-: C" GEL IM 1\ int ment of the Treasury Under section 501 (c), 527, or 4947 (a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundatio ns) ^ Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public! Do- Go to wwwdrs. g ov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. A al Revenue Service For the 2017 calendar year, or tax year beginning B Check if applicable C Name of organization STUDENT Jan 1 Zai - 2047r and ending FREE PRESS ❑ Address change Doing business as Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address) • • • • D Employer identification number ' 27-2277658 ❑ initial return 4771 MECHANIC RD ❑ Final retum/terminated City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code ❑ Amended return HILLSDALE, MI E Telephone number Room/suite (517) 610-5482 49242 GGrossreceipts$ ❑ Application pending F Name and address of principal officer. JOHN MILLER , 2 017 • • , 2018 Jun 30 ASSOCIATION ❑ Name change 4771 391 , 722 H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates ? 0 Yes 93 No MECHANIC RD , ❑ 501 (c) J Tax-exem p t status: N1 501 (c)(3 ) Website : ^ N/A K Form of oraanization R Corooration fI Trust i-I Association n Other ^ I OMB No. 1545-0047 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax For m 990 yep gtoO 294932860641 7 &r(AJC MI HILLSDALE , 4 (Insert no ) El 4947 (a )( 1 ) or 4929 5 El 527 (b) Are all subordinates Included? ❑ Yes If "No," attach a list. (see instructions) H(c) Group exemption number ^ L Year of formation 2 () 1 1 M State of leoal domicile. M I Summary I M W 2 3 4 5 6 7a b a 06 y .2 Z a Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: THE GOAL -------- -------------IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO S PUS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ - -- - -----EXPLORE CAREERS- IN THE MEDIA AND COMMIT TH MSE -----------------------------------= ----- - -------------------- Check this box ^ ❑ if the organization discontinued its operation % isposed of more than Number of voting members of the governing body (Past VI line 1 a OCj .®^ 201 Number of independent voting members of the governl§^ body (P I, line 1 b Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2 17 (Part in Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) . . . . 7 Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 . . . . . . . ORGANIZATION I S TO -----------------------------------JOURNALISM, ----- ------------------------PLES ----------- ------------------------- of its net assets. 7 ••4 5 6 7a 7b Prior Year C .d a C 11 c 10 bW 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16a b 17 18 19 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1 h) . . . . . . . . . . . . Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) . . . . . . . . . . . Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) . . . . . . Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 1 Oc, and 11 e) . . . Total revenue-add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) . . . . . Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) . . . . . . Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) . . . . . . Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) ^ 37 4 98 . Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11 a-11 d, 11 f-24e) Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 Total assets (Part X, line 16) . . . . . . . . . . Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) . . . . . . . . . . Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . Current Year 7 4 9, 509 . 371,245. 43, 616. 793 , 125. 20, 477. 391 , 722. 283 , 137. 50 , 573. ` 140,032. 473,742. 319,383. 138 , 203. 24 267 . Beginning of Current Year y 5 20 OM 21 Zr2 22 6 0 0. 0. 635,063. 7, 420. 627, 643. 77,36 7. 239,837* 151,885. End of Year 781,070. 1,542* 779,528. 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 cornplete. Qeclara ion of prepared (other jhan officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge Sign Here Paid Preparer ature of o r , JOHN MILLER , EXECUTIVE Type or pant name and title Print/Type preparer ' s name DIRECTOR Pre re ps signature GREGORY J. BAILEY ^ Baile y, Hodshire & Co Firm'sname a Use Only Firm'saddress ^ 479 E. Chica g o St. P.O. Box May the IRS disc uss this return with the preparer shown above ? (s For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. 8 ,., a Form 990 (2017) Page 3 Yes No Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Is the organization required to complete Schedule 8, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 501(c)(3) organizations . Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part 11 . . . . . . . . . . . 3 X 4 x 5 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part lll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 x 6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If " Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 11 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures , or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part Ill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 X 7 X 8 x 9 x 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 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 provide credit counseling , debt management , credit repair, or . . . . . . . . . . . . . debt negotiation services? If " Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part IV . Did the organization , directly or through a related organization , hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments , permanent endowments, or quasi -endowments ? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V . . If the organization ' s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes ," then complete Schedule D , Parts VI, VII, VIll, IX, or X as applicable. 1 X 2 x 10 1 1 X a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings , and equipment in Part X , line 10? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11a X 11b x 11c X 11d 11e X x 11f X 12a x 12b 13 14a x x X 14b x 15 x 16 X 17 X 18 x 19 x b Did the organization report an amount for investments - other securities in Part X , line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X , line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII . . . . . . . . c 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 Vlll . . . . . . . . d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X , line 16? If " Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X , line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X f Did the organization ' s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization ' s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part X . 12a Did the organization obtain separate , independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If " Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Was the organization included in consolidated , independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes,"and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts Xl and XII is optional 13 . Is the organization a school described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes, " complete Schedule E 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? . . . . . b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $ 10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business , investment , and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100 , 000 or more? If " Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV. . . . . 