2949314501724 9 OMB No. 1545-0047 F9fm 7 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c), 527, or of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) .101. 2 5 2019 Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made publi .. Open to Public Department of the Treasury . internal Revenue semce Go to for instructions and the latest information. Inspection A For the 2017 calendar year, or tax year beginning Jul 1 2017, and ending 111Check 4 applicable 6 Name of organ-zauon FOR GROWTH Employer identificatm number [3 Address change 00mg busmess Name change Number and street (or 0. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite Telephone number El Initialretum 2001 STREET, NW 600 (202) 955?5500 E) Fm) retumnermmated City or town, state or provmce. country. and ZIP or foreign postal code Amended return WASH INGTON DC 2 0 3 6 Gross receipts Application pending Name arid address 0f Of?cer Hia) Is thisagroup retum for subordinates'PD Yes No DAVID MCINTOSH, 2001 ST. NW STE. 600, WASHINGTON, ?17wa mm Are all subordinates included? CI Yes No Tax-exempt status CI 501(c)(3) 501(c)( 4) 4 (inserttno) 4947(a)(1)or ?1 a Website: CLUB FORG ROWTH ORG I Hic) Group exemption number Form of organization Corporation Trust Assocuatton Other Year o'f?iormation 2 0 0 6 State of legal domiCIle DC Summary 1 Briefly describe the organization's or most Significant activities: 1151101113108 13 14-21! 3139.51.33- 2 Check this box C) if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. 8 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1aNumber of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 8 .3 5 Total number of Indiwduals employed in calendar year 2017 (Part V, line 2a) 5 2 9 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) . 6 8 2 7a Total unrelated business revenue fromrE?adlt?bmlumn?JneJLNet unrelated busmess taxable incom a from REGEPUEIEM . . . . . . . . . 7b 0 . 0 Prior Year Current Year 8 Contributions and grants (Part irno?i). MAY 08 2mg .8 8,188,561. 6,424,148. 9 Program service revenue (Part ImeCZcInvestment income (Part column 95-. . 11 Other revenue (Part column (A), li?ies 11 . . . 2 30, 000. 34 2, 9 10. 12 Total revenue?add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part calumn line 12Grants and Similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1?Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5?10163 Professional fundraising fees (Part IX. column (A), line HeTotal fundraismg expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 77 7 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a?11d, 11f-24eTotal expenses. Add lines 13?17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 9, 778, 725Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 360, 164 . -510, 191 . a Beginning of Current Year End of Year ?g 20 Totalassets(Part X,Iine16) . . 1,432,125. 944,955. 3; 21 Total liabilities(PartX, line26588,631. 611,652. 3:3 22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 333 303. Part II SignatUre Block Under penalties of penury. 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 comp Iaration Wreparer other than of?cer) is ?ed on ?l information of which preparer has any knowledge Hom/ 2.6.2.019 Sign SignETu?re of of?cer Date 7 I Here Baum M. No lxa?r?osfl. pass/pear Type or name and trtle A Pai Pnnt/Type preparer's name Preparer's tur Date Check If PTIN Preparer ROBERT E- LANE 04/22/2019 sen-employed P01622353 Use Only F'mi'sname ?Lane Compallvr CPAS 52-1738520 Firrn'saddress 1717 Avenue NW, Smte 425, Washinqton, DC 20006 Phoneno. (202) 463-6500 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructionsFor Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. BAA Form 990 (2017) 36/ REV PRO Form 990 i201?) Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check If Schedule 0 contains a reSponse or note to any line In this Part Briefly describe the organization's CLUB FOR GROWTH IS A NATIONWIDE NONPROFIT MEMBERSHI l? ORGANI ZAT ION DEDICATED TO PURPOSE . the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 "Yes," describe these new servrces on Schedule 0. the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts. any program servrces?. If ?Yes,? describe these changes on Schedule 0. Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of Its three largest program serVIces. as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are requrred to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses. and revenue. If any. for each program service reported. El No [:IYes No 4a 0 . (Revenue 0 . (Expenses 1 17 8 37 6. including grants of AND THE PUBLIC. 4b INTERVIEWS TO EDUCATE CITIZENS ON THE BENEFITS OF PRO-GROWTH POLICIES -- NEWSPAPERS AND ONLINE NEWS SITESOther program services (Describe In Schedule 0.) 4e Total program semee expenses 0.) 4 031, 885 . REvo3/oar19PRo (Expenses 33 92 3 4 38 Including grants of Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017gopb 51$ Page 3 Checklist of Required Schedules Is the organization described In section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," Is the organization required to complete Schedule 8, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Did the organization engage In direct or indirect political campaign activmes on behalf of or In opposmon to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Partl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part the organization a section 501(c)(4). 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or Similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to prowde adwce on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If ?Yes,?completeScheduleD,Partl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the enVironment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part II Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets? If "YesDid the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part or prowde credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation sermces? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part If the organization's answer to any of the 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 equment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," completeScheduleD,PartVl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization report an amount for investments?other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII . . . . . Did the organization report an amount for investments?program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part . . . . . 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, Part Did the organization's separate or consolidated ?nancial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization?s liability for uncertain tax posmons under FIN 48 (A80 740)? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited finanCIal statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete ScheduleD,PartleanXml . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited finanCial statements for the tax year? If ?Yes,? and if the organization answered ?No? to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and is optional Is the organization a school described in section If "Yes," complete Schedule Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outSIde of the United States? . . . . . Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraismg, busmess, 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 land lV. Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other asastance to or for any foreign organization? lf "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts Ill and IV. . . . Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professmnal fundraismg sewices on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule G, Part! (see instructions) Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes,"complete Schedule G, Part Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activnies on Part line 9a? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule G, Part Yes REV 03(08llQ PRO Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Page 4 Part Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) 20 3 Did the organization Operate one or more hospital faculties? If "Yes," complete Schedule . . if "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of Its audited finanCIal statements to this return? 21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other a33istance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule I, Parts I and II . 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic indiwduals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule I, Parts Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees. and highest compensated employees? If ?Yes, complete Schedule . 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 K. If go to line 253 . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? Did the organization act as an ?on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? . 25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501 organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction With a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part I 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 PartlDid 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? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part ll 26 27 Did the organization prowde a grant or other a33istance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? if "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part . . . . . . . Was the organization a party to a busmess transaction With one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part lV instructions for applicable ?ling thresholds, conditions, and exceptions): a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part A famin member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete ScheduleL,Parth An entity of which a current or former officer, director. trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV 28 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? if ?Yes,? complete Schedule 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes, complete Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule N, Part! 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule N, Part Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations 33 ?sections 301.7701 -2 and 301.7701-3? Schedule R, Part 34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule Ft, Part II, or IV, and Part V, line 1 358 Did the organization have a controlled entity Within the meaning of section 512(b)(13"Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction With a controlled entity Within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule Fl, Part V, line Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its actiVIties through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule Fl, PartVl. 38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provude explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule -33- ?x 34 35a 35!) 36 37 38 REV 03I08llQ PRO Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2617) Page 5 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part 13 Enter the number reported In Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter if not applicable . . . . 1a Enter the number of Forms W-ZG included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . 1b Did the organization comply with backup Withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) Winnings to prize winnersEnter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or wrthin the year covered by this return 23 If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all requrred federal employment tax returns? Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) 38 Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? . . If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No" to line 3b, prowde an explanation in Schedule 0 . . 4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a Signature or other authority over, a ?nancial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financral account"Yes," enter the name of the foreign country. See instructions for filing requrrements for Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financral Accounts (FBAR). 53 Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . 5a Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b 0 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 solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions"Yes," did the organization include with every solicrtation an express statement that such contributions or giftswerenottaxdeductibleOrganizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). 3 Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and servicesprovrdedtothepayor?Yes,? did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or servrces provrded? . . .- Did the organization sell, exchange, or dispose of tangible personal property for which it was requrredtofileForm8282?Yes,? indicate the number of mes 8282 filed during the year . . . . . . . . 7d 9' Did the organization receive any funds. directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 1? Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly: on a personal benefit contract? . If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual prOperty, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? It the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advrsed fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? . 9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . . . . . Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: a; #2 y. a Initiation fees and capital contributions included 0n Part line Section 501 organizations. Enter: 3 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 If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year . . 12b 13 Section 501(c)(29) quali?ed 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. [3 Enter the amount of reserves the organization is requrred to maintain by the states in which the organization IS licensed to issue qualified health plans . . . . . . . . . . 135 0 Enter the amount of reserves on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.; 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning servrces during the tax yearWes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No, provrde an explanation in Schedule 0 . 14b REV 03103119 PRO Form 990 (201 T) Form 990 Page 6 Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each ?Yes? response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a ?No? response to line Ba, 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 VI Section A. Governing Body and Management 1a a 9 Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year. 