If PM3TOCOFIV FE'f'iIe GRAPHIC print oo nor paoceos i Production I - Page?! of 26 93493319180879] OMB NO. 1545-0647 Famg'go ?ll Department of the Wazoo-y internal Revenue Service Rot-u of Organization Ex'empt From income Tax Under section or of the Internal Roimnuo Gode (except privaie foundation's) 1* not. enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made publlc. it? Go to for instructions and the latoot information. 201; (moo to i?uhlio Inopoctioo A For the 2019 calendar oar, or tax oar be iooln 8 Check if applicable: El Address change El Name change amt Bndi? 12*31*2918 Name of organizatIon Independence and Freedom Network 82*1153081 [3 Initial rotum Ell Wino rolumflarminamd Doing business. as Employer identification number Amei'ulod return [3 Application pundit: Numbor and street (or ?0 box if mail Is not delivered to stroor addroos) Room/suite PO Box 2534.2 Telephone number City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or forolgn postal code Alexandria, VA 22313 Name and address of principal officer: PO am: 25342. Alexandria, VA 22313 . . .raus: - . - I ax eaemo 591(c)(3) Gross receipts 2,936,?02 C3 4943121111.} or 527 Is this a group return for subordinates? Eric Are all subordinates included? ayes m? If attach a list. (see instructions) Website: 1' NM Group exemption number Form of organizer on: Corooraton Trust Association Other? I. Year of formation: State of legal domicile: lion 3 Summary .1 Briefly describe the organization 5 mission on most significant activities: Independence and Fieedom Network was founded to promote solutions to pressing public policy problems related to individual liberty and the expansion of poroonal freedom. as: 2 Chock this box 1* if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of moro than 25% of its net assets. in? 3 Number of voting'mem?bers of the hotly (Part Vl, lino 1aNumber of independent wilting members of the governing body (Part Vi, line 1bTotal number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 23Total number of volunteers-(estimate if necessawToto! unrelated busloess revenue from Port oolumn line Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-1?, line Prlor Year Current Year 8 Contributions and grants (Pail Vill, line 1h2,936,702 9 Program service revenue (Part lino 2gis? It) Investmont income (Part Vill, column (A), lines Other revenue (Part column (A), lines 5, on, Go, 93, 10c, and lie) 0 12 Total rovenuo-add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12) 23351702 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A). llnes 1?3 . . . 2,228,425 14 Beno?ts paid to or for members {Part IX, column line Salaries, other Compensation, employee benefits (Partlx, column (A), lines 5?40} :52, 0 16a Professional {morals-Eng foes (Par-l lX, column (A), line 11aTotal fundraislno expenses {Part IX, column (D). line 25) . 17 Other expenses (Part lX, column (A), lines lla?llcl, Ill?246:) . . . . 594,352 18 Total expenses. Add lines 13~17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 113,925 3 aegluning of Current Year End of Year ?g .. E33 2i) Toto! assots (Port X, line 16113,925 3% 21 Total liabilities (Fart X, lineHot assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21. from line 20 . . . . . 113,925 Pan ii Signature Block eup.eps.irs. gov/111217 l?l?dpi?d/ sdi/ proxy/ priotSub 1/2 1/2020 - l? I Under?penaities of perjury, I declare that I knowiedge and belief, it is true, corned. and campiete. Declaration of preparer (0th any knowledge. Page 2 of 26 ave examined this return, induding accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my er than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has ?rm? 201941-15 Signature of off car Date 539:} Here Ray McVeigh Director - we. or print name and mm Win-Wwe preparer?s name Preparer?s Signature Date . PTIN . Check if mamas P813 seif~emgioyed Preparer Firm 5 name i5 Totai Scintions Firm an 30~0595434 use only Finn?s address F4515 Fermi sweet Hume m3. {614) 537?0956 Granite City, 43:23 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown abo?e? (see instructions) For paperwork Reductian Act Notice, see the seyarate instructions. I I I I Cat. NO. 112282Y . .Yes mNo Form 990 (2018) 1/21/2020 . . - Page 3 of 26 Form 990 (2018) - Page 2 . Part ili Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Briefly describe the organization?s mission: Independence and Freedom Network was founded to promote solutions to pressing public policy problems related to individual liberty and the expansion of personal freedom. 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on thepriorForm9900r990-EZmYes 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 mYes.mNo If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0. 4 Describe the organization?s program service accomplishments for each of Its three largest program services, as measdred by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported. 4a (Code: (Expenses 1,282,645 including grants of 1,100,000 (Revenue Supporting programs and policies that will improve. Amer can safety and securty 4b (Code: (Expenses 913,020 Including grants of 850,000 (Revenue Public commun cat ons related to econom freedom and opportunity 4c (Code: (Expenses A 402,400 including grants of 278,425 (Revenue Communications regarding Issues related to honesty in government . 4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0.) . (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4e Total program service expenses!? 2,598,065 Form 990 (2018) 1/21/2020 1 Page 4 of 26 Form 990 (2018) Page 3 Part IV 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)? If ?Yes," complete No 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructionsDid the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates Yes for public office? If ?Yes," complete Schedule C, Part Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or" have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes, complete Schedule C, Perl the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part Ill - . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, PartDid 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 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part/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?If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets In temporarily restricted endowments, 10 No permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule Part . . . . . . 11 If the organization' 5 answer to any of the following questions Is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX, or as applicable. a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in PartX, line 10? If"Yes,"complete ScheduleD, PartVl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11a_ No 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 0 Did the organization report an amount for related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of Its total assets reported In Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Perl . . . 