Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax orm Ud t' 501 ,527, 4947 1 It IR Cd or )o erna evenue e(excep priva 2016 Inlemal enue Sen ice ?1 Do not enter soaal security numbers on this form as it may be made public elmtmemm ?6 remun Information about Form 990 and Its Instructions is at IRS govgform990 Open to Public Inspection A For the 2016 calendar year, or tax year beginni ng 01-01-2016 and ending 12-31-2016 Name of organization CheCk 'f appl'cab'e THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER El Address change El Name change Employer identification number 22-3888250 El Initial return Domg busmess as Final Ithurn/terminated Number and street (or 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/smte El Amended return PO BOX 7829 El Application pendingl Telephone number (207) 321-2550 PORTLAND, ME 041127829 City or town, state or provmce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Gross receipts 665,192 SUSAN DENCH Name and address of prinCipal officer I Tax?exempt status 501(c)(3) )4(insert no) l:l 4947(a)(1)or l:l 527 Website:> MAINEPOLICY ORG H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates? l:lYes .No Are all subordinates included? DNO If attach a list (see instructions) Group exemption number Form of organization Corporation l:l Trust l:l tion l:l Other} Year of formation 2002 State of legal domiCile ME IEEI Summary 1 Briefly describe the organization?s mi55ion or most Significant actIVIties TO FORMULATE AND PROMOTE CONSERVATIVE PUBLIC POLICIES BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE ENTERPRISE, LIMITED, 8 CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT, INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM, AND TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES 8 2 Check this box l:l if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets :5 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 11 a: 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 11 5 Total number of indiViduals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line 2a) 5 8 ?5 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 a; 7a Total 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) 583,373 623,590 9 Program serVIce revenue (Part line 29) 23,332 20,289 10 Investment income (Part column (A), lines Other revenue (Part column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 14,940 2,529 12 Total revenue?add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12) 621,593 646,421 13 Grants and Similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1?3) 0 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 0 8 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5?10) 308,690 441,810 16a Professwnal fundraismg fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) 0 g. Total fundraismg expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) '1 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a?11d, 11f?24e) 209,181 205,091 18 Total expenses Add lines 13?17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 517,871 646,901 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 103,722 -480 25 3 Beginning of Current Year End of Year 13% 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) . 143,228 187,326 :2 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) . 66,362 110,939 2:3 22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 76,866 76,387 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 2017-10-29 Signature of officer Date Sign Here SUSAN DENCH DIRECTOR Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date l:l PTIN AMANDA SCHULTZ BROWN CPA AMANDA SCHULTZ BROWN CPA 2017-11-15 Check ?c P00692494 Pald self?employed Preparer Firm 5 name SMITH ASSOCIATES CPAS Firm 3 EIN 01-0522395 Firm's address 500 US ROUTE 1 STE 102 Phone no 207 846-8881 Use Only YARMOUTH, ME 040966817 May the IRS discuss this return With the preparer shown above? (see instructions) l:lYes l:l No For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat No 11282Y Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 2 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Briefly describe the organization's missmn TO FORMULATE AND PROMOTE CONSERVATIVE PUBLIC POLICIES BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE ENTERPRISE, LIMITED, CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT, INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM, AND TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES 2 Did the organization undertake any Significant program serVIces during the year which were not listed on thepriorForm9900r990-EZ7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DYes .No If "Yes," describe these new serVIces on Schedule 0 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make Significant changes in how it conducts, any program DYes-No If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 4 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 reqUIred to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program serVIce reported 4a (Code (Expenses 118,078 including grants of (Revenue See Additional Data 4b (Code (Expenses 101,477 including grants of (Revenue See Additional Data 4c (Code (Expenses 97,344 including grants of (Revenue See Additional Data (Code (Expenses 98,457 including grants of (Revenue 20,289 THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT, NONPARTISAN, RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO FORMULATE AND PROMOTE CONSERVATIVE PUBLIC POLICIES BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE ENTERPRISE, LIMITED, CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT, INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM, AND TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES - ALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT BENEFIT THE PEOPLE OF MAINE STAFF PURSUES THIS MISSION BY UNDERTAKING ACCURATE AND TIMELY RESEARCH AND MARKETING THESE FINDINGS TO ITS PRIMARY AUDIENCE THE MAINE LEGISLATURE, NONPARTISAN LEGISLATIVE STAFF, THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, THE STATES MEDIA, AND THE BROAD POLICY COMMUNITY PRODUCTS INCLUDE PUBLICATIONS, ARTICLES, CONFERENCES, AND POLICY BRIEFINGS THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER RESEARCHES AND FORMULATES INNOVATIVE AND PROVEN CONSERVATIVE PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS FOR MAINE IN FOUR KEY AREAS ECONOMY 8L TAXATION, EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, AND CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT MHPC RELIES ON THE GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, AND FOUNDATIONS, AND DOES NOT ACCEPT GOVERNMENT FUNDS OR PERFORM CONTRACT WORK IN THE PAST FEW YEARS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS BUILT A STRONG ORGANIZATION, WITH EXCELLENT PROGRAMS, EXCEPTIONAL RESEARCH CAPABILITIES, OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND A GROWING MEMBERSHIP THAT HAS CONSISTENTLY SUPPORTED THE EXPANSION IN EACH OF ITS PROGRAM AREAS, THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH A STRAIGHTFORWARD, POWERFUL FIVE-PART APPROACH THAT INCLUDES ANALYZING THE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS THAT ARE HOLDING MAINE BACK, 2) THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATING THE ROOT CAUSES OF THE PROBLEMS AND IDENTIFYING PROVEN POLICY SOLUTIONS - OFTEN SOLUTIONS THAT ARE ALREADY WORKING IN ANOTHER STATE, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC, MEDIA AND POLICY MAKERS ABOUT THE IDENTIFIED PROBLEMS AND THEIR RECOMMENDING PROVEN SOLUTIONS, AND, ADVOCATING FOR POLICY SOLUTIONS UNTIL THEY ARE IMPLEMENTED - EVEN WHEN IT TAKES YEARS - BECAUSE THE POLICIES WILL RESULT IN MAINE BECOMING MORE PROSPEROUS FOR EACH OF THE FIVE POLICY AREAS LISTED ABOVE, MHPC HAS CLEAR AND MEASUREABLE POLICY OBJECTIVES DOCUMENTED PROGRESS DEMONSTRATING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF POLICY OBJECTIVES AND INITIATIVES IS THE INDICATOR USED BY MHPC TO MEASURE THE OVERALL IMPACT, EFFECTIVENESS AND SUCCESS DONORS RECEIVE REGULAR PROGRESS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS THE ORGANIZATION REALIZES ITS ULTIMATE GOALS OF ADVANCING PROSPERITY AND CREATING A MORE VIBRANT ECONOMY WITHIN MAINE THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER HAS MORE THAN 2,600 DONORS (94 PERCENT FROM MAINE) AND OUR E-MAIL LIST HAS 51,000 SUBSCRIBERS 4d Other program serVIces (Describe in Schedule 0 (Expenses 98,457 including grants of (Revenue 20,289 4e Total program service expenses? 415,356 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016Page 3 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,? complete Yes Schedule A 1 Is the organization reqUIred to complete Schedule 5, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? '25] . 2 YES Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign actIVItieS on behalf of or in oppOSition to candidates No for public office? If ?Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I 3 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying actiwties, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes, complete Schedule C, Part II . 4 Yes 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 98-197 If ?Yes, complete Schedule C, Part '25] . 5 N0 Did the organization maintain any donor adVIsed funds or any Similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to prowde adVIce on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part I 39' 6 N0 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 . 7 No Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets? If ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 3 N0 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or prowde credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation serVIces7If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part IV 94 9 No Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, 10 No permanent endowments, or quaSI-endowments7 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 eqUIpment in Part X, line 107 If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part VI W- 118 Yes 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 167 If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part VII 11b N0 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 167 If ?Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 9.4 11-C No 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 167? If "Yes complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 257 If "Yes,' complete Schedule D, PartX 11e Yes Did the organization's separate or consolidated finanCIal statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax pOSItions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 39' 1? Yes Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited finanCIal statements for the tax year? If ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Parts 12a Yes 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 XII iS optional 12b No Is the organization a school described in section If ?Yes," complete Schedule 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, fundraiSing, 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 I and IV . 14b N0 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other aSSistance to or for any foreign organization? If "Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV . 15 N0 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 and IV . 16 N0 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for profeSSIonal fundraiSing serVIceS on Part IX, 17 No column (A), lines 6 and 11e7 If ?Yes," complete Schedule G, PartI (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 II . 13 YES Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming actIVItieS on Part line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part . 19 No Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 4 Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes No 203 Did the organization operate one or more hospital faCIlities? If ?Yes," complete Schedule . 20a No If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited finanCIal statements to this return? 20b 21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic 21 No government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes,? complete Schedule I, Parts Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other a55istance to or for domestic indiViduals on Part IX, 22 column (A), line 2? If "Yes, complete Schedule I, Parts I and . N0 23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If ?Yes," 23 Yes completeScheduleJ24a Did the organization have a tax- -exempt bond issue With an outstanding prinCIpal amount of more than $100, 000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes, answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule If go to line 25a . 24a No Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . 24b Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24c Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d 25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction With a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I . 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 25b No If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part 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 27 Did the organization prowde a grant or other a55istance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member 27 No of any of these persons? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part . 28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction With one of the fo 0Wing parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions) a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28a No A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part 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: N0 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes,? complete Schedule . 29 No 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If ?Yes, complete Schedule 30 N0 31 Did the organization liqUIdate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If ?Yes," complete Schedule N, PartI . No 31 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If ?Yes, complete Schedule N, Part II 32 N0 33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3? If ?Yes, complete Schedule R, PartI . . . . . 33 N0 34 Was the organization related to any tax- -exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes,? complete Schedule R, Part II, or IV, and PartV,linel 34 N0 353 Did the organization have a controlled entity Within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 35a N0 If ?Yes' to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction With a controlled entity Within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 35b 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes, complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 36 N0 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its actIVIties through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes, complete Schedule R, Part VI 37 N0 38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and prowde explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are reqUIred to complete Schedule 0 38 Yes Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) 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 . Enter the number reported In Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- If not applicable . . 1a Enter the number of Forms W-ZG Included In line 1a Enter -0- If not applicable 1b 0 Did the organizatIon comply With backup Withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) WinnIngs to prIze Winners? 1c Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, ?led for the calendar year ending WIth or WIthIn the year covered by 2a 8 If at least one IS reported on line 2a, dId the organization We all reqUIred federal employment tax returns? 2b Yes Note.If the sum of lines 1a and 2a Is greater than 250, you may be reqUIred to e-fIle (see instructions) Did the organization have unrelated busmess gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? 3a No If ?Yes," has It ?led a Form 990-T for thIs year7If "No? to line 3b, prowcle an explanation In Schedule 0 3b At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an Interest In, or a Signature or other authorIty over, a finanCIal account In a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other ?nancial account)? 4a No If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country See Instructions for ?ling reqUIrements for Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and FinanCIal Accounts (FBAR) 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 ?le Form 8886-T7 5c Does the organizatIon have annual gross reCEIpts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization 6a No what any contributions that were not tax deducthle as charItable contributions? If "Yes," dId the organIzatIon Include WIth every so ICItatIon an express statement that such contrIbutIons or were not tax deducthle7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6b Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). Did the organizatIon receive a payment In excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and serVIces 7a Yes prowded to the payor? If "Yes," dId the organIzatIon notIfy the donor of the value of the goods or serVIces prowded" 7b Yes Did the organizatlon sell, exchange, or otherWIse dIspose of tangible personal property for which It was reqUIred to ?le Form82827 7c No If "Yes," Indicate the number of Forms 8282 ?led during the year . . . . I 7d I Did the organizatlon receive any funds, directly or Indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal bene?t contract? 7e No Did the organizatIon, during the year, pay premiums, dIrectly or IndIrectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7f No If the organization received a contrIbutIon of qualified Intellectual property, did the organization ?le Form 8899 as reqUIredthe organization received a contrIbutIon of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehIcles, dId the organizatIon file a Form 1098-C7 7h Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor adVIsed fund maIntained by the sponsorIng organIzatIon have excess busmess holdIngs at any tIme durIng the year? 8 Did the sponsorIng organIzatIon make any taxable dIstrIbutIons under section 49667 9a Did the sponsorIng organIzatIon make a dIstrIbutIon to a donor, donor adVIsor, or related person? 9b Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter InItiatIon fees and capItal contrIbutIons Included on Part line 12 . . . 10a Gross receipts, Included on Form 990, Part line 12, for public use of club 10b Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter 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 them . . . . . . . . . . 11b Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organizatIon filing Form 990 In lIeu of Form 10417 12a If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt Interest received or accrued durIng the year 12b Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. 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 Enter the amount of reserves the organization IS reqUIred to maintaIn by the states In which the organIzatIon Is licensed to Issue quaIIfied health plans . . . . 13b Enter the amount of reserves on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . 13c Did the organizatIon receive any payments for Indoor tannIng serVIces durIng the tax year? 14a No If "Yes," has It ?led a Form 720 to report these payments7If ?No,"prov1cle an explanation In Schedule 0 . 14b Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 6 Governance, Management, and DisclosureFor each "Yes" response to ?nes 2 through 7b below, and for a "No? response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, descrIbe the Circumstances, processes, or changes In Schedule 0 See Instructions Check If Schedule 0 contaIns a response or note to any Ine In thIs Part Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No 1a Enter the number of votIng members of the governIng body at the end of the tax year 1a 11 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 5ImIIar commIttee, explaIn In Schedule 0 Enter the number of votIng members Included In 1a, above, who are Independent 1b 11 2 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 superVIsIon 3 No of of?cers, dIrectors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 4 the organIzatIon make any 5IgnIfIcant changes to Its governIng documents smce the prIor Form 990 was ?led? 4 No 5 the organIzatIon become aware durIng the year of a 5IgnIfIcant dIverSIon of the 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 appOInt one or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7a No Are any governance deCISIons of the organIzatIon reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or 7b No persons other than the governIng body? 8 the organIzatIon contemporaneously document the meetIngs held or ertten actIons undertaken durIng the year by the followmg 8aYes Each commIttee WIth authorIty to act on behalf of the governIng bodythere any of?cer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee Isted In Part VII, SectIon A, who cannot be reached at the organIzatIon?s address? If ?Yes," provrde the names and addresses In Schedule Section B. Policies (Thrs Sectron 3 requests mformatron about polrcres not requIred by the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes No 10a the organIzatIon have local chapters, branches"Yes," dId the organIzatIon have ertten po ICIes and procedures governIng the actIVItIes of such chapters, and branches to ensure thalr operatIons are conSIstent WIth the organIzatIon's exempt purposes? 