15 Did the organization report on Part IX , column (A), line 3, more than $ 5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization ? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts 11 and IV . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3 , more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If " Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts Ill and IV. . . . . . . . 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX , column (A), lines 6 and 11 e? If " Yes, " complete Schedule G, Part 1 (see instructions) . . . . . 18 Did the organization report more than $ 15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII , lines 1 c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII , line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part 111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Form 990 (2017) REV 09/12118 PRO Form 990 (2017) Page 4 Checklist of Req uired Schedules (continued) Yes No 20 a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H . . . . . . 20a X b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? 20b 21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1 ? If "Yes," complete Schedule 1, Parts I and 11 . . . . 21 x 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and 111 . . . . . . . . . . . . x 22 23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes, " complete Schedule J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 x 24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes," answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If "No,"go to line 25a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24a X b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . . 24b c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24c d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? . . 24d 25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . . x 25a b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X 25b Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any 26 current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 x 27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part Ill . . . . . . . 27 x 28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions): MEN a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . X 28a b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X 28b c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . X 28c 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes, " complete Schedule M x 29 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes, " complete Schedule M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X 30 31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Partl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 X 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X 32 33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . 33 x 34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part 11, lll, or IV, and Part V, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 x 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? . . . . . . . X 35a b If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . X 35b 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations . Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X 36 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x 37 38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11 b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0. x 38 Form REV 09/12/18 PRO 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Page 5 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ❑ No . Yes la b c 2a b 3a b 4a b 5a b c 6a b 7 a b c d e f g h 8 9 a b 10 a b 11 a b 12a b 13 a b c 14a b Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . la 0 Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1 a. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . lb 0 Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 2a 6 If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? . Note . If the sum of lines 1 a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? . . . . If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O . . At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1c 2b x 3a 3b x 4a %1 ;14# rM If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: ^ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . . . 5a Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5c Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? . . . . . 6a If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6b Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7a If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? . . . . . 7b Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7c If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year . . . . . . . . 7d °^ Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 7e Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . if If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? 7g If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? 7h Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds . Did a donor advised fund maintained by the 114s r`''' sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? . . . . . . . . 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds . } t '-s Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . . . . . . . . 9a Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 9b . . . Section 501(c )(7) organizations . Enter: ^'r Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 . . . . . . . 10a Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities . 10b Section 501(c )(12) organizations . Enter: Gross income from members or shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11b Section 4947(a)(1) non -exempt charitable trusts . Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? 12a If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year . 12b _ Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. °". :^Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state ? . . . . . . . . 13a Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0. Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans . . . . . . . . 13b Enter the amount of reserves on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13c + + Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? . . . . . . 14a If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to re p ort these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule 0 . 14b REV 09/12/18 PRO X °,f, v x X X ° x x X X " „s,,`1 `• '- t " r# ,''H X Form 990 (2017) r Form 990 (2017) JiM Page 6 Governance , Management , and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to line 8a, 8b, or 1Ob below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes ^n Schedule 0. See instructions. Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI . Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes la b 2 3 4 5 6 7a b 8 a b 9 Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year. . la 7 If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee , explain in Schedule 0. Enter the number of voting members included in line 1 a, above , who are independent lb 6 Did any officer , director , trustee , or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer , director, trustee , or key employee ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers , directors , or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization ' s assets? Did the organization have members or stockholders? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization have members, stockholders , or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders , or persons other than the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: The governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . Is there any officer , director, trustee , or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization's mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 . . . . . No 2 x 3 4 5 6 x X x x 7a x 7b X ■ 8a 8b X X 9 x Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes 10a b 11 a b 12a b c 13 14 15 a b 16a b No Did the organization have local chapters, branches , or affiliates? 10a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X If "Yes ," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates , and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization ' s exempt purposes? 10b Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? 11 a x Describe in Schedule 0 the process , if any , used by the organization to review this Form 990. Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13 12a x . . . . . . . . Were officers , directors , or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? 12b x Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule 0 how this was done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12c x Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 x Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? . . . . . . . . . 14 X Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by M E N independent persons, comparability data , and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? The organization 's CEO, Executive Director , or top management official . . . . . . . . . . . . 15a x Other officers or key employees of the organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15b X If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions). Did the organization invest in , contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement 0-1101 with a taxable entity during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16a X If "Yes ," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization ' s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? . . . . . . . . . . . . 16b Section C . Disclosure 17 18 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed ^ -------------------------------------------------------------------Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501 (c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply. 19 Own website ❑ Another ' s website ❑ Upon request ❑ Other (explain in Schedule 0) Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so , how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year. 20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records: ^ JOHN MILLER, 4771 MECHANIC RD, HILLSDALE, MI REV 09/12/18 PRO 49242 (517)610-5482 Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Page 7 Compensation of Officers, Directors , Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII . ❑ Section A. 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. • List all of the organization' s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid. • List all of the organization' s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee." • List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations. • List all of the organization' s former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. • List all of the organization' s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest compensated employees; and former such persons. ❑ Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director , or trustee. (c) (A) Name and Title (B) Position (do not check more than one box , unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) Average hours per week (list an hours for 'a related W :2 a organizations a c below dotted line) m CD ''e a 0 cD m m 3 3 'a y o m, (p) (E) Reportable Reportable compensation compensation from from related organizations the o organization (W-2/1099-MISC) m` (W -211099 - MISC) m 2 m m m CD w (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations m C, (1)JUSTIN WILSON 1.00 -- -- -- -- - --- - -------------------------------------------------- ------ --.BOARD PRESIDENT X 0. 0. 0. 1.00 --(2)-NI-CK--SCHULTZ ----------------------------------- ------ -------DIRECTOR X 0. 0. 0. 1.00 --(3)-JOHN --HOOD --------------------- - --------------- - --- -- -- -- ---__ -- . DIRECTOR X 0. 0. 0. (4)RICK DEVOS 1.00 --------------------- - --- -- - -- --- -- -- - --- -- -- -- -- -- -- -------- ------------DIRECTOR X 0. 0. 0. -(5)CHRIS--- BACHELDER --------- - --- - --- - --- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1.00 - ------DIRECTOR X 0. 0. 0. 1.00 --(6)-LAUREN--FI-NK--------------------------------------------------- - --- - - -- - -- -- --- - -DIRECTOR X 0. 0. 0. X 23,625. 0. 0. MILLER 15 -.00 __(7)JOHN _ _ -. ---------- --- -- -- ---- -- -- - --- -- -- -- -- - --- -- ------- - --- - - ---EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ($) ----------------------------------------------------------- ---------------(9) -------------------------------------------------------------- ------------(1 0) --------------------------------------------------------------------------(11) ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- (1 2) --------------------------------------------------------------------------(1 3) --------------------------------------------------------------------------(14) REV 09/12/18 PRO Form 990 (2017) L Form 990 (2017) Page 8 Section A. Officers. Directors . Trustees . Kev Emolovees . and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (C) (a (B) Name and title Position (p) (E) (do not check more than one Average Reportable Reportable box, unless person is both an hours per compensation compensation from officer and a director/trustee) = T related week (list an 05from hours for organizations the a s n _t 3 o related ma m organization (W-211099-MISC) m y m organizations a g o m -, (W-211099-MISC) below dotted -, - Jm_ m 3 line) N m m m (15) ------------------------------------------------------------ - (1-6) --------------------------------------------------------------- (Fl Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations J N m d m m CL ----------- ------------- (1-7) ------------------------------------------------------------ - - ----------- (1-8) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- (19) (20) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------(21) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------(22) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------(23) ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------(24) ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- IT (25) ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------lb c d 2 Sub-total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ 0. 