11C 0 (1 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 Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes,? complete Schedule D, PallX 11s No' Did the organization' 5 separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses 11f No the organization? 5 liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, PartX 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? . If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Pants Was the organization included In consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? 12b No If "Yes,? and if the organization answered ?No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII ls optional 13 Is the organization a school described in section If "Yes," complete Schedule 13 No 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United StatesDid the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraislng, 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 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If ?Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts '16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than 000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign Individuals? If ?Yes, ?complete Schedule F, Parts and IV. 16 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15, 000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, 17 No column (A), lines 6 and Me? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part l(see instructions) . . 18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part line 9a? If ?Yes," 19 completeScheduleG, Peril/20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If ?Yes," complete Schedule . . . . 203 No 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 21 Yes government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If ?Yes, complete Schedule 1, Parts I and II . 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, 22 No column (A), line 2? If ?Yes, complete Schedule I, Parts I and . . . Form 990 (2018) 1/21/2020 I Page 5 of 26 Form 990 (2018) Page 4 Part iv Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes No 23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization 5 current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete 23 N0 24a Did the organization have a tax- -exempt bond Issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100, 000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31,2002? If ?Yes, answer lines 24b through 24d and . complete Schedule If "No, go to line 256 . . . . . . . . . . . 243 No Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . 24b I Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bondsDid the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? . 24d No 25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Partl . . . . . . . . . . . 253 No Is the organization aware that it engaged In an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization 5 prior Forms 990 or 990- 25b No If "Yes, complete Schedule L, PanDid 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? 26 No If ?Yes, complete Schedule 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 27 No of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part . . . . . . . . - 28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions): a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, 28b No An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an . officer, director, trustee, or direct or Indirect owner? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non?cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule . 29 No 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If ?Yes," complete Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 N0 31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Partl . No 31 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes, complete Schedule N, Pant llDid the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Re?golations sections 301. 7701? 2 and 301. 7701- 3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Pal-Was the organization related to any tax? ?exempt or taxable entity? If ?Yes," complete Schedule R, Part ll, or IV, and 34 0 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 35a N0 If? Yes' to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes, complete Schedule R, Pan? V, line 2 . . . 35b 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If ?Yes," complete Schedule R, Pan? V, line Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related or anization and that is treated as a partnership for federal Income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI 37 38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations In Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0Parw Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this PartV . . . . . . . . Yes No 1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- If not applicable . . 1a 0 Enter the number of Forms W- 26 included in line 1a. Enter if not applicable . 1b' 0 Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming 1 (gambling) winnings to prize winnersForm 990 (2018) 1/21/2020 1 Page 6 of 26 Form 990 (2018) Page 5 . 2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by 2a 0 If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? 2'3 N0 Note.If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) 3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross Income of $1,000 or more during the year?Yes,? has it filed a Form 990-T for this year?If ?No? to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 'any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest In, or a signature or other authority over, a 4a No financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . . If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: it See Instructions for filing requirements for Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). 5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . . 5a 'No Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b No If ?Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form . . . . . . . . . . -. . 5c 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization as No solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitablecontributions? . . . If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were 6b 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 1700:). a Did the organization receive a payment In excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services 7a providedtothepayor"Yes," di the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services providedDid the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file 7c If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year . . . . 1 7d I Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 7e Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . . 7f 9 If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as 79 If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during 8 . 0 9a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . . . 9a No Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related personSection 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part line 12 . . . 