lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - Form990 Department of the Treasury lniemal Revenue SeNice foundations) Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private Ir Do not enter soual security numbers on this form as it may be made public Ir Information about Form 990 and Its Instructions is at OMB No 1545-0047 2014 Open to Public Inspection A For the Check if applicable 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2014 and ending 12-31-2014 Name of organization PROJECT VERITAS Address change Name change Employer identification number 27-2894856 D0ing busmess as Initial retu rn Final return/terminated Amended Telephone number Number and street (or 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) 1214 BOSTON POST ROAD Room/smte (914)908-2300 return City or town, state or provmce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code MAMARONECK, NY 10543 Application pending Gross receipts 2,416,542 Name and address of prinCIpal officer I Tax?exem pt status l7 501(c)(3) l? 501(c)( )1 (insert no) 4947(a)(1) or 527 Website: PROJECTVERITAS COM H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates? H(b) Are all subordinates Yes I7 No included? If"No," attach a list (see instructions) H(c) Group exemption number Ir Form of organization [7 Corporation Trust Assoaation Other F- Summary Year of formation 2011 State of legal domICIle VA 1 Briefly describe the organization's mi55ion or most Significant actIVIties TRAINING, EDUCATION AND INVESTIGATIONS UNDER MISSION STATEMENT PROJECT VERITAS CONDUCTED INVESTIGATIONS IN MULTIPLE STATES USING INDIVIDUALS TRAINED BY PROJECT VERITAS WE THEN INFORMED THE PUBLIC WITH THE RESULTS OF THESE INVESTIGATIONS WHICH INCLUDED THE AREAS OF PUBLICLY-FUNDED HEALTH CARE FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES OF A PUBLICLY-FUNDED MEDIA ORGANIZATION AND VAIOUS OTHER jg" MISSION RELATED TOPICS i 2 Check this box ifthe organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% ofits net assets 3 Number ofvoting members ofthe governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 3 4 Number ofindependent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 3 ll: 5 Total number ofindIVIduals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) 5 15 6 Total number ofvolunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 92 7aTota unrelated busmess revenue from Part column (C), line 12 7a 0 Net unrelated busmess taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b Prior Year Current Year 8 Contributions and grants (Part line 1h) 1,201,646 2,416,542 q: 9 Program serVIce revenue (Part line Zg) 0 10 Investmentincome (Part 3,4,and 7d 0 11 Other revenue 5,6d,8c,9c,10c,and 11e) 12 Total revenue?add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12) 1,201,646 2,416,542 13 Grants and Similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) 0 14 Benefits paid to orfor members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 15 gallagifs, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 302,879 507,270 16a Profe55iona fundrai5ing fees (PartIX,co umn 11e) Total fundraismg expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) F491I529 17 11a?11d,11f?24e) 782,229 1,355,934 18 Total expenses Add lines 13?17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 1,085,108 1,863,204 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 116,538 553,338 . . 3% Beginning of Current End of Year Year q- 33 20 Totalassets (PartX, ine 16) 215,742 848,961 3'3 21 Totalliabilities (PartX, ine 26) 62,267 88,578 mi 3H- 22 Net assets orfund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 153,475 760,383 Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge Sign Sig nature of officer Date Here JAMES Chairman Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name Preparers Signature Date Check if PTIN Id Edward Hulse Edward LHulse self?employed P00355784 al Finn's name Hulse Assoaates PC Firm's EIN II- Pre pare Finn's address F350 Passaic Avenue Phone no (973) 882?5690 Use Only Fairfield, NJ 07004 May the IRS discuss this return With the preparer shown above? (see instructions) For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. I7Yes Cat No 11282Y Form 990 (2014) Form 990(2014) Page2 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Briefly describe the organization?s missmn TRAINING, EDUCATION AND INVESTIGATIONS UNDER MISSION STATEMENT PROJECT VERITAS CONDUCTED INVESTIGATIONS IN MULTIPLE STATES USING INDIVIDUALS TRAINED BY PROJECT VERITAS WE THEN INFORMED THE PUBLIC WITH THE RESULTS OFTHESE INVESTIGATIONS WHICH INCLUDED THE AREAS OF PUBLICLY-FUNDED HEALTH CARE FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES OFA PUBLICLY-FUNDED MEDIA ORGANIZATION AND VAIOUS OTHER MISSION RELATED TOPICS 2 Did the organization undertake any Significant program serVIces during the year which were not listed on thepriorForm9900r990-EZIf"Yes," describe these new serVIces on Schedule 0 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make Significant changes in how it conducts, any program I_Yes 7No If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0 4 Describe the organization?s program serVIce accomplishments for each ofits three largest program serVIces, as measured by expenses Section 501(c)(3)and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount ofgrants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, ifany, for each program serVIce reported 4a (Code (Expenses 890,086 including grants of (Revenue The MiSSion of PrOJect Veritas, Inc is to train, educate, and inform others to investigate and expose cormption, dishonesty, self?dealing, waste, fraud, and other misconduct in both public and private institutions in order to achieve a more ethical and transparent somety PrOJect Veritas, Inc does not advocate speCIfic resolutions to the issues that are raised through its investigations, nor do we encourage others to do so 4b (Code (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4c (Code (Expenses including grants of (Revenue 4d Other program serVIces (Describe in Schedule 0 (Expenses including grants of$ (Revenue 4e Total program service expenses Form 990 (20 14) Form 990 (201420a Part Page 3 Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No Is the organization described In section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes,? Yes complete Schedule A 1 Is the organization reqUIred to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 2 Yes Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign actIVIties on behalf ofor in opp05ition to No candidates for public office? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule C, Part I 3 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying actIVIties, or have a section 501(h) No election in effect during the tax year? If Schedule C, Part II 4 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or Similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule C, No 5 Did the organization maintain any donor adVIsed funds or any Similarfunds or accounts for which donors have the right to prowde adVIce on the distribution or investment ofamounts in such funds or accounts? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part I 6 0 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the enVIronment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If Schedule D, Part II 7 0 Did the organization maintain collections ofworks ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part . 3 0 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account llabillty, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed In Part X, or prowde credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt No negotiation serVIces? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part IVE . 9 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 D, Part Ifthe organization?s answerto any ofthe followmg questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX, or as applicable Did the organization report an amount for land, bUIldings, and eqUIpment in Part X, line 107 If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part VI 11-3 es 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 Schedule D, Part 11-" 0 Did the organization report an amount for investments?program related In Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If Schedule D, Part VINE . 11C 0 Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more ofits total assets No reported in Part X, line 16? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part . . . . . . 11d Did the organization report an amount for other Ilabllities in Part X, line 25? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, PartXE 11e No Did the organization?s separate or consolidated finanCIal statements for the tax year include a footnote that 11f No addresses the organization?s liability for uncertain tax p05itions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part/Va Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited finanCIal statements for the tax year? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII 1-23 Yes Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited finanCIal statements for the tax year? If 12b No ?Yes,? and If the organization answered ?No? to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Is optional Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)7 If Schedu/eE 13 No Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outSIde of the United States? 14a No Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraismg, busmess, Investment, and program serVIce actiwties out5ide the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If Schedule F, Parts I and IV . 