Short Form OMB No.1545-1150 Fem, 990-Ez Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Open to Public Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. I m??g?esl?im Go to for instructions and the latest intormation. A For the 2018 calendar year. or tax year beginning I 2018. 811d ending 20 check it applicable: Name of organization Employer identi?cation number El Address char 9e Legal Defense Fund, Inc. 834038424 El Name change Number and street (or P.0. box, If mail is not delivered to street address) Telephone number po Box 1002 El Amended return City or town, state or provmce. country. and ZIP or foreign postal code Group Exemption Application pending Exeter NH 03833 Number Accounting Method: Cash Accrual Other (specify) Check if the organization is not I Website: required to attach Schedule Tax-exempt status (check only one) 501(c)(3) El 501(0) 4 (Insert no.) [i or D527 (Form 990, 990-52, or Form of organization: Corporation I: Trust Association Other Add lines 5b. 6c. and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part ll column are $500. 000 or more ?le Form 990 instead of Form 990mevenue, Expenses, and Changes In Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part . . . . . . . . . El 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received. 1 0 2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts . . . . . . 2 3 Membership dues and assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 investment Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0 5.3 Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory . . . . 5a 0 Less. cost or other basis and sales expensesGain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 53Gaming and fundraising events. a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule if greater than Gross' Income from fundraising events (not including 0 of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) . Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line SoGross sales of inventory. less returns and allowances . . . . . 7a 0 Less: cost of goods sold . . 0 . Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 73Other revenue (describe In Schedule 0Total revenue. Add lines Grants and similar amounts paid (list In Schedule Benefits paid to or for members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 12 Salaries other compensation, and employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 0 2 13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors . . . . . . . . . . 13 8. 14 Occupancy. rent, utilities, and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 In 15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule Total ex?n ses. Add IInes 10 through Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) . . 18 3 19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (must agree with 2 end- -of-year figure reported on prior year? 5 returnOther changes' In net assets or fund balances (explain' In Schedule 0Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-52 (2013) Form 990-EZ (201 B) Part II Balance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II) Page 2 Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in thi Part II. . . . . . (A) Beginning at year (B) End of year 22 Cash, savings, and investments 0 22 23 Land and buildings. 0 23 24 Other assets (describe In Schedule 0) 24 0 25 Total assets. . 25 26 Total liabilities (describe in Schedule 0) . 26 0 Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21) . 27 a Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the for Part Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part . . E?Wms (Required for section What is the organization?s primary exempt purpose? See Schedule 0 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title. 501 and 501(c)(4) organizations: optional for others.) 28 See Schedule 0 (gants If this amount includes foreign grants, check here . . . . 28a 0 29 (Grants If this amount includes foreign grants, check here . . . . 29a 0 30 (Grants If this amount includes foreign grants, check here . . . . El 30a 0 31 Other program services (describe' In Schedule Grants If this amount includes forei rants. check here . . . . CI 313 32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31aList of Of?cers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated? see the instructions for Part IV) if the in Average (3) Name and title hours per week devoted to position compensation to benelit plans, and (it not paid, enter -0-) deferred compensation Estimated amount of other compensation Form 990-EZ (2013) Form 990-52 (2013) Page 3 Other Information (Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part . 33 35a 0' O'?Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the If ?Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity In Schedule 0 . . 33 Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If ?Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they re?ect a change to the organization' 5 name. Othenlvise, explain the change on Schedule 0. See instructions . . . 34 Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more durIng the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? . . . 353 If ?Yes" to line 35a, has the organization ?led a Form 990- for the year? If ?No, provide an explanation In Schedule 0 35!: Was the organization a section 501(c)(4). 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If ?Yes," complete Schedule C, Part . . 35c Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution. termination. or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If ?"Yes, complete applicable parts of Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described' In the instructions 373 0 Did the organizationl ?le Form 1120-POL for this year?. . . 37b Did the organization borrow from. or make any loans to, any of?cer. director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made' In a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? . 333 it ?Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved . . . . 38!) Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 39a Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities . . . 39b Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under: section 4911 section 4912 0 ;section 4955 0 Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990 E29 If ?Yes," complete Schedule L, Part 40b Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4). and 501 organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955..and4958 . . . . . . 0 Section 501(c)(3), 501 and 501 organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 400 reimbursed by the organization . 0 All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If Y,"es complete Form 8886 . . 40? List the states with which a copy of this return Is filed The organization's books are in care of James sununu . Telephone no. 603-658-0600 Located at 11 Court Street Suite 230 Exeter, NH z p 4 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)? If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the United States? If ?Yes," enter the name of the foreign country Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form in lieu of Form 1041?Check here . . . . . . El and enter the amount of tax?exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year . Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If ?Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of Form 990- E2 . . Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If ?Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of Form 990Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? . it ?Yes" to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If provide an explanation in ScheduleO . . . . . . Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 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." Form 990 and Schedule may need to be completed instead of Form 990- E2. See instructionsForm 990-EZ (2016) Form BQO-EZ (2018] 45 Did the organization engage directly or indirectly, In political campaign activitieson behalf of or in opposition tlo candidates for public of?ce? If ?Yes," complete Schedule Part . . . Section 501(c)(3) Organizations Only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47?49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to ary question in this Part Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax yeaI?! If ?Yes,? complete Schedule C, Part the organization a school as described In section If "Yes," complete Schedule . I . . 48 I 49a Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non- -charitabie related organization?Yes,? was the related organization a section 527 organization? . . 49b 50 Complete this table for the organization?s ?ve highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees, and key employees) who each received more than $100 000 of - from the organization. If there Is none enter ?None.? Heatth bene?ts, Average (0) Reportable . (I) Name and iille of each employee ho rs per week compensation contributions to employee (5) mma?ed devotued to position [Forms w?z/mQWIsc) me" ?mania? None Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 . . . . 51 Complete this table lor the organization?s ?ve highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter ?None" (I)Neme and business address oteachindependem cone-actor Compensation None Total number ofother independent contractors each receiving over$100 000 . .b 52 Did the organization complete Schedule Note: All section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a completed ScheduleA . . I PI Yes No Under penatties oi perjury. I declare that have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements. and to the best of my knowledge and beliel, it Is true correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than of?cel?lis based on all inlormation at which preparer has any knowledge Sign Signature otat?cer Here James G. Sununu, Treasurer Type or print name and ?lls . Preparer's sig a Punt/Type preparers name Preparer use only Firm?s name Finn?s address May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown abo OMB No. 1545-0047 SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization ora section nonexempt charitable trust. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public Department of the Treasury . . . intemal Revenue Service Go to for instructions and the latest information. nspect on Employer identi?cation number Name of the organization Rate ers Legal Defense Fund, Inc. Sit-2038424 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 2 A school described in section (Attach Schedule (Form 990 or 3 Cl A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section Enter the hospital's name, city. and state: An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section (Complete Part II.) 6 E) A federal, state. or local government or governmental unit described in section 7 An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section (Complete Part II.) 8 A community trust described in section (Complete Part ll.) 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: 10 An organization that normaily receives: (1) more than Bel/3?12 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/a% 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 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 129. 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. 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. Type functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E. Type non-functionalty 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 Type II, Type functionally integrated, or Type non?functionally integrated supporting organization. Enter the number of supported organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Provide the following information about the supported organization(s). OI l] E1 Name of supported organization (ii) EIN ?ii) Type of organization (iv) Is the organization Amount of monetary (vi) Amount of (described on lines 1?10 listed in Your governing support (see other support (see above (see instructions? instructions) Yes No (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Total gm, a, 3w,? . For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat. No. 1 1285F Schedule A (Form 990 or EDD-E2) 2013 Schedule A (Form 990 or QSO-EZ) 2018 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 If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year in) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 (1) Total 1 6 Gifts, grants. contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants. Tax revenues levied for the organization?s bene?t 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 ine11,co umn (0. Public su . Subtract line 5 from line 4 Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or ?scal year beginning in) 2014 (13) 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total 7 11 12 13 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 Gross receipts from related activities. etc. (see instructions) First ?ve years. If the Form 990 IS for the organization 5 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 rc- 14 Public support percentage for 2018 (Iine6, column divided by line 11, column . . . . 14 15 Public support percentage from 2017 ScheduleA, Part II, line 14 . . 163 331/3% support test?2018. 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 qualities as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . 331/3% support lost?2017. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 163. and line 15 is 33?/3% or more, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . El 173 10%-facts-and- -circumstances test?2018. 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-arrd- -circumstanoes test?2017. 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 . . . . . . El 18 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) 2018 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 Support Calendar year (or ?scal year in) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants") 0 2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise or services pe rt,on'ned or facilities furnished in any activity that Is related to the organization's tax?exempt purpose . . . 0 3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 0 0 4 Tax revenues levied for the organization? 5 benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf . 0 0 5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge . . . 0 6 Total. Add lines 1 through Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons . 5' Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disquali?ed persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or1% of the amount on line 13 for the year 0 0 0 Add lines Public support. (Subtract line 7c from . lineGSection B. Total Support Calendar year (or ?scal year beginning in) a 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total 9 Amounts from line 6 . . . 0 10a 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 IInes10a and10b . . . 11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included' In line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on 12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain In Part VI). . 0 13 Total support. (Add lines 9,10c, 11, and 12.) 14 First ?ve years. If the Form 990 is for the organization 5 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" run 15 Public support percentage for 2018 (line 8 column divided by line 13 column (0Public support percentage from 2017 Schedule A. Part line Section D. f? Income" re. 17 Investment' Income percentage for 2018 (line 10c, column (0, divided by line 13, column . . 17 18 Investment Income percentage from 2017 Schedule A, Part line 17. . 19a 33?/a% support tests? 2018. If the organization did not check the box on line 14 and line 15 is more than 33?Ia%, and line 17 Is not more than check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . m?la% support tests?2017. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16' Is more than 331/396, and line 18 Is not more than 33V: check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization (j 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 (Forrn9DOorM-EZ) N13 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 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 120 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 Supporting Organizations 1 Are all of the organization?s supported organizations listed by name in the organization?s governing documents? if describe in Part VI 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 If ?Yes, explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2). 33 Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or If "Yes,? answer and below. 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 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 and below. Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If "Yes," describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations. 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 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. 53 Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes." answer and below ?f applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including the names and HM numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; the reasons for each such action; ?ir) the authority under the a ?s a a such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document). 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? Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization?s control? 6 Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or other supporting organizations that also support or bene?t one or more of the ?ling organization?s supported organizations? If ?Yes," provide detail in Part VI. 0' 0 7 Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial conm'butor (as defined in section a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If "Yes, complete Part I of Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ). 8 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 a! Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ). 93 Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or If ?Yes, provide detail in Part VI. I: 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 VI. 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. 103 Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type ll supporting organizations, and all Type 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.) SchedulnAEDrMMOrm-mz?a Schedule A (Form 990 or SQD-EZ) 2016 Page 5 Supporting Organizations (continued) Yes 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 and below, the governing body of a supported organization? 11 A family member of a person described in above? 11b A 35% controlled entity of a person described in laj or above? If ?Yes" to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI. 11c Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations Yes No 2 1 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 VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization ?5 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 bene?t carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization. Section C. Type II Supporting Or anizations 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, (0 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 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 of?cers. directors, or trustees either appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) sewing on the governing body of a supported organization? If explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and working with the 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 Yes 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 describe in Part VI how control income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes, describe in Part VI the role the organization?s supported organizations played in this regard. or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s). Section D. All Type Supporting Organizations Yes No 3 Section E. Type '1 a Supporting Or anizations 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. CI The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below. The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions). 2 Activities Test. Answer and below. 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 in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities direct/y 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. Did the activities described in constitute activities that, but for the organization's involvement, one or more of the organization's supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If ?Yes, explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization?s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization '5 involvement. 3 Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer and below. 3 Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the of?cers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI. Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs, and activities of each of its su - - . rted -anizations? If "Yes, describe in Part VI the role -Ia ed the anization in this -: rd. WuhAForm Moreno-?2) 2018 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 Page 6 Type Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations 1 El Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part V0. See (B) Current Year Section A?Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year 1 of 4 6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of held for of income (B) Current Year Section B?Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year 1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see 9 Discount claimed for blockage or other in 2 to 2 4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, 4 of Section Distributable Amount Current Year 6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to 7 Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non . -functionally integrated Type supporting organization (see instructions). SetbduleAFonnmorNO-EZ) 2013 Schedule A Section D?Distributions Current Year 2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported in excess of income from 7 1 6. 8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive details in Part See instructions. Section E?Distnbution Allocations (see Instructlons) . . . Distnbutable Excess Distributlons Pre-2018 Amount for 2018 for 2 Underdistributions. if any. for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required?explain in Part VI). See Distributions for 2018 from Section line 7: Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2018, if any. Subtract lines 39 and 4a from line 2. For result than in Part VI. See instructions. Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. For result greater than zero, explain Part VI. See instructions. Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines 3i and 4c. Schedule A (Form 990 or 2018 Page 8 Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 10, 2a, 2b, 3a, and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; 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) Sdndulo A (Form 990 or MEI) $15 SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental lnformatlon to Form 990 or 990-EZ OMB No, 1545-0047 (Form 990 or MEZ) to provide iniormation for responses to speci?c questions on rm990 or 990- E2 or to provide any additional information. Depamnent olthe new"), Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Open to Public Internal Revenue Sew,? Go to for the latest infonnation. Inspection Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number Legal Defense Fund, Inc. 83-2038424 increase costs to ut _l_ity Part Line 2_8: The was not active In 2018, with no revenue or ?annel-Is For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Can No. 51056K Schedule 0 (Form 990 or Deb-E2) (2018)