 ,000 or less for the year. {Emermig mm gang} Use duplicate copies of Part Ill if additional space is needed. No. 30!? Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held ar Transfer of gift Transferee?s name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee No. Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held ar Transfer of gift Transferee?s name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee No. 3021' Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held ar Transfer of gift Transferee?s name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee No. 3?05?! Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held ar Transfer of gift Transferee?s name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee 323454 11?08?18 Schedule {Form 990, BSD-E2, or (2018) SCHEDULE 0 Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities (Form 990 or 990 E2) 201 8 For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 . . . . . 0 . Department of the Treasury Complete If the organization Is described below. Attach to Form 99 or Form 990 E2 ?Open 110 internal Revenue Service Go to irs. govaoerQO for instructions and the latest information. 'l?SP?CtiCim If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part lV, line 3, or Form QQO-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizatlons. Complete Parts and B. Do not complete Part I- C. Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts l-A and beiow. Do not complete Part I-B. Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only. If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part iV, line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 [Lobbying Activities), then 3 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part ll?B. Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501 Complete Part ll-B. Do not complete Part ll-A. if the organization answered ?Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then 0 Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (5) organizations: Complete Part ill. Name of organization Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 75?3148958 [Berti?A) Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 or is a section .327 organization. 1 Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. 2 Political campaign activity expenditures Voiunteer hours for political campaign activities 0 - I Patti-'13) Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 h? 2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 3 if the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this yearcorrection made? Yes No If "Yes, describe in Part Part I- Complete if the organization Is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount directly expended by the t'Iiing organization for section 527 exempt function activities Enter the amount of the filing organization' funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities 0 - 3 Total exempt function expenditures Add lines 1 and 2 Enter here and on Form 1120- POL, lineWb Ive 26,883,697. 4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120- POL for this year? iLi Yes i_i No 5 Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 politicai organizations to which the filing organization made payments. For each organization listed. enter the amount paid from the filing organization?s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). if additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV. Name Address Amount paid from Amount of political filing organization?s contributions received and funds. if none, enter -0-. and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-. For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or QQD-EZ. Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 LHA 832041 1-08- 18 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 Americans for Prosperity 75?314395 8 Page 2 E?al?t Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and ?led Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). A Check l_l if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part lV each affiliated group member's name, address, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures). Check 5? l:l if the ?ling organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply. . . . . Filing Affiliated group hands on Lobbying Expenditures organization's totais (The term ?expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) totals 1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures (add lines is and 1b) Other exempt purpose expenditures Total exempt purpose expenditures (add iines 10 and 1d) Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns. lithe amount on line 19, column or is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is: Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 19. Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000. Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000. Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000. Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000. Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) Subtract line 1g from line is. If zero or less, enter -0- Subtract line 1f from line 10. If zero or less. enter -0- If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? 4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five coiurnns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 2015 2018 2017 2018 Total 2a Lobbying nontaxable amount Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e)) Total iobbying expenditures Grassroots nontaxable amount Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column Grassroots lobbying expenditures Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 832042 11?08?18 Schedule (Form 990 Or 2018 Americans for Prosperity (election under section 501 75?3143953 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT t'iled Form 5768 Page 3 For each Yes, response on lines is through ii below, provide in Part 1? Va detailed description of the lobbying activity. lb) Yes No Amount 1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state, or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of: Volu ntee rs? Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 10 through 1i)? Media advertisements? Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? Publications, or published or broadcast statements? Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials or a legisiatIve body? Fiallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? i Other activities? Total. Add lines to through 1i 2a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? If ?Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 If ?Yes, enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 If the tiling organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year?? Part til-A] Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6). 1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondedoctible by members? 2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? 3 Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political campaign activity expenditures from the prior year? Yes No 1 2 3 (Part Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either BOTH Part Iii-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered 0R Part line 3, is answered "Yes." 1 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members 1 Section 162(8) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of poiitical expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). a Current year 2a Carryover from last year 2b 0 Total 20 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues 3 4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 20 exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political eerendiiure next year? 4 Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) 5 P5art IV- Supplemental Information Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, iine 4; Part line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions); and Part line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information. Part Line 1: Internet and radio advertising, direct mail and personnel activities. 832043 11?08?18 Schedule {Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 - - OMB No. 1545?004? SCHEDULE Supplemental FinanCIal Statements {Form 990) 1? Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, 20 1 8 Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 113,111), 11c,11d,11e,11f,12a.or 12b. 0 en to blic- Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990. - - 1-p- .- .. - -. . internal Revenue Service >60 to for instructions and the latest Information. Limp?. -- Name of the organization Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 75-3148958 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or if the organization answered "Yes? on Form 990, Part IV. line 5. 01$de 1 Q0591 1a Part-Ill Donor advised 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 advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization?s exclusive legal control? Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefitConservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7. Purposels) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply). Preservation of land for public use (e recreation or education) Preservation of a historically important land area Protection of natural habitat i:i Preservation of a certified historic structure Preservation of open space Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year. Held attire End ofthe Tax Year Total number of conservation easements 2a Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in 20 Number of conservation easements included in acquired after 7725/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register 2d Number of conservation easements modi?ed, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax year Dr Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located Dr Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? i:i Yes i:i 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 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section and Yes N0 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 ?nancial statements that describes the organization?s accounting for conservation easements. Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part lv, line 8. If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (A30 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition. education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part the text of the footnote to its financial 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 pubiic service, provide the following amounts relating to these items: Revenue included on Form 990, Part line 1 55 (ii) Assets included in Form 990. Part 2 if the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ABC 958) relating to these items: a Revenue included on Form 990, Part Vlil, line 1 Assets included in Form 990, Part 5'5 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2018 832051 10?29? 18 Schedule (Form 990) 2018 Americans for Prosperity 75?3148958 page 2 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assetsmon?nued) 3 Using the organization?s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply): a Public exhibition cl Loan or exchange programs Scholarly research l:l Other 0 El Preservation for future generations 4 Provide a description of the organization?s collections and explain how they further the organization?s exempt purpose in Part 5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures. or other similar assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organ ization's collection? l:l Yes No Part _l_V Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part 1v, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21. 