10a Gross receipts, Included on Form 990, Part iine 12, for public use of club facilities 10b 11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter: a ?Gross income from members or shareholders . . . . . . . . . 11a Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them11b 12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? 12a No If "Yes," enter the amount of tax?exempt interest received or accrued during the year. 12b 13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. I a Is the organization litensed to issue qualified health plans In more than one state? Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0. 13a No 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"Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments?If provide an explanation In Schedule 0 . . 14b 15 Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than 000, 000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s_) during the year? If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule . . . . . 15 N0 16 Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule Form 990 (2018) 1/21/2020 I Form 990 (2018) Page 7 of 26. Page 6 Part VI Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to llnes'2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0 See instructions Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part ?21 Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No 1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year 1a 1 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 I I 1b 0 2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employeeDid the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision 3 No of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? . 4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? . 4 N0 5 Did the organization become aWare during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? 5 No 6 Did the organization have members or stockholdersDid the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing bodyAre any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or 7b No persons other than the governing bodyDid the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: 8a No Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing bodythere any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed In Part Vii, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization' 5 mailing address? If "Yes, provide the names and addresses in Schedule Section B. Policies (This Section requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Cod .) . Yes No. 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? . 10a No 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' 5 exempt purposes? 10b 11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. . . . . . 12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No, go to line 12a Yes Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes,? describe in ScheduleOhowthiswasdone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12c Yes 13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policyDid the organization have a written document retention and destruction policyDid the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? 'a The organization?s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official . . . . . . . . . . . 15a No Other officers or key employees of the organization . . . . . . . . 15b No If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions). 16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year"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' 5 exempt status with respect to such arrangements16b Section C. Disclosure 17 18 19. 20 List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 Is required to be filed}! Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply. {3 Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule 0) Describe in Schedule whether (and if so, how) the organization made Its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year. State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records: bThe organization PO Box 25342 Alexandria,VA 22313 (740) 617-4445 Form 990 (2018) 1/21/2020 ll Page 8 of 26 Page . I Form 990 (2018) Port Conmonsatioo of (?fteen, Directors?rustoos, Key Enmfo?yeoo, Hignest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII . . . . . . .Section it. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest. Compensated Employees 13: Complete this table for alt persons renuirod to be ilsted. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization' 5 tax year in List all of the organ i'zation 9 current of?cers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation. Enter 43- in columns (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid. a List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See inotruetlons for de?nition of "key employee. List the organization? 5 five: current highost componsated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee) who received reportable compensation (80x 5 of Form andfor 80x of Form 1099 MISC) of more than $100, 000 from the organization and any related organizationa. it List all or the organization 5 formor officers, key employees?. or highest compensated omployees who received more than $100,080 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. List all of the organization's former diroctors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the: organization, more than $10,830 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. List persons in the following order: indi viduai trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers: key empioYees; highest compensated employees anti former such platoons . 3 Check this in?: if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee. (A) 7 7 (Ci (0) (E) (F) Name and Title Average: Position {do not check. more Reportable - Reportable Estimated hours per than one box, unless person compensation. compensation amount of? other week (fist is both an officer and a from the from related compensation any. hours directoritrustee) organization organizations from the For related 3 m. p; 3: 2/1095? 2/1099- organization and organizations a ?53 .3 gig MISC) MISC) related below dotted Q: a: g; a; g? organizations line} 6,3 g, o. 7g.- 8 . 7 - g? iv'(1) Ray McVeigh 3'90 .., 9 Director 0 0i} Form 990 (2918), 1/21/2020 Page 9 of 26 I Form 999 (2018) . Page 8 . Flori Vii Section A. Of?cers, Directors, Trustees, Kev Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) in} (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Home and Title Average {losition (do not check more Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per than one box, unless person compensation compensation amount of other week (list is both an officer and a from: the from related compensation any hours airman/trustee) organization organizations from the - for related - 2/1 099M156) organization and organizations ?is" a; ?n related below clotted Q. 5 in 3; 7 i, organizations lineSilb'TOtal c'Totai from continuation shoots to Port Vii, Section A . . . . it dT?otai (and lines 1iTotal number of individuals (inclodlng not not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100, 000 of reportable compensation from the organization it Yes no 3 Did the organization llst. any formor of?cer director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 18? If "Yes," complete Schedule for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 i No 4 For any individual listen on line to, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,900? If ?Yes, complete Schedule for such . indiVidual .Did any person listed on line in receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services lenderecl to the organization?f "Yen, complete Schedule for such person . . . . . . . . 