Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493319052767] Form990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax OMB NO 1545-0047 2014 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Department ofthe Do not enter SOCial security numbers on this form as it may be made public Open to Public Treasury Information about Form 990 and Its Instructions is at IRS govgform990 Inspection Internal Revenue SerVIce A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2014 and ending 12-31-2014 Check if applicable Name of organization THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER Employer identification number 22?3888250 Address change Domg busmess as Telephone number Number and street (or 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/swte ame an POBOX7829 (207)321-2550 City or town, state or provmce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Initial return PORTLAND. ME 041127329 Gross receipts 575,054 Final return/terminated l7 Amended return Application pending Name and address ofprinCIpal officer H(a) Is this a group return for MATTHEWGAGNON subordinates? I?Yes H(b) Are allsubordinates I?Yes included? I I7 501(c)(3) 501(c)( )4 (insert no) or 527 attach a list (see InstructlonS) WEbSit81? MAINEPOLICY ORG Group exemption number? Form of organization Other I Year of formation 2002 State of legal domICIle ME pCorporation I?Trust Summary 1 Briefly describe the organization?s missmn or most Significant actIVIties TO FORMULATE AND PROMOTE CONSERVATIVE PUBLIC POLICIES BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE ENTERPRISE, LIMITED, CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT, INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM, AND TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES 8 i: 8 :5 2 Check this box ifthe organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% ofits net assets a? 3 Number ofvoting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 2 4 Number ofindependent voting members ofthe governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 5 Total number ofindIVIduals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) 5 c: 6 Total number ofvolunteers (estimate ifnecessary) 6 7aTotal unrelated business revenue from Part column (C), line 12 7a 0 Net unrelated busmess taxable income from Form line 34 7b Prior Year Current Year Contributions and grants 1h) 621,259 536,948 0 2 Program serVIce revenue 29) 19,945 15,556 10 3,4,and 7d) 1 -333 a: 11 20,055 5,091 12 Total revenue?add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12) 661,260 557,262 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 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 399,886 340,330 33 5?10) 16a Professmnal fundraismg fees (Part IX, column (A), line 1 1e) 0 3 Total fundraismg expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) P1381578 17 Otherexpenses 11a?11d,11f?24e) 310,365 210,251 18 Totalexpenses Addlines 13?17 (must 25) 710,251 550,581 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 ?48,991 6,681 . . 5 4. Beginning of Current End of Year 10% Year a: a: 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) 36,622 44,991 3'2 21 Totalliabilities (Part X, ine 26) 26,168 27,856 :5 2H- 22 Net assets orfund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 10,454 17,135 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 (otherthan officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge 2017-11-15 Sign Signature of officer Date Here MATTHEW GAGNON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN AMANDA SCHULTZ BROWN CPA AMANDA SCHULTZ BROWN CPA 2017-11-15 Check P00692494 Pald self-employed Firm's name SMITH ASSOCIATES CPAS Firm's EIN Preparer Use Only Firm's address 500 US ROUTE 1 STE 102 Phone no (207) 846-8881 YARMOUTH, ME 040966817 May the IRS discuss this return With the preparer shown above? (see instructions) . . . . I?Yes For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat 0 1 1 282Y Form 990 (20 14) Form 990(2014) Page2 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I7 1 Brie?y 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 Did the organization undertake any Significant program serVIces during the year which were not listed on thepriorForm9900r990?EZI?Yes 7No If"Yes," describe these new serVIces on Schedule 0 Did the organization cease conducting, or make Significant changes in how it conducts, any program If"Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0 Describe the organization?s program serVIce accomplishments for each ofits three largest program serVIces, as measured by expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are reqUIred to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, ifany, for each program serVIce reported 4a (Code (Expenses 100,195 including grants of (Revenue TRANSPARENCY AND OPEN GOVERNMENT - TAXPAYERS HAVE A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO KNOW HOW THEIR TAX DOLLARS ARE BEING SPENT - DOWN TO THE AGENCY, PERSON AND PENNY AND AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT - INCLUDING THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS MHPC LEADS THE WAY IN HELPING TO MAKE THIS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE AND EASY TO ANALYZE THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER DEVELOPED AND OPERATES THE WEB SITE MAINEOPENGOV ORG WHICH PROVIDES PAYROLL INFORMATION AND A DETAILED FOR LOCAL, MUNICIPAL, SCHOOL AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS IN MAINE THE WEB SITE INCLUDES FACTUAL SPENDING IN FORMATION ON SALARIES, BENEFITS, OVERTIM E, CONTRACTS AND ACTUAL EXPENDITURES TO VENDORS AND INDIVIDUALS AT THE TOWN, COUNTY, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS MAINEOPENGOV ORG INCLUDES INFORMATION ON PROPERTY TAX, INCOME TAX AND SALES TAX COLLECTIONS BY TOWN AS WELL AS INFORMATION ON HOW MUCH TOWNS RECEIVED IN STATE SU BSIDIES MEMBERS BELIEVE THAT TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT SPENDING REDUCES THE POTENTIAL FOR CORRUPTION AND LEADS TO GOOD, WELL-MANAGED AND FISCALLY- RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 4b (Code (Expenses 73,169 including grants of (Revenue 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 THE CENTER FOR PROSPERITY ADVANCES THESE CORE PRINCIPLES THROUGH SOUND RESEARCH, AGGRESSIVE OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND THE PROMOTION OF A CLEAR POLICY AGENDA 4c (Code (Expenses 52,097 including grants of (Revenue 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 WE BELIEVE THE MODELS FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION THAT ARE USED IN MAINE ARE OUTDATED, AND THAT THE EXISTING EDUCATION SYSTEM IS NOT ADEQUATELY RESPONSIVE TO THE CONCERNS OR INTERESTS OF PARENTS LEADERSHIP IS WORKING TO GUARANTEE THAT PARENTS HAVE GREATER ROLES IN DETERMINING THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND THE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE, SO THAT PARENTS CAN SELECT THE BEST INDIVIDUALIZED TEACHING AND LEARNING OPTIONS FOR THEIR CHILDREN THE LONG-TERM VISION IS TO IMPROVE THE OUTCOMES FOR THE GREATEST NUMBER OF STUDENTS BY ENSURING THAT STUDENTS RECEIVE See Additional Data 4d Other program serVIces (Describe in Schedule 0 (Expenses 86,671 including grants of$ (Revenue 15,556) 4e Total program service expenses 3 1 2 ,1 3 2 Form 990(2014) Form 990 (201420a Page 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," Yes complete Schedule Ag 1 Is the organization reqUIred to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 2 Yes Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign actIVIties on behalfof or in opp05ition to No candidates for public office? If ?Yes," complete Schedule C, Part 3 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying actIVIties, or have a section 501(h) Yes election in effect during the tax year? If ?Yes," complete Schedule C, Part 4 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, orSImilar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98?19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part 1113' 5 0 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 ofamounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I24 5 0 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the enVIronment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part My 7 0 Did the organization maintain collections of works ofart, historical treasures, or other Similar assets? If ?Yes," No complete Schedule D, Part 93' 3 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 serVIces? If ?Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I 9 0 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, 10 No permanent endowments, or quaSI?endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part Ifthe organization's answerto any ofthe followmg questions is "Yes,? then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX, orX as applicable Did the organization report an amount for land, and eqUIpment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI 24 11-3 es Did the organization report an amount for investments?other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of No its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 11b Did the organization report an amount for investments?program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part . 11C 0 Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more ofits total assets reported in PartX, line 16? If ?Yes ,"complete ScheduleD, Part . . . . . . 11d 0 Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes, 'complete ScheduleD, PartX?iil 11e Yes Did the organization?s separate or consolidated finanCIal statements for the tax year include a footnote that 11f Yes addresses the organization?s liability for uncertain tax p05itions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If ?Yes," complete Schedule D, ParthI?l Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited finanCIal statements forthe tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part5 XI and XII 123 Yes Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited finanCIal statements for the tax year? If 12b No "Yes," and If the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completlng Schedule D, Parts XI and XII l5 optional Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A If ?Yes," complete Schedule 13 No Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outSIde ofthe United States? 14a No Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraismg, busmess, investment, and program serVIce actIVIties outSIde the nited 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 a55istance to or for any foreign organization? If ?Yes,?complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV 15 0 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other as5istance to or for foreign indIVIduals? If "Yes,?complete Schedule F, Parts and IV . 16 0 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for profe55ional fundraismg serVIces on Part 17 No IX, column (A), lines 6 and lie? If "Yes," complete Schedule 6, Part I (see instructions) 0 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraismg event gross income and contributions on Part Yes lines 1c and 8a? If ?Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II 13 Did the organization report more than $15,000 ofgross income from gaming actIVIties on Part line 9a? If 19 No "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part Did the organization operate one or more hospital faculties? If "Yes," complete ScheduleH 20a No If"Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy ofits audited finanCIal statements to this return? 20b Form 990(2014) Form 990 (2014Page 4 Checklist of Required Schedules (contmued) the organization report more than $5,000 ofgrants or other aSSIstance to any domestIc organization or 21 No domestic government on Part IX, column (A), IIne 1 7 If "Yes,?complete Schedule I, Parts I and II the organization report more than $5,000 ofgrants or other aSSIstance to or for domestIc IndIVIduals on Part 22 IX, column (A), IIne 27 If "Yes,?complete Schedule I, Parts I and 0 the organization answer ?Yes" to Part VII, Sectlon A, We 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organIzatIon?s current and former of?cers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," 23 0 complete Schedule the organization have a tax?exempt bond issue WIth an outstandIng prInCIpal amount of more than $100,000 as ofthe last day ofthe year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes,?answer lines 24b through 24d and complete ScheduleK If "No,?the organization invest any proceeds oftax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary perIod exception? 24 the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refundIng escrow at any tIme during the year to defease any tax?exempt bonds? 24C the organization act as an "on behalfof" Issuer for bonds outstandIng at any tIme durIng the year? 24d 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 N0 Is the organization aware that It engaged In an excess bene?t transaction With a disqualified person In a prIor year, and that the transactIon has not been reported on any ofthe organIzation's prior Forms 990 or If 25b N0 "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part I the organIzation report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for recerables from or payables to any current orformer employees,highestcompensated employees,ordisquallfied persons? 26 No If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part II the organIzation prowde a grant or other aSSIstance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selectlon commIttee member, orto a 35% controlled entity or famIIy 27 N0 member ofany ofthese persons? If ?Yes," complete Schedule L, Part Was the organizatIon a party to a busmess transactIon WIth one ofthe followmg partIes (see Schedule L, Part IV InstructIons for appIIcable thresholds, condItIons, and exceptIons) A current or former officer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part 28a No A family member ofa current orformer offIcer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee? If ?Yes," complete Schedule L, Part entIty of a current or former offIcer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee (or a famIIy member thereof) was an officer, dIrector, trustee, or dIrect or Indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . 28C 0 the organIzation recere more than $25,000 In non?cash contrIbutions? If "Yes,? complete ScheduleM 29 No the organIzation recere contributIons ofart, hIstorIcal treasures, or other assets, or quali?ed conservatIon contributIons? If "Yes," complete Schedule 30 0 the organIzation termInate, or dIssolve and cease operatIons? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule N, PartI 31 0 the organIzation sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% ofits net assets? If ?Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II 32 0 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, 33 0 Was the organizatIon related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule R, Part II, or IV, and Part V, llne 1 . 34 N0 the organIzation have a controlled entIty WIthin the meaning ofsection 512(b)(13)? 35a No If?Yes?to line 35a, did the organizatIon receive any payment from or engage In any transactIon WIth a controlled 35b entIty WIthIn the meaning of section 512(b)(13)7 If ?Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, lme2 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. the organIzatIon make any transfers to an exempt non-charItable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, lIne 2 36 0 the organIzation conduct more than 5% of Its actIVItIes through an entity that Is not a related organIzatIon and that Is treated as a partners hIp for federal Income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI 37 0 the organIzation complete Schedule 0 and prowde explanatIons In Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 1 1b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are reqUIred to complete Schedule 0 38 es Form 990(2014) Form 990(2014) Page5 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check ifSchedule contalns a response or note to any line In thIs Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No 1a Enterthe number reported In Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter Ifnot applicable . . 1a Enterthe number of Forms W-ZG Included In line 1a Enter If not applicable 1b 0 the organlzation comply WIth backup Withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable to prlze wmnersEnter the number ofemployees reported on Form Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, ?led for the calendar year ending With or Withln the year covered 23 8 Ifat least one Is reported on IIne 2a, dId the organlzation ?le all reqUIred federal employment tax returns? 2b Note. Ifthe sum ofllnes 1a and 2a Is greater than 250, you may be reqUIred to e-file (see Instructions) es 3a the organlzation have unrelated busmess gross income of $1,000 or more durIng the year? . . . 3a No If?Yes," has It filed a Form for thIs year? If "No? to [me 3b, provrde an explanatIon In Schedule any tIme during the calendar year, did the organization have an Interest In, or a Slgnature or other authority over, a fInanCIal account In a forelgn country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other finanCIal 4a N0 If"Yes," enter the name ofthe foreign country See Instructions for filing reqUIrements for Form 114, Report of ForEIgn Bank and FinanCIal Accounts (FBA R) 5a Was the organizatlon a party to a prothIted tax shelter transaction at any tIme during the tax year? . . 5a No any taxable party notify the organlzatlon that It was or Is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transactlon? 5b No If"Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization ?le Form 5c 6a Does the organization have annual gross reCEIpts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the Ga No organization any contributions that were not tax deductible as charltable contributions? If"Yes," did the organization Include With every so ICItatIon an express statement that such contributions or 6b 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). a the organlzation recere a payment In excess 0f$75 made partly as a and partly for goods and 7a Yes serVIces prowded to the payor? If"Yes," did the organization notIfy the donor ofthe value ofthe goods or serVIces prowdedYes the organlzation sell, exchange, or otherWIse dispose of tangible personal property for which It was reqUIred to N0 If"Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed durIng the year . . . . I 7d I the organlzation recere any funds, directly or indlrectly, to pay premlums on a personal benefit N0 the organlzation, durIng the year, pay premiums, directly or Indirectly, on a personal bene?t contract? . . 7f No 9 Ifthe organization received a ofqualified intellectual property, dId the organlzation ?le Form 8899 as Ifthe organization recelved a of cars, boats, aIrplanes, or other vehIcles, did the organization ?le a 7h 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. a donor adVIsed fund maintained by the sponsorlng organizatlon have excess busmess holdings at any time durIngtheyearthe sponsoring organlzation make any taxable dIstrIbutions under section 4966? . . . 9a the sponsoring organlzation make a dIstrIbutIon to a donor, donor adVIsor, or related person? . . . 9b 10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter Initiation fees and capital contributions Included on Part We 12 . . . 10a Gross receipts, Included on Form 990, Part line 12, for public use ofclub 10b faCIlities 11 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 them11b 12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organizatlon filIng Form 990 in lieu of Form 104 1? 12a If"Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt Interest received or accrued durIng the 13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. a Is the organization IIcensed to Issue quallfied health plans in more than one state? Note. See the instructions for additional information the organlzation must report on Schedule 0 133 Enter the amount of reserves the organizatlon IS reqUIred to malntain by the states In the organizatlon is licensed to issue quallfied health plans . . . . 13b Enterthe amount of reserves on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . 13c 14a the organlzation recere any payments for Indoor serVIces during the tax year"Yes," has It ?led a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No,?prowde an explanatron In Schedule 0 . . 14b Form 990(2014) Form 990(2014) Page6 Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each ?Yes" response to lInes 2 through 7b below, and for a ?No" response to ?nes 8a, 8b, or 10b below, descrIbe the CIrcumstances, processes, or changes In Schedule 0. See Instructions.I7 Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No 1a Enter the number ofvotIng members of the governIng body at the end ofthe tax 1a 9 year . . . Ifthere are material dIfferences In votIng rIghts among members ofthe governIng body, or Ifthe governIng body delegated broad authorIty to an exec utIve commIttee or SImIlar commIttee, explaln In Schedule 0 Enter the number ofvotIng members Included In Me 1a, above, who are 9 2 any of?cer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee have a famIly relatIonshIp or a busmess relatIonshIp WIth any other of?cer, dIrector, trustee, or key employeethe organIzatIon delegate control over management dutIes customarlly performed by or underthe dIrect 3 No superVISIon of of?cers, dIrectors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 4 the organIzatIon make any SIgnIfIcant changes to Its governIng documents SInce the prIor Form 990 was 4 N0 5 the organIzatIon become aware durIng the year ofa SIgnI?cant dIverSIon of the organIzatIon's assets? . 