1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not inciuded on Form 990, Part l:l Yes [3 No if ?Yes," explain the arrangement in Part and complete the following table: Amount 0 Beginning balance 10 Additions during the year 1d Distributions during the year ie Ending balance 1f 2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21. for escrow or custodial account liability? Yes No If ?Yesiexplain the arrangement in Part Xill. Check here if the explanation has been provided on Part l: Fla-art Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes?l on Form 990. Part IV, line 10. Current year Prior year TWO years back Three years back Four years back 1a Beginning of year balance Contributions Net investment earnings, gains, and losses Grants or scholarships Other expenditures for 0200' and programs Administrative expenses 9 End of year balance 2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column held as: a Board designated or quasi-endowment to Permanent endowment )v -h Temporarily restricted endowment The percentages on lines 26. 2b. and 20 should equal 100%. 33 Are there endowment funds not in the possession 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 required on Schedule 3b 4 Describe in Part th_e_intended uses of the organization?s endowment funds. - Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part lV, line 11a. See Form 990. Part X, line 10. Description of property Cost or other Cost or other to) Accumulated Book value basis (investment) basis (other) depreciation 13 Land I I I I Buildings Leasehold improvements Equipment 404-390- 355x506- 38:734- Other 444,250. 444,250. 0. Total. Add iines 1a through 1e. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, column (5), line 100.) 38 784 . schedule 0 (Form 990) 2013 832052 10?29? 18 Schedule (Form 990) 2013 Americans for Prosperity 75?3148 958 Page 3 Investments - Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. Description of security or category (including name of security) Book value (0) Method of valuation: Cost 0r end-of-year market value (1) Financial derivatives (2) Closely-held equity interests (3) Other (A) (B) (C) (E) (F) (G) (H) Total. (Col. (to) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.) Investments Program Related. if the ization answered "Yes" on Form 990 Part IV line 110. 899 Form 990 Part line 13. Description of investment Book value (0) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value Total. Col. must uaIForm 990 Part col. 8 line 13. - er Assets. if the ization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11:31. See Form 990, Part X, line 15. Description Book value Totai. mn must Form 990 Part cot. ?ne 15. Compiete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990 Part IV line ?He or?I?If. See Form 990. PartX. line 25 1_ Description of liability Book value Federal income taxes Due to subsidiary 287,224. (3) (4) (5) (5) (3) Total. (Column must equal Form 990 Part X, col. (B) fine 25Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part provide the text of the footnote to the organization 5 financial statements that reports the orqanization? liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (A80 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided' In Part Xlli l:l Schedule [Form 990) 2018 832053 10?29?18 Schedule Form 990 2018 Americans for Prosperity 75 3148958 Paqe4 . - Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 Total revenue, gains. and other support per audited financiai statements 123 . 334 . 152 - Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part line 12: II a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 2a Donated services and use of facilities Recoveries of prior year grants 20 Other (Describe in Pa? XHIJ 2d . Add lines 2a through 2d 28 25331973- 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3 96 544, 184 . 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part line 12, but not on line 1: I a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part line 7b 4a Other (Describe in Part 4b 0 Add lines Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 40. (This must equal Form 990, Part line 12Ra'rt'Xlt? Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25: a Donated services and use of facilities Prior year adjustments 2b 0 Other losses 20 Other (Describe in Part 2d . AddIineSZathrough 2d 29 25.739.973- 3 Subtract line 2e from iine1 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part line i'b 4a Other (Describe in Part mu.) 4b . Add lines 45' arid 4b 4c 0 - Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 40. {This must eclual Form 990, Part l, fine P5art Supplemental Information. Provide 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, tine 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional! information. 832054 10-29-18 Scheduie {Form 990) 2018 SCHEDULE (Form 990) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service 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. Attach to Form 990, Go to for the latest information. OMB No. 1545-004? 2018 to Public "inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 754148958 ?Part-l 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 assistance? a Yes No 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 ll can be duplicated if additional space is needed. 