10b 11a Has the organIzatIon prOVIded a complete copy of thIs Form 990 to all members of Its governIng body before fIlIng the DescrIbe In Schedule 0 the process, If any, used by the organIzatIon to reVIew thIs Form 990 12a the organIzatIon have a ertten coanIct of Interest pollcy12a Yes Were offIcers, dIrectors, or trustees, and key employees reqUIred to dIsclose annually Interests that could gIve rIse to 12bYes the organIzatIon regularly and conSIstently monItor and enforce compllance WIth the pollcy? If ?Yes," descrIbe In ScheduleOhowthIswaso?one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12c Yes 13 the organIzatIon have a ertten pollcythe organIzatIon have a ertten document retentIon and destructIon pollcythe process for determInIng compensatIon of the followmg persons Include a reVIew and approval by Independent persons, data, and contemporaneous substantIatIon of the deIIberatIon and deCISIon7 a The organIzatIon's CEO, ExecutIve DIrector, or top management offICIal . . . . . . . . . . . 15a Yes Other of?cers or key employees of the organIzatIon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15b No If "Yes" to Me 15a or 15b, descrIbe the process In Schedule 0 (see InstructIons) 16a the organIzatIon Invest In, contrIbute assets to, or partICIpate In a Jomt venture or 5ImI ar arrangement WIth "Yes," dId the organIzatIon follow a ertten pollcy or procedure reqUIrIng the organIzatIon to evaluate Its partICIpatIon In Jomt 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 LIst the States WIth a copy of thIs Form 990 Is reqUIred to be ?led? ME 18 SectIon 6104 reqUIres an organIzatIon to make Its Form 1023 (or 1024 If appIIcable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) avaIIable for publIc InspectIon IndIcate how you made these avaIIable Check all that apply l:l Own webSIte l:l Another's websIte Upon request l:l Other (explaIn In Schedule 0) 19 DescrIbe In Schedule 0 whether (and If so, how) the organIzatIon made Its governIng documents, of Interest pollcy, and fInanCIal statements avallable to the publIc durIng the tax year 20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organIzatIon's books and records GAGNON 45 FOREST FALLS DRIVE YARMOUTH, ME 04096 (207) 321-2550 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) 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 l:l Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete this table for all persons reqUIred to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending With or Within the organization?s tax year 0 List all of the organization?s current officers, directors, trustees (whether indIVIduals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid 0 List all of the organization?s current key employees, if any See instructions for definition of "key employee 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, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations 0 List all of the organization?s former directors or trustees that received, in the capaCIty as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations List persons in the Followmg order indiVidual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest compensated employees, and former such persons l:l 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 P05ition (do not check more Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per than one box, unless person compensation compensation amount of other week (list is both an officer and a from the from related compensation any hours director/trustee) organization organizations from the for related I (W- 2/1099- (W- 2/1099- organization and :i organizations :1 3 3.5, MISC) MISC) related below dotted l? E7 3 organizations llne) '85? "Sf-9.(1) PETER ANANIA 0 25 0 0 DIRECTOR (2) WR JACKSON JR 0 25 0 0 DIRECTOR (3) JEFF KANE 0 25 0 0 DIRECTOR (4) TIMOTHY BRYANT ESQ 0 25 0 0 DIRECTOR (5) THOMAS A CONNOLLY ESQ 0 25 0 0 DIRECTOR (6) JAMES WARD JD 0 25 0 0 DIRECTOR (7) JINGER DURYEA 0 25 0 0 (8) SUSAN DENCH 0 25 0 0 DIRECTOR (9) JASON ONEY 0 25 0 0 DIRECTOR (10) SCOTT WELLMAN 0 25 0 0 (11) LARRY RUBINSTEIN DD 0 25 0 0 DIRECTOR (12) MATTHEW GAGNON 40 00 100,985 0 55,643 CEO Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 8 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 more Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per than one box, unless person compensation compensation amount of other week (list is both an officer and a from the from related compensation any hours director/trustee) organization (W- organizations (W- from the for related - A pt. ,0 I organization and i_J 3 I :11 organizations it: 3 3 ,0 related below dotted 23 rt 1; 3 organizations lineTotal from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . . . . dTotal (add lines 100,985 55,543 2 Total number of indiViduals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 1 Yes No 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If ?Yes," complete Schedule .7 for such indiwduaiFor any indiVidual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If ?Yes, complete Schedule for such 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or indiVidual for serVIces rendered to the organization'PIir ?Yes," complete Schedule for such person . . . . . . . . 5 No Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending With or Within the organization?s tax year A) (B) Name and business address Description of serVIces (C) Compensation 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 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part Page 9 El (A) (B) (C) (D) Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue exempt bu5iness excluded from Function revenue tax under sections revenue 512-514 1a Federated campaigns I la I g; Membership dues I 1b I Fundraismg events . . 1c 24,165 Related organizations I 1d I - (D Government grants (contributions) I la I m? 2 All other contributions, gifts, grants, 2 and Similar amounts not included 1f 599,425 v: a; above 5 Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f 19,908 (U hTota .Add lines 1a-1f . 623,590 Busmess Code 3 2a EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS 519100 20,289 20,289 35 a All other program serVIce revenue 0 20,289 ?5 9T0tal.Add lines 2a?2f . . . . 3 Investment income (including diVidends, interest, and other Similar amounts) 13 13 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 5 Royalties Real (ii) Personal 6a Gross rents Less rental expenses Rental income or (loss) Net rental income or (loss) Securities (ii) Other Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory Less cost or other ba5is and sales expenses Gain or (loss) Net gain or (loss) . 8a Gross income from fundraismg events a) (not including 24,165 of 3 contributions reported on line 1c) See Part IV, line 18 . . . . a 21,300 bLess direct expenses . . . 18,771 Net income or (loss) from fundraismg events 2,529 2,529 5 9a Gross income from gaming actIVIties 0 See Part IV, line 19 a bLess direct expenses . . . Net income or (loss) from gaming actIVIties 10aGross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances a Less cost of goods sold . . Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory Miscellaneous Revenue Busmess Code 11a dAll other revenue eTotal. Add lines 11a?11d 12 Total revenue. See Instructions 646,421 20,289 2,542 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) 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 if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to an line in this Part not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part Grants and other a55istance to domestic organizations and domestic governments See Part IV, line 21 Grants and other a55istance to domestic indiViduals See Part IV, line 22 Grants and other a55istance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign indIVIduals See Part IV, line 15 and 16 Benefits paid to or for members Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) . . Other salaries and wages Pen5ion plan accruals and contributions (include section 401 and 403(b) employer contributions) Other employee benefits Payroll taxes Fees for serVIces (non-employees) (A) Total expenses (B) Program se FVICE expenses (C) Management and general expenses (D) Fundraismgexpenses 156,628 78,314 39,157 39,157 252,650 183,718 13,654 55,278 4,997 4,411 -424 1,010 27,535 18,173 3,029 6,333 a Management Legal Accounting Lobbying Professwnal fundraismg serVIces See Part IV, line 17 Investment management fees 9 Other (If line amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) Advertismg and promotion Office expenses Information technology Royalties Occupancy Travel Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public offICIals Conferences, conventions, and meetings Interest Payments to affiliates DepreCIation, depletion, and amortization Insurance Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24a If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0 a EQUIPMENT 40 40 9,125 9,125 17,652 2,867 770 14,015 3,732 3,732 65,197 42,863 5,929 16,405 40,079 26,452 4,409 9,218 12,692 9,770 136 2,786 20,142 20,142 99 99 1,520 1,003 167 350 5,567 3,674 1,280 11,661 7,696 1,283 2,682 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 6,007 2,979 1,014 2,014 MISCELLANEOUS 5,928 3,912 652 1,364 CONTRACTED RESEARCH 5,000 5,000 All other expenses 650 650 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 646,901 415,356 79,653 151,892 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising SOIICItation Check here if followmg SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) 15,636 9,937 1,205 4,494 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Balance Sheet Page 11 Check If Schedule 0 contaIns a response or note to any lIne In thIs Part IX El (A) (B) BegInnIng of year End of year 1 Cash?non-Interest-bearlng 86:577 1 821945 2 Savmgs and temporary cash Investments 50,101 2 95.428 3 Pledges and grants recerable, net 3 4 Accounts recerable, net 4 5 Loans and other recerables from current and former of?cers, directors, trustees, key employees, and hIghest compensated employees Complete Part 5 II of Schedule 6 Loans and other recerables from other 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) 6 voluntary employees' benefICIary