l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS Form DLN: 93493150005067 OMB No 1545-0047 Return r% f Or ani7ntion Exam t From Income Tax 990 11 W For the 2016 calendar y ear, or tax y ear be 01-01- 2016 inn , and ending 12-31-2016 C Name of organization STUDENT FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION B Check if applicable 2016 Under section 501(c ), 527, or 4947 ( a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code ( except private foundations) ^ Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public ^ Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www IRS gov/form990 DepmYmencof the un ReNenue,mice A I As Filed Data - I D Employer identification number 71 Address change 27-2277658 ❑ Name change Doing business as ❑ Initial return Final - I n/Lei I III naLeu Number and street (or P O box if mail is not delivered to street address) 4771 MECHANIC RD ❑ Am ended return Ieiepnune nurnuer Room/suite (517) 610-5482 ❑ Application pending City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code HILLSDALE, MI 49242 G Gross receipts $ 440,203 F Name and address of principal officer JOHN MILLER 4771 MECHANIC RD HILLSDALE, MI 49242 I Tax-exempt status J Website : ^ 2 501(c) ( subordinates? H(b) Are all subordinates included? ❑ 4947(a)(1) or ) A (insert no ❑ 527 If "No," attach a list No El Y es o (see instructions) H(c) Group exemption number ^ N/A K Form of organization NLi ^ ❑ 501(c)(3) H(a) Is this a group return for 9 Corporation L Year of formation ❑ Trust ❑ Association ❑ Other ^ 2011 M State of legal domicile MI Summary 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities THE GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO SEEK TO IMPROVE CAMPUS JOURNALISM, EXPLORE CAREERS IN THE MEDIA, AND COMMIT THEMSELVES TO THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE SOCIETY U ti 2 3 Check this box ^ ❑ if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) . . . . . . . 3 5 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 4 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line 2a) 5 3 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) . . . . . . 7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 . . . . . 6 0 . . . . . . . 7a 0 . . . . . 7b Prior Year 8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) . . . . . . . . Current Year 240,765 419,939 0 10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d . 0 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 12 Total revenue-add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 11,214 20,264 251,979 440,203 . 0 . 0 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) 186,986 194,500 8,000 30,065 b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0,40,290 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, llf-24e) . 18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) . 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) Z1 138,429 362,994 -79,797 Beginning of Current Year T 'M 136,790 331,776 22 . . . . . . . . . Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 Si g nature Block Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, inclu knowl edge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Declaration of prepa an y knowled g e Sign Here Signature of officer JOHN MILLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name GREGORY J BAILEY Paid Preparer Use Only Firm's name Preparer's signature GREGORY J BAILEY ^ Bailey Hodshire & Company PC Firm's address 0,479 E Chicago St PO Box 215 Jonesville, MI 49250 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instrut For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. . . . 235,618 77,209 End of Year 312,980 4,567 4,720 231,051 308,260 Form 990 (2016) Page 2 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments 1 Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part III Briefly describe the organization's mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ THE GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ'' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ Yes . 9 No If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ Yes R No If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0 4 4a Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported (Code ) ( Expenses $ 254,225 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 440,203 IDENTIFIED AND SUPPORTED COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN JOURNALISM 4b (Code ) ( Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 4c (Code ) ( Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 4d Other program services ( Describe in Schedule 0 4e Total program service expenses 11o, (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 254,225 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) OffSTM Page 3 Checklist of Re q uired Schedules Yes 1 No Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule ofContrbutors (see instructions)? °^ . 2 3 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 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 II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 No 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 III . . . . . . . . . 5 No 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 No 7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II . 7 No 8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 No 9 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 services7If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 No 10 No 4 5 6 10 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 . . . . . . 11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable Yes Yes No a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1la No 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 . lib No 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 167 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII . . . Slc No 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 . . . . . . . . . . . lld No e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 257 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X lie No 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 hlf No 12a No 12b No . . 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . b 13 . . . . . Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes, " and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII s optional Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)7 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 . . . . . . . 13 No 14a No 14b No 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 II and IV . 15 No 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 III and IV . . . 16 No 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 11e7 If "Yes, " complete Schedule G, PartI (see instructions) . . . 17 No 18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a' If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . 18 No 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 III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 No 19 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 4 Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H . b 20a If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? No No 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 I, Parts I and II . . . . . 21 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 III . 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 No 24a No 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b No No 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 . b 26 27 28 a 25a No 25b No Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 No 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 III . . . . . . . . . 27 No Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ'? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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) A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28a No b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28b No 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 . . . 28c No 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M . 29 No 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 No 31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I 31 No 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes, " complete Schedule N, Part II . 32 No 33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3' If "Yes," complete Schedule R, PartI . 33 No Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity'? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 No 35a No 35b No 34 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)' 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 . 36 Section 501(c )( 3) organizations . Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI 37 38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 197 Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 . . . . . . . . . . 38 No Yes Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 5 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance ❑ Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part V . Yes la Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable . la 0 lb 0 b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line la Enter -0- if not applicable c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b 2a lc 3 2b 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 la and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) 3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? b No . . . 3a If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year''If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 . . . Yes No 3b 4a 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)? b 4a No 5a No Sb No 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) 5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . . b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? c If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T7 . Sc 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? b 7 If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? . 6a 6b Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor7 . . 7a b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7b c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 82827 . . . . . . . . . . No 7e No 7f No If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7g h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? . . . . . . . . . . . . 7h 7d b . Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? . 9a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 10 No 7c d 8 No . 8 9a Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? . . . 9b Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities 11 . 10a 10b Section 501(c )( 12) organizations. Enter a Gross income from members or shareholders b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ila Ilb 12a Section 4947 ( a)(1) non - exempt charitable trusts . Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 10417 b 12a If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year 12b 13 Section 501(c )( 29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state7Note . See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0 b 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 c . . . . . . . . . . 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? b . . If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments''If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O 13a 14a No 14b Form 990 (2016) Form 990 ( 2016) Page 6 Governance , Management , and DisclosureFor each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines Kim= 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0 See instructions Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes la Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year la 5 lb I 4 I No 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 b Enter the number of voting members included in line la, above, who are independent 2 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? . . 3 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? . 4 2 No 3 No Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 No 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? 5 No 6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 No 7a No 7b No 7a 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? b 8 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 a The governing body? b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 9 . . 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 n Schedule 0 . . . . . . . I 8a Yes 8b Yes 9 I I No Section B. Policies ( This Section B re q uests information about p olicies not re q uired b y the Internal Revenue Code. Yes 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? b . . . . . . . . . . 10a No 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 Ila Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I la Yes b No Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990 12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13 . 12a Yes b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? . . . . . . . . 12b Yes c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," descri be in Schedule 0 how this was done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12c Yes 13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official . . . . . . . . b Other officers or key employees of the organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 No 14 No 15a Yes 15b No 16a No If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions) 16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b 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 List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be 18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply 19 20 ❑ Another's website ❑ Upon request ❑ Other (explain in Schedule 0) 9 Own website Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records MILLER 4771 MECHANIC RD HILLSDALE, MI 49242 (517) 610-5482 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 7 Compensation of Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ Section A. Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees la 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, or 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 (A) Name and Title (B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) (C) Position (do not check more than one box , unless person is both an officer and a director/ trustee ) 2 = -n 1 _ (D ) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/ 1099MISC) ( E) Reportable compensation from related organizations ( W- 2/1099MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations r. 0 D I• ^^ (1) JUSTIN WILSON ...................................................................... BOARD PRESIDENT 1 00 ................ X 0 0 0 (2) NICK SCHULTZ ...................................................................... DIRECTOR 1 00 ................ X 0 0 0 (3) JOHN HOOD ...................................................................... DIRECTOR 1 00 ................ X 0 0 0 (4) RICK DEVOS ...................................................................... DIRECTOR 1 00 ................ x 0 0 0 X 44,000 0 0 (5) JOHN MILLER ...................................................................... EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 15 00 """"""""' Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 8 Section A. Officers , Directors , Trustees, Kev Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) Name and Title (B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) (C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 2, = I ?,L 1 (D ) Reportable compensation from the organization (W2/1099-MISC) ( E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W2/1099-MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations I . , T (_o ,I! D _ C t I• : . . . . . . . . . . . . lb Sub -Total . c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . d Total ( add lines lb and 1c) 2 . . . ^ ^ ^ 44,000 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization ^ No Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes, " complete Schedule J for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 No For any individual listed on line la, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,0007 If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 No 5 No . Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization71f "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person . 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 business address (B) Description of services (C) Compensation 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the oraanization ^ Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page Statement of Revenue ❑ Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII (A) Total revenue la Federated campaigns b Membership dues a A + ^ lc d Related organizations Id e Government grants (contributions) le I 0 U (D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514 lb . y (C) Unrelated business revenue 1a . c Fundraising events E . (B) Related or exempt function revenue All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above 419,939 If g Noncash contributions included in lines la-1f $ h Total.Add lines la-1f ^C ^ 419,939 Business Code ti 2a b C d M e f All other program service revenue 0 gTotal .Add lines 2a-2f . . . ^ 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) . ^ 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds ^ 5 Royalties ^ . (i) Real (ii) Personal 6a Gross rents b Less c rental expenses Rental income or (loss) d Net rental income o r (loss) . . . . . . (i) Securities ^ (ii) Other 7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory b Less cost or other basis and sales expenses C Gain or (loss) d Net gain or (loss) y . ^ 8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c) See Part IV, line 18 . . . . cc b Less direct expenses . a b c Net income or (loss) from fundraising ev ents w 0 . ^ 9a Gross income from gaming activities See Part IV, line 19 . . a b Less direct expenses . b c Net income or (loss) from gaming activit ies . ^ 10aGross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . . a b Less cost of goods sold . b c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory Miscellaneous Revenue 11aADVERTISING SALES b MISCELLANEOUS . ^ Business Code 900099 19,973 19,973 900099 291 291 C d All other revenue . . e Total . Add lines 11a-11d ^ 20,264 12 Total revenue . See Instructions ^ 440,203 20,264 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 10 Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A) Check c Schedule n contains a res F' onse or note to an Y line in this Part IX Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b , 9b, and 10b of Part VIII . (A) Total expenses . . . . . . . . . . . (B) Program service (m) Management and expenses general expenses . . . ❑ (D) Fundraisingexpenses 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments See Part IV, line 21 2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations , foreign governments , and foreign individuals See Part IV, line 15 and 16 4 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors , trustees , and key employees . . 44,000 37,400 4,400 2,200 139,562 118,628 13,956 6,978 10,938 9,297 1,094 547 300 0 300 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 . 30,065 30,065 . 0 500 25,410 0 0 0 2,799 0 9,765 0 9,765 0 a INTERNS & REPORTERS 63,490 63,490 0 0 b WEBSITE CONSULTANT 16,875 0 16,875 0 c 14,960 0 14,960 0 1,948 0 1,948 0 g Other ( If line 11g amount exceeds 10 % of line 25 , column (A) amount , list line 11g expenses on Schedule 0) 12 Advertising and promotion . 13 Office expenses 500 0 25,410 2,799 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 WEBSITE FEES d PAYROLL SERVICE e All other expenses 25 Total functional expenses . Add lines 1 through 24e 2,382 0 2,382 0 362,994 254,225 68,479 40,290 26 Joint costs . Complete this line only if the organization reported in column ( B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation Check here ^ ❑ if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 11 Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX (A) Beginning of year Cash-non-interest-bearing Savings and temporary cash investments 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 4 Accounts receivable, net 5 7 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part II of Schedule L 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 Notes and loans receivable, net . 8 Inventories for sale or use 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 10a b . . . . 235,618 . . 2 5 6 7 . 8 9 10a 10b 10c 12 Investments-other securities See Part IV, line 11 13 Investments-program-related See Part IV, line 11 14 Intangible assets 15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 16 Total assets.Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) . . . . . 11 . . 12 . . 13 . . . . 14 . 15 . 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 18 Grants payable 19 Deferred revenue 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule D 235,618 16 312,980 4,567 17 4,720 . 18 19 . 20 21 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 . 22 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 25 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 26 Total liabilities .Add lines 17 through 25 27 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here ^ complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. Unrestricted net assets 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 28 Permanently restricted net assets 29 29 312,980 4 Less accumulated depreciation . . 3 Land, buildings, and equipment cost or other basis Complete Part VI of Schedule D . . . Investments-publicly traded securities cZ . 23 . 24 . 25 4,567 26 4,720 231,051 27 308,260 and Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), LL_ 0 Z . 11 A 22 0 un 0 s Q 1 1 2 6 (B) End of year 30 check here ^ ❑ and complete lines 30 through 34. Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 30 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund 31 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 33 Total net assets or fund balances 231,051 33 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 235,618 34 32 308,260 312,980 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 12 Reconcilliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI . . . . . ❑ 77,209 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) 4 231,051 . . . 4 . . . 3 . . . Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . 3 . . . Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . . 1 . . . 2 . . . . . 5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . 6 Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . 7 Investment expenses . . . . . . . . 8 Prior period adjustments 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) 10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 440,203 2 362,994 5 6 . . . . . . . . 7 . . 