14b N0 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 ofgrants or other a55istance to or for any foreign organization? If ?Yes,? complete ScheduleF, Parts II and IV 15 0 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 ofaggregate grants or other a55istance to orforforeign indIVIduals? If ScheduleF, Parts and IV . 16 0 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 ofexpenses for professmnal fundraismg serVIces on Part 17 No IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraismg event gross income and contributions on Part lines 1c and 8a? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule G, Part II 18 0 Did the organization report more than $15,000 ofgross income from gaming actIVIties on Part line 9a? If 19 No "Yes, complete Schedule G, Part Did the organization operate one or more hospital faCIlities? If Schedu/eH 20a No If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited finanCIal statements to this return? 20b Form 990(2014) Form 990 (2014Part I Page 4 Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Did the organization report more than $5,000 ofgrants or other a55istance to any domestic organization or 21 No domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule I, Parts I and II Did the organization report more than $5,000 ofgrants or other a55istance to orfor domestic indIVIduals on Part 22 IX, column (A), line 2? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule I, Parts I and 0 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation ofthe organization?s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If ?Yes,? 23 es complete Schedule] . Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue With an outstanding prinCIpal amount of more than $100,000 as ofthe last day ofthe year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If ?No, go to line 25a . . . . . . . . . 24a 0 Did the organization invest any proceeds oftax-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 defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24C 0 Did the organization act as an "on behalfof" issuerfor bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d No 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, PartI 25a No Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction With a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization?s prior Forms 990 or If 25b No ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Part I 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? 26 No If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II Did the organization prowde a grant or other a55istance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family 27 No member of any ofthese persons? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule L, Part Was the organization a party to a busmess transaction With one ofthe fo 0Wing parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions) A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"complete Schedule L, Part 28a No A family member ofa current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,? complete Schedule L, Part I . 28b No An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (ora family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule L, Part IV . 28C 0 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non?cash contributions? If ?Yes,?complete ScheduleM 29 No Did the organization receive contributions ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If ?Yes,? complete ScheduleM 30 0 Did the organization liqUIdate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes,? complete Schedule N, No 31 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II 32 0 Did the organization own 100% ofan entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule R, PartI 33 0 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule R, Part II, orIV, and Part V, line 1 34 es Did the organization have a controlled entity Within the meaning ofsection 512(b)(13)? 35a No If?Yes?to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction With a controlled 35b entity Within the meaning of section 5 12(b)(13)? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule R, Part V, /Ine2 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 35 0 Did the organization conduct more than 5% ofits actIVIties through an entity that is not a related organization and that IS treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule R, Part VI 37 0 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and prowde explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 1 1b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are reqUIred to complete Schedule 0 38 Yes Form 990 (2014) Form 990(2014) Page5 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No 1a Enter the number reported In Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter-0? if not applicable . . 1a 55 Enter the number of Forms W-ZG included In line 1a Enter-O- 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 WinnersEnter the number ofemployees reported on Form Transmittal ofWage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending With or Within the year covered 2a 15 Ifat least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all reqUIred federal employment tax returns? 2b Note. Ifthe sum oflines 1a and 2a IS greater than 250, you may be reqUIred to e?file (see instructions) es 3a Did the organization have unrelated busmess gross income of$1,000 or more during the year? . . . 3a No If?Yes,? has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If ?No?to//ne 3b, prowde 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 finanCIal account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or otherfinanCIal 4a N0 If"Yes," enter the name ofthe foreign country hr 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 Ga No organization any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? If "Yes," dId the organization Include With every SOIICItatlon an express statement that such or gifts 6b 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of$75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and 7a No serVIces prowded to the payor? If"Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value ofthe goods or serVIces prowdedDid the organization sell, exchange, or otherwnse dispose of tangible personal property for which it was reqUIred to N0 If"Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year . . . . I 7d I 0 Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit NO Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . . 7f No 9 Ifthe organization received a contribution ofqualified Intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as N0 Ifthe organization received a contribution ofcars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, the organization file a 7h N0 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor adVIsed fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess busmess holdings at any time 8 No 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 Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part line 12 . . . 10a Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part line 12, for public use ofclub 10b faCIlities 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 12 year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0 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 Enterthe amount of reserves on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . 13c 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoortanning serVIces during the tax year"Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No,"prov1de an explanation In Schedule 0 . . 14b Form 990(2014) Form 990(2014) Page6 Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 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. 1a 7a 9 Check IfSchedule contaIns a response or note to any ?ne In thIs Part Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No Enter the number ofvotIng members ofthe governIng body year Ifthere are materIal dIfferences In votIng rIghts among members of the governIng body, or Ifthe governIng body delegated broad authorIty to an executIve commIttee or commIttee, explaIn In Schedule 0 Enter the number ofvotIng members Included In Me 1a, above, who are 3 any of?cer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee have a famIIy relatIonshIp or a busmess relatIonshIp WIth any other of?cer, dIrector, trustee, or key employeethe organIzatIon delegate control over management dutIes customarIIy performed by or under the dIrect 3 No superVISIon of of?cers, dIrectors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? the organIzatIon make any SIgnIfIcant changes to Its governIng documents SInce the prIor Form 990 was 4 N0 the organIzatIon become aware durIng the year ofa SIgnIfIcant dIverSIon ofthe organIzatIon's assets? . 5 No the organIzatIon have members or stockholdersthe organIzatIon have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appomt one or more members ofthe governIng bodyAre any governance deCISIons ofthe organIzatIon reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, 7b No or persons other than the governIng body? the organIzatIon contemporaneously document the meetIngs held or ertten actIons undertaken durIng the year by the followmg Each commIttee WIth authorIty to act on behalf ofthe governIng bodythere any of?cer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee Isted In Part VII, SectIon A, who cannot be reached at the organIzatIon? 5 mang address? If ?Yes,? ?prowde the names and addresses In Schedule Section B. Policies (This Section requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Codethe organIzatIon have local chapters, branchesIf"Yes," dId the organIzatIon have ertten po ICIes and procedures governIng the actIVItIes ofsuch chapters, and branches to ensure theIr operatIons are conSIstent WIth the organIzatIon's exempt purposes? 