1 Name and address of organization lb) EIN (0) IRS section Amount of Amount of vglLa-?gmgocgk (9) Description of Purpose of grant or government (if applicable) cash grant non?cash FMV ap raisall nonoash assistance or assistance assistance 6mg} No on Proposition 125 3030 N. 3rd St. Ste 650 Phoenixr AZ 85012 83H1977007 527 10,000. 0. Program Support Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce PO Box 2539 Bismarckr ND 58502 45?0141100 501(c)(5) 90,000. 0. Program Support South Dakota Chamber of Commerce PO Box 190 Pierre, SD 57501 46?0141180 501(c)(6) 25,000. 0. Program Support 2 Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table 0 - 3 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the linei table 3- LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. 332101 11-02-18 Schedule I (Form 990) (2018) Schedule 1 (Form 990} (2018] Americans for Prosperity 75?314895 8 Paqe 2 "Par-t ill. Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part 1V. line 22. Part can be duplicated if additional space is needed. Type of grant or assistance Number of Amount of Amount of non- (e Method of valuation Description of noncash assistance recipients cash grant cash assistance (1300 .FMV. appraisal, other] Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part 1, line 2; Part column and any other additional information. Part Line 2: Grant funds were paid pursuant to an agreement requiring the recipient to expend the funds exclusively for 501(c)(5) and 527 purposes and may require the grantee to furnish a report to the organization describing the charitable activities in connection with the organization's programs fulfilled by the use of the grant funds. The organization reviews the recipient's Form 990, IRS taxvexemption letter, articles of insorporation? by-laws, and validates the recipient's tax ID 332102 11-02-13 Schedule I (Form 990) (2018) SCHEDULE Compensation Information OMB No. 1545?004? (Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors, Tru stees, Key Employees, and Highest 201 8 Compensated Employees b? Compiete if the organization answered "Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, line 23. -- -- Department of the Treasury ?A?aCh to Form 990'. I I Internal Revenue Service Go to for instructions and the latest information. ?twin-$99399 - . Name of the organization Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 75?3148953 [Part- Questions Regarding Compensation Yes No 1a Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form 990, Part Vii, Section A, line ?Ia. Complete Part to provide any relevant information regarding these items. First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use :i Travel for companions i:i Payments for business use of personal residence Tax indemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees i:i Discretionary spending account i:i Personal services (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 ill to explain 1b 2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all directors, -. II trustees, and officers, including the CEOXExecutive Director, regarding the items checked on line 1a? 2 3 Indicate which, if any. of the foliowing the organization used to establish the compensation of the organization?s CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to establish compensation of the GEOfExecutive Director, but explain in Part Compensation committee Written employment contract Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee 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: .. a Receive a severance payment or change-of?controi payment? 4a Participate in, or receive payment from. a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? 4c If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part Iil. I 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 Vll, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of: I a The organization? 58 Any related organization? 51: if "Yes" on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part 6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of: .. a The organization? to Any rooted organization? ob it "Yes" on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part 7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part Vii, Section A, line 1a. did the organization provide any nonfixed payments I not described on lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part 7 I 8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the I I . initial contract exception described in Regulations section If ?Yes," describe in Part!? 8 9 If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebut-table presumption procedure described in . I Regulations section 9 I LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2018 832111 10-25-18 Schedule (Form 990) 2018 Americans for Prosperity 75?3148958 [?rth-1 Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed. For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row and from related organizations, described in the instructions, on row Do not list any individuals that aren?t listed on Form 990. Part VII. Note: The sum of columns for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990. Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual. Page 2 Breakdown of andz?or?lGQQ-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation i Base (ii) Bonus& Other other deferred benefits in column (B) (A) Name and Title compensation incentive reportable compen 5am? con?pensahon con1pensahon Tim Phillips 257,914. 185,000. 2'76. 17,229. 24,884. 495,303. 0. President Victor Bernson 151,256. 28,000. 193. 10,828. 7,055. 197,332. 0. Secretary, VP General Counsel 64,824. 12,000. 83. 4,641. 3,024. 84,572. 0. Emily Seidel 155,972. 297,500. 84. 3,522. 21,684. 489,752. 0. Chief Executiva Officer (ii) 71,560. 127,500. 36. 1,509. 9,293. 209,898. 0. (4) Chase Downham U) 128,657. 98,000. 67. 