5 No Section Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $160, 000 of compensation from the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization? 5 tax year. (8) (C) Description of services Compensat on Home: and :buoiness address 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization tr 0 Form 990 (2018) 2/1 gov/inof/n?dprd/ sdi/ 1/2 1/2 020 I I Page 10 of 26 Form 990 (2818) Page 9 Pan Vin Statement of Revenue . . Check if Scheduk: cantains a response or mate tn'anyr line in this Pan ViiTotal revenue: Related 61' Unrelated Revenue exempt business excluded from function revenue tax under sections revenue 512 '514 62mins writs - thins, GiSis, Simi a la Federated campaigns . . I Membership (tugs. . . Fundraising events . . Reisted organizations Lig? a Gevemment grants {contributions} 1e 1? Ali other contiibutinns, gins, grants,_ amounts not inducted 2,936,?02 Noncash contributions included in lines 13 1f:$ TOIBI. Add ?nes la'lf I I I I 2,936, 792 Business Code 22? 1' Ali other program service revenue. 970ml. Add ?nes Bin-21? . . . a? A (Danni?! tithe? me?? meanings Was asismis and ?311: :3 Investment income (incinding dividends, interest, and other av simiiaramountsIncome from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds it 3r Rea! (if) Persansi 623 Gross rents 1) Less: rentai expanses Rental! income in ($055) {5 Net rentaiinoome Ozr?ossSecurities (it) Other ya Gross amount from sates of assets other than inventory Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses Gain or {loss} Nstgainor?essGross income from fundraising events (not including 0f contributions reported on ?ne in}. See Part IV, line 18 . . . . a bLess: direct expenses . . . I Net Income or (1055) frarn fundraising events . . 9a Gross income gaming activities. See Part 1VbLess: direct expenses . . . 1; Net income: in? (loss) from gaming activities . . 3.. 1036:1355 sales of inventory. less returns and aliowances . . a LeSs: cast of goods said . . 1/21/2020 . Page 11 of 26 LiNet income or(loss) from sales of inventory. . iv Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code 11a dAIIotherrevenue . . . . . . . . 0 12Total revenue. See Instructions2,936,702 Form 990 (2018) z/leup .eps.irs. . 1/21/2020 . - Page 12 of 26 Form 990 (2018) Page 10 Part ix Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A). Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part not include amounts reported on lines 6b, (A) Pro ra?iemce Mana ??Part Vill. Total expenses gexpenses genergal expenses 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and 2.28.425 2.228.425 domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See I 0 Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign 0 governments, and foreign Individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16. 4 Benefits paid to or for members 0 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and 0 key employees . . . . 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as ?0 defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) . . . . 7 Other salaries and wages 0 8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401 0 and 403(b) employer contributions) . . . . 9 Other employee benefits . . . . . . . 0 10 Payroll taxes . . . . . . . . . . . 0 11 Fees for services (non-employees): . I a Management . . . . . . 176,000 176,000 Legal . . . . . . . . . 48,372 48,372 Accounting dLobbyingProfessional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0 Investment management fees . . . . . .- 0 g'Other (If line 119 amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column 340 340 (A) amount, list line 119 expenses on Schedule 0) . 12 Advertising and promotion . . . . 40,000 40,000 13 Office expenses . . . . . . . 0 14 information technology .. . . . . . 0 15 Royalties . . 0 16 Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any 0 federal, state, or local public officials . 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings . . . . 0 0 21 Payments to affiliates . . . . . . . 0 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization . . 0 ?23 Insurance . . 0 24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24a. If line 24a amount exceeds 10% Ofilne 25, column (A) amount, list line 24a expenses on Schedule 0.) a Grassroots Consulting 171,070 171,070 Communications Consulting 98.200 98.200 Data and Research 47,370 47,370 Advertising Production . 13,000 13,000 All other expenses 0 25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 2,822,777 2,598,065 224,712 0 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization 7 reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here .I- if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Form 990. (2018) 1/21/2020 . Page 13 of 26 Form 990 (201.8) Page 11 Pan}: Balance Sheet Check if Schodute 0 contains a rasponse or note to any line in this Part if.) (A) Seginning of year End oi year 1 Cash?nonvinterestwbearing . . . . . . . . 1 113.925 2 Savings and temnoraw C3511 Investments . . . . . . . . . 2 0 3 Pledges and grants receivable, netAccounts receivableLoans and other i?eceivabtes from current and former of?cers, directors, trustees, key empioyoes. and highest compensated employees. Compieio 5 0 Part ii of Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Loans and other receivables from othor digqualii?led persons (as defined under section 4958mm?; persons described in section 4958(cx33w), and contributing employem and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) 6 a voluntary employees? bene?ciary organizations (see inatruct?lons) Compiete Part of smEdEJte Kill 7 Notes- and loans receivableinventories for sole Prepaid exponses and deferred charges . . . . . . 103 Land, hulidings; and equipment: cost. or other basis. Complete PartVl of Schedule 193 .b Less: acmmulateci depreciation mi) 100 0 3.1 investments?publicly traded securities . 11 0 12. investments-worker securities. See Pan EV, line 11 . . . . . 12. (13 Investments?program?reiated. See Part N, line 11 . . 13 0 14 Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 1-4 0 15 Other assets. Size Part N. line Tomi assets.Add lines I, through 15 (must "equal line 34) . . . 16 113.925 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . a . 17 18 Grants payahlo . 18 19 Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . 19 20 Tawaxamnt bond liabilities . . . . . ?ll Escrow or custodial account. liability. Complete Part of Schedule it) 21 22 want; and other pavabies to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highast compensated employees. and ails-qualified '13: persons. Complete Pauli of 'Scn?dule . . 22 '3 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unqelated third parties . . 23 24 Unsecurad notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties . . 24 25 Other iiabliltles (including federal income tax, payabies to related third parties, 25 and other liabilities not included on llnes 17 24}. compiete Part of Schedule 26 Total liabilitiesAdd lines 1? through 25 . . 25 Drganiza?ons that follow 11? (A36 953 tho-ck here i and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 3? 27 Unrestricte? not assets 27 113.925 28, Temporarily rest?cted. net assets . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ?8 29 Permanently restricted not aasets 29 -0rganizatinns that do not follow 117 (A90 958), 23 check here i? and complete lines 30 through 34. g, 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds . . . . . . 30 31 Paidwi'n or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund . . . 31 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accnmutatod incomo, or other funds 32 Total net asseto or fund baiances . . . . . . . . . . . 33 113,925 34 Total liabilities am: net assets/fund balances . . . . . . . . 34 113.925 Form 990 (2018) 1/21/2020 I Page 14 of 26 Form_990 (2018) Page 12 Part XI Reconcilliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), line 122,936,702 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 252,822,777 3 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from' line 113,925 4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Pari X, line 33, column 4 0 5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . '6 7InvestmentexpensesPriorperiodadjustmentsOther changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule Net assets or fund baiances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, fine 33, column 10 113,925 PartXii Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII . . . . Yes No 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule 0. - . 2a Were the organization?s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a No If?Yes,? check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year-were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis Were the organization?s financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b . No If ?Yes,? check a box below to Indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: Separate basis Consolidated basis [3 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 0. 3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular 3a No If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If theorganization did not undergo the required . audit or audits, explain why In Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. 3b Form 990 (2018) 1/21/2020 1 . Page 16 of 26 jefi in nor Mom Production om: 9349331918005}?! ~Schoduie 8 schedule of Contributcfs (Form 930, - . or Attach to Form 990, or senor. 201 8 Department or the Treasury 5 Go to for the late st information. lntemst Revenue Service ?ame of the organization Empioyar identification number 824153081 Independence and Freedom Network Organization type (check one): Friars of: ., Section: Form 993 or 990%: 501ml 4 )(onter number) organization nonexempt choritobto trust not treated as a private foundation .527 potitical organization Form 99043;: a 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation nonexompt choritabie trust treated as a private foundation 501(c)(3) taxable private foundation Check ifyoor organization is covered by the Gen-end ?ute or :3 Special Rule. Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), or {10) organization can check boxes for both the Genera! Rots and a Special Ruio, See instructions. Genera: Rois For an organization firing FoerQO, $90432, or that received, during the year, oontributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Ports 1 and It See instructions for determining a contributor?s totai contributions. - - Spooior Ruins For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or that met the 331% support test of the regulations under sections 58mm?) and that checked Scheduio A (Form 990 or QQO-EZ), Part li, fine 13, 163, or and that received from any one contributor, during tho year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or {212% of the amount on Form 990, Port iino or (ii) Form tins 1. Complete Parts I and It. For an organization described in section 591(c)(7), (B), or Form 990 or 990-52, that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of more than exclusively for roiigious, charitable, scienti?c, titerory, or educational nominees, or for the prevention of cruelty to ohiidron or animals. Compioto Ports 1 (entering in coiumn instead of the contributor name and address), il, sod til. - For an organization described in section 591(c)(7), (8), or Form 996 or 990452 that received from any one contributor, during the year, contributions exclusiveiy for reiigious, ohoritsbie, etc, purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, snior here the totsi contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively roiigious, charitable, etc, purpose. Don?t complete any of the ports uniess the General Rule oppiios to this organization because it received reiigious, charitable, etc, contributions totaling $5,060 or more during the year . . . . . . . . Ii? :5 Caution, An organization that isn?t covered by the Genera: Rois ondlor the Spscisi Ruins doesn?t tile Schedule (Form 990, or but it must answer "No" on Part EV, tins 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on fine of its Form or on its Form QQOPF, Part t, line 2, to certify that it doesn?t meet the titing requirements of Schedute 3 (Form 990, or 990%). - For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, son the instructions Cat. No. 38513): Schedule a (Form 990, ssornz, or dab-PF} (2018} for Form 930. 893-152, or tide-W. 1/21/2020 'Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or (2018) Name of organization Independence and Freedom Network 82-1153081 Part 1 Contributors (See Instructions) Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space Is needed. Page 17 of 26 Page 2 Employer identification number No. lb) Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) .Total contributions Type of contribution i. See Additional Data Table Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II . for noncash contribution.) No. . Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contribution.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (0) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contribution.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 . (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contribution.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contribution.) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part ii for noncash contribution.) Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) ://eup.eps . I 1/21/2020 Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 18-0f 26 Page 3 ?Name of organization Independence and Freedom Network Employer identification number 82-1 153081 Part Noncash Property (See Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space ls needed. . 7 Ng'afr?m Description of noncash property given FMV (or estimate) Date received (See instructions) No. from . . . art I escription noncash property given FMV (or estimate) Date received (See instructionsPart Description of noncash property given (See instructions) Date received art Description of noncash property given (See instructions) Date received Part I Description of noncash property given (See Instructions) Date received Part Description of noncash property given (See instruc?ons) Date received I Schedule (Form 990, 990-52, or 990-PF) (2013) 1/21/2020 1 Schedule (Form 990. 990-EZ. or 990-PF) (2018) Page 19 of 26 Page 4 ?Name of organization Employer identification number Independence and Freedom Network - 82-1153081 . Part Exclusively religious. charitable. etc.. contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns through and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part enter the total of exclusively religious. charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) In Use duplicate copies of Part if additional space is needed. . . No. from Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held Part I Transfer of gift Transferee's name. address. and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee . . . . . . No. from Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held Part I - Transfer of gift Transferee's name. address. and ZIP 4. Relationship of transferor to transferee . . . . . . No. from Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held Part I Transfer of gift Transferee's name. address. and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee . . . . . No. from Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held Part I Transfer of gift Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ. or 990-PF) (2018) 1/21/2020 I Page 20 of 26 Additional Data Software ED: Samara Version: EEN: Name: 18007222 2018v3.1 824153081 independence and Free-dam Network Form 990 Schedule B, Part 1 - Contributors {8&9 use duplicate copies of Part I if a?dltionai mace is. needed. My. ?ame. addregs, and 1:9 4- as ?mm: mm?hutinng Type of centribntim: ?erson Payroll 352.000 Noncash (Complete Palt' II far noncash contribution. Person [a IN Payroll 950?090 Noucash (Complete Part II for noncash contribution.) Person Payroll 3 amour: Noncash (Complete Part for noncash contribution.) Person [if] . Paymil 183.702 L0 Noncash {.23 (Complete Part II for noncash contribution.) 93mm} Em i3ayroll 105.000 Noncash ?3 (Complete Part-II for noncash contribution.) Person [m l0! Payroll 275,000 Noncash (Complete Part II for nonnash contribution.) Person Ix) Payroll 271.000 Noncash . Part II noncash conmbu?on.) :a?lenp. eps . its. gov/me. f/n?dprd/sdifproxy/printSub 1/21/2020 . - Page 21 of26. r3313 GRAPHIC nr?ini - no nor Pnoo?ss i ORIGINAL DATA production 1 mn: 9349331918?079l - Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities 0MB (Form 990 or 999-52) . . It For Organizations Exempt From income Tax tinder sootion sane) and section 527 201 i [369an of the Treasury Mm; Revenue 8mm Momplete if the organization is descrioeri below. intracli to Form 991) or Form 990-121. 03313:] to Pubiic #60 to for instructions anti the latest information. {non?ction ii the: organization answered "Yes" on Form Part iv, Line 3, or?ForIn 990-62, Part V, iine 46 (Political Campaign Activities}, then In Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Fons LA and B. Do not complete Pan LC. Ii Section Sui-(c) (other than section organizations: Complete Paris LA and below. So not complete Part LB. 6 Section 52? organizations: Complete Pam A only lfiho organization answeron "Yes" on Form 999, Part 1V Line 4, or Form 99045? Part Vi line 4? {Lobbying Activities), then Ii: Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have flied Form 5mg (election under section 501(h33: Complete Port Do not complete Port ii It Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT Form 53138 {oiociion under section 50101)): Complete Part ll not complete Pail A if too organization zoom-red ?Yes? on Form 99-0, Part VII, Line 5 (Froxy Tax) (see separato instructions) or Form 990432 Part V, line 35:: {Proxy Tax} {see separate instructions), than a Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizoiiOns: Complete Port ill. Name of?the organization Employer identification number independence and Freedom Netwmk 82-1153081 Con'IpIete if the organization is-exonmt under section 501(6) or is a section 527 organization. 1 Provide a description of the organization 5 direct and indirect politicai campaign activities in Part. (see instructions for de?nition of ?political campaign activities?) 2 Political campaign activity expenditures {see instructions). it :5 - 1,120,000 3 Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see .. 1322; i, 33" i5 (Iomoiote if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) . 1 Enter the amount. of any excise. tax incurred by the organization under section 4-955 Enter the amount. of any excise tax 'incorroti by organization manager's antler section 4955 3 {fine organization incurred a section 4955 tax; did it ?le Form 4?20 for this year? Yes No on was a correction made? Yes No If ?Yon-t" describe in Part IV. Port: Compiete if the organization- is exempt under section 501(c), except: section 501(c)(3) '1 Entor the amount directiy expended by the organization for section 527 exempt function activities 9? 2 Enter- the amount of the filing organization's form?s contributed to other organizations for Section 527 exempt function activities . II 1,120,000 Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines '1 and 2. Enter here and on Form ?204301., line 17b 1?129?000 Did the filing organization ?le Form 11204363. for this year? Yes Q3 No 5 Enter the names, addrossos and employer identi?cation number {Em} of all section 52? political organizations to which the filing organization made payments. For each organization ilsted, enter the amount paid from the filing organization' 5 funds. Also enter the amount of poiitioal contributions received that were and directly doiivorod to a separate political organization, such as a soparato segregated fund or a political action committee (9A0). If additional space is needed, provide: information in Part IV. Name Address Em Amount paid from Amount of political filing organization's contributions received funds. If none, enter and and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter? (1) Honor and Principles PAC 228 5 Wash St Ste 115 3 824933172 . 