8 9 10 308,260 Financial Statements and Reporting ❑ Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII Yes 1 No ❑ Accrual ❑ Other M Cash If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule 0 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a I Yes 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 ❑ Separate basis b ❑ Consolidated basis ❑ Both consolidated and separate basis Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b No 2c No 3a No 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 c ❑ 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 0 3a 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' b 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 3b Form 990 (2016) Additional Data Software ID: 16000371 Software Version: EIN: Name : 27-2277658 STUDENT FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS DLN: 93493150005067 OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support (Form 990 or 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. 990EZ) Department of the Trea.un I As Filed Data - I 10, Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 ---- EZ) and its instructions is at 2016 • ' Employer identification number Name of the organization STUDENT FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION X27-2277658 Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions. The organization is not a private foundation because it is (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box ) 1 A church, convention of churches, or 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 Q 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 170 ( b)(1)(A)(ix ) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture See instructions Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university 10 An organization that normally receives (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions-subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated 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 II. 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. c Type III 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. 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. e Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III 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) (i)Name of supported organization (ii)EIN (iii) Type of ( iv) organization Is the organization listed in (described on lines your governing document? 1- 10 above ( see instructions)) Yes Tota For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat No 11285F (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) No Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 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, 8, or 9 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 Su pp ort Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ Gifts , grants , contributions, and membership fees received ( Do not include any " unusual grant ") Tax revenues levied for the organization ' s benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge Total . Add lines 1 through 3 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization ) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) Public support . Subtract line 5 from 1 2 3 4 5 6 ( a)2012 ( b)2013 ( c)2014 ( d)2015 ( e)2016 411,000 430,892 475,850 240,765 419,939 1,978,446 411,000 430,892 475,850 240,765 419,939 1,978,446 1 , 978 , 446 line 4 Section B. Total Su pp ort Calendar year (a)2012 ( b)2013 (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ 411,000 430,892 Amounts from line 4 { Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI ) Total support . Add lines 7 through 10 r Gross receipts from related activities, etc (see instructions) 13 ( f)Total (c)2014 ( d)2015 475,850 ( e)2016 240,765 419,939 ( f)Total 1,978,446 0 6,879 11,214 20,264 38,357 2,016,803 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 C . Computation of Public Support Percentage 14 Public support percentage for 2016 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) 15 Public support percentage for 2015 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 14 98 100 % 15 16a 33 1 / 3% support test-2016 . If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box b and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ R 33 1 / 3% support test-2015 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 17a 10 %- facts - and-circumstances test-2016 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here . Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported b 18 ^ ❑ organization 100/a-facts - and-circumstances test-2015 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly ^ ❑ supported organization 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 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 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.) Section A. Public Su pp ort Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received (Do not include any "unusual grants ") 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7a b c 8 (a)2012 (b)2013 (c)2014 (d)2015 (e)2016 (f)Total Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge Total . Add lines 1 through 5 Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons 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 Add lines 7a and 7b Public support . (Subtract line 7c from line 6 Section B. Total Support 9 10a b c 11 12 13 14 Calendar year (a)2012 (b)2013 (c)2014 (d)2015 (e)2016 (f)Total (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ Amounts from line 6 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 Add lines 10a and 10b Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI ) Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12) 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 . Com p utation of Public Su pp ort Percenta g e Public support percentage for 2016 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 15 16 Public support percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 15 0 % 16 Section D. Com p utation of Investment Income Percenta g e 17 Investment income percentage for 2016 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 18 Investment income percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 17 18 0 % 19a 331 / 3% support tests-2016 . If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ ❑ b 33 1/ 3% support tests-2015 . If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 20 ^ ❑ Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ^ ❑ Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 4 Supporting Organizations (Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and 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 Suonortino Organizations Yes 1 Are all of the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing documents? If "No, " describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated If designated by class or purpose, describe the des ignation 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)7 If "Yes," explain n Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described n section 509(a)(1) or (2) 3a Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)7 If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below 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 determ ination c 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 VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use 4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If "Yes" and If you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below b c 5a 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 desp i te being controlled or su p ervised b y or in connection with its su pp orted org anizations Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)7 If "yes," explain n 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 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 VI, including (I) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, () the reasons for each such action, (III) the authority under the organization 's organizing document authorizing such action, and (v) how the action was accompli shed (such as by amendment to the org anizin g document) 2 3a 3b 3c 4a 4b 4c 5a 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? 5b c Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? 