6,540. 16,592. 249,856. 0. Sr. VP State Ops a Grassroots Strat.(? 55,138. 42,000. 29. 2,803. 7,111. 107,081. 0. (5) Teresa celke 60,974. 0. 44,688. 3,790. 8,691. 113,143. 0. Senior VP of State OpS.{Part year} 26,131. 0. 19,152. 1,624. 3,725. 50,632. 0. Brent Gardner 137,735. 87,500. 76. 10,689. 6,652. 242,652. 0. VPIGoVernment Affairs {ii} 59,030. 37,500. 32. 4,581. 2,851. 103,994. 0. Daniel Garza 139,220. 59,500. 193. 0. 13,549. 212,462. 0. Executive Director 0? 59,666. 25,500. 83. 0. 5,807. 91,056. 0. Jorge Lima a} 123,808. 73,500. 76. 12,180. 18,475. 223,039. 0. Senior VP of Policy 53,060. 31,500. 32. 5,220. 7,918. 97,730. 0. Slade O'Brien 16,253. 8,500. 52. 1,530. 2,633. 28,968. 0. VP, Grassroots Leadership 146,277. 76,500. 464. 13,770. 23,701. 250,712. 0. (10} David Johnson 13,200. 5,000. 50. 4,452. 20,978. 43,580. 0. Sr. Director of Training/Cir. Dev. 113,804. 45,000. 445. 495. 2,331. 167,076. 0. (ii) (ii) (ii) (ii (0 (ii) {ii} 832112 10-2648 Schedule (Form 990) 2013 Schedule (Form 990) 2013 Americans for Prosperity 75?3148958 Page 3 I-Part I Supplemental Information Provide the information. explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1aand for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information. Part 1} Line 1a: First class travel may be provided if there are last minute flight changes or there is no other available travel alternative. All travel is for a bona fide business purpose. Part II Line 4a: Teresa Oelket Senior of State Operations, received a separation of services payment in the amount of $53,750. Part Line 7: The organization pays out discretionary bonuses. Schedule .1 (Form 990) 2018 832113 10?26?18 SCHEDULE Transactions With Interested Persons 0MB ?01545-0047 (Form 990 or 990-E2) Complete if the organization answered ?Yes" on Form 990, Part iv, line 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 23a, 201 8 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b. Department of the Treasury . AttaCh ?10 Form- 990 01' form 990?152. . . . .Open ToPubitc - Internal Revenue seniiee Go to for instructions and the latest information. -- - Name of the organization Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 75?3148958 Part Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501 section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations oniy). Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form QQO-EZ, Part V, line 40b. Relationship between disqualified . . . Corrected? person and organization Description of transaction Yes No 1 Name of disqualified person 2 Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disquali?ed persons during the year under section 4958 3 Enter the amount of tax, if any. on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization __P_aji_t_ll Loans to and/or From Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form SQU-EZ, Part V, line 38a or Form 990, Part JV, line 26; or if the organization an amount on Form 990 Part line 5 6 or 22. Name of Relationship (0) Purpose ?Loa?t?hi" 0? Original Balance due (9) In interested person with organization of loan @2335?? To From Yes No Yes No Yes No Written principal amount default? Egg??niiggi agreement? Total ra or nce or if the answered ?Yes" on Form 990 Part IV line 27. Name of interested person Relationship between Amount of Type of Purpose of interested person and assistance assistance assistance the organization LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule (Form 990 or 2018 332131 10?25? 18 Schedule (Form 990 or QQO-EZ) 2018 Americans for Prosperity Part 1y; Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 280. 75?3148958 Page2 Name of interested person Relationship between interested person and the organization Amount of transaction Sharing of organization ?3 revenues? Description of transaction Yes No IPO Controlled entity 0 42,941,914.Fees paid I Rart=V-Z Supplemental information. Provide additional information for respOnses to questions on Schedule (see instructions). L. Part Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons: Name of Person: IPO Relationship Between Interested Person and Organization: Controlled entity of a substantial contributor, The Seminar Network Description of Transaction: Fees paid for media services Schedule L, Part IV Per the IRS instructions, a 35% controlled entity of a substantial contributor is required to be disclosed on Schedule Lt Part IV. Therefore, IPO has been included in accordance with the instructions. 332132 10?25?18 Schedule (Form 990 or 2013 SCHEDULE (Form 990) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Setvice Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30. Attach to Form 990. Go to for instructions and the latest information. Noncash Contributions OMB No. 154543047 2018 . - Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 754148958 Part I Types of Property (3) (C) . Check if Number of Noncash contribution Method of determining Works of art Art - Historical treasures Art - Fractional interests Books and publications Clothing and household goods Cars and other vehicles Boats and planes Intellectual property Securities - Publicly traded Securities - Closely held stock Securities - Partnership, LLC. or trust interests Securities - Miscellaneous Qualified conservation contribution - Historic structures Qualified conservation contribution - Other? Real estate - Residential Real estate - Commerciai Fieal estate - Other Collectibles inventory appiicable contribUtiQHS or amounts reported on noncash contribution amounts items contributed Form 990, Part line 1g 4 2,047,397.3elling price 20 Drugs and medical supplies 21 Taxidermyr 22 Historical artifacts 23 Scientific specimens 24 Arch eological artifacts 25 Other 26 Other 27 Other i 28 Other a? 29 Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement 29 9 Yes No 30a During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it I must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for .. . . - exempt purposes for the entire holding period? 