5 No 6 the organIzatIon have members or stockholdersthe organIzatIon have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appomt one or more members ofthe governIng bodyAre any governance deCISlonS of the organIzatIon reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, 7b No or persons other than the governIng body? 8 the organIzatIon contemporaneously document the meetIngs held or ertten actIons undertaken durIng the year by the followmg Each commIttee WIth authorIty to act on behalfofthe governIng bodythere any of?cer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee IIsted In Part VII, Sectlon A, who cannot be reached at the organlzatlon? 5 mang address? If' Yes, prowde the names and addresses In Schedule 0 . . . 9 N0 Section B. Policies (ThIs SectIon requests InformatIon about polICIes not requrred by the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes No 10a the organIzatIon have local chapters, branches, or af?IIatesIf"Yes," dId the organlzatlon have ertten and procedures governIng the actIVItIes ofsuch chapters, af?llates, and branches to ensure theIr operatlons are conSIstent WIth the organlzatIon's exempt purposes? 10b 11a Has the organlzatIon prOVIded a complete copy Form 990 to all members ofIts body before fIlIng DescrIbe In Schedule 0 the process, If any, used by the organIzatIon to reVIew thIs Form 990 12a the organIzatIon have a ertten conflIct ofmterest polIcy? If go to lIne 12a Yes Were of?cers, dIrectors, or trustees, and key employees reqUIred to dIsclose annually Interests that could gIve rIse 12b Yes the organIzatIon regularly and conSIstently monItor and enforce compllance WIth the poIIcy7 If In ScheduleOhow thIs was done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12C Yes 13 the organIzatIon have a ertten polIcythe organIzatIon have a ertten document retentIon and destructIon poIIcythe process for determInIng compensatIon of the followmg persons Include a reVIew and approval by Independent persons, data, and contemporaneous substantIatIon ofthe dellberatIon and deCISIonIf"Yes" to ?ne 15a or 15b, descrIbe the process In Schedule 0 (see Instructlons) 16a the organIzatIon Invest In, contrIbute assets to, or partICIpate In a JOIl?lt venture or SImIlar arrangement WIth a taxableentItydurIngtheyearIf"Yes," dId the organlzatlon follow a ertten poIIcy or procedure reqUIrIng the organIzatIon to evaluate Its partICIpatIon In Jomt venture arrangements under federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organlzatlon?s exempt status WIth respect to such arrangements16b Section C. Disclosure 17 LIst the States WIth a copy ofthIs Form 990 Is reqUIred to be fIledPME 18 SectIon 6104 reqUIres an organlzatlon to make Its Form 1023 (or 1024 IfapplIcabIe), 990, and (501(c) (3)5 only) avallable for pubIIc Inspectlon IndIcate how you made these avaIlable Check all that apply Own webSIte I?Another's webSIte I7 Upon request Other (explaIn In Schedule 0) 19 DescrIbe In Schedule 0 whether (and If so, how) the organIzatIon made Its documents, coanIct of Interest poIIcy, and Manual statements avaIlable to the pubIIc durIng the tax year 20 State the name, address, and telephone number ofthe person who possesses the organlzatlon's books and records PMATTHEW GAGNON 45 FOREST FALLS DRIVE 04096 (207) 321?2550 Form 990(2014) Form 990(2014) Page7 Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part VII . . . . . . . . Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 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 ofthe organization?s current officers, directors, trustees (whether indIVIduals or organizations), regardless ofamount ofcompensation Enter In columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid 0 List all ofthe organization?s current key employees, ifany See instructions for definition of "key employee 0 List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (otherthan an officer, director, trustee or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form and/or Box 7 of Form of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations 0 List all ofthe 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 ofthe organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capaCIty as a former director or trustee ofthe 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 Check this box if neitherthe organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, ortrustee (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average P05iti0n (do not check Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per more than one box, compensation compensation amount of week (list unless person is both an from the from related other any hours officer and a organization organizations compensation for related director/trustee) 2/1099? 2/1099? from the organizations 2 3 3. 3.1: 1" MISC) MISC) organization below L1 ?ag and related dotted line) .p 3&1 3 organizations 11;. If H. (1) PETER ANANIA 0 0 0 DIRECTOR (2) JOHN CHANDLER 0 0 0 (3) WR JACKSON JR 0 0 (4) JEFF KANE 0 0 0 (5) THE HONORABLE NEAL FREEMAN 0 0 0 (6) TIMOTHY BRYANT ESQ 0 0 (7) THOMAS A CONNOLLY ESQ 0 0 0 (8) JAMES WARDJD 0 0 0 (9) JINGER DURYEA 0 0 CHAIR (10) SCOTT MOODY 40 00 34,863 0 0 CEO (11) MATTHEW GAGNON 40 00 32,400 0 17,337 CEO Form 990(2014) Form 990 (2014) 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 Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per more than one box, unless compensation compensation amount of other week (list person is both an officer from the from related compensation any hours and a director/trustee) organization (W- organizations (W- from the for related A I I organization and - :i organizations a. 3 3a: related 9 :3 :1 ?13 3 below .- .p c: .1. t' organizations dotted line) 1.31 3513' .3 5i t; :37 .159 Sub-Total Total from continuation sheets to Pait VII, Section A Total (add lines 1b and 1c) 67.263 17,337 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? 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 Schedu/leor such ind/Vidual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 No 4 For any indiwdual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If ?Yes," complete Schedu/leor such Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or indiVidual for serVIces rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedu/leor 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) Name and busmess address (3) Description of serwces 2 Total number ofindependent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 ofcom nsation from the or anization (C) Compensation Form 990(2014) Form 990 (2014) Page 9 mun Statement of Revenue Check ifSchedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part (A) (B) (C) (D) Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue exempt busmess excluded from function revenue tax under revenue sections 512?5 14 1a Federated campaigns . . 1a 3 2! Membership dues . . . . 1b (U (D Fundraismg events . . . . 1c 20.583 Related organizations . . . 1d 0 3 Government grants (contributions) 1e E7: .2 .- All other contributions, gifts, grants, and 1f 516,260 *5 a; Similar amounts not included above .5: :5 Noncash contributions included in lines 9 .- 1a-1f ?5 536 948 Tota .Add lines la?lf to a? Busmess Code 2a EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS 519100 15,556 15,556 1315 5 All other program serVIce revenue 0 Total. Add lines 2a?2f 15,556 3 Investment income (including diVidends, interest, and otherSImilar amounts) . 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds Royalties . Real (ii) Personal 6a Gross rents [3 Less rental expenses Rental income or(loss) Net rental income or(loss) Securities (ii) Other 73 Gross amount from sales of 360 assets other than inventory Less cost or other ba5is and 693 sales expenses Gain or(loss) ?333 Net gain or(loss) .p '333 '333 8a Gross income from fundraismg ,0 events (not including 3 20,688 5 ofcontributions reported on line 1c) 3 See PartIV,line 18 C: a 19,200 h. '3 Less direct expenses . . . 17,099 5 Net income or (loss) from fundraismg events . . 2.101 2,101 9a Gross income from gaming actIVIties See Part IV, line 19 a Less direct expenses . . . Netincome or(loss)from gaming . 103 Gross sales ofinventory, less returns and allowances a Less cost of goods sold . . Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory . . Miscellaneous Revenue Busmess Code 11a OTHER REIMBURSEMENTS 900099 2:990 2:990 All other revenue Total.Add lines 11a?11d 2,990 12 Total revenue. See Instructions 557,252 15,223 5,091 Form 990(2014) Form 990 (2014) Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A) Page 10 Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, (A) Progragialerwce and 7b' 8b' 9b! and 10b Of Part Total expenses expenses general expenses expenses 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments See Part IV, line 21 2 Grants and other a55istance to domestic IndIVIduals See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other a55istance to forEIgn organizations, foreign governments, and foreign indIVIduals See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 Benefits paid to orfor members 5 Compensation ofcurrent officers, directors, trustees, and key employees 84,601 42,301 21,150 21,150 6 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 226,650 133,582 33,275 59,793 PenSIon plan accruals and contributions (Include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) 9 Other employee benefits 4,484 2,551 764 1,169 10 Payroll taxes 24,595 13,992 4,192 6,411 11 Fees for serVIces (non-employees) a Management Legal 754 754 Accounting 10,695 10,695 Lobbying Professmnal fundraismg serVIces See Part IV, line 17 Investment management fees 9 Other (Ifllne 1 1g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list llne expenses on Schedule 0) 43,756 33,416 372 9,968 12 and promotion 4,031 2,298 668 1,065 13 Office expenses 51,550 20,579 13,356 17,615 14 Information technology 15 Royalties 16 Occupancy 36,970 21,033 6,303 9,634 17 Travel 10,230 5,831 1,237 3,162 18 Payments oftravel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public offICIals 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 5,657 3,224 962 1,471 20 Interest 1,578 1,578 21 Payments to affiliates 22 Deprematlon, depletion, and amortization 4,222 4,222 23 Insurance 5,694 3,240 971 1,483 24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above miscellaneous expenses in line 24e Ifllne 24e amount exceeds 10% ofllne 25, column (A) amount, line 24e expenses on Schedule 0 a EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS 12,978 12,978 MISCELLANEOUS 6,516 3,714 1,108 1,694 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 5,528 3,147 1,097 1,284 EQUIPMENT 4,276 2,433 729 1,114 All other expenses 5,816 3,591 560 1,665 25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 550,581 312,132 99,771 138,678 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only ifthe organization reported in column (B) jomt costs from a combined educational campaign and fundralsmg so ICItatI0n Check here Iffollowmg SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) Form 990(2014) Form 990 (2014) Balance Sheet Page 11 CheckifScheduleO contains a response or note to any linein this PartX . . (A) (B) Beginning ofyear End ofyear 1 Cash?non?interest?bearing 26,676 1 39,915 2 Savmgs and temporary cash investments 122 2 122 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 3 4 Accounts receivable, net 4 5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part II of Schedule 5 6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as de?ned under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations ofsection 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' benefICIary 60 organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II ofSchedule q, 6 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7 Inventories for sale or use 8 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 930 9 974 10a Land, bUIldings, and eqUIpment cost or other Complete Part VI ofSchedule 103 52061 Less accumulated depremation 10b 48.081 8.894 10c 3,980 11 Investments?publicly 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 PartIV, ine 11 15 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 36.622 16 44,991 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 26.168 17 10,519 18 Grants payable 18 19 Deferred revenue 19 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20 21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV ofSchedule 21 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, f: key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified "g persons Complete Part II ofSchedule 22 -l 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24 25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24) Complete Part ofSchedule . . . . . . . . 