g 990 F o rm OMB No 1545 0047 p Return of Or anization Exem t From Income Tax Under section 501(c ), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) 10, ^ Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public . of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service ^ Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www. irs. g ov/form990. , 2016 , and end ing A For the 2016 calendar year , or tax year beginning C Name of organization Check if applicable ❑ Address change Do i ng busine ss as ❑ Name change Number and street (or P 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) ❑ Initial return PO THE VOTE. INC ' ' ' • , 20 27-2860095 (Jt E Telephone number Room/suite 131768 BOX ❑ Final return/terminated City or town state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code ❑ Amended return HOUSTON, ^'JZ TX 77219-17 68 ❑ Application pending F Name and address of principal officer I Tax-exempt status H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates? ❑ Yes © No CATHERINE H ENGELBRECHT J Website. ^ K Form of organization ® Corporation ❑ Trust -4 (insert no) ❑ 4947(a) ( 1 ) or ❑ 501 ( c) ( © 501 (c) ( 3) 434795N) G Gross receipts $ H(b) Are all subordinates included? ❑ Yes ❑ No If "No," attach a list (see instructions) 13909 TRACK ROAD EAST CAT SPRING, TX 78933 1 • ' D Employer identification number B TRU E 2016- E34-#O'/ H(c) Group exemption number ^ ❑ Association ❑ Other ^ Summary Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities To equip ------------- citizens to take a stand for free and fair M State of legal domicile 2 010 L Year of formation ------------ ------------------------------------------------------- elections ------r----------------------------------------------------- - TX ---------- ---- -- - ----- ------------ ------------------------------------------- a 2 3 4 0 °a Check this box ^ ❑ if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 a) . . . 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 b) N _' 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line 2a) a 6 7a b Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) . Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 8 9 Contributions and grants (Part VIII line 1h) . Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) . 5 . . . . . . . 6 7a 7b Prior Year C 10 11 12 - -- ---- 13 _ 14 wa) 15 'n 16a b a W 17 18 19 . . . . . ^Cp GD ' - IIneQO-'5D d? 201 V '& Yf 304891 2 129904 Total revenue-add lines 8 through-11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) -Grants-and similar amounts paid (Part-IX,-column-(A), lines 1-3) Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) . . . . . . Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) Professional fundralsln fees (Part IX column (A) line 11 e) 73966 Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) ^ Other expenses ( Part IX , column (A), lines 11a-1 -f-24e) B ^ Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Pa IX, cbletmn=(A}, line-25) Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from II e 1 . Total assets (Part X, line 16) Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 fro Current Year 940764 . Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 1Oc, and 11e) NU 20 Z ,^r 21 zLL 22 . 50000 - 940766 434795- - -- 416429 97064 400391 816820 123946 3 38664 435728 -933 Q Beginning of Current Year 191042 90865 100177 End of Year 111848 12604 99244 Signature Block Under penai tie, of perjury I declare that t have examined this return including accompanying schedules and statements and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct aria complete Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any Knowledge T (7 Signature of o fficer Sign IK^J Here - , , CATHERINE H ENGELBRECHT Type or print name and title Paid Preparer Print/Type preparer's name CHAR ESTES Pre ar r gnature i EVERYONES TEXAS TAX ^ Firm's name 5018 AN TOINE DR SUITE D 77092-33.` Firm's address ^ May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (s Use Only For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the separate instructions. QNA TRUE THE VOTE, INC 27-2860095 Form 990 (2016) Page 2 Lj^ 1 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part III Briefly describe the organization's mission: . . ❑ TO EQUIP CITIZENS TO TAKE A STAND FOR FREE AND -------- l ---------LE----------O----S----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FAIR ECTIN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 3 4 4a Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ Yes ® No If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0. Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? . . . . . . ❑ Yes ® No If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0 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. _ __ ) (Expenses $________292982 including grants of $ _____ ________________ ) (Revenue $ ) ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- ------------------------ ---------------- ------------------------------------------------(Code. __ OFFERING TRAING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO COTOZENS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------INTERESTED ON ABOUT THE US ELECTORAL PROCESS AND --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VOLUNTEERING AS POLL WORKERS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS BOTH WRITTEN AND ON VIDEO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- - 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-------------- -- - --- - -------- --- - - ----- -------------- --- --- - - ------------ - ------ ------- -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ Total program service expenses ^ 292982 4e QNA (Code. ) (Revenue $ ) Form 9 90 (2016) TRUE THE VOTE, 27-2860 INC Pa ge 3 Form 990 (2016) Checklist of Required Schedules Yes Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)' If "Yes," . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . complete Schedule A . . . . . . Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part / . . . . . . . . . . . . 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's If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part 11 . . membership dues, receives organization that 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) 501(c)(4), organization a section Is the assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part 111 . . . . . . 1 2 3 4 5 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part I . . Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, 6 7 the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures' If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 11 No X 1 2 X 3 X 4 X 5 X 6 X 7 X 8 X 9 X 10 X 11 a X 11 b X 11c - X Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," 8 complete Schedule D, Part 111 9 10 11 a b c d e f 12a . . . . . . . . . Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or . . . . . . . . . . debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV . Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V . . If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable. Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . complete Schedule D, Part VI . 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 . . . . . . . . Did the organization report an amount for investments-program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part Vlll . Did the organization report-an amount for other assets in-Part X, line 15 that is-5% or more of-its total-assetsreported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes,° complete Schedule D, Part IX Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25' If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part X 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 Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes, " and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XIl is optional Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E . . . 13 . . . . . 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? grantmaking, $10,000 from b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than aggregate United States, or activities outside the investment, and program service business, fundraising, foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV. . . . . 15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Parts 11 and IV 16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals' If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV. 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on . Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11 e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) on contributions fundraising event gross income and than $15,000 total of 18 Did the organization report more . . . . Part VIII, lines 1 c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part lI 19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part 111 QNA 11e X X 11f X 12a X 12b 13 14a X X X 14b X 15 X 16 X 17 X 18 X 19 X Form 990 (2016) TRUE T{E VOTE, INC 27-2860095 Form 990 (2016) UrdiTR Page 4 Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes 20 a Did the organization operate one of more hospital facilities? If "Yes, " complete Schedule H b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? 