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 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a busrness relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employeeDid the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct superVismn of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? Did the organization make any Significant changes to its governing documents Since the prior Form 990 was filed? Did the organization become aware during the year of a Significant diverSIon of the organization's assets? . Did the organization have members or stockholdersDid the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appomt one or more members of the governing bodyAre any governance decisions of the organization reserved- to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing bodyDid the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: ThegovemingbodyEach 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's mailing address? If "Yes, prowde the names and addresses in Schedule 0. Section B. Policies (This Section requests information about policies not requrred by the Internal Reven ue Code16a Did the organization have local chapters, branches. or affiliates"Yes," did the organization have written p0 lCles and procedures governing the actiVIties of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? Has the organization prowded a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before ?ling the form? Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If go to line Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees reqUIred to disclose annually interests that could give rise to con?icts? Did the organization regularly and con5istently monitor and enforce compliance With the policy? If ?Yes,? describe in Schedule 0 how this was done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 followmg persons include a rewew and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation 'of the deliberation and deCiSion? The organization?s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official Other officers or key employees of the organization . . . . Yes 10a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or partiCIpate in a icint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? . If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its partICIpation in iomt venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization?s exempt status With respect to such arrangements? . . . . Section C. Disclosure 17 18 19 20 Own webSIte List the states With which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed Section 6104 reqwres an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply. El Another?s website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule 0) Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year. State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records: THE ORGANIZATION, 2001 DC 20036 (202)955-5500 REV 03/08119 PRO Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Page 7 Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII . Section A. Of?cers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete this table for all persons reqwred to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending With or Within the organization's tax year. 0 List all of the organization's current officers. directors. trustees (whether indiViduals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D). (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid. 0 List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See Instructions for definition of ?key employee." 0 List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations. 0 List all of the organization?s former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. 0 List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received. in the capaCIty as a former director or trustee of the organization. more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. List persons in the foliowmg order: indiwdual 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. El (C) (A) (do not than one (D) (E) Name and Title Average box' unless person .5 both an Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per of?ce,- and a compensation compensation from amount of week (list any 0 I _n from related other hours for a 9. 3 5c? 3 ,5 the organizations compensation related 3 a 8 in a 3 organization from the organizations g. 7 a TC: organization below dotted g? a and related line) a organizations a E. D. -1199 DIRECTOR 0.50 0. 0. 0. DIRECTOR 0.50 0. 0. 0. DIRECTOR 0.50 0. 0. 0. -.1..-..Q.Q DIRECTOR 0.50 0. 0. 0. "1.42.0. DIRECTOR 0.50 0. 0. 0. DIRECTOR 0.50 0. 0. 0. CHAIRMAN 0.50 0. 0. 0. 11.9-99. DIRECTOR 2.00 0. 0. 0. PRESIDENT 2.00 449,150. 0. 29,528. 2.00 160,000. 0. 11,179. 11111111933910 OF GOVT. AFFAIRS 2.00 230,000. 0. 519. 519.29. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 256,280. 0. 6,631. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 2.00 172,500. 0. 4,792. ?9-29. VICE PRESIDENT, CAMPAIGNS 2.00 130,785. 0. 4,015. REV 03/08/19 PRO Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Page 8 Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (0) Posmon (A) (do not check more than one (D) (E) (F) Name and title Average box? unless person .5 both an Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per of?cer and a cinder/trustee) compensation compensation from amount of week (list any 0 I _n from related other hours for a a a 35 2 the organizations compensation related a 8 organization from the organizations 9. .3 organization below dotted 2' a and related line) "at 13 organizations (?9,299. DIGITAL DIRECTOR 2.00 102,900. 0. 5,432. -4 1191 --L -- 1.2.1.) -1 --, 12.1.3.) 12.4) -. 1.2.5.) 1b Sub-total1,501,615. 0. 62,096. Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A Total(addlines1band1c). . 1,501,615. 0. 62,096. 2 Total number of ihdiViduals (including but not limited to those listed above) reportable compensation from the organization 7 ho received more than $100,000 of 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule for such individual 4 For any indiVIduaI listed on line 1a. is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule for such indiwdual . 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization 07 individual for services rendered to the organization? If ?Yes, complete Schedule for such person I a 1 Section 8. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending With or Within the organization's tax yeah (A) (8) (Cl Name and busmess address Description of semces Compensation TARGET ENTERPRISES, 15260 VENTURA BLVD, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403 TV, RADIO, DIGITAL AD PLACEMENT 1, 792, 559. RIGHT SOLUTIONS PARTNERS, LLC, PO BOX 2602, ARLINGTON, VA 22202 DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING 280, 000. 1319 CLASSEN DR, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73103 POLLING, DATA ANALYTICS 267, 142 . POWERTRAIN MEDIA, PO BOX 1051, NEW ALBANY, OH 43054 TV ADVERTISING PLACEMENT 264, 187 . BASK DIGITAL MEDIA, 15260 VENTURA BLVD, STE 1240, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403 DIGITAL ADVERTISING 1 RECRUITMENT 259, ?175. 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 8 REV 03l08I19 PRO Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Part Statement of Revenue Contributions, Gifts, Grants Program Service Revenue Other Revenue and Other Similar Amounts .L Check if~Schedule 0 contains a or note to line in this Part . (BI Helated or exempt function revenue lAl Total revenue Federated campaigns . . . 1a Membership dues . . . . 1b Fundraismg events . . . . 1c Related organization?s . . . 1d I Government grants (contributions) 1e All other contributions. gifts, grants. and Similar amounts not included above 1f Noncash contributions included in lines 13-? Total. Add lines 1a?1f . 6, 424, 148. 6, 424, 148. All other program serVice revenue . Total. Add lines 2a?Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amountsIncome from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds Real (ii) Personal Gross rents Less. rental expenses Rental income or (loss) Net rental income Gross amount from sales of (0 Securities (I001her assets other than inventory Less cost or other basis and sales expenses Gain or (loss) . Net gain or (loss) Gross income from fundraismg events (not including of contributions reported on line 16). See Part IV, Iine18 . . . . a Less: direct expenses. . . . to Net income or (loss) from fundraismg events . SeeParth,Iine19 . . . . . 