10" Has the organIzatIon prOVIded a complete copy ofthIs Form 990 to all members ofIts governIng body before DescrIbe In Schedule 0 the process, Ifany, used by the organIzatIon to reVIew thIs Form 990 the organIzatIon have a ertten coanIct ofInterest poIIcy? If ?No,?12a Yes Were of?cers, dIrectors, or trustees, and key employees reqUIred to dIsclose annually Interests that could gIve the organIzatIon regularly and conSIstently monItor and enforce compIIance WIth the pollcy? If InSchedu/eOhowthIswasdone12C Yes the organIzatIon have a ertten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Yes the organIzatIon have a ertten document retentIon and destructIon pollcyYes the process for determInIng compensatIon of the followmg persons Include a reVIew and approval by Independent persons, data, and contemporaneous substantIatIon ofthe deIIberatIon and deCISIon? The organIzatIon?s CEO, ExecutIve DIrector, or top management of?CIal . . . . . . . . . . . 15a No Other of?cers or key employees ofthe organIzatIon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15b No If"Yes" to ?ne 15a or 15b, descrIbe the process In Schedule 0 (see InstructIons) the organIzatIon Invest In, contrIbute assets to, or partICIpate In a Jomt venture or arrangement WIth a taxableentItydurIngtheyear"Yes," dId the organIzatIon follow a ertten po Icy or procedure requmng the organIzatIon to evaluate Its partICIpatIon In venture arrangements under appIIcable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organIzatIon?s exempt status WIth respect to such arrangements16b Section C. Disclosure 17 18 19 20 LIst the States WIth a copy ofthIs Form 990 Is reqUIred to be fIledIrAK SectIon 6104 reqUIres an organIzatIon to make Its Form 1023 (or 1024 IfappIIcable), 990, and 990-T (501(c) (3)s only) avaIIable for pubIIc InspectIon IndIcate how you made these avaIIable Check all that apply Own webSIte Another's webSIte I7 Upon request Other (explaIn In Schedule 0) DescrIbe In Schedule 0 whether (and Ifso, how) the organIzatIon made Its governIng documents, coanIct of Interest po Icy, and fInanCIal statements avaIIable to the pubIIc durIng the tax year State the name, address, and telephone number ofthe person who possesses the organIzatIon's books and records PPROJECT VERITAS 1214 WBOSTON POST ROAD NO 148 10543 (914) 908-2300 Form 990(2014) Form 990 (2014) Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check IfSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees Page7 1a Complete table for all persons reqUIred to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending WIth or the organization?s tax year I List all ofthe organization?s current officers, directors, trustees (whether IndIVIduals or organizations), regardless ofamount ofcompensation Enter-O? in columns (D), (E), and (F) Ifno compensation was paid I List all ofthe organization?s current key employees, ifany See instructions for definition of "key employee I List the organization?s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations I List all ofthe organization?s former of?cers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations I List all ofthe organization?s former directors or trustees that received, in the capaCIty as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations List persons In the followmg order indIVIduaI 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) (F) Name and Title Average P05itlon (do not check Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per more than one box, unless compensation compensation amount of week (list person is both an officer from the from related other any hours and a director/trustee) organization organizations compensation for related 0 3 I I _n (W- 2/1099- (W- 2/1099- from the organizations a 30: 9 MISC) MISC) organization below a .1: E5 and related dotted line) it; i: 3 '1 organizations (1) TYRMAND 1 00 0 0 Director 0 00 (2) COLIN SHARKEY 1 00 0 0 Director 0 00 (3) JAMES 50 00 158,000 7,035 Chairman 0 00 (4) RUSSELL VERNEY 50 00 0 0 Executive Dir 0 00 Form 990 (2014) Form 990(2014) pages Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average P05ition (do not check Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per more than one box, unless compensation compensation amount of other week (list person is both an officer from the from related compensation any hours and a director/trustee) organization (W- organizations from the for related 3 I I -n organization and organizations a 2 2I 9 related below 1-1 a .1: 13-16 3 organizations I: 3 ud- 11-- dotted lineSub-Total Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A Total (add lines 1b and 1c) 158,000 7,035 2 Total number of indIVIduals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationhl Yes No 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If Schedu/leorsuch Ind/VlduaFor any indIVIduaI listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If ?Yes,? complete Schedu/leorsuch 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or indIVIdual for serVIces rendered to the organization? If Schedu/leorsuch person . . . . . . . . 5 No Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for yourfive highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending With or Within the organization?s tax year (A) (B) (C) Name and busmess address of sewices Com nsation 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 ofcompensation from the organization F0 Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) Page9 Statement of Revenue CheckifScheduleO contains a response ornote to any linein this . . . . . (A) (B) (C) (D) Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue exempt busmess excluded from function revenue tax under revenue sections 512-514 1a Federated campaigns . . 1a 3 ?3 Membership dues . . . . 1b a '13 E: Fundraising events . . . . 1c Related organizations . . . 1d '23 Government grants (contributions) 1e as All other contributions, gifts, grants, and 1f 2,416,542 '5 .11 Similar amounts not included above 5 Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f 3 '5 2 416 542 Total.Add lines 1a-1f . . in hr 2 Busmess Code All other program serVIce revenue C- i Total. Add lines 2a?2f Ir 0 3 Investment income (including diVidends, interest, 0 and other Similar amounts) Income from investment of tax?exempt bond proceeds 0 5 Royalties 0 Real (ii) Personal 6a Gross rents Less rental expenses Rental income or(loss) Net rental income or (loss) 0 Securities (ii) Other 7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory Less cost or other ba5is and sales expenses Gain or (loss) Net gain or (loss) .p 0 8a Gross income from fundraismg events (not including 5 g, ofcontributions reported on line 1c) See PartIV, ine 18 II a :5 Less direct expenses . . . Net income or (loss) from fundraismg events . . 0 9a Gross income from gaming actiwties See Part IV, line 19 a Less direct expenses . . . Net income or (loss) from gaming actIVIties . . .p 0 10a Gross sales ofinventory, less returns and allowances a Less cost ofgoods sold . . Net income or (loss) from sales ofinventory . . 0 Miscellaneous Revenue Busmess Code 11a All other revenue Total.Addlines 11a?11d Ir 0 12 Total revenue. See Instructions 2,416,542 Form 990 (2014) Form 990(2014) Page 10 Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3)and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A) Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part not include amounts rep0ited on lines 6b, (A) ProgralnBiemce Manag?glent and 7b, 8b, 9b? and 10b Of Part TOtal expenses expenses general expenses expenses 1 Grants and other a55istance to domestic organizations and domestic governments See Part IV, line 21 0 2 Grants and other a55istance to domestic IndIVIdualS See Part IV, line 22 0 3 Grants and other a55istance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign IndIVIdualS See Part IV, lines Benefits paid to or for members . . . . 0 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees . . . . 157,603 86,422 48,050 23,131 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(Other salaries and wages . . . . 277,412 55,377 55,905 166,130 8 Pen5ion plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and contributionsOther employee benefits . . . . . . . 30,210 6,042 6,042 18,126 10 Payroll taxes . . . . . . . . . . . 42,045 7,565 15,258 19,222 11 Fees for serVIces (non-employees) a Management . . . . . . 0 Legal . . . . . . . . . 146,602 146,602 Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . 68,050 68,050 Lobbying . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Professmnal fundraismg serVIces See Part IV, line 17 0 Investment management fees . . . . . . 0 9 Other (Ifline amount exceeds 10% ofline 25, column (A) amount, list line 1 1g expenses on Schedule 0) . . . . 48,593 33,253 15,340 12 Advertismg and promotion . . . . 90,529 90,529 13 Office expenses . . . . . . . 39,561 5,265 34,296 14 Information technology . . . . . . 9,450 9,450 15 Royalties . . 0 16 Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . 43,973 13,318 30,655 17 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . 237,537 237,537 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public offICIals 0 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 0 20 Interest 0 21 Payments to affiliates 0 22 DepreCIation, depletion, and amortization . . . . . 