30a If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part Ii. . 31 Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions? 31 32a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to soiicit, process, or sell non cash contributions? -. 32a If ?Yes," describe in Part It. I 33 if the organization didn?t report an amount in column for a type of property for which column is checked, describe in Part ll. LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. 832141 10?18?18 Schedule {Form 990) 2018 Schedule (Form 990} 2018 Americans for Prosperity 756148 958 Page 2 Part-ill, 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. 332142 10-18-18 Schedule (Form 990) 2018 SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ (Form 990 or 990-52) 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 Dr Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ, to Public Internal Revenue Service Go to for the latest information. '3 'lnSpECtIO'n - Name of the organization Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 75?3148958 Form 990? Part VI, Section A, line 1: Several Members of the Board of Directors are on the Executive Committee of the AFP Board of Directors. Under the AFP bylaws and Board resolution, the Executive Committee may exercise the powers of the Board when the Board is not in sessionIr but must report its actions to the Board at the next Board meeting. The Executive Committee may not: (1) amendI alterIr or repeal the organization's bylaws or articles of incorporation; elect, appointr or remove any officer or director; or (3) authorize the disposition of any of the organization's property and assets. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4: The bylaws were updated to reflect the organization's name as changed through resolution in a previous filing year. Board member requirements and officer descriptions were also updated. Form 990I Part VI, Section line 11b: The Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm. The Treasurer and General Counsel review in detail. The 990 is then distributed to the audit committeeI acting on behalf of the board for review and questions prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VII Section B, Line 12c: The organization has in place a conflict of interest policy covering all staff, directors and officers that it monitors through the quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors' Audit Committee and an annual employee survey. Should a conflict be disclosed, it is addressed by company LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or QQO-EZ. Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018} 332211 10-10?13 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018) Name of the organization Americans for Prosperity management or the board, as appropriate. Pace 2 Employer identi?cation number 75?3148958 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15: Line 15a The Chief Executive Officer's compensation is reviewed and approved by the board. Comparability data is used and this process is documented in the employee's personnel file. Line 15b a The Chief Executive Officer reviews compensation for officers and other key employees and it is approved by the Chair of the Executive Committee of the board. This process is documented in the employee's personnel file. This process was last completed during the tax year for all officers. Form 990, Part VI, Line 17, List of States receiving copy of Form 990: WY Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: The organization makes available to the public documents required by law to be made publicly available in accordance with IRS procedures. Form 990, Part V, Line 2a, Part VII, Part IX, Lines 5 10 and Schedule Certain employees of Americans for Prosperity may perform services for Americans for Prosperity FoundationI a related organizationI through a service contract between the organizations where the service recipient organization pays the service provider organization arm's length payments for such services; and certain employees of Americans for 832212 10-10-18 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) {2018) Scheduie 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018) Name of the organization Americans for Prosperity Page 2 Employer identification number 75?3148958 Prosperity Foundation may perform services for Americans for Prosperity through a service contract between the organizations where the service recipient organization pays the service provider organization arm's length payments for such services. To reflect the service arrangement, compensation has been shown in proportion to the hours provided by respective organization employees in proportion to the hours performed for each organization through the service contracts and aggregate compensation amounts are reported on the employees' Form issued by his or her employer. Form 990, Part Line 7a/7b The organization has a policy whereby all contributed securities are immediately sold through the broker that receives those contributions on the organization's behalf. Form 990, Part X, Lines 27?29: In accordance with the principles of FASB ASU 2016?14 (ASC 958),the organization has implemented required changes to its audited financial statements for the period ended 12/31/18. To date, Form 990 and its associated schedules have not been updated to reflect changes made by this standard, Thus, we have reported the revised net asset categories from the audited