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 11 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/, Parts/ and /// . . . . . . 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 . . . . 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 Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . . 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'? . . . . No 20a X 20b X 21 X 22 X 23 X 24a d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 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 Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior X 24a 24b 24c 24d 25a X 25b X 26 X 27 X 28a X 28 b X 28c 29 X X 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 26 . . . • . . . 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 If . . 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 111 28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions): a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . b A family member of a current or former officer, director,- trustee,- orkey employee?-If -"Yes," -complete -- - - - Schedule-L,-Part IV. - =- - ' --" - 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 . 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions' If "Yes," complete Schedule M 27 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified 30 X 31 conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part l 31 X 32 X 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets'? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part ll 33 34 35a b 36 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301 7701-37 If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part I . . . Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part ll, lll, or IV, and Part V, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 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 38 QNA 34 35a X X X 35b 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 37 33 36 X 37 X 38 X 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 . . . . . Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11 b and 19' Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0. Form 990 (2016) TRUE THE VOTE , 27-2860095 INC 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 b c 2a b 3a b 4a b Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable 0 la Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1 a Enter -0- if not applicable 0 lb Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 2a If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? Note . If the sum of lines 1 a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . account)? 1c yf 2b 3a 3b 4a 5a b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country. ^ -----------------------------------------------------------------------See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? c 6a If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T' Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the 5c organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? . 6a . . . 5a 5b b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or 6b a . . . . . . . gifts were not tax deductible? . . Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor' 7a 7 b No - 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 8282? 7c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year . . . . . . . 7d e- -Did the organization-receive any-funds,-directly-or-indirectly, to-pay premiums on-a_personal-benefit contract? - _7e 7f f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . g h 8 9 a b 10 If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required' If the organization received a contribution of cars boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C'? 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? Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966 . Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? Section 501(c )(7) organizations . Enter: 8 . . . a b Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities Section 501 (c )( 1 2) organizations. Enter 10a 10b a Gross income from members or shareholders 11a b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) . . . . . . . . . . 11b Section 4947( a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts . Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year 12b Section 501(c )(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? . . Note . See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O. 11 12a b 13 a 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 • . c Enter the amount of reserves on hand 14a b QNA . . . . . 7g 7h -. 9a 9b 12a 13a 13b 13c Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year's . . . . . If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No, " provide an explanation in Schedule 0 . . 14a 14b Form 990 (2016) TRUE THE VOTE, 27-2860095 INC Form 990 (2016) Page 6 Governance , Management , and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to line 8a, 8b, or 1Ob below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI . . ❑ Section A. Governing Bodv and Management Yes ( No 1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year 1a 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 2 1b Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent 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 4 5 6 7a b 8 a b . Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed' Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets' Did the organization have members or stockholders' . . Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint . . . one or more members of the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . (or subject approval by) members, any governance of organization reserved to to Are decisions the stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following. The governing body'? Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization's mailing address? If "Yes, " provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 9 2 3 4 5 6 7a 7b 8a 8b 9 Secti on B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Reven ue C Yes I No 10a b 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates' 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? 11 a 10b Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 toall members of its governing body before filing the form? -- 11 a - -b -Describe in Schedule 0 the process,-if any, used-by-the-organization to review-this Form 990.___ 1 2a 12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13 b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? 112b c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe In Schedule 0 how this was done . . Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 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? 13 14 15 a b 16a b 12c 13 14 The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official . . . Other officers or key employees of the organization . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions) Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement 15a 15b with a taxable entity during the year? . 16a 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 airangements? . . 16b Section C . Disclosure 17 18 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed ^ ------------------------------------------------------------------Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990 T (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply. ❑ Own website ❑ Another's website ❑ Upon request ❑ Other (explain in Schedule 0) 19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year. 20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records ^ QNA Form 990 (2016) TRUE THE VOTE, 27-2860095 INC Page 7 Form 990 (2016) Compensation of Officers, Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check If Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII . Section A. Officers, Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year. • List all of the organization 's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid. • List all of the organization' s current key employees, if any See instructions for definition of "key employee " • List the organization' s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations • List all of the organization' s former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations • List all of the organization' s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations List persons in the following order- individual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest compensated employees and former such persons X Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee (c) (A) t) Name and Title Position (B ) () (do not check more than one Average box, unless person is both an hours per officer and a director/trustee ) week ( list any ID 7, 0 aa hours for 3,a related , oD 3 m organizations a o -, a m 0 below dotted line)