5c 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, " provde detail in Part VI. 6 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-EZ) 7 Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7'7 If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 8 6 7 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))7 If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI. 9a Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes, " provide detail n Part VI. 9b Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If " Yes, " provide detail n Part VI. 9c 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 line IOb 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) 10a 10b No Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 5 Supporting Organizations (continued) 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 (b) above? If "Yes" to a, b, or c, provide detail n Part VI Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations No 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 VI 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 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 n Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations No 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 i n the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s) Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations No 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? 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) 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 n Part VI the role the organization's supported organizations played n this regard Section E . Type III Functionally - Integrated Supporting Organizations 1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year ( see instructions) a The organization satisfied the Activities Test Complete line 2 below b The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations Complete line 3 below c 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. Yes I No a Did substantially all of the organization's activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then n Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activi ties directly furthered the i r exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of i ts activiti es b 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 VI the reasons for the organization's position that i ts supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activi ties but for the organization's involvement Parent of Supported Organizations Answer ( a) and (b) below. a 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 VI. b 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 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 nj^ 1 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 See instructions . All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E Section A - Adjusted Net Income 1 Net short-term capital gain 1 2 2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 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 expenses (see instructions) 7 8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8 Section B - Minimum Asset Amount 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) Prior Year (B) Current Year (optional) (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year (optional) 1 a Average monthly value of securities la b Average monthly cash balances lb c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets Ic d Total (add lines la, 1b, and 1c) Id e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI) 2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2 3 Subtract line 2 from line ld 3 4 Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions) 4 5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5 6 Multiply line 5 by 035 6 7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7 8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8 1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1 2 Current Year Section C - Distributable Amount 2 Enter 85% of line 1 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 R Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-in tegrat ed Type III supporting org anization (see instructions) SChPd uIe A (Form 990 990-F71 7076 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 • Page Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued) Current Year 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 2016 from Section C, line 6 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions ) M Excess Distributions (ii) Underdistributions Pre-2016 (iii) Distributable Amount for 2016 1 Distributable amount for 2016 from Section C, line 6 2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2016 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2016 a b c From 2013. d From 2014. e From 2015. f Total of lines 3a through e g Applied to underdistributions of prior years h Applied to 2016 distributable amount i Carryover from 2011 not applied (see instructions) j Remainder Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f 4 Distributions for 2016 from Section D, line 7 a Applied to underdistributions of prior years b Applied to 2016 distributable amount c Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4 5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2016, if any Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) 6 Remaining underdistributions for 2016 Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) 7 Excess distributions carryover to 2017 . Add lines 3j and 4c 8 Breakdown of line 7 a b Excess from 2013. . . . . . . c Excess from 2014. d Excess from 2015. . . . . . . e Excess from 2016. . . . . . . Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ ) (2016) Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 8 Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line le; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions). Facts And Circumstances Test 990 Schedule A, Su pp lemental Information Return Reference Pt II Ln 10 Explanation Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description ADVERTISING SALES 2012 0 2013 0 2014 6869 2015 10414 2016 19973 Description MISCELLANEOUS 2012 0 2013 0 2014 10 2015 80 0 2016 291 Schedule A (Form 990 or 2016 l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493150005067 SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990 -EZ (Form 990 or 990- Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990 - EZ or to provide any additional information. ^ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. EZ) ^ Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) and its instructions is at Department of the Trea,un 2016 • ' www.irs . gov/form990. Employer identification number Name of the organization STUDENT FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION 27-2277658 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Pt VI, Line 11b OMB No 1545-0047 Explanation Form 990 sent to Board Members via e-mail prior to filing 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Pt VI, Line 12c Explanation Compliance with Conflict of Interest Policy monitored as needed by the Board of Directors 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Pt VI, Line 15a Explanation Compensation determined by the Board of Director using comparable market data 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Explanation BUSINESS REGISTRATON 144 0 144 0 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Explanation CELL PHONE 1813 0 1813 0 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Form 990 , Part IX, Line 24e Explanation FOIA REQUESTS 187 0 187 0 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Explanation BANK FEES 136 0 136 0 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Explanation BOOKS, SUBSCRIPTIONS 102 0 102 0 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Explanation MISCELLANEOUS 0 0 0 0