organIzatIons (see InstructIons) Complete an Part II of Schedule 7 Notes and loans recerable, net 7 a InventorIes for sale or use PrepaId expenses and deferred charges 2,149 9 5.175 10a Land, bUIldIngs, and eqUIpment cost or other has Complete Part VI of Schedule 103 15-332 Less accumulated depreCIatIon 10b 11.555 4,401 10c 3.775 11 traded securItIes 11 12 Investments?other securItIes See Part IV, lIne 11 12 13 Investments?program-related See Part IV, lIne 11 13 14 IntangIble assets 14 15 Other assets See Part IV, lIne 11 15 16 Total assets.Add lInes 1 through 15 (must equal lIne 34) 143228 16 187.325 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 5.034 17 923 18 Grants payable 18 19 Deferred revenue 19 20 Tax-exempt bond IabI ItIes 20 v. 21 Escrow or custodIal account IabI Ity Complete Part IV of Schedule 21 '9 22 Loans and other payables to current and former offIcers, dIrectors, trustees, key employees, hIghest compensated employees, and 1" cc persons Complete Part II of Schedule 22 ?1 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated thIrd partIes 23 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated thIrd partIes 24 25 Other IabI ItIes (IncludIng federal Income tax, payables to related thIrd partIes, 51.328 25 110.016 and other IabI ItIes not Included on lInes 17-24) Complete Part of Schedule 26 Total Iiabilities.Add lInes 17 through 25 66,362 26 110,939 3 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and 2 complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 27 UnrestrIcted net assets 76,866 27 76,387 28 Temporarlly net assets 28 29 Permanently net assets 29 ,2 Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 5 check here l:l and complete lines 30 through 34. 30 CapItal stock or trust prInCIpal, or current funds . 30 a; 31 PaId-In or capItal surplus, or land, or eqUIpment fund 31 32 RetaIned earnIngs, endowment, accumulated Income, or other funds 32 33 Total net assets or fund balances 75,866 33 75,387 2 34 Total IabI ItIes and net assets/fund balances 143,223 34 137.326 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Reconcilliation of Net Assets Page 12 Check If Schedule 0 contaIns a response or note to any lIne In thIs Part XI El omummthI-n 10 Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), lIne l2) 1 646,421 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), lIne 25) 2 646,901 Revenue less expenses Subtract Me 2 from lIne 1 3 -480 Net assets or fund balances at begInnIng of year (must equal Part X, lIne 33, column 4 76,866 Net unrealized gaIns (losses) on Investments 5 Donated serVIces and use of faCIlItIes 6 Investment expenses 7 PrIor perIod adjustments 8 Other changes In net assets or fund balances (explaIn In Schedule 0) 9 1 Net assets or fund balances at end of year CombIne lInes 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, lIne 33, column 10 76,387 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 l:l Cash Accrual l:l Other If the organIzatIon changed Its method of accountmg from a prIor year or checked "Other," explaIn In Schedule 0 Were the organIzatIon?s fInanCIal statements comleed or reVIewed by an Independent accountant? If ?Yes,? check a box below to IndIcate whether the fInanCIal statements for the year were complied or reVIewed on a separate ba5Is, consolIdated ba5Is, or both l:l Separate ba5Is l:l ConsolIdated ba5Is l:l Both consolldated and separate ba5Is Were the organIzatIon?s fInanCIal statements audIted by an Independent accountant? If ?Yes,? check a box below to IndIcate whether the fInanCIal statements for the year were audIted on a separate ba5Is, consolldated ba5Is, or both Separate ba5Is l:l ConsolIdated ba5Is l:l Both consolldated and separate ba5Is 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 of an Independent accountant? If the organIzatIon changed eIther Its overSIght process or 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 reqUIred audIt or audIts, explaIn why In Schedule 0 and descrIbe any steps taken to undergo such audIts Yes Form 990 (2016) Additional Data Software ID: Software Version: EIN: 22-3888250 Name: THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER Form 990 (2016) Form 990, Part Line 4a: PROSPERITY-TAX AND FISCAL - THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER PROMOTES GREATER PROSPERITY FOR WORKING MAINE FAMILIES LIMITED GOVERNMENT, LOW TAXES AND REASONABLE AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT REGULATION ARE THE KEY INGREDIENTS ON WHICH MHPC FOCUSES TO CREATE A VIBRANT PRIVATE SECTOR AND A STRONG, GROWING AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY MHPC WORKS TO REINVIGORATE ECONOMY AND LIFT PEOPLE OUT OF POVERTY THROUGH FREE MARKET IDEAS AND ADVANCES THESE CORE PRINCIPLES THROUGH SOUND RESEARCH, AGGRESSIVE OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND THE PROMOTION OF A CLEAR POLICY AGENDA DNIEIS NI JSEIHEIJNI CELLSEIA EIAVH J.VH.L OS HIEIHJ HEILVEIHE) EINVJ. HIEIHJ. O.L GEIOVHHODNEI EIEI OJ. SHEINMO .LVHJ. EIHVD EIH.L OJ. SI J.VHJ. CINV HEIHLO CINV OJ. SNEIZIJII) EIHVI) unvnb EIH.L NI NOLDHCIEIH OJ. CINV HOzl SL503 dn SEIAIHCI NOIJICINOI) SIHJ. J.VHJ. CINV EIEIVI) CINV SHEIEIHSNI Dl?lEl?d NV SI EINIVIAI EIJ.V.LS EIHJ. .LVH.L 2)de EIEIVD EIHJ. NI SNEIZIJII) OJ. EIEIVI) CINV SHEIIHHVI) EDNVEIHSNI 80d SEDIOHI) EIHVC) NI NOIJVAONNI EIHON CINV HEIJVEIHD EIAVH EINIVN J.VHJ. 5.2)de NHELL NMO HIEIHJ OJ. SNEIZLLII) SEIAIJNEDNI CINV NMO HIEIHJ HEIAO HEIIVEIHE) EIAID J.VHJ. 2)de EIHVI) (INV EIDVHEIAOD OJ. SSEDDV EIAVH EINIVIAI NI J.VHJ. NOISIA SVH HEILNED HOVLIHEIH EINIVIAI EIHJ. - EIHVD ?Ed 1066 Lu.lo= Form 990, Part Line 4c: EDUCATION - THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND HAS DEVELOPED PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON DETERMINING HOW TO PROVIDE MAINE STUDENTS WITH THE BEST POSSIBLE EDUCATION AND THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ACADEMIC PREPARATION POSSIBLE, SO THAT MAINE STUDENTS MAY PROSPER IN THE COMPETITIVE, GLOBAL ECONOMY RESEARCH-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY THE ELEMENTS NECESSARY TO BUILD AN EDUCATION SYSTEM THAT EFFECTIVELY MEETS THE NEEDS AND CHALLENGES OF THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT WITH THE PARENT IN CONTROL OF EDUCATION DECISIONS FOR HIS OR HER CHILD Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493319050757 OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support (Form 990 01' Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 2 0 1 6 990EZ) 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. ot?tlie Tremun Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Open to Pp\ inn":- Kpr? In?: InSPECtlon Name of the organization THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER Employer identification number 22-3888250 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 12, check only one box 1 A church, convention of churches, or assooation of churches described in section A school described in section (Attach Schedule (Form 990 or 2 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 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or univerSIty owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170 (Complete Part II) A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section (Complete Part II A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete Part II An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction With a land-grant college or univerSIty or a non-land grant college of agriculture See instructions Enter the name, City, and state of the college or univerSIty 10 An organization that normally receives (1) more than 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 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated busmess taxable income (less section 511 tax) from busmesses achIred by the organization after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part 11 An organization organized and operated excluswely to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4). 12 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 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 129 Type I. A supporting organization operated, superVIsed, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giVing the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appomt or elect a majority of the 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, Sections A and D, and Part V. Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type functionally integrated, or Type non-functionally integrated supporting organization Enter the number of supported organizations 9 Prowde the followmg information about the supported organization(s) (i)Name of supported organization Type of (iv) (vi) organization Is the organization listed in Amount of Amount of other (described on lines your governing document? monetary support support (see 1- 10 above (see (see instructions) instructions) instructions)) Yes No Total For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Cat No 11285F Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 In. 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, 8, or 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part Page 2 Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received (Do not include any "unusual grant Tax revenues leVIed For the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf The value of serVIces or faCIlitieS 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 11, column Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4 (a)2012 (b)2013 (c)2014 (d)2015 (e)2016 (f)Tota 670,086 621,259 536,948 583,373 623,590 3,035,256 670,086 621,259 536,948 583,373 623,590 3,035,256 263,120 2,772,136 Section B. Total Support 7 8 Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 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 of capital assets (Explain in Part VI) Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 Gross receipts from related actIVIties, etc (see instructions) (a)2012 (b)2013 (c)2014 (d)2015 (e)2016 (f)Tota 670,086 621,259 536,948 583,373 623,590 3,035,256 13 18 8,188 14,926 21,857 37,860 21,300 104,131 3,139,405 l12l 70,727 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 14 Public support percentage for 2016 (line 6, column diVided by line 11, column 15 Public support percentage for 2015 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 153 33 1/30/0 support test?2016. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3?/o or more, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 1/30/0 support test?2015. If the 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 10?lo-facts-and-circumstances test?2016. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-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 10?lo-facts-and-circumstances test?2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 IS 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-CIrcumstanceS" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "Facts-and-CIrcumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 13 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions >l:l PEI Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If Page 3 the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.) Section A. Public Support 7a 8 Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received (Do not Include any "unusual grants Gross receipts from admi55ioris, merchandise sold or serVIces performed, or faCIlities 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 lewed for the organization's benefit and Either paid to or expended on Its behalf The value of serVIces or faCIlities 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 disqualified persons Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 recewed from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year Add lines 7a and 7b Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6 (a)2012 (b)2013 (c)2014 (d)2015 (e)2016 (f)Tota Section B. Total Support 9 10a 12 13 14 Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) Amounts from line 6 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 businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 Add lines 10a and 10b Net income from unrelated busmess actIVIties not included in line 10b, whether or not the business 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 (a)2012 (b)2013 (c)2014 (d)2015 (e)2016 (f)Tota First five years. If the Form 990 IS for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 15 Public support percentage for 2016 (line 8, column diVided by line 13, column 15 15 Public support percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part line 15 15 Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage 17 Investment income percentage for 2016 (line 10c, column lelded by line 13, column 17 13 Investment income percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part line 17 13 19a 331/3?/o support tests?2016. If the 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 r-E] 33 1/3% support tests?2015. If the 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 20 not more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization Private foundation. If the 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) 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Supporting Organizations (Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Page 4 Sections A and D, and complete Part V) Section A. All Supporting Organizations the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing documents? If ?No, describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are deSIgnated If deSIgnated by class or purpose, describe the desrgnation If historic and continUing relationship, explain Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509 1) or 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 3a 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)7 If ?Yes, describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination 3b 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 3c Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If "Yes? and if you checked 12a or 12b 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 superwsed by or in connection With its supported organizations 4b Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)7 If "Yes,? explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used excluswely for section 1 purposes 4c 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 '5 organiZing document authorizmg such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by 5a amendment to the organizmg document) Type I or Type 11 only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already deSIgnated in the organization?s organizmg document? 5b Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? 5c Did the organization prowde support (whether in the form of grants or the prowsion of serVIces or faCIlities) to anyone other than its supported organizations, (ii) that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the 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 section a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity With regard to a substantial contributor? If ?Yes,? complete Part I of Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 77 If "Yes,? complete Part I of Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 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(a)(1) or If ?Yes,? prowde detail in Part VI. 9a Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes,?prowde detail in Part VI. 9b Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) 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. 9c Was the organization subject to the excess bu5iness holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If "Yes,? answer line 10b below 10a 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) 10b Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Supporting Organizations (continued) Page 5 11 a 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 of a supported organization? A family member of a person described In above? A 35% controlled entity of a person described In or above? If "Yes? to a, b, or c, prowde detail In Part VI Yes 11a 11b 11c Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one 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) effectively operated, superwsed, or controlled the organization ?5 actiVities If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appomt 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 Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, superVIsed, or controlled the supporting organization? If ?Yes, explain In Part VI how prowding such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, superwsed or controlled the supporting organization Yes Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations 1 Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the 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) Yes Section D. All Type Supporting Organizations Did the organization prOVIde to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization?s tax year, (I) a written notice describing the type and amount of support prowded during the prior tax year, (II) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and copies of the organization?s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not preVIously prowded? Were any of the organization?s officers, directors, or trustees either appomted or elected by the supported organization (5) or (ii) serVIng on the governing body of a supported organization? If explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship With the supported organization(s) By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a Significant v0ice In the organization?s Investment po ICIes and In directing the use of the 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 Yes 1 Section E. Type Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions) a: 0' The organization satisfied the ActIVIties Test Complete line 2 below CI The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations Complete line 3 below The organization supported a governmental entity Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see Instructions) ActIVIties Test Answer and below. Yes 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 responSIve7 If ?Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these actIVIties directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was respon5ive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these actiVities constituted substantially all of its actIVities 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 ?Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization ?s pOSition that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these actiwties but for the organization ?s involvement Parent of Supported Organizations Answer and below. Did the organization have the power to regularly appomt or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Prowde details in Part VI. Did the organization exerCIse a substantial degree of direction over the programs and actIVItIes of each of its supported organizations? If ?Yes, describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard 2a 2b 3a 3b Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Type Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations Page 6 1 Check here if the 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 mthNI-l \l Section A - Adjusted Net Income Net short-term capital gain Recoveries of prior-year distributions Other gross income (see instructions) Add lines 1 through 3 DepreCIation and depletion Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) Other expenses (see instructions) Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year (optional) \l Section - Minimum Asset Amount Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year) Average value of securities Average cash balances Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets Total (add lines la, lb, and 1c) Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI) AchISItion indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets Subtract line 2 from line 1d Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/2% of line 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) (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year (optional) 1a 1b 1c 1d acumen-h mW-hWNl-l \l Section - Distributable Amount Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) Enter 85% of line 1 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 Income tax imposed in prior year Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) Current Year Check here if the current year is the organization?s first as a non-functionally-integrated Type supporting organization (see instructions) Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 7 Type Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued) Section - Distributions Current Year 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 9 10 Amounts paid to perform actIVIty that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from actIVIty Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations Amounts paid to achIre exempt-use assets Qualified set-a5ide amounts (prior IRS approval reqUIred) Other distributions (describe in Part VI) See instructions Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is respon5ive (prowde details in Part VI) See instructions Distributable amount for 2016 from Section C, line 6 Line 8 amount diVided by Line 9 amount Section - Distribution Allocations (see DistribiBtable InStTUCtlons) Excess Pre-2016 Amount for 2016 1 Distributable amount for 2016 from Section C, line 6 2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2016 (reasonable cause reqUIred--see instructions) 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2016 From 2013. a From 2014. From 2015. Total of lines 3a through 9 Applied to underdistributions of prior years Applied to 2016 distributable amount Carryover from 2011 not applied (see instructions) Remainder Subtract lines 39, 3h, and 3i from 3f 4 Distributions for 2016 from Section D, line 7 a Applied to underdistributions of prior years Applied to 2016 distributable amount Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4 5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2016, if any Subtract lines 39 and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) Remaining underdistributions for 2016 Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) Excess distributions carryover to 2017. Add lines 3] and 4c Breakdown of line 7 Excess from 2013. 