3 Less: direct expenses . . . Net income or (loss) from gaming actiwties . Gross sales of inventory. less returns and allowances . . . a Less: cost of goods sold . . . Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory. . Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code REIMBURSEMENTS FROM RELATED ORGS 900099 342' 910. 342 910. All other revenue . . . Total. Add linestta?11d . . . . . . . . 342,910. Total revenue. See instructions. 6 7 67 058 . REV PRO 342 910. (Cl Unrelated busmess revenue Page 9 (D) Revenue CI excluded from tax under sections 512-514 Form 0 . (2017) .. Form 990 (2017) - Page 10 Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses Sectlon 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 6bPart V-?ll- 3.1?12737423 323.22%? 1 Grants and other as5istance to domestic organizations and domestic governments See Part IV, line Grants and other as3istance to domestic InlelduaIS. See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other aSSIStance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part lV. lines 15 and 16 . ww?t??'v?f?et? '7 1? "whiting" 3&3?2' 4? .m?gna .l ?At 3? $2 I $.24 -.- g?fxtaer?mit?g 4?4 we I 3?99 3: we? ?37? '11; go .3 a1", ?0 4 Bene?ts paid to or for members . . . . 5 Compensation of current officers. directors. trustees. and keyemployees - - - - - 11,127,867. 545,929. 377,692. 204,246. 6 Compensation not included above. to disqualified persons (as de?ned under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described In section 4958(c)(3)(B) 7 Othersalariesandwages . . . . 1,274,901. 617,099. 426,930. 230,872. 8 PenSion plan accruals and contributions (include section 401 and 403(b) employer contributions) 9 Otheremployeebenefits113,015. 54,704. 37,846. 20,465. 10 Payrolltaxes. . . . . . 144,712. 70,046. 48,460. 26,206. 11 Fees for sewices (non?employees). a Management . . . . . . . . Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154,144. 0. 154,144. 0. 0 Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . 29,232. 0. 29,232. 0. Lobbying . . . . . . . . . . . . Prolessmnal fundraismg sewices. See Part IV, line 17 7 Investment management fees . . . . . 9 Other. (If line 119 amount exceeds 10% at line 25, column . 855,527. 477,755. 10,175. 368,597. 12 Advertismg and promotion . . . 13 Officeexpenses . . . . . . . . . 160,062. 22,947. 125,968. 11,147. 14 Information technology . . . . . . . 263,453. 55,609. 180,833. 27,011. 15 Royalties . . . . . . . . . . 16 Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . 278,480. 116,814. 104,925. 56,741. 17 Travel . . . . 140,121. 95,323. 0. 44,798. 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public offICIals 19 Conferences, conventions. and meetings . Interest . . . . 21 Payments to affiliates . . . . . . . . 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization . Insurance . 24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered - a? above (List mIscellaneous expenses in line 24a. If - . line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25. column 37? (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0.) 2 0 I (MENBEELSEBEEIQQLS All otherexpenses 15,253. 7,383. 5,108. 2,762. 25 7,277,249. 4,031,885. 1,580,020. 1,665,344. 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) jomt costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraism soliCItation. Check here if followmg OP 98-2 (A80 958-720) . . REV 03103119 PRO Form 990 (2017) . . i . Forrn 990 (2517) . . . P?aftge 1 1 Balance Sheet . . . . - - Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Beginning of year . End of year . i 1 Cash?non-interest-bearing940. 846. 1 . 501. 309. 2 Savmgs and temporary cash investments . . . PIedges and grants receivableAccounts receivableLoans and other receivables from current and.former officers. directors. i trustees. key employees, and i highest compensated employees. I Complete Part II of Schedule i 6 Loans and other receivables 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 of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' benefiCIary organizations (see instructions). Complete Part II of Schedule .d ?7 Notes and loans receivable. net? 8 - Inventories for sale or use . . 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges . . . 1 a Land, and eqUIpment: cost or 3 . other ba5is. Complete Part VI of Schedule 103 50 1 005 7Less: accumulated depreCIation . . . . 10b . ?232 . 237 . 11 Investments?publicly traded securities . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . L. .12 Investments?other securities. See Part IV. line Investments?program-related. see Part IV, line Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 . - 15 ?Otherassets.SeeParth.line1174.878. 15 74,878.. 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34.?955 . 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . . . . 1 18 Grants payable . 19 Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities . . . . . . . . . .. . . 21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule . 2 Loans and other payables to current and former 'of?cers. directors. trustees, key employees.- highest compensated employees. and disqualified persons. Complete Part II of Schedule . . . .. . 23 - Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties . 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 1 25 Other liabilities (including federal income'tax, payables to' related third I parties. and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part 26 'Total lines 17 through 25Organizations that folloyv SFAS 117 (A30 958). check here and complete lines 27 through 29. and lines 33 and 34. - 27 Unrestricted net assets . . . . . . . . .r . Temporarily restricted ?net assets . . . . . 29 Permanently restricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check' here . and complete lines 30 through 34. 51.' Liabilities i 30 Capital stock ortrust principal. or current funds. . . _31 Paid-in or capital surplus. or land. building. or eqUIpment fund Net Assets or Fund Balances 32 Retained earnings. endowment. accumulated income, or other funds . 32 33 Total net assets orfund balances843,494. 33 333. 303. 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . . . . . . . . Form 990 (2017) 1 . .. . REV Form 990 (2017) Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets Page 12 Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), line 12Total expenses (must equal Part IX. column (A), line 25Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33. column . Net unrealized gains (losses) on Investments 5 6 Donated sewices and use of faCIlities 6 7 Investment expenses . . . 7 8 Prior period adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line . . . . . 10 333303_ Part XII Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII . 2a 3a Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: CI Cash Accrual Other If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule 0. Were the organization's finanCiaI statements compiled or rewewed by an independent accountant? . If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the-finanCIal statements for the year were compiled or rewewed on a separate baSlS, consolidated or both: Separate bass Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate ba5is Were the organization's finanCIaI statements audited by an independent accountant?Yes,? check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate consolidated ba5is, or both: Separate basrs Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responSIbility for overSIght of the audit, rewew, or compilation of its finanCIal statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight processor selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0. As a result of a federal award, was the organization reqUired to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If ?Yes,? did the organization undergo the reqUIred audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the reqwred audit or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. 