25 17,337 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 25.168 26 27,855 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here 7 and complete 8 lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 27 Unrestricted net assets 10,454 27 17,185 CE 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 28 29 Permanently restricted net assets 29 3 Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and '5 complete lines 30 through 34. 30 Capital stock or trust prinCIpa ,or current funds 30 3..) 31 Paid?in or capital surplus, or land, bUIlding or eqUIpment fund 31 .71 <1 32 Retained earnings,endowment,accumulated income,orotherfunds 32 33 Total net assets or fund balances 10.454 33 17,135 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 86,622 34 44,991 Form 990(2014) Form 990 (2014) Reconcilliation of Net Assets Page 12 Check IfSchedule contaIns a response or note to any lIne In thIs Part XI 9 10 Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), lIne 12) 1 557,262 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), lIne 25) 2 550,581 Revenue less expenses Subtract lIne 2 from Me 1 3 6,681 Net assets or fund balances at begInnIng ofyear (must equal Part X, lIne 33, column 4 10,454 Net unrealized gaIns (losses) on Investments 5 Donated serVIces and use of 6 Investment expenses 7 PrIor perIod adjustments 8 Other changes In net assets orfund balances (explaIn In Schedule 0) 9 Net assets or fund balances at end ofyear CombIne lInes 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, Me 33, column 10 17,135 Financial Statements and Reporting Check IfSchedule contaIns a response or note to any lIne In thIs Part XII 2a 3a method used to prepare the Form 990 I?Cash I7Accrual I?Other Ifthe organIzatIon changed Its method ofaccountIng from a prIor year or checked "Other," explaIn In Schedule 0 Were the organIzatIon?s fInanCIal statements complied or reVIewed by an Independent accountant? If?Yes,?check a box below to IndIcate whether the fInanCIal statements for the year were compIIed or reVIewed on a separate consolldated or both Separate Consolldated Both consolIdated and separate Were the organIzatIon's fInanCIal statements audIted by an Independent accountant? If?Yes,?check a box below to IndIcate whether the Manual statements for the year were audIted on a separate consolldated or both I7 Separate Consolldated baSIs Both consolIdated and separate baSIs If"Yes," to Me 2a or 2b, does the organIzatIon have a commIttee that assumes for overSIght of the audIt, reVIew, or compIIatIon of Its fInanCIal statements and selectIon ofan Independent accountant? Ifthe organIzatIon changed eIther Its overSIght process or selectIon process durIng the tax year, explaIn In Schedule 0 As a result ofa federal award, was the organIzatIon reqUIred to undergo an audIt or audIts as set forth In the SIngle AudIt Act and OMB CIrcularA-133? If"Yes," dId the organIzatIon undergo the requIred audIt or audIts? Ifthe 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(2014) SHBEIIHDSEIHS 005'29 SVH tl?O GNVIBNIVIAI IAIOHB S6) SHONOG 002'2 BHOW SVH HBINBC) BNIVIN BNIVIAI ANONODB BHON CINV SNIDNVACIVBO NOLLVZINVDHO SV CINV 80de NO BAIBDBH SHONOCI CINV OJ. :3de AEI HOIVDICINI SI GNV SBALLDBIEO CINV SVH 2)de HDVB HOB BHOIAI BNINODBQ BNIVIAI NI - SHVBA SBHVI NBHM NBAB - BHV ABHJ. SNOIJJHOS HOB SNILVDOACIV (S CINV VICIBW NI OM BEIV SNOLLFVIOS - SNOIIFHOS CINV SBSFIVZ) BNIVIAI DNICITOH BHV DINONODB SNIZATVNV SBCIFHDNI _I?zl?dBMOd HDHOHHI NOISSIIAI ISVBEIV HDVB NI SVH CINV DNOHIS SVH CIEIVOEI 5.2)de NI >1t OM HO SBOCI NOHB iHOdd?S NO SBIWBH 2)de ANONODB ABM BAIB NI BNIVN HOB BAIIVAHBSNOD CINV CINV BNIVIAI 5.2)de GVOHEI GNV IVICIBIN BNIVIAI SLI OJ. SEDNIGNIB CINV AWBIAIIJ. CINV AEI NOISSIIAI SIHJ. 5.2)de BNIVIAI BSOdtl?d NO CIBSVEI BAILVAHBSNOC) CINV SI NOISSIN NOILVZINVSHO CINV SI HBINBC) BNIVW (995?s: anuanea? 40 Slut-2J5 sasuadx3)( apog) (suonannsu: an: 335) aayuas :31; aun - 111 ?Ed '055 uuo= BNIVIAI :aweN 052888922 :uogsmn ammuos ammuos e120 Ieuomppv Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support (Form 990 0r Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization ora section 4947(a)(1) 1 4 QQOEZ) nonexempt charitable trust. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-Ez. 0 en to Public Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at . Department of the . Inspection Treasury (form990. Internal Revenue Serwce Name of the organization Employer identification number THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER 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 11, check only one box) 1 A church, convention ofchurches, or assocration ofchurches described in section 2 A school described in section (Attach Schedule E) 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 Enterthe hospital's name, City, and state 5 An organization operated for the benefit ofa college or univerSIty owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section (Complete Part II) 6 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 7 An organization that normally recerves a substantial part ofits support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section (Complete Part II 8 A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete Part II) 9 An organization that normally recerves (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross recerpts from actiwties 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 51 1 tax) from busmesses acqurred by the organization after June 30,1975 See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part 10 An organization organized and operated excluswely to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4). 11 An organization organized and operated excluswely for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2) See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 1 1d that describes the type ofsupporting organization and complete lines 1 1e, 11f, and 1 lg a Type I. A supporting organization operated, superVIsed, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giVing the supported organization(s) the powerto regularly appornt or elect a majority of the directors or trustees ofthe 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 havrng control or management ofthe 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 requrrement (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V. Check this box ifthe organization recewed 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 ofsupported organizations . . . . . . . . Provrde the followrng information about the supported organization(s) (i)Name ofsupported (ii) EIN Type of (iv) Is the organization A mount of (vi) A mount of organization organization listed in your governing monetary support other support (see (described on lines document? (see instructions) instructions) 1? 9 above or section (see instructions)) Yes No Total For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ. Cat N0 11235F Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Schedule A (Form 990 or 2014 Page 2 IEEI Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of 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 Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)P (a)2010 (b)2011 (c)2012 (d)2013 (e)2014 (f)Tota 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membersmp fees rece've?j (D0 ?0t 1,010,575 702,721 670,086 621,259 536,948 3,541,589 include any "unusual grants 2 Tax revenues leVIed forthe organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 3 The value ofserVIces orfaCIlities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization Without charge 4 Total. Add imes 1 through 3 1,010,575 702,721 670,086 621,259 536,948 3,541,589 5 The portion of total contributions by each person (otherthan a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included 75,533 on line 1 that exceeds 2% ofthe amount shown on line 1 1, column 6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from 3,465,956 line 4 Section B. Total Support year ?335:? year 2010 201 1 2012 20 1 3 20 14 Total 7 Amounts from line 4 1,010,575 702,721 670,086 621,259 536,948 3,541,589 8 Gross income from interest, diVidends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties 597 123 1 1 822 and income from Similar sources 9 Net income from unrelated busmess actIVIties, whether or not the busmess is regularly carried on 10 Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital 9,901 10,117 8,188 14,926 21,857 64,989 assets (Explain in Part VI) 11 Igtal support Add lines 7 through 3,607,400 12 Gross receipts from related actIVIties, etc (see instructions) 12 108,718 13 First five years. Ifthe Form 990 is forthe organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3 organization, check this box and stop here .P l? Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 14 Public support percentage for 2014 (line 6, column lelded by line 1 1, column 14 96 080 15 Public support percentage for 2013 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 15 94 920 16a 33 1/3?/o support test?2014.Ifthe organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 IS 33 1/30/0 or more, check this box and stop here.The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 33 1/3?/o support test?2013.Ifthe 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 l? 17a organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and ifthe organization meets the "facts-and?circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-CIrcumstances? test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and ifthe organization meets the "facts-and?CIrcumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts?and?CIrcumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization l? 18 Private foundation. Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, 0r 17b, check this box and see instructions Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 ScheduleA (Form 990 or990?EZ)2014 Page3 Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only If you checked the box on lIne 9 of Part I or If the organIzatIon faIIed to quaIIfy under Part II. If the organIzatIon falls to quaIIfy under the tests Isted below, please complete Part II.) Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning 1 7a 8 in)? (3)2010 (b)2011 (c)2012 (d)2013 (e)2014 (f)Total GIfts, grants, contrIbutIons, and membershIp fees recered (Do not Include any "unusual grants Gross recelpts from merchandIse sold or serVIces performed, or furnIshed In any actIVIty that Is related to the organIzatIon's tax?exempt purpose Gross recelpts from actIVItIes that are not an unrelated trade or busmess under sectlon 513 Tax revenues leVIed for the organIzatIon's bene?t and eIther paId to or expended on Its behalIc The value ofserVIces furnIshed by a governmental unIt to the organIzatIon WIthout charge Total. Add ?ms 1 through 5 Amounts Included on ?ms 1, 2, and 3 recered from persons Amounts Included on ?ms 2 and 3 recered from otherthan persons that exceed the greater of$5,000 or 1% ofthe amount on lIne 13 forthe year Add lInes 7a and 7b Public support (Subtract lIne 7c from lIne 6 Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning 9 103 11 12 13 14 in", (a)2010 (b)2011 (c)2012 (d)2013 (e)2014 (f)T0ta Amounts from lIne 6 Gross Income from Interest, dIVIdends, payments recered on securItIes loans, rents, royaltIes and Income from SImIlar sources Unrelated busmess taxable Income (less sectIon 511 taxes) from busmesses achIred after June 30,1975 Add lInes 10a and 10b Net Income from unrelated busmess actIVItIes not Included In lIne 10b, whether or not the busmess IS regularly carrIed on Other Income Do not Include gaIn or loss from the sale of capItal assets (ExplaIn In Part VI) Total support. (Add lInes 9,10c, 11, and 12) First five years. Ifthe Form 990 Is for the organIzatIon?s ?rst, second, thIrd, fourth, or ?fth tax year as a schon 50 1 organIzatIon, check thIs box and stop here l? Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 15 16 PublIc support percentage for 2014 (lIne 8, column dIVIded by lIne 13, column 15 PubIIc support percentage from 2013 Schedule A, Part lIne 15 15 Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage 17 18 19a 20 Investment Income percentage for 2014 (lIne 10c, column dIVlded by lIne 13, column 17 Investment Income percentage from 2013 Schedule A, Part lIne 17 13 33 1/3?/o support tests?2014.1fthe organIzatIon dId not check the box on lIne 14, and lIne 15 IS more than 33 and lIne 17 IS not more than 33 check thIs box and stop here. The organIzatIon qualIers as a publIcly supported organIzatlon l? 33 1/3?/o support tests?2013.1fthe organIzatIon dId not check a box on lIne 14 or lIne 19a, and lIne 16 IS more than 33 1/3% and lIne 18 IS not more than 33 check thIs box and stop here.The organIzatIon as a publIcly supported organIzatIon l? Private foundation. Ifthe organIzatIon dId not check a box on lIne 14, 19a, or 19b, check thIs box and see Instructlons Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Schedule A (Form 990 or 2014 Page 4 Supporting Organizations (Complete only Ifyou checked a box on line 11 of PartI Ifyou checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and Ifyou checked 11b ofPart I, complete Sections A and Ifyou checked 11c ofPart I, complete Sections A, D, and Ifyou checked 11d ofPart I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part Section A. All Supporting Organizations the organizatIon?s supported organizatIons Isted by name In the organIzatIon?s governIng documents? If "No, describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are deSignated If de5ignated by class or purpose, describe the deSignation If historic and continuing ielations hip, explain the organIzation have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination ofstatus under section 509(a)(1) or If ?Yes,?explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was des Ciibed in section 509(a)(1) or (2) Did the organization have a supported organization described In section 501(c)(4), (5), or If "Yes," answer and below Did the organization con?rm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used excluswely for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If ?Yes,? explain in Part VI what controls the 0iganization put in place to ensure such use Was any supported organization not organized In the United States (?foreIgn supported organizatIon")? If ?Yes" and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer and below 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 superIiis ed by or in connection With its supported organizations the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(l) or If ?Yes," explain in Pait VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign suppOi ted organization was us ed exclusn/ely for section 1 purposes the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations durIng the tax year? If ?Yes,?answer and below (if applicable) Also, pi0Vide detail in Part VI, including the names and EIN numbers of the suppoited organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, the authority undei the organization's organizmg document authorizmg such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizmg document) Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part ofa class already deSIgnated In the organIzatIon?s organizmg document? Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organIzatIon?s control? the organIzation prowde support (whether In the form of grants or the ofserVIces to anyone other than its supported organIzatIons, indiViduals that are part ofthe charitable class bene?ted by one or more of Its supported organizatIons, or other supportIng organizations that also support or bene?t one or more ofthe fIlIng organization?s supported organizations? If "Yes,?prowde detail in Part VI. the organIzation prowde a grant, loan, compensatIon, or other SimIIar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC a famIIy member ofa substantial contributor, or a 35?percent controlled entIty WIth regard to a substantIal contrIbutor? If "Yes,? complete Part1r of Schedule (Form 990) the organIzation make a loan to a disqualIerd person (as defined in section 4958) not described in Ine 7? If ?Yes," complete Pait II of Schedule (Form 990) Was the organizatIon controlled dIrectly or Indirectly at any time durIng the tax year by one or more disqualIerd persons as de?ned In sectIon 4946 (otherthan foundatIon managers and organizations descrIbed In sectIon 509 or If "Yes,?prowde detail in Part VI. one or more dIsqualierd persons (as defined in lIne hold a interest in any entity In the supportIng organization had an Interest? If "Yes,?piowde detail in Part VI. a disqualIfied person (as defined in IIne have an ownership Interest In, or derive any personal bene?t from, assets In the supportIng organization also had an Interest? If "Yes,?piowde detailin Part VI. Was the organizatlon subject to the excess busmess holdings rules 4943 because 4943(f) (regarding certaIn Type II supporting organIzations, and all Type non?functIonally integrated supporting organizations)? If "Yes,? ans wei below the organIzation have any excess busmess holdings In the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess busmess holdings) Has the organizatIon accepted a gift or contrIbutIon from any of the followmg persons? A person who directly or IndIrectly controls, either alone or together WIth persons described in and below, the governing body ofa supported organIzation? A family member ofa person descrIbed In above? A 35% controlled entIty ofa person described in or above? If ?Yes to a, b, 0! c, piowde detail in Part 10a 10b 11a 11b 11c Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 ScheduleA (Form 990 or990-EZ)2014 Page5 Supporting Organizations (continued) Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Did the directors, trustees, or membership ofone or more supported organizations have the powerto regularly appomt or elect at least a majority ofthe organization's directors ortrustees at all times during the tax year? If ?No, des crrbe in Part VI how the supported organrzatron(s) effectively operated, supervrs ed, or controlled the organization?s If the organization had more than one supported organization, des crrbe how the powers to appornt and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or res if any, applied to such powers during the tax year 1 2 Did the organization operate for the benefit ofany supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, superVIsed, or controlled the supporting organization? If "Yes,?explarn rn Part VI how such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organrzatron(s) that operated, supervrs ed or controlled the organization Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority ofthe directors or trustees ofeach of the organization?s supported organization(s)? If ?N0,?describern Part VI how control or management of the supporting organrzation was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s) 1 Section D. All Type Supporting Organizations Yes No 1 Did the organization prowde to each ofits supported organizations, by the last day ofthe fifth month ofthe organization?s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount ofsupport prowded during the prior tax year, (2) a copy ofthe Form 990 that was most recently filed as ofthe date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization?s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not preVIously prowded? 1 2 Were any ofthe organization's officers, directors, or trustees either appomted or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) servmg on the governing body ofa supported organization? If explain rn Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship the supported organrzatron(s) 2 3 By reason ofthe relationship described in (2), did the organization?s supported organizations have a Significant mice in the organization's investment and in directing the use 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 organizatrons played rn this regard 3 Section E. Type Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations 1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions) a IT The organization satisfied the ActIVIties Test Complete line 2 below The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations Complete line 3 below i? The organization supported a governmental entity Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions) 2 ActIVItIes Test Answer and below. Yes N0 a Did substantially all ofthe organization?s actiwties during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organizati0n(s) to which the organization was res ponswe? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activrtres directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsrve to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activrtres cons trtuted subs tantrally all of its 23 Did the actIVIties described in constitute actiwties that, but for the organization's involvement, one or more of the organization?s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes,"explarn rn Part VI the reasons for the organization?s posrtron that its supported organrzatron(s) would have engaged in these but for the organization?s involvement 2b 3 Parent ofSupported rganizations Answer and below. a Did the organization have the power to regularly app0int or elect a majority ofthe officers, directors, ortrustees of each ofthe supported organizations? Provrde details in Part VI 3a Did the organization exerCIse a substantial degree ofdirection overthe programs and actiwties ofeach of its supported organizations? If ?Yes,? describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard 3b Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Page 6 Part Type Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations 1 l? Check here Ifthe organization satIsted the Integral Part Test as a qualifyIng trust on Nov 20,1970 See instructions. All other Type non-functIonally Integrated supportIng organizations must complete Sections A through Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) PrIor ear (B) Current Year (optional) Net short?term capital gaIn Recoveries of prior?year distributions Other gross income (see Instructions) Add IInes 1 through 3 DepreCIation and depletion Portion ofoperating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross Income or for management, conservatIon, or maIntenance of property held for production ofincome (see instructions) 01 Other expenses (see instructions) 7 Adjusted Net Income (subtract IInes 5, 5 and 7 from IIne 4) gnu-m Section - Minimum Asset Amount (A) PrIor Year (B) Current Year (optIonal) Aggregate faIr market value ofall non-exempt-use assets (see Instructions for short tax year or assets held for part ofyear) 1 Average value ofsecurItIes 1a Average cash balances 1b Fair market value ofother non?exempt?use assets 1c Total (addIInes 1a,1b,and 1c) 1d Discount claimed for blockage or otherfactors (explain In detail In Part VI) AchISItIon indebtedness applicable to non?exempt use assets 2 Subtract IIne 2 from IIne 1d Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1?1/2% ofIIne 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 prI0r?year dIstrIbutIons m'dmIl'I-h Minimum Asset Amount (add IIne 7 to line 6) aim-hUMI-I- Section - Distributable Amount Adjusted net Income for prior year (from Section A, IIne 8, Column A) Enter 85% ofline 1 MInImum asset amount for prIor year (from SectIon B, line 8, Column A) Enter greater of line 2 or IIne 3 Income tax Imposed In prIor year Distributable Amount. Subtract IIne 5 from IIne 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see Instructions) Check here Ifthe current year Is the organizatIon's first as a non?functionally-Integrated Type supporting organIzatIon (see InstructIons) Current Year Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Page 7 Section - Distributions Current Year 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 2 Amounts paid to perform actiwty that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess ofincome from actIVIty 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes ofsupported organizations 4 Amounts paid to achIre exempt?use assets 5 Qualified set?aSIde amounts (priorIRS approval reqUIred) 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI) See instructions 7 Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6 8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responswe (prowde details in Part VI) See instructions 9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 10 Line 8 amount diVided by Line 9 amount Section - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) Excess Distributions (ii) Underdist ributions Pre-2014 Distributable Amount for 2014 1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause reqUIred-?see instructions) 3 Excess distributions carryover, ifany, to 2014 From 2009. From 2010. From 2011. From 2012. mantra: From 2013. . Total of lines 3a through 9 Applied to underdistributions of prior years Applied to 2014 distributable amount i Carryoverfrom 2009 not applied (see instructions) Remainder Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f 4 Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7 a Applied to underdistributions ofprior years Applied to 2014 distributable amount Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4 5 Remaining underdistributions for years priorto 2014, ifany Subtract lines 39 and 4a from line 2 (ifamount greater than zero, see instructions) 6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014 Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (ifamount greater than zero, see instructions) 7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3] and 4c 8 Breakdown ofline 7 From 2010. From 2011. From 2012. From 2013. mantra: From 2014. Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2 0 1 4) Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Supplemental Information. Prowde the explanations requnred by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, E, Ilnes 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, Ilne 1e; PartV Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete part for any additional Information. (See Instructions). Page 8 Facts And Circumstances Test Return Reference Explanation PART II, LINE 10 REIMBURSEMENTS 5,347 SPECIAL EVENT INCOME 59,642 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493319052767 SCHEDULE Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities OMB No 1545-0047 (Form 990 or For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 2 1 4 990- E2) Complete if the organization is described below. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Information about Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Open to Public Department ofthe Treasury Internal Revenue SerVIce If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 99042, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign ActIVIties), then 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations Complete Parts I-A and Do not complete Part l-C 0 Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations Complete Parts I-A and below Do not complete Part I-B 0 Section 527 organizations Complete Part I-A only If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 99042, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then a Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part 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 II-A If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 99042, Part V, line 350 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then 0 Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations Complete Part Name of the organization Employer identification number THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER 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 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount ofany exuse tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 2 Enter the amount ofany EXCISE tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 3 Ifthe organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 forthis year? I_Yes No 4a Was a correction made? I_Yes No If"Yes," describe in Part IV Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3). Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function actIVIties 2 Enter the amount ofthe 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 1 L, line 17b 4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? I_Yes No Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) ofall 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 enterthe 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) Ifadditional space is needed, prowde information in Part IV Name ?0 Address (C) EIN Amount paid from Amount Of filing organization's contributions received funds If none,enter?0? and and directly delivered to a separate political organization Ifnone, enter -0- For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat No 500845 Schedule (3 (Form 990 or 990452) 2014 Schedule (Form 990 or 2014 Page 2 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). A Check l? Ifthe fIling organization belongs to an af?llated group (and list In Part IV each af?llated group member?s name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures) Check l? Ifthe fIling organization checked box A and "lImited control" prOVISIons apply . . . . a Film Af??lIated Limits on Lobbying Expenditures orgaglzatlogm )gmup (The term expenditures means amounts paid orincurred.) totals totals 1a Total lobbying expenditures to In?uence public opInIon (grass roots lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures to In?uence a legislative body (dIrect lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures (add IInes la and 1b) Other exempt purpose expenditures 303,463 Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) 303,463 LobbyIng nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the followmg table In both 60 693 columns If the amount on line 1e, column or is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is: Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on lIne 1e Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000 Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000 Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000 9 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% ofline 1f) 15,173 Subtract IIne lg from line 1a Ifzero or less, enter i Subtract IIne 1ffrom line 1c If zero or less, enter Ifthere Is an amount otherthan zero on eItherline 1hor ine 1i,did the organization ?le Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? es 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 calendaryear (??scal year 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total begInning In) 2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 85,402 61,623 84,018 60,693 291,736 Lobbying amount 437,604 (150% of line 2a, column(e)) Total lobbying expendltures 11,610 3,704 15,314 Grassroots nontaxable amount 21,351 15,406 21,005 15,173 72,935 Grassroots ceilIng amount 109,403 (150% of line 2d, column Grassroots lobbying expendltures Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 ScheduleC (Form 990 or990-EZ)2014 Page3 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 to hnes 1a through II below, pIovrde In Part detaI/ed descrIptIon of the lobbyIng actIvrty Yes No Amount 1 During the year, dId the filing organization attempt to Influence forergn, national, state or local legislation, Including any attempt to Influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of Volunteers? Pald staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? Media advertisements? Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? Publications, or published or broadcast statements? Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? Direct contact legislators, their staffs, government of?crals, or a legislative body? Sin-hmancrm Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any Similar means? Other actIVItIes7 Total Add lInes 1c through 1i 2a the actIVIties In line 1 cause the organization to be not described In section 501(c)(3)? I If"Yes," enter the amount ofany tax incurred under section 4912 If"Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 Ifthe fIlIng organization incurred a section 4912 tax, dId it file Form 4720 year? I Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6). Yes No 1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received by members? 1 2 the organization make only In?house lobbying expenditures of$2,000 or less? 2 3 the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prIor year? 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." 1 Dues, assessments and Similar amounts from members 1 2 Section 162(e) lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). a Current year 23 Carryoverfrom last year 2b Total 2c 3 Aggregate amount reported In section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of section 162(e) dues 3 4 Ifnotices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion ofthe excess does the organization agree to carryover t0 the reasonable estimate of lobbying and polItIcal expenditure next year? 4 Taxable amount and political expenditures (see Instructions) 5 Supplemental Information Prowde the descriptions requrred for Part l?A, line 1, Part l-B, lIne 4, Part l-C, lIne 5, Part (affiliated group list), Part lines 1 and 2 see Instructions and Partll?B lIne 1 Also com lete thIS art for an additional Information Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2014 ScheduleC (Form 990 or990?EZ)2013 Page4 Su lemental Information continued Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2014 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493319052767 . . OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEDULE Supplemental FInanCIal Statements (Form 990) Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, 2 1 4 Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b. Department ofthe Attach to Form 990. Open to Public Treasury Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at Inspection Internal Revenue SerVIce Name of the organization Employer identification number THE MAINE POLICY CENTER 22-3888250 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete If the organIzatIon answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Me 6. Donor adVIsed funds Funds and other accounts Total number at end ofyear Aggregate value ofcontrIbutIons to (durIng year) Aggregate value of grants from (durIng year) Aggregate value at end of year the organization Inform all donors and donor adVIsors In ertIng that the assets held In donor adVIsed funds are the organIzatIon's property, subject to the organlzatlon's excluswe legal control? I_Yes 6 the organlzatlon Inform all grantees, donors, and donor adVIsors In ertIng that grant funds can be used only for charItable purposes and not for the bene?t of the donor or donor adVIsor, orfor any other purpose conferrIng ImpermISSIble prIvate beneflt? I_Yes Conservation Easements. Complete If the organIzatIon answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, ?me 7. 1 Purpose(s) of conservatlon easements held by the organlzatlon (check all that apply) PreservatIon ofland for publIc use (e recreatIon 0r educatIon) Preservatlon ofan hIstorIcally Important land area ProtectIon of natural habItat Preservatlon ofa certIerd hIstorIc structure PreservatIon ofopen space 2 Complete IInes 2a through 2d Ifthe organlzatlon held a conservatlon contrIbutIon In the form ofa conservatlon easement on the last day of the tax year Held at the End of the Year a Total number ofconservatlon easements 2a Total acreage restrIcted by conservatlon easements 2b (3 Number ofconservatlon easements on a certIerd hIstorIc structure Included In 2c Number ofconservatlon easements Included In achIred after 8/17/06, and not on a hIstorIc structure Isted In the NatIonaI RegIster 2d 3 umber ofconservatlon easements modIerd, transferred, released, extInguIshed, or termInated by the organlzatlon durIng the tax year 4 Number ofstates where property subject to conservatlon easement IS located 5 Does the organIzatIon have a ertten poIIcy the perIodIc monItorIng, InspectIon, ofVIolatlons, and enforcement ofthe conservatlon easements It holds? I_Yes 6 Staffand volunteer hours devoted to monItorIng, and enforCIng conservatlon easements durIng the year 7 Amount of expenses Incurred In monItorIng, and enforcmg conservatIon easements durIng the year 8 Does each conservatlon easement reported on We 2(d) above satIsfy the reqUIrements ofsectlon and sectIon I_Yes 9 In Part descrIbe how the organlzatlon reports conservatlon easements In Its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and Include, IfappIIcable, the text ofthe footnote to the organlzatlon's fInanCIaI statements that the organlzatlon?s for conservatlon easements Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete If the organIzatIon answered ?Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, IIne 8. 1a Ifthe organlzatIon elected, as permItted under SFAS 1 16 (ASC 958), not to report In Its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, hIstorIcal treasures, or other assets held for pubIIc ethbItIon, educatIon, or research In furtherance of publIc serVIce, prowde, In Part the text ofthe footnote to Its fInanCIal statements that descrIbes these Items Ifthe organlzatlon elected, as permItted under SFAS 1 16 (ASC 958), to report In Its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, hIstorIcal treasures, or other assets held for pubIIc ethbItIon, educatlon, or research In furtherance of publIc serVIce, prowde the followmg amounts relatlng to these Items Revenue Included In Form 990, Part Um I (?)Assets IncludedIn Form 990,PartX p$ 2 Ifthe organlzatIon recered or held works ofart, hIstorIcal treasures, or otherSImIIar assets forfInanCIal gaIn, prOVIde the followmg amounts reqUIred to be reported under SFAS 1 16 (A SC 958) relatIng to these Items a RevenueIncludedIn Form 1 '3 Assets IncludedIn Form 990,PartX For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. at 5 2 2 83 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 ScheduleD (Form 990)2014 Page2 Manizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (contmued) 3 Usmg the organizatIon?s achISItIon, accessmn, and other records, check any ofthe followmg that are a 5IgnIficant use of Its collection Items (check all that apply) a PubIIc exhibition Loan orexchange programs '3 Scholarly research Other PreservatIon forfuture generations 4 a descriptIon of the organization?s collections and explain how they furtherthe organization?s exempt purpose In Part 5 During the year, dId the organization so ICIt or recewe donations ofart, historical treasures or other Similar assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintaIned as part ofthe organization?s collection? I_Yes N0 Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete If the organIzatIon answered ?Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, IIne 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, IIne 21. 1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other Intermediary for contrIbutions or other assets not Included on Form 990,Part X7 FY85 If"Yes," explaIn the arrangement In Part and complete the followmg table Amount Beginning balance 1C AddItions during the year 1d Distributions during the year 1e Ending balance 1f 2a the organIzation Include an amount on Form 990,Part X, Ine 21,f0rescrow orcustodial I_Yes If"Yes," explaIn the arrangement In Part Check here ifthe explanatIon has been prowded In Part . . . . . . . Endowment Funds. Complete If the organIzatIon answered ?Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, IIne 10. (a)Current year (b)PrIor year (c)Two years back (d )Three years back (e)Four years back 1a Beginning ofyear balance Contributlons Net Investment earnings, gaIns, and losses Grants Other expenditures for and programs AdmInIstrative expenses 9 End ofyear balance 2 the estimated percentage ofthe current year end balance (line 1g, column held as a Board deSIgnated 0r quaSI?endowment Permanent endowment TemporarIIy restricted endowment The percentages In lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100% 3a Are there endowment funds not In the posseSSIon ofthe organIzation that are held and administered forthe organization by Yes No (i)unre atedorganizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(i) (ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(ii) If"Yes" t0 are the related organizations Isted as reqUIred on Schedule DescrIbe In Part the Intended uses ofthe organization's endowment funds Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete If the organIzatIon answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, IIne 11a. See Form 990, Part X, IIne 10. of property Cost or other (b)Cost or other Accumulated Book value (Investment) (other) depreCIatIon 1a Land BUIldings Leasehold Improvements qumpment52,061 48,081 3,980 eOther Total. Add lines la through 1e (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c3,980 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 ScheduleD (Form 990)2014 Page3 Investments?Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. Description ofsecurity or category (b)Book value Method ofvaluation (including name ofsecurity) Cost or end-of?year market value (1 )FinanCIal derivatives (2 )Closely?held eqmty interests Other Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 12) Investments?Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13. Description of investment Book value Method ofvaluation Cost or end-of?year market value Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 13) Other Assets. Complete ifthe organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d See Form 990, Part X, line 15 Description Book value Total. (Column must equal 990, Pair X, col (B) line 15) Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line lie or 11f. See Form 990 Part line 25. 