0 Excess from 2014. D. Excess from 2015. Excess from 2016. Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2016) Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Supplemental Information. Provnde the explanations requnred by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part line 12; Part IV, Section A, Imes 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Sectlon C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, B, Ilne 1e; Part Sectlon D, ?ms 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete thus part for any additional Information. (See Instructions). Page 8 Facts And Circumstances Test 990 Schedule A, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation PART II, LINE 10 REIMBURSEMENTS 10,807 SPECIAL EVENT INCOME 93,324 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493319050757 SCHEDULE (3 Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities glorm 990 or 990? For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 2 0 1 6 PComplete if the organization is described below. PAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. PInformation about Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Open to Public Department of the Trensun Internal Rex enue Sen ice 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 a Section 501(c)(3) organizations Complete Parts l-A and Do not complete Part l-C 0 Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations Complete Parts l-A and below Do not complete Part I-B a Section 527 organizations Complete Part I-A only If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then 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 filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part Do not complete Part ll-A If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then 0 Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations Complete Part Name of the organization THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER Employer identification number 22-3888250 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization. 1 Prowde a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign actIVIties in Part IV 2 Political expenditures 3 Volunteer hours Part I-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount of any tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 2 Enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this yearcorrection made? Yes No If "Yes," describe in Part IV 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 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function actIVIties 3 Total exempt function expenditures Add lines 1 and 2 Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b 4 Did the filing organization fiIeForm 1120-POL for this year? Yes No 5 Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 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, prowde information in Part IV Name Address EIN Amount paid from Amount of political filing organization?s contributions received funds If none, enter and and -0- directly delivered to a separate political organization If none, enter -0- 2 3 4 5 6 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. No 500845 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). A Check l:l IF the organizatIon belongs to an affiliated group (and list In Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures) Check l:l If the fIlIng organizatIon checked box A and "lImIted control" prOVISIons apply Page 2 Filing Affiliated leltS on Lobbying Expenditures organIzation's group totals (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) totals 1a Total lobbying expenditures to Influence publIc opInIon (grass roots lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures to Influence a legislative body (dIrect lobbyIng) 1,002 Total lobbyIng expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) 1,002 Other exempt purpose expendItures 391,012 Total exempt purpose expendItures (add lines 1c and 1d) 392,014 Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the Followmg table In both 78 403 columns If the amount on line 1e, column or is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is: Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on Ine 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 9 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 11?) 19,601 Subtract lIne lg from line 1a If zero or less, enter -0- i Subtract lIne 1f from line 1c If zero or less, enter -0- 1 If there Is an amount other than zero on eIther line lb or lIne 1i, did the organization ?le Form 4720 reporting l:l l:l section 4911 tax for this year? Yes "0 4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period calendar year (or ?scal year 2013 2014 2015 2016 Total beginning In) 2a LobbyIng nontaxable amount 84,018 60,693 64,427 78,403 287,541 LobbyIng ceiling amount (150% of lIne 2a, column(e)) 431?312 Total lobbying expendItures 3,704 3,051 1,002 7,757 Grassroots nontaxable amount 21,005 15,173 16,107 19,601 71,886 Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of lIne 2d, column 107?829 Grassroots lobbyIng expenditures Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 3 Part II-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). a For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 11 below, prowde 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 legislation, 1' 2a Including any attempt to influence publIc opInion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of Volunteers? PaId staff or management (Include compensation In expenses reported on lines 1c through MedIa advertisements? MaIlIngs to members, legislators, or the public? Publications, or published or broadcast statements? Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? Direct contact WIth legislators, theIr staffs, government offICIals, or a legislative body? Rallies, demonstrations, semInars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any Similar means? Other actIVItIes? Total Add lInes 1c through 1i Did the actIVItIes In line 1 cause the organizatIon to be not descrIbed In sectIon 501(c)(3)? If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under sectIon 4912 If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organizatIon managers under sectIon 4912 If the 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). 1 2 3 Were substantIally all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? Did the organizatIon make only In-house lobbyIng expenditures of $2,000 or less? Did the organizatIon agree to carry over lobbying and polItical expendItures from the prIor year? Yes No 1 2 3 Part Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either BOTH Part lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (D) Part line 3, is answered ?Yes." 5 Dues, assessments and SImilar amounts from members SectIon 162(e) nondeducthle lobbyIng and politIcal expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). Current year Carryover from last year Total Aggregate amount reported In section 6033(e)(1)(A) notIces of nondeducthle sectIon 162(e) dues If notices were sent and the amount on We 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portIon of the excess does the organizatIon agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expendIture next year? Taxable amount of lobbyIng and polItical expendItures (see Instructions) 1 2a 2b 2c Supplemental Information the descriptions reqUIred for Part l-A, lIne 1, Part l-B, lIne 4, Part l-C, line 5, Part II-A (affiliated group lIst), Part II-A, lInes 1 and 2 (see instructIons), and Part line 1 Also, complete thIs part for any additIonal InformatIon Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990 or 99OEZ) 2016 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - SCHEDULE (Form 990) Department of the Treasun Supplemental Financial Statements OMB No 1545-0047 Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, 2 0 1 6 Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b. Attach to Form 990. Open to Public Internal Rexenue semce Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at Inspection Name of the organization THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER Employer identification number 22-3888250 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6. 1 Total number at end of year 2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) Aggregate value at end of year a Donor adVised funds Funds and other accounts Did the organization inform all donors and donor adVisors in writing that the assets held in donor adVIsed funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's excluswe legal control? l:l Yes l:l No 6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor adVisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor adVisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermi55ible private benefit? l:l Yes l:l No Conservation 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) l:l Preservation of land for public use (e recreation or education) l:l Preservation of an historically important land area l:l Protection of natural habitat l:l Preservation of a certified historic structure l:l 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 of the 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 achIred after 8/17/06, and not on a historic 2d structure listed in the National Register 3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, or terminated by the organization during the tax year Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of Violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? l:l Yes l:l No 6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of Violations, and enforcmg conservation easements during the year 7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of Violations, and enforCIng conservation easements during the year 8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the reqUIrements of section and section l:l Yes l:l 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. 