270.000 Alexanciria, VA 22314 (2) Onward chic Inc 155 East Main Si: Ste 250 850,000 KY 40507 3 4 5 6 I For naperwork Redurtion not Notice, mm the instmotions for Form 990 or 990452. Cat. No. 500343 Schedule (3 (Form 990 or goo-?2) 201a 1/21/2020 . . I I Page 22 of 26 Schedule (Form 990 or 990- -EZ) 2018 . Page 2 Part A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). A Check ?tv If the ?ling organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list In Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures). Check a? If the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply. Filing Affiliated LImIts on Lobbying Expendltures organization's group totals (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) totals 1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) Total lobbying-expenditures to in?uence a legislative body (direct lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) Other exempt purpose expenditures Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) wanna Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns. If the amount on line 1e, column or is: [The lobbying nontaxable amount is. Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 1e. 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 if) . Subtract line lg from ?no la. If zero or less, enter -0-. Subtract line 1f from line 1c. 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 El section 4911 tax for this year? Yes 0 ID I?n 4?Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete _all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period Calendar year (or ?scal year . beginning In) 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total 2a Lobbying nontaxable amount Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e)) Total lobbying expenditures Grassroots nontaxable amount Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (ell Grassroots lobbying expenditures Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 ://eup .ops.irs. 1/21/2020 Page 23 of 26 Schedule (Form 990 or semen 2018 Page 3 ?ow; If Completo if the organization is exempt under section and has NOT ?led Form 5768 {olect-Ion under section 561(k)). For each ?Yes" response on lines la through If holow, provide in Part IV a doto?od description of the lobbying Yes No Amount 1 [airing the year, did the ?ling organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, inoluding any attempt to in?uence public: opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of: a Volunteers? .. ..I. Paid staff or management (include: compensation in expensos reported on ?has 1c through 1i)? .. . . (2 Media advortisemonts?. Mailings to membeis, legiolatom, or the public?. 19: Publications, or published or broadcast statom-onts?. .. . f- Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes?. Direct contact with legislators their staffs, government of?cials, or a legislative body? II Rallies, demonstrations seminars, conventions, spoeches, lectures or any similar means?. . i Other activities? 1 Total. Add lines Icy through 1i 23 Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section if "Yes," Enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 enter the amount of any to): 'iocumd by organization managers under section 4912 .. If the ?ling organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 forti?s year? .. .. i-ioii: 4% Complete: if the organization is exempt under section 561(c)(4), section or section 501(c)(6) . Yes No :1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondoductibie by members? . 1 2 Did the organization make only invhouse lobbying expenditur?s of $2,000 or loss? . 2 3 Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? 3 - iiort If}: 8 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 111%, lines 1 and 2 are answered "No" OR Port Iii-A, line 3, is answored ?Yes." 1 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members" .. .. . 1 2 Section 16282} nondoduciible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political exponoes for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). a Current year . 2" i} Carryover from last year .. 2b (2 Total 2c 3 Aggregate amount reponed in section notices of section 162(e) does 3 4 if notices were sent and the amount on line 2C oxoeeds the amount on line 3 what portion of the excess does . the organization agioe to carryover to the reasonable estimate of noododootiblo lobbying and political yoaI?. .-.. .. 5 Taxablo amount of loobying and political expenditures (soo instructions) 5 Post Suppiomootol Provide the required for Part l?A line 1; Patti line 4; Partl C, line Part llvA (affiliated group list); Part lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Post Hi line 1. Also complete this part for any aciditional information. I Reference I Schedule (Form 990 or 2013 1/21/2020 I Page 25 of 26 [Eire GRAPHIC print no m1" pmcess i DATA - Production I am: 93493319180079] 0 (Form 9% or BBQ-E2) Doparlmen-t of {he Traaumy internal Revenue Semioe Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-52 Complete. to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or or to provide any additional information. In": Attach to Form 990 or 990-52. . for the latest information. OMB No. .1 545-0047 2018 {mom to Name ofthe organization lndepenrlenca and Freedom Network- . (mu. Return 8241523031 Explanation I - Employer identification number 990 Raview Process Relereme . Form 990, The organization's policy is :0 submit a draft of'lhe annual .form?QQ? and related schedules and forms to the board of directors prior Part Vi, Line to filing the form 993 will: the Of?cial action by the boom is not required in order for form 990 to be ?led, but each board 111): Form member is encouraged to review and approve the form 990. - of Monitoring l?hiorest. and Enforcement of Conflicts; Form 930, Each interested person must disclose possible or actual conflict of Interest. Alter disclosure, the board shall decide if a conflict Part Vi, Line exists. if a con?ict does exist, the board will determine intro transaction causing the con?ict could be avoided by simclur?mg the 12:: transaction with a. party that is Boron interested party. if a more advantageous lrans?aclion is not reasonably possible under Explanation circumstances not producing a conflict of'inleresl, the board will vote on wheiher the transaction is in the organization's best Documents Publicly Available Form 99%, it. is the organization?s policy lo fully comply with all federal and slate disclosure requirements relating to the forms. The Part Vl, Line organization will ful?ll roouosls for applicable forms in accordanoo with the public disclosure requirements- Governing documents 19: Other subject to public disclosure rules will be made publicly available as applicable law may require. Olhorwise, the documents will be Organization provided at the discrelion or the Director either organiza?on after consultation with professional advisers, For Payerwork Reduction Act Holler: see lhe 1min: aliens for Form 3% or sen-?2. Cat. NO. 5 1056K Schedule 0 (Form 930 or 950-52) 2018 1/21/2020 - Page 1 lame GRAPHIC print - 80 um? 0:21:33;th BATA- - P?ro?uction 3 Nate: Yo capture the an: content: uf?this argument, pfeasae select landscape math: (11? when printing. Scheduie I 0M8 No. 154543047 (Fom 990) Grants and Other Organizations, . -. 