financial statements as follows on Form 990, Part K, Lines 27-29: Line 2? Net assets without donor restrictions $19,518,015 Line 29 Net assets with donor restrictions $1231671 832212 10?10?13 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018} Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018) Page 2 Name of the organization Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 75?3148958 Total net assets $19,741,636 Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The organization's Audit Committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of its independent accountant. This process has not changed since the prior year. 332212 10-10-18 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or QQO-EZ) (2018) . . . OMB No. 1545?0047 SCHEDULE a Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships {Form 990) I Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37. 2018 Attach to Form 990. . Department of the Treasury Open-to P.Ubllc Internal Revenue Service Go to for instructions and the latest information. - inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number Americans for Prosperity 754148958 Partl - Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33. lei Name, address, and EIN {if applicable) Primary activity Legal domicile (state or Total income End?of-year assets Direct controlling of disregarded entity foreign country) entity PRDIST, LLC - 27?3120702 1310 N. Courthouse Rd, Ste 700 Educate and mobilize Americans for Arlington. VA 22201 citizens Virginia 0. Part-ll Identi?cation of Related Tax?Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year. Name, address, and EIN Primary Legal domicile (state or Exempt Code Publlc charity Direct controlling controlled of related organization foreign country] section status at section entity entity? 501 Yes No Americans for Prosperity Foundation 52?1527294, 1310 N. Courthouse Rd, Ste 700, Arlington, VA 22201 Educate citizens Delaware 501(c) (3) Line 7 WA Capital Leaders, Inc. 47?3438079 I'he Seminar 2200 Wilson Ste 102?533 Network Chamber Arlington, VA 22201 Educate citizens Delaware 501(c)(3) Line of Commerce The Seminar Network Chamber of Commerce 45?3732750r 2300 Wilson Ste 500, Arlington, VA 22201 Public education Delaware 501(c) For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule Fl (Form 99012018 832161 1043243 LHA Schedule Fl {Form 990) 2018 Americans for 75 _31439 5 a Page 2 part1?:- Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part IV. line 34, because it had one or more related - - -- - organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year. in) (0 (9) {hi (M Name, address, and EIN Primary activity $33256 Direct controlling Predominant income Share of total Share of Code V-UBI General or Percentage of related organization (31mg entity (related, unrelated, income end-of?year amount In box magag'gg ownership foreign from tax assets - 20 of Schedule pa ner. country) sections 512-514) Yes No K-1 (Form 1065} Ye sl No Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related --P:-artihl-VI organizations treated as a corporation ortrust during the tax year. (8) lb) (6) {fl (9) 8993'? Name, address, and EIN Primary activity Legal domicile Direct controlling Type of entity Share of total Share of Percentage 512mm) of related organization ($539? entity (C corp. Scorp, income end-oi?year ownership country} or tmst) assets as No CAVHOCO, INC 46?3335308 2200 Wilson Ste 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Holding Company DE WA CORP INC. 464309110 2300 Wilson Ste 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Consulting DE WA CORP men-1?, INC. 464325739 2200 Wilson Ste 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Consulting DE WA CORP THOCO 45?3147042 2300 Wilson Ste 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Holding Company DE WA CORP 832152 10-02?18 Schedule (Form 990) 2013 Schedule (Form 990) 2013 Americans for Prosperity 75?3148958 Page 3 partV . Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34. 35b, or 36. Note: Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, or IV of this schedule. Yes No 1 During the tax year, did the organization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts ll-IV? *3 a Receipt of {ii interest. annuities royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity is Gift. grant. or capital contribution to related organization(Sl 0 Gift. grant. or capital contribution from related organization(5) 1e Loans 0i loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) Loans or loan guarantees by related organizationtS) 1e Dividends from related organization(8) it 9 Sale of assets to related organ ization(5) 19 Purchase of assets from related organization(s} 1h i Exchange of assets with related organizations} 1i i Lease of facilities equipment. or other assets to related organizationta 1i Lease of facilities, equipment. or other assets from related organization(s} 1k I Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) 1 In Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) 1m Sharing of facilities. equipment. mailing lists. or other assets with related organizationie in 0 Sharing of paid employees with related organizationIS) _1o 3 I3 Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses 1i! Reimbursement paid by related organizationfS) for expenses 1d Other transfer of cash or prepertr to related organizationis'?) if 5 Other transfer of cash or property from related organizationfs) 15 2 If the answer to any of the above is "Yes." see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds. (at . . (Cl Name of related organization Transaction Amount involved Method of determining amount involved type (as) Ameri cans for Prosperity Foundation (2) Americans for Prosperity Foundation 0 0 (3) Americans for Prosperity Foundation 0 . (4i (5) f6) 332153 10-02?15 Schedule (Form 990) 2018 75?3148958 P3994 Schedule [Form 990) 2018 Americans for Prosperity PartVI Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37'. Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue} that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships. (0) {dl Ale)" if} lei (M ii) Name, address, and EIN Primary activity Legal domicile pamf?m Share of Share of Conley-#8120 General or Percentage - rea ,unrea El 501(c)(3) a amour] "1 9x managrng . of entity [state or foreign excluded from tax under was}? . total end of year :llnr?amns? of Schedule K-1 pa?na? ownership country) 512-514) Yes No Income assets Yes No [Form 1055) Yes N0 Schedule (Form 990) 2018 832164 10-02?18 Schedule (Form 990) 2018 Americans for Prosperity 75 314895 8 Page 5 Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule Fl. See instructions. 832165 10?02?18 Schedule [Form 990) 2018 IRS e-file Signature Authorization one No. 1545?1378 are 8879-E0 for an Exempt Organization For calendar year acts, or need: year beginning . 2013, and ending . 20? 20 1 8 Department a, 1,16me be Do not send to the IRS. Keep for your records. - imam! Revenue Swim Go to for the latest information. Name of exempt organization Employer identification number Amricans for Prosperity 75?3148958 Name and title of of?cer Victor Bernson Jr Secretary, VP Type of Return and Return Information (Whole Dollars Only) Check the box for the return for which you are using this Form 8879-EO and enter the applicable amount, if any, from the return. If you check the box on line 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, or 5a, below, and the amount on that line for the return being filed with this form was blank, then leave line 1b, 2b, 3b, 4b, or 5b, whichever is applicable, blank (do not enter -0-). But, if you entered on the return, then enter -0- on the applicable line below. Do not complete more than one line in Part I. ta Forrn990 checkhere FE Total revenue,itany (Form 990, Part column (A), 1b 95,544,134. 23 Form SQU?EZcheckhere DI: Total revenue,ifany (Form 990-EZ, lineQ) 2b 8a Form 1120-POL check here P- I: Total tax (Form 1120-POL, line 22) 3b 4a Form BSD-PF check here bl: Tax based on investment income (Form BSD-PF, Part Vl.line 5) 4b 5a Form8868checkhere Balance Due (Form8868, lineSC) 5b Fart-llzg'g'I Declaration and Signature Authorization of Officer Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I am an of?cer of the above organization and that have examined a copy of the organization?s 2018 electronic retum and accompanying schedules and statements and to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct, and complete. I further declare that the amount in Part above is the amount shown on the copy of the organization's electronic retum. consent to allow my intermediate service provider, transmitter, or electronic return originator (ERO) to send the organization '5 return to the IRS and to receive from the an acknowledgement of receipt or reason for rejection of the transmission. the reason for any delay in processing the return or refund, and the date of any refund. If applicable, 1 authorize the US Treasury and its designated Financial Agent to initiate an electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) entry to the ?nancial institution account indicated in the tax preparation software for payment of the organization?s federal taxes owed on this return, and the ?nancial institution to debit the entry to this account. To revoke a payment, i must contact the US. Treasury Financial Agent at 1-888-353-4537 no later than 2 business days prior to the payment (settlement) date. 1 also authorize the ?nancial institutions involved in the processing of the electronic payment of taxes to receive con?dential information necessary to answer inquiries and resolve issues related to the payment; I have selected a personal identi?cation number (PIN) as my signature for the organization's electronic return and, if applicable, the organization's consent to electronic funds withdrawal. Of?cer's PIN: check one box only IE I authorize CaPin Grouse . LLP to enter ERO firm name Enter five numbers, but do not enter all zeros as my signature on the organization?s tax year 2018 electronically ?led return. If I have indicated within this return that a copy of the return is being filed with a state agency?es) regulating charities as part of the Fedetate program, i also authorize the aforementioned ERO to enter my PIN on the return's disclosure consent screen. El As an of?cer of the organiz tion, I will enter my PIN as my signature on the organization?s tax year 2018 electronically ?led return. If i have indicated within this return that a copy fifth? return isb??g filed with a state agency?es) regulating charities as part of the lFiS Fed/State ro ram,lwillente I ont eret n? iscl ure co sent so . 'p 9 69,2 (?71 fee" b? . fr Date 9/ 9 f/ r? [Ear-till 3 Certi?cation and Authentication Enter your six-digit electronic ?ling identi?cation number (EFIN) followed by your ?ve-digit self-selected PIN. 3539 3801972_ Do not enter all zeros I certify that the above numeric entry is my PIN, which is my signature on the 2018 electronically filed return for the organization indicated above. I confirm that I am submitting this return in accordance with the requirements of Pub. 4163, Modernized e-Flle lnforrnation for Authorized IRS e-fl'le Providers for Business Returns. EHO's signature 5 Capin Crouse Date 11/15/2019 ERO Must Retain This Form - See Do Not Submit This Form to the IRS Unless Requested To? Do so LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions. Form 8879-E0 (2018) 323051 10-26-18