6,221 6,221 23 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,871 21,871 24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e Ifline 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0 a Direct marketing 220,371 220,371 OutSIde serVIces 168,741 164,205 4,536 WebSIte maintenance 68,428 68,428 Production Costs 39,330 39,330 All other expenses 146,677 73,365 28,763 44,549 25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 1,863,204 890,086 481,589 491,529 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only ifthe organization reported in column (B)Jomt costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraismg soIICItation Check here It iffollowmg SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) Balance Sheet Page 11 Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part . . (A) (B) Beginning ofyear End ofyear 1 Cash?non-interest-bearing 139.972 1 742.066 2 SaVIngs and temporary cash investments 2 0 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 3 0 4 Accounts receivable, net 4 0 5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part II of Schedule 5 0 6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as de?ned under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations ofsection 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' benefICIary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II ofSchedule 6 0 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7 0 8 Inventories for sale or use 8 0 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 56.385 9 51.993 10a Land, and eqUIpment cost or other ba5is Complete Part VI ofSchedule 10a 59036 Less accumulated depreCIation . . . . . 10b 15,506 14,363 10c 43,530 11 Investments?publicly traded securities 11 0 12 Investments?other securities See Part IV, line 11 12 0 13 Investments?program-related See Part IV, line 11 13 0 14 Intangible assets 14 0 15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 5,022 15 11,372 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 215.742 16 848,961 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 62,267 17 88,578 18 Grants payable 18 19 Deferred revenue 19 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20 21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV ofSchedule 21 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified 1% persons Complete Part II ofSchedule 22 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24 25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24) Complete Part ofSchedule 25 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 62.267 26 88.578 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here i '7 and complete 3 lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 27 Unrestricted net assets 107,642 27 750,383 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 45,833 28 10,000 29 Permanently restricted net assets 29 If Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here it and complete lines 30 through 34. 1?3 30 Capital stock or trust prinCIpal, or current funds 30 31 Paid?in or capital surplus,or and, building or equipment fund 31 a? 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or otherfunds 32 33 Total net assets or fund balances 153,475 33 760,383 2 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 215,742 34 848,961 Form 990 (2014) Form 990(2014) Page 12 Reconcilliation of Net Assets Check IfSchedule contaIns a response or note to any Ine In thIs Part XI . I7 1 Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), Ine 12) 1 2,416,542 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), Me 25) 2 1,863,204 3 Revenue less expenses Subtract Me 2 from We 1 3 553,338 4 Net assets orfund balances at begInnIng ofyear (must equal Part X, Me 33, column 4 153,475 5 Net unrealized gaIns (losses) on Investments 5 6 Donated serVIces and use of 6 7 Investment expenses 7 8 PrIor perIod adjustments 8 53,570 9 Other changes In net assets orfund balances (explaIn In Schedule 0) 9 10 Net assets orfund balances at end ofyear CombIne lInes 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, lIne 33, column 10 760,383 Financial Statements and Reporting Check IfSchedule contaIns a response or note to any Me In thIs Part XII . Yes No 1 AccountIng method used to prepare the Form 990 Cash I7 Accrual _Other Ifthe organIzatIon changed Its method ofaccountIng from a prIor year or checked "Other," explaIn In Schedule 0 2a Were the organIzatIon?s fInanCIal statements compIIed or reVIewed by an Independent accountant? 2a No If?Yes,?check a box below to IndIcate whether the fInanCIal statements for the year were compIIed or reVIewed on a separate consolldated or both Separate baSIs Consolldated baSlS Both consolldated and separate Were the organIzatIon?s fInanCIal statements audIted by an Independent accountant? 2b Yes If?Yes,?check a box below to IndIcate whether the fInanCIal statements for the year were audIted on a separate baSIs, consoIIdated baSIs, or both I7 Separate Consolldated baSlS Both consolldated and separate If "Yes," to lIne 2a or 2b, does the organIzatIon have a commIttee that assumes for overSIght of the audIt, reVIew, or compIIatIon of Its fInanCIal statements and selectIon ofan Independent accountant? 2C N0 Ifthe organIzatIon changed eIther Its overSIght process or selectIon process durIng the tax year, explaIn In Schedule 0 3a As a result ofa federal award, was the organIzatIon reqUIred to undergo an audIt or audIts as set forth In the SIngIe AudItAct and OMB CIrcularA-133? 3a N0 If "Yes," dId the organIzatIon undergo the reqUIred audIt or audIts? Ifthe organIzatIon dId not undergo the 3b reqUIred audIt or audIts, explaIn why In Schedule 0 and descrIbe any steps taken to undergo such audIts Form 990(2014) lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493226018795] SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support OMB No 1545-0047 (Form 990 990EZ) Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) 20 1 4 nonexempt charitable trust. Department of the It Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public Treasury Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at I . Internal Revenue SeNice Name of the organization Employer identification number PROJECT VERITAS 27-2894856 Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See Instructions. The organization is not a private foundation because it is (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box) 1 A church, convention ofchurches, or assouation ofchurches described in section 2 A school described in section (Attach Schedule 3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital serVIce organization described in section 4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction With a hospital described in section Enter the hospital's name, City, and state 5 An organization operated for the benefit ofa college or univerSIty owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section (Complete Part II 6 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 7 An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit orfrom the general public described in section (Complete Part II 8 A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete Part II 9 I7 An organization that normally receives (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from actIVIties related to its exempt functions?subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/30/0 of its support from gross investment income and unrelated busmess taxable income (less section 51 1 tax) from busmesses achIred by the organization afterJune 30, 1975 See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part 10 An organization organized and operated exc u5ive y to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4). 11 An organization organized and operated excluswely for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2) See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type ofsupporting organization and complete lines Type I. A supporting organization operated, superVIsed, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giVing the supported organization(s) the powerto regularly appomt or elect a majority ofthe directors or trustees of the supporting organization You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B. Type II. A supporting organization superVIsed or controlled in connection With its supported organization(s), by havmg control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C. Type functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection With, and functionally integrated With, its supported organization(s) (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E. Type non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection With its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated The organization generally must satisfy a distribution reqUIrement and an attentiveness reqUIrement (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, SectionsA and D, and Part V. Check this box ifthe organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type functionally integrated, orType non-functionally integrated supporting organization Enter the number ofsupported organizations . . . . . . . . Prowde the followmg information about the supported organization(s) (i)Name ofsupported (ii) EIN Type of (iv) Is the organization Amount of (vi) Amount of organization organization listed in your governing monetary support other support (see (described on lines document? (see instructions) instructions) 1- 9 above section (see instructions)) Yes No Total For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ. Cat N0 11285F Sc hed uleA (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 ScheduleA (Form 990 or990-EZ)2014 Page2 [m Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only If you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of PartI or If the organization failed to qualify under Part If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning 1 6 in)? (a)2010 (b)2011 2012 (d)2013 (e)2014 (f)Tota Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received (Do not Include any "unusual grants Tax revenues leVIed forthe organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on behalf The value ofserVIces or furnished by a governmental unIt to the organization Without charge Total.Add lines 1 through 3 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) Included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 1 1, column Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4 Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning 7 8 10 11 12 13 in)? (a)2010 2011 2012 (d)2013 (e)2014 (f)Tota Amounts from line 4 Gross Income from Interest, dIVIdendS, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and Income from Similar sources Net Income from unrelated busmess actIVItIeS, whether or not the busmess IS regularly carried on Other Income Do not Include gain or loss from the sale ofcapital assets (Explain In Part VI) Total support Add lines 7 through 14 15 16a 10 Gross receipts from related actIVItIes, etc (see Instructions) I 12 I First five years. Ifthe Form 990 Is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, orfIfth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, checkthis box and stop here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage Public support percentage for 2014 (lIne 6, column dIVIded by line 11, column 14 Public support percentage for 2013 Schedule A, Part II, We 14 15 33 1/3?/o support test?2014.1fthe organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 IS 33 1/3% or more, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 33 1/3?/o support test?2013.1fthe organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 Is 33 1/3% or more, check this box and stop here.The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 17a 18 organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 IS 10% or more, and Ifthe organization meets the "facts-and-CIrcumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain In Part VI how the organization meets the "facts?and-Circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization organization dId not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 IS 10% or more, and Ifthe organization meets the "facts-and?CIrcumstanceS" test, check this box and stop here. Explain In Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-CIrcumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization Private foundation. Ifthe organization dId not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see Instructions It'l? Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of PartI or if the organization failed to qualify under Page3 Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.) Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning 1 7a 8 in)F Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received (Do not include any "unusual grants Gross receipts from merchandise sold or serVIces performed, orfaCIlities furnished in any actIVIty that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose Gross receipts from actIVIties that are not an unrelated trade or busmess under section 513 Tax revenues leVIed forthe organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf The value ofserVIces orfaCIlities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization Without charge Total.Add lines 1 through 5 Amounts Included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disquali?ed persons Amounts Included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disquali?ed persons that exceed the greater 0f$5,000 or 1% ofthe amount on line 13 for the year Add lines 7a and 7b Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6 (a)2010 (b)2011 2012 (d)2013 (e)2014 (f)Tota 396,450 738,210 1,201,646 2,416,542 4,752,848 396,450 738,210 1,201,646 2,416,542 4,752,848 4,752,848 Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning 9 10a 11 12 13 14 in) 2010 (b)2011 (c)2012 2013 2014 Total Amounts from line 6 396,450 738,210 1,201,646 2,416,542 4,752,848 Gross income from interest, diVidends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from Similar sources Unrelated busmess taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from busmesses achIred after June 30, 1975 Add lines 10a and 10b Net income from unrelated busmess actIVIties not included in line 10b, whether or not the busmess is regularly carried on Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI) Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12) 396,450 738,210 1,201,646 2,416,542 4,752,848 First five years. Ifthe Form 990 is forthe organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)organlzatlon, check this box and stop here PI7 Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 15 Public support percentage for 2014 (line 8, column diVided by line 13, column 15 0 0/0 16 Public support percentage from 2013 Schedule A, Part line 15 15 Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage 17 Investment income percentage for 2014(line 10c, column lelded by line 13, column 17 0 0/0 18 Investment income percentage from 2013 Schedule A, Part line 17 18 19a 33 1/3?/o support tests?2014.1fthe organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 and line 17 is not more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 33 1/3?/o support tests?2013.1fthe organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 20 Private foundation. Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Part IV Supporting Organizations (Complete only ifyou checked a box on line 11 ofPartI Ifyou checked 11a ofPart I, complete Sections A and Ifyou checked 11b ofPart I, complete Sections A and Ifyou checked 11c ofPart I, complete Sections A, D, and Ifyou checked 11d ofPart Page4 I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V) Section A. All Supporting Organizations 3a 5a Are all ofthe organization's supported organizations listed by name In the organization's governing documents? If ?No, describe In Part VI how the supported organizations are de5ignated. If de5ignated by class or purpose, describe the deSIgnation. If historic and continumg relationship, explain. Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination ofstatus under section 509 or (2 If ?Yes,? explain In Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2). Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or If ?Yes,? answer and below. Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2 If ?Yes,? describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination. Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used excluswely for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes,"explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use. Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If ?Yes? and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer and below. Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deCIding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If ?Yes,? describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or superVIsed by or in connection With its supported organizations. Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509 or (2 If ?Yes,?explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used excluswe/y for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes. Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If ?Yes,?answer and below (if applicable). Also, prowde detail in Part VI, including the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, the authority under the organization?s organizmg document authorizmg such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organ/Zing document). Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part ofa class already de5ignated in 9a 10a 11 the organization's organizmg document? Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? Did the organization prowde support (whether in the form ofgrants or the prOVI5ion ofserVIces or faCIlities) to anyone otherthan its supported organizations, indIVIduals that are part ofthe charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more ofthe filing organization?s supported organizations? If ?Yes,?prowde detail in Part VI. Did the organization prowde a grant, loan, compensation, or other Similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC a family member ofa substantial contributor, ora 35-percent controlled entity With regard to a substantial contributor? If ?Yes,?complete PartI of Schedu/eL (Form 990). Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If ?Yes, complete Part II of Schedule (Form 990). Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509 or If ?Yes,?prowde detail in Part VI. Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If ?Yes,?prowde detail in Part VI. Did a disqualified person (as defined in line have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If ?Yes,?prowde detail in Part VI. Was the organization subject to the excess busmess holdings rules 4943 because 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If ?Yes,?answerb below. Did the organization have any excess busmess holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess busmess holdings). Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the followmg persons? A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together With persons described in and below, the governing body ofa supported organization? A family member ofa person described in above? A 35% controlled entity ofa person described in or above? If ?Yes?to a, b, or c, prowde detail in Part VI10a 10b 11a 11b 11c Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 ScheduleA (Form 990 or990-EZ)2014 Page5 Part IV Supporting Organizations (continued) Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Did the directors, trustees, or membership ofone or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appomt or elect at least a majority of the organization?s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If ?No, describe In Part VI how the supported organization(s) effective/y operated, superwsed, or controlled the organization?s actIVIties. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appOInt and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year. 1 2 Did the organization operate for the bene?t ofany supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, superwsed, or controlled the supporting organization? If ?Yes,?explain in Part VI how prowding such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, superwsed or controlled the supporting organization. Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Were a majority ofthe organization?s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority ofthe directors or trustees ofeach ofthe organization?s supported organization(s)? If ?No, ?describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s). 1 Section D. All Type Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Did the organization prowde to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization?s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount ofsupport prowded during the prior tax year, (2) a copy ofthe Form 990 that was most recently filed as ofthe date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization?s governing documents in effect on the date ofnotification, to the extent not preVIously prowded? 1 2 Were any of the organization?s officers, directors, or trustees either appomted or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) servmg on the governing body ofa supported organization? If in Part VI how the organization maintained a Close and continuous working relationship With the supported organization(s). 2 3 By reason ofthe relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a Significant mice in the organization's investment and in directing the use ofthe organization?s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If ?Yes,?describe in Part VI the role the organization?s supported organizations played in this regard. 3 Section E. Type Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations 1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions) a The organization satisfied the ActIVIties Test Complete line 2 below The organization is the parent ofeach ofits supported organizations Complete line 3 below The organization supported a governmental entity Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions) 2 Test Answer and below. Yes No a Did substantially all of the organization?s actIVIties during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responswe? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these actIVIties direct/y furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responswe to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these actIVIties constituted substantially all of its actIVIties. 2a Did the actIVIties described in constitute actIVIties that, but for the organization?s involvement, one or more of the organization?s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If in Part VI the reasons for the organization ?5 pOSItion that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these actIVIties but for the organization?s involvement. 2b 3 Parent of Supported rganizations Answer and below. a Did the organization have the power to regularly appomt or elect a majority ofthe officers, directors, or trustees of each ofthe supported organizations? Prowde details in Part VI. 3a Did the organization exerCIse a substantial degree ofdirection over the programs and actIVIties ofeach of its supported organizations? If "Yes,"describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard. 3b Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Page6 Part Type Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations 1 Check here ifthe organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov 20, 1970 See instructions. All other Type non?functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year (optional) Net short-term capital gain Recoveries of prior-year distributions Other gross income (see Instructions) Add lines 1 through 3 U'I-hlithl-I DepreCIation and depletion Portion ofoperating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income orfor management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production ofincome (see instructions) 6 Other expenses (see instructions) 7 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8 A Section - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year (optional) Aggregate fair market value ofall non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part ofyear) 1 Average value ofsecurities 1a Average cash balances 1b Fair market value of other non-exempt?use assets 1c Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI) AchISItion indebtedness applicable to non?exempt use assets L0 Subtract line 2 from line 1d Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/2% ofline 3 (for greater amount, see instructions) Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) Multiply line 5 by 035 Recoveries of prior-year distributions Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) GUI-DWNH Section - Distributable Amount Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) Enter 85% ofline 1 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) Enter greater ofline 2 orline 3 Income tax imposed in prior year Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type supporting organization (see instructions) Current Year mthi-t Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Page7 Section - Distributions Current Year 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 2 Amounts paid to perform actIVIty that directly furthers exempt purposes ofsupported organizations, in excess of income from actIVIty 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes ofsupported organizations 4 Amounts paid to achIre exempt-use assets 5 Qualified set-aSIde amounts (prior IRS approval reqUIred) 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI) See instructions 7 Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responswe (prowde details in Part VI) See instructions 9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 10 Line 8 amount diVided by Line 9 amount . . . . . (ii) seCtlon D'Ftribuutf?n Allocat'ons (see Excess Underdistributions Distributable ins ruc IonS) pre-2014 Amount for 2014 1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 2 Underdistributions, ifany, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause reqUIred--see instructions) 3 Excess distributions carryover, Ifany, to 2014 a From 2009. From 2010. From 2011. From 2012. . From2013. . . . . Total oflines 3a through 9 Applied to underdistributions of prior years Applied to 2014 distributable amount i Carryoverfrom 2009 not applied (see instructions) Remainder Subtract lines 39, 3h, and 3i from 3f 4 Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7 a Applied to underdistributions of prior years Applied to 2014 distributable amount Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4 5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, ifany Subtract lines 39 and 4a from line 2 (ifamount greater than zero, see instructions) 6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014 Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (ifamount greaterthan zero, see instructions) 7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3] and 4c 8 Breakdown ofline 7 a From 2010. From 2011. From 2012. From 2013. From 2014. Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2 0 1 4) ScheduleA (Form 990 or990-EZ)2014 Page8 Supplemental Information. Prowde the explanations requwed by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional Information. (See Instructions). Facts And Circumstances Test Return Reference Explanation Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493226018795] . . OMB No 1545?0047 SCHEDULE Supplemental FInanCIal Statements (Form 990) Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b. Department ofthe Treasury Attach to Form 990- Open to Public Internal Revenue Sen/Ice Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number PROJECT VERUAS 27-2894856 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete If the organIzatIon answered "Yes" to Form 990 Part IVDonor adVIsed funds Funds and other accounts Total number at end of year Aggregate value ofcontrIbutIons to (durIng year) Aggregate value ofgrants from (durIng year) Aggregate value at end ofyear the organIzatIon Inform all donors and donor adVIsors In ertIng that the assets held In donor adVIsed funds are the organIzatIon's property, subject to the organIzatIon's excluswe legal control? Yes No the organIzatIon Inform all grantees, donors, and donor adVIsors In ertIng that grant funds can be used only for charItable purposes and not for the bene?t of the donor or donor adVIsor, or for any other purpose conferrIng ImpermISSIble prIvate benefIt? Yes N0 Conservation Easements. Complete If the organIzatIon answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Me 7. 