1a 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, pr0Vide, in Part the text of the footnote to its finanCIal statements that describes these items If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public serVice, prowde the followmg amounts relating to these items Revenue included on Form 990, Part line 1 (ii)Assets included in Form 990, Part 2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets for finanCIal gain, prOVide the followmg amounts reqUIred to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items a Revenue included on Form 990, Part line 1 Assets included in Form 990, Part For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 52283D Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Page 2 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued) 3 Usmg the organIzatIon's achISItion, accessmn, and other records, check any of the followmg that are a SignIfIcant use of Its collection Items (check all that apply) a l:l Public exhibitIon l:l Loan or exchange programs l:l Scholarly research Other l:l Preservation for future generations 4 a description of the organIzatiori's collections and explain how they further the organization?s exempt purpose In Part 5 During the year, dId the organization so ICIt or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintaIned as part of the organization?s collection? El Yes El 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 riot Included on Form 990, Part El Yes El No 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 18 EndIng balance 1f 2a Did the organizatIon Include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodIal account lIability7 El Yes No If "Yes," explaIn the arrangement In Part Check here If the explanatIon has been prOVIded In Part . . . . . . . . l:l Endowment Funds. Complete If the organIzatIon answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Ine 10. (a)Current year (b)PrIor year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back 1a BegInnIng of year balance ContrIbutIons Net Investment earnings, gains, and losses Grants or scholarships Other expendItures for faCIlitIes and programs AdmInistrative expenses 9 End of year balance 2 the estImated percentage of the current year end balance (line lg, column held as Board deSIgnated or quaSI-endowment Permanent endowment TemporarIIy restrIcted endowment The percentages on lInes 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100% 3a Are there endowment funds not In the possesSIon of the organizatIon that are held and admInIstered for the organization by Yes No unrelated organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(i) (ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(ii) If "Yes" on are the related organIzations Isted as reqUIred on Schedule . . . . . . . . . 3b 4 Describe In Part the Intended uses of the organIzation's endowment funds Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete If the or anIzatIon answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, Me 10. Description of property Cost or other (b)Cost or other (other) (c)Accumulated depreCIatIon (d)Book value (Investment) 1a Land BUIldIngs Leasehold Improvements EqUIpment Other . . . 15,332 11,556 3,776 Total. Add lines 1a through 1e (Column (cl) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c) . . 3,776 Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Page 3 Investments?Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. Description of security or category (b)Book (c)Method of valuation (Including name of security) value Cost or end-of-year market value (1)FinanCIal derivatives (2)Closely-held eqUIty interests (3)Other (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) Total. (Column must equal FONT) 990, Part X, col (B) line 12 Investments?Program Related. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X. line 13. Description of investment Book value Method of valuation Cost or end-of-year market value (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Total. (Column must equal Falm 990, Part X, col (B) 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 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 15Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line He or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. 1_ Description of liability Book value (1) Federal income taxes DEFERRED BONUS 110,016 (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Total. (Column must equal FONT) 990, Part X, col (B) line 25) I 110,016 2. Liability 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 if the text of the footnote has been prowded in Part Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Page 4 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete If the organIzatIon answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, Ine 12a. 1 Total revenue, gaIns, and other support per audIted fInanCIal statements . . . . . . . 1 665,192 2 Amounts Included on Ine 1 but not on Form 990, Part Ine 12 a Net unrealized gaIns (losses) on Investments . . . . 2a Donated serVIces and use RecoverIes of mar year grants . . . . . . . . . . . 2c Other (DescrIbe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d Add Ines 2a through Subtract Ine 2e from Ine 665,192 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part Ine 12, but not on Ine 1 3 Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part Ine 7b . 4a Other (DescrIbe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . 4b -18,771 Add Ines -18,771 5 Total revenue Add Ines 3 and 4c. (ThIs must equal Form 990, Part I, Ine 646,421 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete If the organIzatIon answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, Ine 12a. 1 Total expenses and losses per audIted FInanCIal statements . . . . . . . . . . . 1 665,671 2 Amounts Included on Ine 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, Ine 25 a Donated serVIces and use PrIor year adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b Other losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c Other (DescrIbe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d 18,771 Add Ines 2a through 18,771 3 Subtract Ine 2e from Ine 646,900 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part IX, Ine 25, but not on Ine 1: 3 Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part Ine 7b . . 4a Other (DescrIbe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 4b 1 Add Ines Total expenses Add Ines 3 and 4c. (ThIs must equal Form 990, Part I, Ine 646,901 Supplemental Information the descrIptIons reqUIred for Part II, Ines 3, 5, and 9, Part Ines 1a and 4, Part IV, Ines 1b and 2b, Part V, Ine 4, Part X, Ine 2, Part XI, Ines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, Ines 2d and 4b Also complete thIs part to prowde any addItIonal Informatlon Return Reference ExplanatIon See AddItIonal Data Table Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Page 5 Supplemental Information (continued) Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Additional Data Supplemental Information Software ID: Software Version: EIN: 22-3888250 Name: THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER Return Reference Explanation SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART THE CENTER ADOPTED THE RECOGNITION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS AS REQU IRED BY GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, WITH NO CUMULATIVE EFFECT ADJUSTMENT REQ UIRED INCOME TAX BENEFITS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN, ONLY WHEN IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE INCOME TAX POSITION WILL MORE- LIKELY- THAN-NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES IT IS THE OPINION OF MANAGEMENT THAT THE CENTER HAD NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR RECOGNITION OR DIS CLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, DIRECT COSTS OF SPECIAL EVENTS -18,771 LINE 4B Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, DIRECT COSTS OF SPECIAL EVENTS 18,771 LINE 2D Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART BOOK TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE 1 LINE 4B lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493319050757 SCHEDULEG Supplemental Information Regarding 1545'0047 99? Fundraising or Gaming Activities 2016 Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a Open to Public 'ei?flmm?m Or the Trensun PAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-Ez. . Inlemnl Rt? cnuc SEHICB ?Information about Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at gov/form990. InspeCtlon Name of the organization Employer identification number THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER 22-3888250 Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ filers are not reqwred to complete this part. 1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the followmg actIVIties Check all that apply a El Mail solicrcations SoliCitation of non-government grants Internet and email soliatations SoliCitation of government grants Phone soliatations Speaal fundraismg events In-person soIICItations 2a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement With any indiViduaI (including officers, directors, trustees or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection With professional fundraising serVIces?? El Yes El No If "Yes," list the ten highest paid indiViduals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization Name and address of (ii) ActIVIty Did (iv) Gross receipts Amount paid to (vi) Amount paid to indiViduaI fundraiser have from actIVIty (or retained by) (or retained by) or entity (fundraiser) 0F fundraiser listed in organization control of col contributionsTotal 3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensmg For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat No 50083H Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 2 Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraismg event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events With gross receipts greater than $5,000. (a)Event #1 LU NCH EON Event #2 (c)0ther events Total events (add col (3) through (event type) (event type) (total number) col G) Q) 0: 1 Gross receipts . 