3a 3b REV 0310819 PRO Form 990 (2017) SCHEDULE 0 Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities OMB No 1545-0047 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 Department of the Treasury Complete if the organization is described below. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public Internal Revenue Seerce Go to for instructions and the latest information. Inspection If the organization answered ?Yes,? on Form 990, Part IV, line 3. or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then - Section 501(c)(3) organizations Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part l-C. 0 Section 501(0) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations. Complete Parts and below. Do not complete Part l-B. 0 Section 527 organizations. Complete Part i-A only. i If the organization answered ?Yes,? on Form 990, Part IV, line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part ll-A Do not complete Part 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT ?led Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part Do not complete Part II-A If the organization answered ?Yes,? on Form 990, Part IV, line 5 (PrOxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then 0 Section 501(c)(4). (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part Name of organization Employer identification number CLUB FOR GROWTH 20-4681603 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization. 1 Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign actiwties in Part IV. (see instructions for definition of ?political campaign actIVities") 2 Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructionsVolunteer hours for political campaign actiwties (see instructionsComplete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount of any exCIse tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 2 Enter the amount of any eXCise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 . . 3 If the organization incurredasection 4955 tax. did it file Form 4720 forthis yearDYes ENO 4a WasacorrectionmadeDYes EINO If ?Yes,? describe in Part IV. Part l-C Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function actiVIties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b 2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527exemptfunctionactiwtiesTotal exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, 4 Did thefiling organization file forthis yearEYes No 5 Enter the names. addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 52? political organizations to which the filing organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization?s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV. Name Address EIN Amount paid from (9) Amount of political filing organization's contributions received and funds If none. enter -0-. and directly delivered to a separate political organization If none. enter -0For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 BAA REV 0308119 PRO Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-52) 2017 page 2 I Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). i A Check if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list In Part lV each affiliated group member?s name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures). i 8 Check if the filing organization checked box A and ?limited control? apply. Limits on Lobbying Expenditures Filing (b)Affl Iated I (The term ?expenditures? means amounts paid or incurred.) Organ'zat'on's lota's QFOUD totals Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) Other exempt purpose expenditures . . . . . . . . Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the followmg 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 1f) Subtract line 19 from line 13. If zero or less, enter -0- Subtract line 1f from line 1c. lf zero or less, enter . . . . . . . . . . . . If there is an arnount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section4911taxforthisyearDYes 4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501 (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.) Ila no I Calendar year (or fiscal year 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period i beginning in) 2a Lobbying nontaxable amount Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column Total lobbying expenditures Grassroots nontaxable amount Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column Grassroots lobbying expenditures BAA REV 03108119 pRo 990 Of 2017 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Page 3 Part Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT fiied Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). For each ?Yes,? response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity. Yes No Amount 1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local 1 legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or I referendum. through the use of: a~Volunteers? Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through ti)? Media advertisements? . . . . . Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? Publications, or published or broadcast statements? Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposesDirect contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? i Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches. lectures, or any similar means? . Other actiVitiesTotal.Addiinesicthrough1i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Did the actiVIties in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .. If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 . . . . . . . . . . If ?Yes,? enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 . L, if: If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? . . . Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6). Yes No 1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 1 2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or lessDid the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political campaign actiwty expenditures from the prior year? 3 Part Ill-B 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 Ill-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered 0R Part Ill-A, line 3, is answered ?Yes.? 1 Dues, assessments and Similar amounts from members . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). a Current year . . . . . Carryover from iast yea cTotal 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(9) dues . 4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 20 exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the ,r excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next yearTaxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructionsSupplemental Information Prowde the descriptions requrred for Part line 1; Part l?B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part ll?A (affiliated group list); Part ll-A, lines 1 and Also. complete this part for any additional information. 53,. 3:6: Pt I-A Line 1: POLITICAL EXPENDITURES INCLUDED ISSUE ADVOCACY BAA REV 03108119 PRO Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 page 4 Part IV Supplemental Information (continued) BAA REV 03108119 PRO Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 2017 SCHEDULE OMB No 1545-0047 Supplemental Financial Statements (Form 990) . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9,10,11a,11b,11c, 11d,11e,11f,12a, or 12b. I Department of the Treasury 5 Attach to Form 990. Open to PUbilC lntemal Revenue Servrce Go to for instructions and the latest information. inspection Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number CLUB FOR GROWTH 20-4681603 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, line 6. Donor advised funds Funds and other accounts 1 Total number at end of year . . . . . 2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 4 Aggregate value at end of year . . . . . . 5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advrsed funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusrve legal controlDid the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor adVIsors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advrsor, or for any other purpose conferring private benefitConservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, line 7. 1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the Organization (check all that apply). Preservation of land for public use recreation or education) Preservation of a historically important land area Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure Preservation of open space 2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year. Held at the End oi the Tax Year a Total number of conservation easements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Total acreage restricted by conservation easements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in . . . . 2c Number of conservation easements included in acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register . . . . 2d 3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released. or terminated by the organization during the tax year 5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holdsStaff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of Violations, and conservation easements during the year 7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of Violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year 8 oo??'e'?Eh'ESa's'?E?tron easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section and section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yes No 9 In Part describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the organization's accounting for conservation easements. Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, line 8. 13 If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items. If the organization elected, as perrnitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provrde the following amounts relating to these items: Revenue included on Form 990, Part lrne1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other srmilar assets for finanCIal gain, provrde the following amounts requrred to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items: a Revenue included on Form 990, Part line Assets included in Form 990, Part . . . . . . . . . . . For Papemork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2017 BAA REV 03/08/19 PRO Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Page 2 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued) 3 Using the organization's acquismon. accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply): a Public exhibition CI Loan or exchange programs Scholarly research Other CI Preservation for future generations 4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization?s exempt purpose in Part 5 During the year, did the organization or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? . . Yes No Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21. 1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not includedonForm990,PartXDyes Duo If ?Yes,? explain the arrangement in Part and complete the followrng table: nt Beginning balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1c Additions during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1d Distributions during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1e Ending balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11? 23 Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for esCrow or custodial account liability? Yes No If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part Check here if the explanation has been provrded on Part . . . . Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10. Current year Prior year Two years back Three years back Four years back 1a Beginning of year balance Contributions . . . . . Net investment earnings, gains, and losses . Grants or scholarships . . Other expenditures for faculties and programs . Administrative expenses . 9 End of year balance . . . . . 2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 19, column held as: a Board designated or quasi-endowment 1) Permanent endowment Temporarily restricted endowment The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%. 33 Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by: unrelated organizations . (ii) relatedorganizations"Yes" on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as requu'ed on Schedule R7 . 4 Describe in Part the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds. Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10. Description of property Cost or other ba5is Cost or other ba5is Accumulated Book value (investment) (other) depreCIation 1a Land . . . . . . . . . . . Buildings . . . . . . . . . . Leasehold improvements . . . . 426, 451. 63,800. 362, 651. Eqmpment . . . . . . . . . 174,554. 168,437. 6,117. Other . . . . . . . . Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, column (8), line 10cBAA REV 03108I19 PRO Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Page 3 Mlnvestments?Other Securities. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990,- Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990. Part X, line 12. Descriptnon of security or categow Book value' Method of valuation (Including name of security) Cost or end-of-year market value (1) FinanCIal derivatives . . (2) Closely-held eqUIty interests . (3) Other Total. (Column must equal Form 990. Part X. col (B) line 12 Part Investments?Program Related. ete If the Izatlon answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 110. See Form 990. Part line 13. of Investment Book value Method of valuation Cost or end-of-year market value Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, col (3) line 13 Other Assets. . - Complete if the organization answered ?Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15. Description Book value HISECURITY DEPOSIT 74,878. (2) (3) .. (4) (5) (6) (TI (8) (9) Total. (Column must equal Form 990, PartX, col. (3) Ime 1574,878_ Other Liabilities. line 25. 1. of Book value (1) Federal Income taxes LEASE INCENTIVE 611 601. (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X. col (B) line Liability for uncertain tax posmons. In Part provnde the text of the footnote to the organization's finanCIal statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax posutlons under FIN 48 (A80 740). Check here If the text of the footnote has been provuded in Part Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Schedule (Form 990) 2017 . Page 4 Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited finanCIal statements . 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part line 12: a Net unrealized gains (losses) on Investments . . . . . . . . . 23 Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . 2b Recoveries of prior year grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c Other (Describe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d Add lines 2a through 2d . 