1 Description ofliability Book value Federal income taxes DEFERRED BONUS PAYABLE Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 25Liability for uncertain tax pOSItions In Part prowde the text of the footnote to the organization's finanCIal statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax pOSItions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here ifthe text ofthe footnote has been provided in Part l7 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Page 4 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete If the organIzatIon answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, IIne 12a. -17,099 1 Total revenue, gaIns, and other support per audited fInanCIal statements Amounts Included on ?me 1 but not on Form 990, Part Me 12 a Net unrealized gaIns (losses) on Investments 2a Donated serVIces and use of 2b RecoverIes ofprIor year grants 2c Other(DescrIbeIn Part 2d Add IInes 2a through 2d Subtract lIne 2e from ?me 1 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part ?Investment expenses notIncluded on Form 990,Part 7b 4a Other(DescrIbeIn Part 4b Add IInes 4a and 4b 5 Total revenue Add IInes 3and 4c. (ThIs must equal Form 990, PartI, Me 12) 1 574,361 2e 3 574,361 4c ?17,099 5 557 2,62 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete If the organlzatlon answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, IIne 12a. 1 Total expenses and losses per audIted fInanCIal statements Amounts Included on ?me 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, ?me 25 a Donated serVIces and use of PrIor year adjustments Other losses Other(DescrIbeIn Add lInes 2a through 2d Subtract lIne 2e from ?me 1 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part IX, IIne 25Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part IIne 7b Other (DescrIbe In Part AddlInes 4a and 4b 1 567,680 2a 2b 2c 2d 17,099 2e 17,099 3 550,581 43 4b 4c 5 550,581 Total expenses Add IInes 3and 4c. (ThIs must equal Form 990, PartI, ?me 18) Supplemental Information Prowde the descrIptIons reqUIred for Part II, ?ms 3, 5, and 9, Part lInes 1a and 4, Part IV, lInes 1b and 2b, Part V, ?me 4, Part X, We 2, Part XI, IInes 2d and 4b, and Part XII, IInes 2d and 4b Also complete thIs part to prowde any addItIonal InformatIon Return Reference ExplanatIon SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART THE CENTER ADOPTED THE RECOGNITION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS AS REQUIRED BY GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, WITH NO CUMULATIVE EFFECT ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED INCOME TAX BENEFITS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX WHEN IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE INCOME TAX POSITION WILL 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 DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SCHEDULE XI, DIRECT COSTS OF SPECIAL LINE 4B SCHEDULE XII, DIRECT COSTS OF SPECIAL EVENTS 17,099 LINE 2D Schedule (Form 990) 2014 ScheduleD (Form 990)2013 Page5 Su lemental Information continued Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990) 2014 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493319052767I SCHEDULEG Supplemental Information Regarding OMB No 1545-0047 (Form 990 0' 990452) Fundraising or Gaming Activities 20 1 4 Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the Depa rtment 0f the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a ?Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ open to rea ry . pInformation about Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and Its Instructions is at irs gov/fan'nQQD Ins pectlon Internal Revenue SerVIce Name ofthe organization THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER Employer identification number 22-3888250 Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ filers are not reqUired to complete this part. 1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any ofthe followmg actIVIties Check all that apply a Mail SOIICItations SOIICItation ofnon?government grants Internet and email SOIICItations SOIICItation of government grants Phone SOIICItations SpeCIal fundraismg events In?person soIICItations 2a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement With any indiVidual (including officers, directors, trustees or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection With professmnal fundraismg Yes 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 indIVIdual fundraiser have from actiwty (or retained by) (or retained by) or entity (fundraiser) custody or fundraiser listed in organization control of col contributions? Yes No 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 9900r 990-EZ. Cat No 50083H Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 ScheduleG (Form 990 or990-EZ)2014 Page2 Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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. Event #1 Event #2 Other events Total events (add col through F810 LUNCHEON col (event type) (event type) (total number) Q) 1 Gross 39'888 39:888 Q) 3 2 Less Contributions . . 20,688 20,688 a: 3 Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . 19,200 19,200 4 Cash prizes 5 Noncash prizes (11 6 Rent/faCIlity costs '9 CL 7 Food and beverages 8 Entertainment 0 9 Other direct expenses . 17,099 17,099 10 Direct expense summary Add lines 4 through 9 in column (17399) 11 Netincome summary Subtractline 10 fromline 3,column . . . . . . . . . . . 2 101 Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. 2 Bingo Pull tabs/Instant Other gaming Total gaming (add 5 bingo/progresswe bingo col (3) through col 0) cc 1 Gross revenue 2 Cash prizes on a 3 Non?cash prizes 65 4 Rent/faculty costs 2 5 5 Other direct expenses Yes 942-- Yes 942-- Yes 942-- 6 Volunteerlabor . . . No No No 7 Direct expense summary Add lines 2 through 5 in column 8 Net gaming income summary Subtract line 7 from line 1, column 9 Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming If"No," explain 10a Were any ofthe organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . . . . I_Yes If"Yes," explain Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 ScheduleG (Form 990 or990?EZ)2014 Page3 11 Does the organizationconductgaming actIVIties With I?Yes nonmembersthe organization a grantor, benefICIary or trustee ofa trust or a member ofa partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gamingI_Yes 13 Indicate the percentage ofgaming actIVIties conducted in The organization's faCIlity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13a An outSIde faCIlity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13b 14 Enter the name and address ofthe 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 If"Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization and the amount ofgaming revenue retained by the third party If"Yes," enter name and address ofthe third party Name} Address 16 Gaming managerinformation Name} Gaming manager compensation Description of serVIces prOVIded I?Director/of?cer I_Emp oyee I?Independent contractor 17 Mandatory distributions a Is the organization reqUIred under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to retainthestategaminglicenseI?Yes Enter the amount ofdistributions 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 required by Part 1, line 2b, columns and and Part lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also prowde any additional information (see instructions). Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493319052767] OMB No 1545?0047 SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ (Form 990 or 2 14 990- E2) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Open to Public Denartment (lithe Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. InSPection Treasury Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Internal Revenue SerVIce Name ofthe organization Employer identification number THE MAINE HERITAGE POLICY CENTER 22-3888250 Return Explanation Reference FORM 990, AMENDED TO PROPERLY INCLUDE DEFERRED BONUS LIABILITY OF 17,337 AND RELATED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PAGE 1, ITEM COMPENSATION EXPENSE OF 17,337 THE ERROR WAS IDENTIFIED IN A SUBSEQUENT YEAR WITH PROPER STEPS TAKEN TO CORRECT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS IN EACH IMPACTED EAR AMENDMENT DETAILS PA RT I, LINE 15 INCREASED BY 17,337 COMPENSATION EXPENSE, LINE21 AND 22 ADJUSTED BY 17,337 PA RT ALL PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS UPDATED FOR COMPENSATION ALLOCATION PA RT VII, COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS (F) INCREASED FOR ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION OF 17,337 PA RT IX, LINE 5 INCREASED BY 17,337 PA RT X, LINES 25 AND 27 ADJUSTED BY 17,337 SCHEDULE D, PA RT, XII ADJUSTED TO REFLECT DESCRIBED CHANGES .LNEIWNEEI AOE) CINV CINV 2:10: EIHJ. SEIOHCEIH AOESNOLLOEITIOO XVJ. SEHVS CINV EIINOONI AltEldOtld NO SEICIFHONI 980 '066 6161;68 uoneuqua mmau AEI tElElanN EIHJ. EIAOHCIWI OJ. SI NOISIA EIHJ. HEIHJ. IEJNINEI GNV SNIHOVEIJ. EIHJ. NVO SLNEIH Vd OS 017 EIHJ. CINV SWVOE) HEIHJ. ONINIINHEIJEICI NI SEIWOH EELLVEIHE) EIAVH iHVd OJ. ONIMHOM SI 8.13de HO SNEEIONOO OJ. AELVODEICIV '066 aouaJama umma 009?29 SVH HHO CINV IEINIVIN 96) SHONOCI NVHJ. SVH EELNEIO EIEDVJJEEIH EINIVIN EINIVIN NIHJJNI AWONOOEI CINV ONION V09 SJJ SEIZHVEIEI NOLLVZINVEDEIO EIHJ. SV GNV 80de NO SitIOcEltI SHONOCI 8830008 CINV SSEINE EIEIHSVEIIN OJ. A8 SI SEI CINV SEI AEIIHOV EIHJ. CELNEIINFIOOCI 83 CINV SVH AOEIV SVEIEIV EIHJ. HOVEI SNIINOCEIEI EINIVIN NI SHVEIA NEIHM EIEIV SNOLLITIOS NEI V0 HIEIHJ. CINV SHEIMVIN CINV VICEIIN EIHJ. NE AISSEIHSEDVIE NI DNIMEIOM ACIVEIEHV EIEIV SNOIJJTIOS NEIL-IO CINV V0 i008 (Z EINIVIN EIEIV OIINONOOEI EIHJ. ATIIHIL SEGHWONI .LVHJ. leI Vd ?I?zlaElNIOd HOHOEIHJ. NOISSIIN NOLLVZIN V980 HOVE NI NOISN NLLNELLSISNOO SVH ONICIN V0 HOEIVEISEIEI .LNEITEIOXEI rune SVH CIEI VOEI NEH EIHJ. NI HO AOE) .LON SEIOCI CINV CINV W02:Izl itIOch?S EIHJ. NO A00 CINV A00 ?8 AONEIEI V0 ?9 AWONOOEI SVEEIV NI EINIVIN SNOIJJTIOS NEI /\0tIcI CINVEIALLVAONNI CINV SEIHOHVEISEIEI EELLNEIO EINIVIN CINV EICIITIONI 80de MINHWINOO EIHJ. CINV EINIVIN AH SONIGNH ESEIHL CINV HOEIVESEIEI AEINIJ. CINVELLVEIHOOV AEI NOISSIIN 80de EINIVIN EIHJ. ONICIIAOHCI TIV CINV AOE) N0 CEISVEI EALLVAEEISNOO CINV SI NOISSIIN EISOHNI V080 CINV HOEIVESEIEI SI HEILNEO EIEJVLIEEIH EINIVIN '066 uoneumdxa umlaa Return Refe re nce Explanation FORM 990, PAGE6, PART VI, LINE 1 1B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING THE CEO, REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE IRS FORM 990 AT A REGULA RLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM WITH THE IRS EISIHV HOOS SHOJOEIHICI V08 EIHJ. :lO JOOCINOO EIH.L O.L EEICIHO TIV SJNEWEIJVJS EHJ. EINOOEI8 TIVHS SHOJOEIHICI V08 EHJ. CINV EIHJ. SEIEDN VHO A8 VSSEICEN ANV HOVEI VEIAVH EIHJ. HOIHM 80 '8 AVH OJ. JHEDIW HO EIHJ. HOIHM HO SIWINIIN EICI NVHJ. EEIHJO) NV SI EIHS HO EIH HOIHM SNOIJVZIN V080 OZL HEIHJO CINV SEISSEINISH8 TIV SHOJDEIHICI CIHVO8 EIHJ. EIHJ. OJ. ONIJJHM NI .LIIN8F18 TIVHS ?9 HOJOEIHICI HOVEI ATI CINV 88 V08 EIH.L NO EEIH HO SIH VJ. OJ. '066 uoneue dx5 UJnJaa Return Refe re nce Explanation FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION OF THE CEO IS DETERMINED BY A PERSONNEL COMMITTEE THE COMMITTEE USES A COMPENSATION SURVEY DEVELOPED BY THE STATE POLICY NETWORK, AS WELL AS, AN ANNUAL REVIEW PROCESS REVIEWING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL GOA LS Return Reference Explanation FORM 990, PAGE 6, PA RT VI, THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL LINE 19 STATEMENTS ARE MADE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST Return Reference Explanation FORM 990, PA RT XI, LINE 9 DIRECT COSTS OF SPECIAL EVENTS 17,099 DIRECT COSTS OF SPECIAL EVENTS 47,099