1 0.060! Purpose(s) ofconservatIon easements held by the organIzatIon (check all that apply) PreservatIon of land for pubIIc use (e recreatIon or educatIon) PreservatIon ofan hIstorIcally Important land area ProtectIon of natural habItat PreservatIon ofa certIerd hIstorIc structure PreservatIon ofopen space Complete Ines 2a through 2d Ifthe organIzatIon held a conservatIon contrIbutIon In the form ofa conservatIon easement on the last day ofthe tax year Held at the End of the Year Total number ofconservatIon easements 2a Total acreage restrIcted by conservatIon easements 2b Number ofconservatIon easements on a certIerd hIstorIc structure Included In 2c Number ofconservatIon easements Included In achIred after 8/17/06, and not on a hIstorIc structure Isted In the NatIonal RegIster 2d Number ofconservatIon easements modIerd, transferred, released, or termInated by the organIzatIon durIng the tax year II- Number ofstates where property subject to conservatIon easement Is located Ir Does the organIzatIon have a ertten pollcy regardIng the perIodIc monItorIng, InspectIon, handIIng ofVIolatIons, and enforcement ofthe conservatIon easements It holds? Yes No Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monItorIng, InspectIng, and enforcmg conservatIon easements durIng the year Amount ofexpenses Incurred In monItorIng, InspectIng, and enforcmg conservatIon easements durIng the year Does each conservatIon easement reported on Ine 2(d) above satIsfy the reqUIrements ofsectIon and sectIon Yes No In Part descrIbe how the organIzatIon reports conservatIon easements In Its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and Include, IfappIIcable, the text of the footnote to the organIzatIon?s fInanCIal statements that descrIbes the organIzatIon?s accountIng for conservatIon easements Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. 1a Complete If the organIzatIon answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Ine 8. Ifthe organIzatIon elected, as permItted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report In Its revenue statement and balance sheet works ofart, hIstorIcal treasures, or other assets held for pubIIc ethbItIon, educatIon, or research In furtherance of pubIIc serVIce, prowde, In Part the text ofthe footnote to Its fInanCIal statements that descrIbes these Items Ifthe organIzatIon elected, as permItted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report In Its revenue statement and balance sheet works ofart, hIstorIcal treasures, or other assets held for pubIIc ethbItIon, educatIon, or research In furtherance of pubIIc serVIce, prowde the followmg amounts relatIng to these Items Revenue Included In Form 990, Part Me 1 h$ (ii)Assets IncludedIn Form 990,PartX Ifthe organIzatIon recered or held works ofart, hIstorIcal treasures, or other assets for fInanCIal gaIn, prOVIde the followmg amounts reqUIred to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relatIng to these Items RevenueIncludedIn Form Ir$ Assets IncludedIn Form 990,PartX Ir$ For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Manizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (cont/nued) Page 2 3 Usmg the organization?s achISItion, accessmn, and other records, check any of the followmg that are a Signi?cant use of Its collection items (check all that apply) a Public exhibition Loan or exchange programs Scholarly research Other Preservation forfuture generations 4 Prowde a description of the organization?s collections and explain how they further the organization?s exempt purpose in Part 5 During the year, did the organization or receive donations ofart, historical treasures or other Similar assets to be sold to raise funds ratherthan to be maintained as part ofthe organization?s collection? Yes No Part IV Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, 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 included on Form 990,Part FY85 If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part and complete the followmg table Amount Beginning balance 1C Additions during the year 1d Distributions during the year 1e Ending balance 1f 2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990,Part X, ine I_Yes l? If"Yes," explain the arrangement In Part Check here Ifthe explanation has been prowded in Part Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10. 1a 3a 4 (a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d )Th ree yea rs back (e)Four yea rs back Beginning of year balance Contributions Net Investment earnings, gains, and losses Grants or scholarships Other expenditures for faCIlities and programs Administrative expenses End of year balance Prowde the estimated percentage ofthe current year end balance (line lg, column held as Board de5ignated or quaSI?endowment II- Permanent endowment Ir Temporarily restricted endowment hr The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100% Are there endowment funds not in the possessmn ofthe organization that are held and administered for the organization by unrelated organizations (ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as reqUIre on Schedule Describe in Part the intended uses ofthe organization's endowment funds Yes No 3a(i) 3a(ii) 3b Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10. Description of property Cost or other (b)Cost or other Accum lated Book value ba5is (investment) ba5is (other) depreCIation 1a Land Leasehold improvements EqUIpment 36,897 12,274 24,623 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,139 3,232 18,907 Total. Add lines 1a through 1e (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line hr 43,530 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Schedule (Form 990)2014 Page3 Investments?Other Securities. Complete If the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. Description ofsecurity or category (b)Book value Method ofvaluation (including name ofsecurity) Cost or end-of?year market value (1 )FinanCIal derivatives (2 loser-held eqUIty Interests Other Total. (Column must equal Form 990, PartX, col (B) line 12) Investments?Program Related. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes? to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13. Description of investment Book value Method ofvaluation Cost or end-of?year market value Total. (Column must equal Form 990, PartX, col (B) We 13) Other Assets. Complete ifthe organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d See Form 990, Part X, line 15 Description Book value . . . . . . . . . . . II- Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes? to Form 990, Part IV, line lie or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. 1 Description of liability Book value Federal income taxes Total. (Column must equal Form 990, PartXLiability for uncertain tax p05itions In Part prowde the text of the footnote to the organization's finanCIal statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax p05itions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here ifthe text of the footnote has been prowded in Part Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Schedule (Form 990)2014 Page4 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete If the organization answered ?Yes? to Form 990, Part IV, lIne 12a. Totalrevenue, gaIns,and other support per audIted fInanCIalstatements . . . . . . . 1 2,416,542 2 Amounts Included on Me 1 but not on Form 990, Part Me 12 a Net unreaIIzed gaIns (losses) on Investments . . . . 2a Donated serVIces and use . . . . . . . . . 2b Recoverles ofprIoryear grants . . . . . . . . . . . 2c Other(DescrIbe AddlInes 2athrough 2efrom Ine1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2,416,542 4 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part IIne 7b . 4a Other(DescrIbe Totalrevenue Add IInes3and4c (ThIs mustequalForm 990 PartI2,416 5,42 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete If the organlzatlon answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, IIne 12a. Totalexpenses andlosses peraudIted fInanCIalstatements . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1,863,204 2 Amounts Included on Me 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, Me 25 a Donated serVIces and use . . . . . . . . . . 2a PrIoryearadJustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b Otherlosses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c Other(DescrIbe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d 2athrough 2efrom Ine1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1,863,204 4 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part IXInvestment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part IIne 7b . . 4a Other(DescrIbe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 4b AddlInes4aand4bTotalexpenses AddlIne53and4c.