23, 625. Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . . . . . ^ Total (add lines lb and 1c) . 0. . ^ 23,625. Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization ^ 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated 0. 0. Yes employee on line 1 a? If "Yes, " complete Schedule J for such individual . . . . . . . . . . No . . 3 X For any individual listed on line 1 a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X 4 Did any person listed on line 1 a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual 5 for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person . . . . . . X 5 F 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. 4 (A) Name and business address 2 (B) Description of services (C) Compensation Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the orga ni zation ^ REV 09/12118 PRO Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Page 9 Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII . . (B) Total revenue c c 3 o; E o W la b c d e f g h v Federated campaigns . . . Membership dues . . . . Fundraising events . . . . Related organizations . . . Government grants (contributions) All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above (C) Related or exempt function revenue ❑ Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514 Unrelated business revenue la ib 1c Id le 371,245 . if Noncash contributions included in lines la-1f: $ -------------------Total. Add lines 1a-1f . ^ 371,245. Business Code Cr Si 2a b c d E e a` f 9 3 4 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- ------- All other program service revenue . Total . Add lines 2a-2f . ^ Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) . . . . . . . ^ Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds ^ Royalties . . ^ () Real 6a b c d 7a b c d (ii) Personal Gross rents . . Less: rental expenses Rental income or (loss) Net rental income or (loss) (1 Securities Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses Gain or (loss) . Net gain or (loss) . . . . Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on Ilne 1 c). See Part IV, line 18 . . . . . a b c 9a Less: direct expenses . . . . b Net income or (loss) from fundraising events Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 . . . . . a b c 10a Less: direct expenses . . . . b Net income or (loss) from gaming acti vities . Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . . . a Less: cost of goods sold . . . b Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory . Miscellaneous Revenue 11a b C d e 12 ^ . 8a b c ^ . (ii) Other ^ . ^ . ^ Business Code ADVERTISING SALES -----------------------------------------------MISCELLANEOUS ------------------- 900099 900099 20,477. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 20,477. 0. ------------------------------------------------ All other revenue . . . Total. Add lines 11a-11d . . . . . Total revenue . See instructions. . . . . . ^ 20, 477 . . ^ 3 91, 7 2 2 . REV 09112118 PRO 20,477. Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part Vlll. Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 . Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals . See Part IV, line 22 . . . . . Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations , foreign governments , and foreign individuals . See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 . . . Benefits paid to or for members . . . . Compensation of current officers , directors, trustees, and key employees . . . I 2 3 4 5 Page 10 Total expenses Management and general expenses Program service expenses Fundraising expenses 23,625. 7, 875. 7,875. 7, 875. 106,345. 106,345. 0. 0. 8 , 233 . 8,233. 0. 0. 280. 0. 280. 0. 6 Compensation not included above , to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958 (f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) . . 7 Other salaries and wages . . . . . . 8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401 (k) and 403(b) employer contributions) 9 Other employee benefits . . . . . . . 10 Payroll taxes . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Fees for services (non-employees): a Management . . . . . . . . . . b Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . c Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . d Lobbying . . . . . . . . . . . . e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 f Investment management fees . . . . . g Other. (If line 11g amount exceeds 10 % of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 1 1 g expenses on Schedule 0.) . . 12 Advertising and promotion . . . . . . 13 Office expenses . . . . . . . . . 14 Information technology . . . . . . . 15 Royalties . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state , or local public officials 19 Conferences , conventions , and meetings 20 Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Payments to affiliates . . . . . . . . 22 Depreciation , depletion , and amortization . 23 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Other expenses . Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10 % of line 25, column (A) amount , list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0.) a WEBSITE FEES ------------------------------------------------------------ 25 26 b c d PAYROLL SERVICE -----------------------------------------------------------CELL PHONE -----------------------------------------------------------POSTAGE e All other expenses ---------------------------------Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e Joint costs . Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraisin g solicitation . Check here ^ ❑ if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958 -720) . . . . 2 4 , 2 67 . 24,267. 37 , 503 . 5,297. 1, 869. 37,365. 1,766. 623. 0. 1,765. 623. 138. 1, 766. 623. 6,921. 2,307. 2,307. 2,307. 901. 0. 901. 0. 21,390. 21,390. 0. 0. 1,298. 731. 552. 1,298. 244. 184. 0. 243. 184. 0. 244. 184. 625. 239, 837 . 94. 187,724. 437. 14, 615. 94. 37, 498. REV 09/12/18 PRO Form 990 (2017) Form 990 (2017) Page 11 ni^ Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part X . (B) End of year (A) Beginning of year 1 2 3 4 5 Cash-non-interest-bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Savings and temporary cash investments . . . . . . . . . . Pledges and grants receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . Accounts receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8 9 10a b 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 4) _ § 10 m 27 28 29 LL o y a Z 30 31 32 33 34 Notes and loans receivable, net . . . . . Inventories for sale or use . . . . . . . Prepaid expenses and deferred charges Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781,070. 6 7 8 9 . . . 10a Less: accumulated depreciation . . . . 10b Investments-publicly traded securities . . . . . . . . . Investments-other securities. See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . . Investments-program-related. See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . . Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . Total assets . Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) . Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . . Grants payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tax-exempt bond liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D . Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . . Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties . . . Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total liabilities . Add lines 17 through 25 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here ^ ® and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. Unrestricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temporarily restricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . Permanently restricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here 10. ❑ and complete lines 30 through 34. Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds . . . . . . . Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund . . . Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds . Total net assets or fund balances . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 1 2 3 4 5 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions). Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . . 6 W a 635, 063. ❑ 10c 11 12 13 14 15 635, 063. 16 7,420. 17 18 19 20 21 781,070. 1, 542. 22 23 24 7,420. 627, 643. 627,643. 635, 063. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 1, 542. 779,528. 779,528. 781, 070. Form 990 (2017) REV 09/12/18 PRO Form 990 (2017) Page 12 Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . . . . . . . . Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Investment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prior period adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) . . . . . . . Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part 33, column (B)) . . . . . . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ 722. 837. 885. 643. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 391 , 239 , 151 , 627 , 10 779,528. X, line &ENM Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to an y line in this Part XII ❑ . No Yes 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: ❑ Cash ❑ Accrual ❑ Other If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule O. 2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant ? . . . If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: ❑ Consolidated basis E:1 Both consolidated and separate basis El Separate basis Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? . . . . . . . If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: ® Separate basis ❑ Consolidated basis ❑ Both consolidated and separate basis If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. b c 3a b AM; AV= 1- ^ 'leg 2a x AM&A MZ 215 X 2c x ; 3a x 3b Form 990 (2017) REV 09/12/18 PRO SCHEDULE A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service OMB No . 1545-0047 Public Charity Status and Public Support Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust ^ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. ^ Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Name of the organization 2017 Employer identification number 1 STUDENT FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION 27-2277658 Reason for Public Charity Status (All orcganizations must complete this Dart.) See instructions. The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.) 1 ❑ A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(i). 2 ❑ A school described in section 170(b )(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).) 3 ❑ A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). 4 ❑ A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state: 5 ❑ An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b )(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.) 6 ❑ A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v). 7 © An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.) 8 ❑ A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.) 9 ❑ An agricultural research organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land-grant college of agriculture (see instructions). Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university: - ----------------------- -------------------------------ntrib---------utions-----, --------- -----ship------fees---, - an------gross---------------------------------ly--receives:-----------(1 10 An organization that normal) more than 331/s%o of its support from co mem ber receipts from activities related to its exempt functions-subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.) 11 ❑ An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety . See section 509(a)(4). 12 ❑ An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a )( 1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g. a ❑ Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B. b ❑ Type It. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C. ❑ Type III functionally integrated . A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, c its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E. d ❑ Type III non-functionally integrated . A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V. ❑ Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III e functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization. f Enter the number of supported organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . g Provide the following information about the supported organization(s). () Name of supported organization (i) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1-10 above (see instructions)) (v) Is the organization listed in your governing document? Yes (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) No (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Total For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990- EZ. BAA Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 REV 09/12/18 PRO Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Page 2 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 III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.) Section A. Public Suooort Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ grants , 1 Gifts, contributions, and membership fees received . (Do not include any " unusual grants .") . . . 2 Tax revenues levied for the organization ' s benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf . . . 3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge . . . . 4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 . 5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) . . Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4 6 . . . (a) 2013 (e) 2017 (f) Total (b) 2014 (c) 2015 (d) 2016 430,892. 475, 850. 240, 765. 419, 939. 74 9, 508. 2, 316, 954 . 430, 892. 475, 850. 240, 765. 419, 939. 74 9, 508. 2, 316, 954 . 1 2,316,954. section rs . i otai support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ (a) 2013 (b) 2014 (f) Total (c) 2015 (d) 2016 (e) 2017 7 Amounts from line 4 . . . . . . 430, 892. 475, 850. 240, 765. 419, 939. 749, 508. 2, 316, 954. 8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties, and income from similar sources . . . . . . . . 9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on . . Other income. Do not include gain or 10 loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part Vl.) . . . . . . . 0. 11, 214. 43, 616. 81, 973. 6, 879. 20,264. 