45,465 45,465 2 Less Contributions . 24,165 24,165 3 Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) 21,300 21,300 4 Cash prizes 5 Noncash prizes 5 Rent/faCIlity costs (b IE- 7 Food and beverages 8 Entertainment 5 9 Other direct expenses 18,771 13,771 10 Direct expense summary Add lines 4 through 9 in column 18,771 11 Net income summary Subtract line 10 from line 3, column 2529 Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. OJ Pull tabs/Instant Total gaming (add at; Bingo bingo/progresswe bingo Other gaming col through col 82 1 Gross revenue . in 2 Cash prizes a 3 Noncash prizes 8.5 4 Rent/faCIlity costs 5 5 Other direct expenses Yes Yes ?3 El Yes ?1 6 Volunteer labor No No No 7 Direct expense summary Add lines 2 through 5 in column 3 Net gaming income summary Subtract line 7 from line 1, column 9 Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming actIVIties a Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming actIVIties in each of these states? I: Yes No If explain 10a Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? Yes No If "Yes," explain Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 3 11 Does the organization conduct gaming actIVIties With nonmembers? Yes No 12 Is the organization a grantor, bene?CIary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gaming? Yes El No 13 Indicate the percentage of gaming actIVIty conducted in a The organization's faCIlity 13a An out5ide faCIlity 13b 14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization?s gaming/speCIal events books and records Name Address 15a Does the organization have a contract With a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue? l:lYes l:lNo If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization and the amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party Name Address 16 Gaming manager information Name Gaming manager compensation Description of serVIces prowded l:l Director/officer l:l Employee l:l Independent contractor 17 Mandatory distributions a Is the organization reqUIred under state law to make charitable distributions From the gaming proceeds to retain the state gaming license? l:lYes No Enter the amount of distributions reqUIred under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent in the organization's own exempt actIVIties during the tax year Supplemental Information. Prowde the explanations reqwred by Part I, line 2b, columns and and Part lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to prowde any additional information (see instructions). Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAS Filed Data - DLN: 93493319050757 Schedule Compensation Information 0MB No 1545-0047 (Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Pait IV, line 23. Attach to Form 990. Department of the Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at Open to PUbllC Treasury Ins-ection Internal Revenue SerVIce Name of the organization Employer identification number THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER 22-3888250 Questions Regarding Compensation Yes No 1a Check the appropiate box(es) ifthe organization prowded 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 l? Travel for companions l? Payments for busmess use of personal reSIdence Tax idemnification and gross?up payments Health or 5006? club dues or initiation fees l? Discretionary spending account l? Personal serVIces (e maid, chauffeur, chef) Ifany ofthe boxes in line la are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or prOVI5ion ofall ofthe expenses described above? If"No," complete Part to explain 1b 2 Did the organization reqUIre substantiation prior to reimbursmg or allowmg expenses incurred by all directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? 2 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 related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part l? Compensation committee l? Written employment contract l? Independent compensation consultant l? Compensation survey or study Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee 4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la With respect to the filing organization or a related organization a Recewe a severance payment or change?of?control payment? 4a No PartICIpate in, or recewe payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b No PartICIpate in, or receive payment from, an eqUIty-based compensation arrangement? 4c No If"Yes" to any of lines 4a?c, list the persons and prowde 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. 5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of a The organization? 5a No Any related organization? 5b No If"Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part 6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of a The organization? 6a No Any related organization? 6b No If"Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part 7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization prowde any non-fixed payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If"Yes," describe in Part 7 No 8 Were any amounts reported on 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 8 No 9 If"Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53 9 For Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. at 50 5 3T Schedule (Form 990) 2015 ScheduleJ (Form 990) 2015 Page 2 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 (ii) Do not list any indiViduals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII Note.The sum ofcolumns 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 ihdiVidual (A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of and/or compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total ofcolumns (F) Compensation in (In) other deferred benefits column(B) reported (I) com Bonus 8i incentive Other reportable compensation as deferred on prior compensation compensation Form 990 1 MATTHEW GAGNONCEO 100,985 48,688 6,955 156,628 (ii) Schedule (Form 990) 2015 ScheduleJ(F0rm990)2015 Page3 Supplemental Information Prowde the Information, explanation, or descriptions reqLJIred for Part 1, lines 1aand for Part II Also complete this part for any additional information Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493319050757 . OMB 1545-0047 SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ (Form 990 or 990? Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on 2 0 1 6 El) Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Open to Public Department of the Trensun Inspection th'e'orglanlzatlon Employer identification number THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER 22-3888250 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Explanatlon Reference FORM 990, CONDITION DRIVES UP COSTS FOR PATIENTS AND LEADS TO A REDUCTION IN THE QUALITY OF CARE MH PAGE 2, PC SUPPORTS GREATER ACCESSIBILITY FOR CITIZENS TO PRICING AND OTHER FINANCIAL AND OUTCOME- PART DATA THAT IS RELATED TO THE PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES MHPC ALSO BELIEVES THAT MAI LINE 4B BUSINESS OWNERS NEED TO BE ENCOURAGED TO HELP THEIR EMPLOYEES TAKE GREATER OWNERSHIP WITH THEIR HEALTH CARE, SO THAT EMPLOYEES HAVE A VESTED INTEREST IN BEING PRUDENT PATIENTS SVH CINV (EINIVIN WOtlzl LNEIOH Eld I76) SHONOCI NVHJ. SHOW SVH HELLNEIO EIOVJJEIEIH EINIVIN EINIVIN AWONOOEI CINV ONIONVACIV SEIZHVEIEI EIHJ. SV CINV SELLIAILOV 80de NO SHONOCI CINV EIHJ. AEI HOLV OICINI EIHJ. SI CINV SEIALLOEIFEIO EIHJ. ONILVEILSNOINEICI CI ETEVEHOSVEIIN CINV SVH CIELLSFI SVEIHV EIAI EIHJ. HOVEI EINIVIN NI 110838 SH VEIA NEIHM EIEIV AEIHJ. SNOIJJTIOS HOzl AWONIS CINV EIH J. SHEDIVIN CINV VICIEIIN EIHJ. NI ONI MHONI ACIVEIEHV EIEIV CINV El HJ. SEISFIVO LOOH ENIVIN EIEIV OIIN ONOOEI EIHJ. ONIZAWVNV ATIIHII SEICIITIONI NOISSIIN EIHJ. HOVEI NI EIHJ. SVH CINV ON HOEIVEISEIEI ONOEILS SVH CIEIVOEI NEH EIHJ. NI LOVELLNOO HO SCI anl SEOCI CINV CINV WOtlzl EIHJ. NO CINV AWONOOEI SVEIHV AEIM NI EINIVIN SNOLLFHOS CIN CINV SEIHOHVEISEIH HELLNEIO EIOVJJEIEIH EINIVIN EIHJ. CINV EICIITIONI CIVOHEI El CINV EIHJ. EIHJ. EIAILVWSIEDEH ENIVIN OJ. EISEIHJ. ONILEDIEIVIN GNV HOEIVEISEIH AWEIINIL CINV ELLVEI ONIMVLHEICINH AEI NOISSIIN SIHJ. ENIVIN EIHJ. SN 3H1 TIV NVOIHEIINV CH7 NO CIEISVS CINV SI NOISSIW ESOHM HO CINV HOEIVEISEIH SI HELLNEIO EIOVJJEIEIH EINIVIN ?066 uoneumdxg umJau uoneuuow: 21uawa ddns 'o ampeqas 055 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Explanation Reference FORM 990, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING THE CEO, REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE IRS FORM 990 AT A REGU PAGE 6, LARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM WITH THE IRS PART VI, LINE 118 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Explanation Reference FORM 990. PRIOR TO TAKING HIS OR HER POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. EA PAGE 6. CH DIRECTOR SHALL SUBMIT IN WRITING TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS A LIST OF A PART VI. LL BUSINESSES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF WHICH HE OR SHE IS AN OFFICER. DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE. LINE 12C MEMBER. OWNER. SHAREHOLDER (OTHER THAN A DE MINIMIS OWNERSHIP INTEREST), EMPLOYEE. OR AGE NT WITH WHICH THE ORGANIZATION HAS. OR MIGHT BE EXPECTED TO HAVE. A RELATIONSHIP OR A TRAN SACTION IN WHICH THE DIRECTOR MIGHT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EACH WRITTEN STATEMENT WI LL BE RESUBMITTED WITH ANY NECESSARY CHANGES ANNUALLY THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF DIRE CTORS SHALL BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE STATEMENTS OF ALL DIRECTORS IN ORDER TO GUIDE THE CON DUCT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHOULD SUCH A CONFLICT ARISE 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Explanation Reference FORM 990, COMPENSATION OF THE CEO IS DETERMINED BY A PERSONNEL COMMITTEE THE COMMITTEE USES A COMPE PAGE 6, NSATION SURVEY DEVELOPED BY THE STATE POLICY NETWORK, AS WELL AS, AN ANNUAL REVIEW PROCESS PART VI, REVIEWING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS LINE 15A 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Explanation Reference FORM 990, THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PAGE 6. MADE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST PART VI, LINE 19 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Explanation Reference FORM 990, DIRECT COSTS OF SPECIAL EVENTS 18,771 DIRECT COSTS OF SPECIAL EVENTS -18,771 BOOK TAX DEPRECIATION PART XI, DIFFERENCE 1 TOTAL 1 LINE 9