(ThIs mustequalForm990, PartI1,863,204 Supplemental Information Prowde the reqUIred for Part II, ?ms 3, 5, and 9, Part Ines 1a and 4, Part IV, IInes 1b and 2b, Part V, Me 4, Part X, Me 2, Part XI, IInes 2d and 4b, and Part XII, IInes 2d and 4b Also complete thIs part to prowde any addItIonal Informatlon Return Reference Explanatlon Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Schedule (Form 990)2013 Pages Su lemental Information continued Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990) 2014 lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAS Filed Data - Schedule Compensation Information 0 MB No 154 5-0047 (Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 2014 IF Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23. Department ofthe Treasury p. Attach to Form 990_ Open to Public Iniemal Revenue Service Ir Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at (form990. InsPeCtlon Name of the organization PROJECT VERTTAS 27-2894856 Questions Regarding Compensation 1a 9 Employer identification number Check the appropiate box(es) Ifthe organization prOVIded any ofthe followmg to or for a person listed In Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a Complete Part to prOVIde any relevant Information regarding these Items FIrst-class or charter travel Housmg allowance or reSIdence for personal use Travel for companions Payments for busmess use of personal reSIdence Tax IdemnIfIcatIon and gross?up payments Health or club dues or InItIatIon fees DIscretIonary spending account Personal serVIces (e maid, chauffeur, chef) Ifany of the boxes In line 1a are checked, did the organization followa written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or ofall ofthe expenses described above? If"No," complete Part to explain Did the organization reqUIre substantiation prior to reimburSIng or allowmg expenses Incurred by all directors, trustees, officers, Including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the Items checked In line 1a? Indicate which, Ifany, ofthe followmg the filing organization used to establish the compensation ofthe 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 CEO/Executive Director, but explain In Part Written employment contract Compensation survey or study Approval by the board or compensation committee Compensation committee Independent compensation consultant Form 990 of other organizations During the year, did any person listed In Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a With respect to the filing organization or a related organization Receive a severance payment or change-of?control payment? PartICIpate In, or receive payment from, a supplemental retirement plan? PartICIpate In, or receive payment from, an eqUIty-based compensation arrangement? If"Yes" to any ofIInes 4a-c, list the persons and prOVIde the applicable amounts for each Item In Part Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9. For persons listed In Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, dId the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of The organization? Any related organization? If"Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe In Part For persons listed In Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, dId the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of The organization? Any related organization? If"Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe In Part For persons listed In Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, dId the organization prOVIde any non-fixed payments not described In lines 5 and 6? If"Yes," describe In Part Were any amounts reported In Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was subject to the InItIal contract exception described In Regulations section 53 If"Yes," describe In Part If"Yes" to line 8, dId the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described In Regulations section For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. at 5 00 5 3T Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed. Page 2 For each indIVIdual whose compensation must be reported In Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (I) and from related organizations, described In the instructions, on row (ii) Do not list any indIVIduals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII Note. The sum ofcolumns for each listed indIVIduaI must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that indIVIdual (A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown ofW-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total ofcolumns (F) Compensation In (ii) Bonus Other other deferred bene?ts column(B) reported Incentive reportable compensation as deferred In prior compensation compensation Form 990 1 JAMES Chairman 146,500 11,500 7,035 165,035 (ii) Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Schedule] (Form 990)2014 Page 3 Supplemental Information Prowde the Information, explanation, or descriptions reqUIred for Part I, lines 1aand for Part II Also complete this part for any additional information Ret urn Reference Expla nation Schedule (Form 990) 2014 lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493226018795] OMB No 1545-0047 33:53:33; Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ 201 4 Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Open to PUbliC hr Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Inspection II- Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Servrce Name of the organization Employer identification number PROJECT 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation Form 990, Part VI, LIne 11b Form 990 Revrew Process Officers are provrded With a copy of form 990 for revrew and discusswn prior to filing Form 990, Part VI, LIne 19 Other Organization Documents Documents are made available upon request for Inspection at the Publicly Available organizations office location Prror Period Adjustment The prior periods net assets were adjusted to reflect the correction of contributions that were reported In 2014 that should have been reported In 2013 As a result cash and utlon revenue were Increased to reflect this adjustment lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493226018795 SCHEDULE (Form 990) OMB No 1545-0047 Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships hr Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35bAttach to Form 990. Department Ofthe Treasury Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at Open to P-ublic Internal Revenue Sewice Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number PROJECT 27-2894856 Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33. (C) (0 Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity Primary actIVIty Legal domICIle (state Total income End?of?year assets Direct controlling or foreign country) entity Identification 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. (C) (9) Name, address, and EIN of related organization Primary actIVIty Legal domICIle (state Exempt Code section Public charity status Direct controlling Section 512(b) or foreign country) (if section 501(c)(3)) entity (13) controlled entity? Yes No (1) PROJECT ACTION FUND Education and advocacy NY 501(c)(4) NA No 115 HOYT AVENUE MAMARONECK, NY 10543 47?1809663 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. at 5 1 3 5 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Page 2 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. (C) Name, address, and EIN of Primary actIVIty Legal Direct Predominant Share of Share of Disproprtionate Code General or Percentage related organization domICIle controlling income(related, total income end?of?year allocations? amount in box managing ownership (state or entity unrelated, assets 20 of partner? foreign excluded from Schedule country) tax under (Form 1065) sections 512? 514) Yes No Ya No Part IV 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 organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year. (C) (E) Name, address, and EIN of Primary actIVIty Legal Direct controlling Type of entity Share of total Share of end? Percentage Section 512 related organization domICIle entity (C corp, income of?year ownership (state or foreign corp, assets controlled country) or tnist) entity? Yes No Schedule (Form 990) 2014 ScheduleR(Form990)2014 Page3 Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36. Note. Complete line 1 ifany entity is listed In Parts II, or IV of this schedule Yes No 1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage In any of the fol 0Wing transactions With one or more related organizations listed in Parts a Receipt of interest, (ii) annUIties, royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity 1a No Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) 1b N0 Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) 1C N0 Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) 1d N0 Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) 1e N0 DiVidends from related organization(s) 1f N0 9 Sale ofassets to related organization(s) 19 N0 Purchase ofassets from related organization(s) 1? N0 i Exchange ofassets With related organization(s) 1i N0 Lease equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) 1i N0 Lease of faCIlities, eqUIpment, or other assets from related organization(s) 1k NO I Performance ofserVIces or membership or fundraismg SOIICItations for related organization(s) 1' N0 Performance ofserVIces or membership orfundraismg SOIICItations by related organization(s) 1m N0 Sharing eqUIpment, mailing or other assets With related organization(s) 1n N0 0 Sharing of paid employees With related organization(s) 10 N0 Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses 1P N0 Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses 1?1 Yes Othertransferofcash or property to related organization(s) 1r No 5 Other transfer ofcash or property from related organization(s) 15 N0 2 Ifthe answerto any ofthe above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on Who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds (C) Name of related organization Transaction Amount involved Method of determining amount involved type (1) PROJECT VERITAS ACTION FUND 200,265 Cash received Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37. Prowde the followmg 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 exclu5ion for certain investment partnerships Page 4 Name, address, and EIN of entity Prima ry activ ity (C) Legal domICIle (state or foreign country) Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512? 514) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations? Yes No (0 Share of total income (9) Share of rid ?of? yea assets Disproprtio nate allocations? Yes Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule (Form 1065) (R) General or Percentage managing ownership partner? Yes No Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Page 5 Supplemental Information Prowde additional Information for responses to questions on Schedule (see Instructions) Ret urn Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990) 2014