11 Total support . Add lines 7 through 10 1 2,398,927. 12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 13 First five years . If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ [ Section C . Computation of Public Support Percentage 14 Public support percentage for 2017 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) . . . . 96.58 % 14 15 Public support percentage from 2016 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 98. 1 % . . . . . . . . 15 16a 331/3 % support test - 2017 . If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 331/3% or more, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ ❑ b 331/3 % support test-2016 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33'/3% or more, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . ^ ❑ 17a b 18 10 %-facts- and-circumstances test-2017 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here . Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ ❑ 10%-facts-and-circumstances test-2016. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ ❑ Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ ❑ Schedule A (Forth 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 REV 09112118 PRO Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 / Page 3 Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.) S ection A. Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") 2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose . . . 3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf . . . . 5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge . . . . 6 7a Total . Add lines 1 through 5 . . . . Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1 % of the amount on line 13 for the year c Add lines 7a and 7b . . . . Publi c support . (Subtract line . line 6 .) 8 . (a) 2013 (b) 2014 (c) 2015 (d) 2016 (e) 2017' (f) Total (d) 2016 (e) 2017 (f) Total , V . from section b. i otai support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ (a) 2013 Amounts from line 6 . . . . . . 9 i 10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents( royalties, and income from similar sources% b Unrelated business taxable income/'ess section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 c 11 12 13 14 (b) 2014 (c) 2015 ^ Add lines 1Oa and 1Ob . ^/. Net income from unrelated business activities not included in Iine 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on Other income. Do/dot include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part/M.) . Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.) . . . . . . . . . First five years . If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ ❑ Section Cf Computation of Public Support Percentage Public support percentage for 2017 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) . . . 15 15 16 Public support percentage from 2016 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 16 S ection D. Computatio n of Investment Income Percentage 17 Investment income percentage for 2017 (line 1 Oc, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) . . . 17 18 Investment income percentage from 2016 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 . . . . . . . . 18 19a 331/3% support tests - 2017 . If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 3313%, and\Ime 17 is not more than 331,3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . b 331/3 % support tests - 2016 . If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33113%, and line 18 is not more than 331/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ 20 Private foundation . If the organ ization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions REV 09112/18 PRO % % % % ❑ ❑ El Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) 2017 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Page 4 Supporting Organizations (Complete only if you checked a box in line 12 on Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.) Section A. All Suppo rtin g Organizations No 1 Are all of the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing documents? If "No," describe in Part Vl how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose, describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain. 2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2). Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501 (c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes, " answer (b) and (c) below. 3a b c 4a b Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501 (c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination. Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes, " explain in Part Vt what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use. Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If "Yes," and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part 1, answer (b) and (c) below. Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If "Yes," describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations. c Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501 (c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes. 5a Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? if "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part Vl, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (hi) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document). b Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document? c Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization's supported organizations? If "Yes," provide detail in Part Vt. 6 7 Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-E27. Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If "Yes, " complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-E2). 8 9a b c 10a b Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If "Yes," provide detail in Part Vl. Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes, " provide detail in Part Vl. Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI. Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If "Yes, " answer 10b below. Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings.) Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 REV 09112/18 PRO Sched u le A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Page 5 No 11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons? a A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization? b A family member of a person described in (a) above? c A 35% controlled entity of a person described in a) or ) above? If "Yes' to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part Vl. Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations MEN 11a 11b 11C No 1 Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If "No," describe in Part Vt how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization's activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year. 2 Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization. ons No 1 Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization's supported organization(s)? If "No," describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s). 1 Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization's tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided? 2 Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s). 