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 4 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part line 12, but not on line 1: a Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part line 7b . . 4a Other (Describe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4b 5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. {This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) . . . . 5 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 Total expenses and losses per audited finanCIal statements 2? Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25: Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Prior year adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b Otherlosses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c Other (Describe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d Add lines 23 through 2d . 3 Subtract line 2e from line Amounts Included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: a Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part line 7b . . 4a Other (Describe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4b Add lines4aand4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) . Supplemental Information. Provude the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provade any additional Information. Pt X, Line 2: MANAGEMENT ANNUALLY REVIEWS ITS TAX POSITIONS AND HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . BAA REV 03103119 PRO Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Page 5 Part Supplemental Information (continued) Schedule (For?m 990) 2017 Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, OMB No 1545-0047 99?) Governments, and Individuals in the United States Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22. Attach to Form 990. Open to Public; epartment of the Treasury . . . Internal Revenue Sewlce Go to for the latest information. Inspection Name of the organization Employer Identification number CLUB FOR GROWTH 20-4 681603 General Information on Grants and Assistance 1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees? eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award the grants or assmtanceDescribe in Part IV the organization 3 procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds In the United States. Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed. 1 Name and address 01 orgamzanon ib) EIN section Amount of cash Amount of non- (2 Mat?? 0f Va'uahon (9) Description of Purpose of grant or government (if applicable) grant cash a55istance appra'saL noncash aSSIstance or aSSIstance other) ACTION, INC. 444 CAPITOL ST NW STE 030 WASHINGTON DC 20001 52*1530983 501C4 10, 000 . . GENERAL SUPPORT 2 Enter total number of section and government organizations listed in the line 1 table . . . . . 3 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule I (Form 990) (2017) BAA REV 03/013119 PRO .33. 89 3% __um3 0333 man. 02.5.. 3 0030.38 00:66.8 3m oamz?mco: mam?m?mq .235: o: moan woo. mum32828 2 mumom .m 888. .5 2:392 3 Banana 4.58 2 953 c. 32238 .0. >323 0. own: can? .3 >305: 2 3303: 32238 32on on $526: ?coo? ESF muuqmamr 03m; 3 032.26: 2 30308: $2238 ?.94 m:cu.m3m3m_ 53.5.3.0? U653 Em 33330: 82:.me .: um: um: 09:33 man m3 039 39:03. 583,520? an mu arm mmbze mczom zozHaowmo mwwzamm rm ao mos azm mwbza mczom mezm Hz 23m amm ammZm 0m amm mwwza mm< See; 36 :62: $2 OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEDULE Compensation Information (Form 990) For certain Of?cers, Directors, Trustees. Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23. open to Public Attach to Form 990for instructions and the latest information. Inspection Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number CLUB FOR GROWTH 20-4 681603 Questions Regarding Compensation 1a Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization provided any of the followmg to or for a person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A. line 1a. Complete Part to prowde 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 indemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees Discretionary spending account Personal sewices (such as. maid, chauffeur, chef) If any of the boxes on line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If complete Part to explain . - 2 Did the organization reqwre substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowmg expenses incurred by all directors, trustees, and officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on line 1a? . 3 Indicate which, if any, of the followmg the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods used by a rrelated organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part Compensation committee Written employment contract El Independent compensation consultant [3 Compensation survey or study El Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee 4 During the year. did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, With respect to the filing organization or a related organization: - a Receive a severance payment or change?of?control paymentPartICIpate in, or receive payment from. a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? PartiCIpate in, or receive payment from. an eqUIty?based compensation arrangement"Yes" to any of lines 4a?c. list the persons and prowde the applicable amounts for each item in Part Only section 501 501(c)(4), and 501 organizations must complete lines 5-9. 5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of: a The organization? . . . Any related organization"Yes" on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part 6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line ta. did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of: a The organization? . . . . Any related organization?Yes? on line 6a or 6b. describe in Part 7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non?xed payments not described on lineSSand 6? If "Yes," describe in Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section If "Yes," describe 3 9 If ?Yes? on line 8. did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 For Papenivork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Page 2 Part II Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed. For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row and from related organizations, described in the instructions, on row Do not list any individuals that aren't listed on Form 990, Part VII. . Note: The sum of columns for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual. (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or compensation (C) Hellfemem arid (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (5 Compensatlon (A) Name and ?ne (I) Base (ill Bonus Incentive (Iii) Other other deferred benelits In column (8) reported compensation compensation reportable compensation as deferred on prlor compensation Form 990 DAVID MCINTOSH (0 374,150. 75,000. 1 PRESIDENT (ill ADAM ROZANSKY ll) "254999; 2 (ii) 0. 0. ANDY ROTH ?l "6.04-909; 3 OF GOVT. AFFAIRS 0. o. 0 CHUCK PIKE li) 216,280. 40,000. 0. 03 rhiEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (ii) 0. 0. 0 0 MARI SSA AKERS ll) ?4-1.19.2; -- 5 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT (ii(ii) 7 (ii) 8 (ii) li) 9 (ii) ii) 10 (ii(ii) 12 (ii) 13 (ii(ii) (il 16 (ii) i BAA. REV 03I08I19 PRO Schedule (Form 990) 2017 wosmasm ?no.3 39 moi. :33 9.2203033. 533320: 326m :6 38330:. $353303. 2 ammozuzgm 83:3 *2 mum8336.8. Em om: *9 2% 89:03. 38:33.03. xm< 8626 25 margin :62: was mg SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ OMB No 1545-0047 990 or 990-EZ) Complete to provide information for responses to speci?c questions on Form 990 or or to provide any additional information. Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Open to Pub?c Internal Revenue Service Go to for the latest information. n5pection Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number CLUB FOR GROWTH 20-4681603 Pt VI, Llne llb: THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT PREPARE THE 990, WHICH IS THEN REVIEWED BY AT LEAST TWO KEY EMPLOYEES OR OFFICERS. THE Pt VI, Llne 12c: TO ENSURE THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT ITS TAX EXEMPT STATUS, PERIODIC REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED. THE PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL, AT A MINIMUM, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: a) WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE, BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY INFORMATION, AND THE RESULT OF LENGTH BARGAINING. b) WHETHER PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES, AND ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERLY RECORDED, REFLECT REASONABLE INVESTMENT OR PAYMENTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES, FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSES AND DO NOT RESULT IN INUREMENT, IMPERMISSIBLE Pt VI, Line 15a: THE SALARY IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD, AS WELL Pt VI, Line 15b: COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY STUDYING OTHER FORM Pt VI, Line 19: AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Pt Llne 4d: grant 5 of $0 Revenue $0 . For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. BAA Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2017) REV 03/08/19 PRO Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-52) (2017) Page 2 Name of the organization Employer Identi?catlon number CLUB FOR GROWTH 20-4681603 AWARDS FOR VOTING ON PRO-GROWTH ISSUES BASED ON THE CFG CONGRESSIONAL SCORECARD. ??E?99??mu?95339??gu?91?42?? Total: $150,000 - PE in}. - i - - 99.9 - - -- Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2017) REV 0308119 PRO Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990422) (2017) Page 2 Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number CLUB FOR GROWTH 20?4681603 ""3599??9"?35329??gu?9 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2017) REV 03108119 PRO SCHEDULE (Form 990) Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships Complete if the organization answered ?Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34. 35b, 36, or 37. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Servrce Attach to Form 990. Go to for instructions and the latest information. Name of the organization CLUB FOR GROWTH Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33. OMB No 1545-0047 Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number 20?4681603 Name. address. and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity lb) Prlmary Legal domlc?e (state or foreign country) (G) Total Income End-of?year assets (0 Direct controlling 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. Name. address. and EIN of related organization Primary (C) Legal (state or foreign country) Exempt Code section (6) Public charity status (If section 501(c)(3)) (9) Direct controlling Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity? Yes No 2001 STREET, NW 20036 POLITICAL ACTIVITY DC 527 CLUB FOR GROWTH 2001 STREET, NW 20036 POLITICAL ACTIVITY DC 527 CLUB FOR GROWTH .- 2001 STREET, NW WASHINGTON DC 20036 POLITICAL ACTIVITY DC 527 CLUB FOR GROWTH 2001 STREET, NW WASHINGTON DC 20036 POLITICAL ACTIVITY DC 527 CLUB FOR GROWTH 2001 STREET, NW WASHINGTON DC 20036 POLITICAL ACTIVITY DC 527 CLUB FOR GROWTH -- 2001 NW WASHINGTON DC 20036 POLITICAL ACTIVITY DC 527 CLUB FOR GROWTH I 2001 STREET, NW WASHINGTON DC 20036 POLITICAL ACTIVITY DC 527 CLUB FOR GROWTH For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. BAA REV 03108119 PRO Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Schedule Ft (Form 990) 2017 Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year. Page 2 Partnership. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, Name. address. and EIN of related organization (bl Primary actiwty Legal domiCiIe (state or loreign country) Direct controlling entity la) Predominant income (related. unrelated. excluded from tax under sections 512?514) (0 (9) Share of total Share of end-ol- income year assets Disproporlionate allocations? Yes No (I) Code amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) (J) General or managing partner? Yes No (kl Percentage ownership Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a line 34, because it had one 'or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year. Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, i Name, address. and EIN of related organization (3) lb) Primary actiwty Legal domiCIle [state or foreign country) id) entity Direct controlling lel Type of entity (Comp. 3 corp. or trust) if) Share of total income Share of end-of-year assets (9) Percentage ownership ll) Section controlled entity? Yes No 2001 STREET, NW WASHINGTON DC 20036 DATA ANALYT ICS DC CLUB FOR GROWTH 100. 100. 100. 00 "l3! REV 03l08/19 PRO Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36. Page 3 Note: Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, or IV of this schedule. During the tax year, did the organization engage in any of the following transactions With one or more related organizations listed in Parts ll-IV? u- 011:.? u? Lease of facilities. equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicnations for related organizatio Dividends from related organization(s) . Sale of assets to related organizatio?s) . . Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . Exchange of assets With related organization(s) Lease of facilities, eqmpment, or other assets to related organiza Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) Receipt of interest, (ii) annuities, royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity Gift. grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) n(s) Performance of services or membership or fundraismg solicitations by related organization(s) I Sharing of facilities, eqUipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . 0 Sharing of paid employees With related organization(s) . Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) 5 Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(xx'I xI - . If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must comp Iete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds. - la) Name of related organization lb) Transaction type (Cl Amount involved Method of determining amount involved (1) CLUB FOR GROWTH-PAC 50, 000. CASH PAI (2) CLUB FOR GROWTH ACTION 300,000. CASH PAID (3) l4) l5) (6) BAA REV 0308/19 PRO Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Page 4 Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37. Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding echUSion for certain investment partnerships. Name, address. and EIN ol? entity (C) Primary actiwty Legal domicne Predominant (state or foreign income (related. country) unrelated, excluded from tax under Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations? sections 512?514) Yes No if) (9) (M (kl Share of Share of Dispmportionale Code General or Percentage total income end-of-year allocations? amount in box 20 managing ownership assets of Schedule K-1 partner? (Form 1065REV 0310319 PRO Schedule Fl (Form 990) 2017 Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Page 5 rum Supplemental Information. 3 Provide additional Information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See Instructions. BAA REV 03103119 PRO Schedule (Form 990) 2017