4 Governments and Indm-dua [3 the United States 201 1: Compiete if the arganization answered ?Yes," or: Form 998, Part IV, line 21 or 22. 999:: to huhtic Department cf the Attaeh to Form 990. was?? Go to Wimhts, {w FaerQG for the iatest information. ihggzectwh Internal Revenue Sew ca Name. of the organiza?cm 2:11:39er idm??cation number independence and Freedom Network 82-1153081 0m: 934933192309mli part 2 General Infant: atian on Grants and Assistance 1 Does the organzation maintain records to the amnt a? the grants or assistance, the e?grantees for the grants or assistance, and the setection criteria used to award the grants 0F assistanceDescribe in Part IV the organization 5 procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the {132th States. ?art 11 Grants and Other Assmtance to [tomestm arganizatiom and Bamastic Gowemme ?3.29 Comptete if the arganization answered ?Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, ?ne 21, for any recipient that received more than 80 0. Part II can he dup?cated if additmaai space is needed. I I I . 5 Name and address of are IRC section {it} Ammnt at cash Amount of non- Methhd of va?uation Desc?pttah of Purpose cf gram organizatian {if app?cah?e) grant cash (book, FMV, apgraisai, nancash assistance or assistance or gavemment assistance Omar) Honqr and Princtpies PAC 824933172 52? 231333 228 Washingtm St SE 3.15 Memndria, VA 22314 3,425 0 3464 Park meat Grave 633:, OH 43123 Onward Ohio Inc 527 850,830 (3 Genera! Support 155 East Main St ste- 260 Lex?ngtan, KY 4050? Security is Strength tic Baa-2843146 1,160,090 (3 Gem: Suppart 51 Peninmia Drive . . Hiitnn Head,SC 29926 Gem! Support Genera} Suhport . .- Fur Papeiwatk Reduction Act Katine, see the for Farm 999. Cat. No. 50055? 2 Enter iota: number hf section 501 {?313} and govemment organizations listed it: the tine 1 think: . 3 Enter totai number of other organizations iisted in the tine 1 tahte . 9: a a a Schedule I {Fawn 990} 2818 122152026 Page 2 of 9 Schedule I (Form?990) 2018 Page 2 Part IE: Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22. Part can be duplicated if additional space is needed. Type of grant or assistance Number of Amount of Amount of Method of valuation (book, Description of noncash assistance recipients cash grant noncash assistance FMV, appraisal, other) (1) (2) (3) (4) A (5) (6) (7) Retem Reference Expianation Schedule I (Form 990) 2018 1721/2020 Page 4 of 9 {ewe 59.15?ch print 50 rim? PROCESS I (gamma Productiozii DLBE: 93493319188079E SCHEDULE (Form 998) Wof?w??easwy lWRevemeSewice 3* Attach to Form 9958. of? ?for and the fates: information. Reiated Organizations and Unrelated Partnership5 ?9 Compiete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, tine 33, 34, 35b, 36, or ONE ?0.1545?804? {Tigers t5 biame 0f the organization independenca and Freede Network 82-1153G81 Rm?: Identi?cation of Disregar?eri Entities Compiete if the organization answered "Yes? an Form 990, Part IV, tine 33. Empioyer icienti?catian number Name, address, and em {if appi make) {If disregarded entity Primary anti: Legai domidie (state or foreign mum} (5i) Tot-a? meme End-of?year assets if) Direct cantoiimg entity 1.2? PO Box 25342 Aiexandria, VA 2233.3 824%1?58 OH gamma 906 In?ependence and Freedom ?atwork 11 Identification of Related TaXmExempt ?rganiza?ons Compiete if the organizatian answered ?Yes" on Farm 996, Part IV fine 3'4 because it had one er more reiated tax? ?exempt crganizations durmg the tax year. Name, address, and am of reiatecf 5:53an Prinz-Ia . f5}. Lega? domrcie {state or foreign? mam} (d3 Exempt Code sector: I Pahirc chants: grams (if sect on so: . ff} . Dated controiimg entity - Samar: 512m} (13) mgtmiied minty? Yes No For 9aperwork Reduction Act ?otice, sea-the Instru-ctians for Form 990. Cat. NO. 50139! Scheduie {Form EEO) 2018 NZ 1152020 Schedule (Form 990) 2013 ?art Identi?cation of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year. . Name, address, and EIN of related organization I Primary Legal activity domicile (state or foreign country) Direct controlling entity Predominant unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512? 514) income(related, (9) Share of Share of total income end-of-year assets Yes No Disproprtionate Code V-UBI allocat ons? amount in box 20 of partner? Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) (5) General or managing Page 5 of 9 Page 2 Part IV, line 34 because it had 00 Percentage ownership Yes NO Part IV Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on noF rm 990, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year. Name, address, and EIN of related organizat on Primary activ ty (C) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) Direct controlling entity Type of ent ty (C corp, corp, or trust) (9) Share of total Share of end-of~ income year assets Part IV, line 34 Percentage ownership 0) Section 512(b) (13) controlled entity? Ya No Schedule (Form 990) 2018 1/21/2020 Schedule (Form 990) 2018 Part 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. 1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts Receipt of (i)?interest, (ii)annuities, royalties, or(iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gift, grant, or capitai contribution to related organization(Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(LOansor loan guarantees by related organization(Dividends from related organization(Sale of assets to related organization(Purchase of assets from related organization(Exchange of assets with related organization(Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(Sharing of paid employeeswith related organization(Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) forexpenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . .Othertransferofcash or property to related organization(Othertransferofcash orproperty from related organization(Page 6 of 9 Page 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. (C) Name of related organizat on Transaction Amount- involved type Method of determining amount involved Schedule (Form 990) 2018 1/21/2020 Page 7 of 9 Schedule (Form 990) 2018 A Page 49 Part VI 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 x? was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships. (C) (9) Name, address, and EIN of entty Primary activity Legal Predominant Are all partners Share of Share of Disproprt onate Code V-U 81 General or Percentage domicile income section total end-of?year allocations? amount in box managing ownership (state or (related, 501(c)(3) income assets 20 partner? foreign unrelated, organizat ons? of Schedule country) excluded from . tax under (Form 1065) sections 512- A 514Schedule (Form 990) 2018 1/21/2020 Page 8 of 9? Schedule (Form 990) 2018 - A Pages Part VII Supplemental Information - - Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule (see instructions).' i, Return Reference I Explanation Schedule (Form-990) 2018 1/21/2020