3 By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization's investment policies and in directing the use of the organization's income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part Vt the role the organization's supported organizations played in this regard. No E. Type III 1 a b c 2 a b 3 a b Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions). ❑ 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. ❑ The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions). Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below. Did substantially all of the organization's activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities. No Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization's involvement, one or more of the organization's supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part Vt the reasons for the organization's position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization's involvement. Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below. Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part Vt. Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs, and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard. REV 09/12/18 PRO Schedule A (Form 990 or 990- EZ) 2017 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Page 6 Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations ❑ Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E. (B) Current Year Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (optional) 1 Net short-term capital gain 1 2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2 3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3 4 Add lines 1 through 3. 4 5 Depreciation and depletion 5 6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6 7 Other ex penses (see instructions) 7 8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6, and 7 from line 4). 8 (B) Current Year Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (optional) 1 1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): a Average monthly value of securities b Average monthly cash balances c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets d Total (add lines 1 a, 1 b, and 1 c) e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): 2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt-use assets 3 Subtract line 2 from line 1 d. 4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 6 Multiply line 5 by.035. 7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) Section C - Distributable Amount 1a 1b Ic 1d 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Current Year 1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1 2 Enter 85% of line 1. 2 3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3 4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3. 4 5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5 6 Distributable Amount . Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions). 6 7 ❑ Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions). Schedule A (Form 990 or 990- EZ) 2017 REV 09112/18 PRO Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 JjM p Section D - Distributions 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions. 7 Total annual distributions . Add lines 1 through 6. 8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions. 9 Distributable amount for 2017 from Section C, line 6 10 Line 8 amount divided by line 9 amount (i) (ii) Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions ) Underdistributions Excess Distributions Pre-2017 1 Distributable amount for 2017 from Section C, line 6 2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2017 (reasonable cause required-explain in Part VI). See instructions. Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2017 3 a b c d e If g h i j 4 a b c 5 6 7 8 a b c d e 7 Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued) Current Year (iii) Distributable Amount for 2017 From 2013 From 2014 From 2015 From 2016 Total of lines 3a throu g h e Applied to underdistributions of prior years Applied to 2017 distributable amount Carryover from 2012 not applied (see instructions) Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 31 from 3f. Distributions for 2017 from Section D, line 7: $ Applied to underdistributions of prior years Applied to 2017 distributable amount Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2017, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. For result greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. Remaining underdistributions for 2017. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. For result greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. Excess distributions carryover to 2018 . Add lines 3j and 4c. Breakdown of line 7: Excess from 2013 Excess from 2014 . Excess from 2015 . Excess from 2016 Excess from 2017 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 REV 09112118 PRO (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Name of the organization FREE O 10- Attach to Form 990 or 990- EZ ^ Go to www. irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service STUDENT OMB No. 1545OO47 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ SCHEDULE 0 I • - • Employer identification number PRESS ASSOCIATION 27-2277658 Pt VI, Line llb: Form 990 sent to Board Members via e-mail prior to filing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pt VI, Line 12c: Compliance with Conflict ------ ------------------------------------------------- - - - of Interest Policy monitored as needed -------------------- by the Board of Directors -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• - --Pt VI, Line 15a: Compensation determined by the ---------------------------------------------------- Board of Director using comparable market data --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pt IX, Line 24e: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:BUSINESS REGISTRATON ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Total:$ 198 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Program services: $0 --Management--and general: $198 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fundraising: $0 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description: FOIA REQUESTS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total:$ 95 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Programs ervices: Management $0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- and general: $95 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fundraising: $0 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:BOOKS, SUBSCRIPTIONS ---------------------------:--BOOKS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total: $282 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Program services: $94 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Management and general: $94 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fundraising: $94 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description: M ISCELLANEOUS -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total: $50 P rogram services: $0 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Management and general: $50 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 - EZ. REV 09/12/18 PRO BAA Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) (2017)